Sermons on Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:13:

Carpe Diem!

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Oct 20, 2004

This sermon is a reflection on the enjoyment of life as depicted by Solomon in Ecclesiastes. It tells us that we should learn to recognise the things that inhibit life and to live above life’s inhibitions.

CARPE DIEM Eccl 11 Qoheleth, the Preacher, had made a thorough investigation of life. He had looked at life as seen by those who live without hope in God. He had confronted the pessimism and futility of life. He had experienced the emptiness and meaninglessness of life. Ultimately, questions that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

Priorities: Turning Around When We Miss Our Exit Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 27, 2004

What to do when we realize we aren’t fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives.

Life in the Fast Lane Priorities: Turning Around When We Miss Our Exit Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 26, 2004 Introduction “Are you a hedgehog or a fox? “In his famous essay “The Hedgehog and the Fox,” Isaiah Berlin divided the world into hedgehogs and foxes, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Direction

Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 3, 2005

A look at how our relationship shapes our direction.

God’s direction A study by F. Martin To all my brethren, who share in this study and look to stand in the presence of Christ, through the word of God. We hope to share a moment in His presence which equals 100 years in the world. We hope to stand in agreement while opening our hearts to the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Days Of Thy Youth"

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 27, 2003

The challenge given by the writer of Ecclesiates to the youth of his generation is a challenge that needs to be sounded to every generation.

THE DAYS OF THY YOUTH "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say: ’I have no pleasure in them." Ecclesiates 12:1 The challenge given by the writer of Ecclesiates to the youth of his generation is a challenge that needs ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Ecclesiastes 12:2, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Jangler? The Pressure Cooker?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2003

Today life is crushing people with pressure and problems, God has a plan to develop us and grow us above the storm.

THE JANGLER? THE PRESSURE COOKER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have found out the the Jangler on a presser cooker is called a LUBBER! Ecclesiastes 12 is a beautiful poetic story about life and the aging process. There are several verses that have a hidden story about worry and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:5-7, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven "I Wills" Of A Christian

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Sep 14, 2003

With all the doctrinal difference in this world, this is a list of "Must Dos" of a Christian.

Seven “I Wills” of the Believer Good morning everybody! Today, I am being led to discuss the 7 I wills that every Christian needs to live by. In today’s society, we hear so much about the “thou shalts” and the “thou shalt nots.” And some people can get confused through all the doctrinal ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Right Priorities = Life Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 9, 2004

The secret to a fulfilling, meaningful life is not in pleasure, drink, job, fame or power. . . so where is it? The answer is in making God your priority: "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth..." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Sermon #2 - The Foundation of Fulfillment: Start With God Last week, we found in our study that fulfillment doesn’t come with anything that the world has to offer. Even the people that have reached the level that they were reaching for, have found that it doesn’t fulfill. For instance, <ILLUS> ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

I Am A Dead Man, A Teacher Of Truth.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 1, 2003

The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word.

I am a Dead Man, a Teacher of Truth. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 30, 2003 The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today including Harvest House to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word. Firming up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Duty

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 30, 2004

Every one has a duty to do after salvation. Do you know what your duties are? This message will give you the scriptural details of some of those duties.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Duty By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Ecclesiastes 11:13. The words of our text, were written by one ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing After The Wind

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Are we spending more time on things that at the end become meaningless? If the answer is yes, then according to Solomon, we are wind-chasers.

May 5, 2001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Twister 1. This is a movie about a group of scientists who spend most of their time studying storms, particular tornado, and how they are formed. 2. Two competing groups of scientists who main goal was to be in the eye of the storm. 3. These scientists are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-12

Denomination: Adventist

More Tragic Than Death

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 24, 2003

Life is full of tragedy—sickness, lost of jobs, lost of possessions, lost of health, and death. But the greatest tragedy in life is living a life apart from God.

October 23, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Cemetery Marker Some time ago, a man was trying to trace his family origin. In the process of his research he visited several cemeteries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following inscription: Pause now ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Adventist

Which Highway Are You Traveling?

Contributed by James May on Oct 26, 2003

The Low Road leads to a lake of fire and brimstone but the High Road leads to Heaven and eternal life. Which road are you on?

WHICH ROAD ARE YOU TRAVELING? How many of you can remember that little song that goes like this: You take the high road and I’ll take the low road, and I’ll get to town before you. For such a little song that has such a simple meaning on the surface, it certainly carries a tremendous weight of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9, Psalm 37:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excellence #9 - Accountability Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Excellence will not be achieved without accountability.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 9 Accountability Eccl 4:9-12; 12:13-14 Introduction: 4 Requirements of Accountability A. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting mistakes & sin B. Teachability - Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof. C. Availability - Accessible, touchable, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

La Edad De Oro

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 29, 2005

Principios bíblicos para entender y enfrentar con gozo esta etapa final de la vida

LA EDAD DE ORO Eclesiastés 12 INTRODUCCIÓN · 28 de agosto, día de los abuelos. Tenemos ahora una nueva fecha para celebrar; (ha sido en los últimos años cuando hemos visto que aumente la popularidad de esta nueva fecha; nueva fecha de la que se aprovecha mucha gente para hacer ganancias. · Según ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Old Gracefully

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God