Sermons on Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14:

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

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

Now ! & When?

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002

Our church must meet the needs of today’s youth. We need to impose the very basic principles of spiritual growth.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US November 10, 2002 Ecclesiastes 12: 1 “Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, I have no pleasure in them.” Now ! & When? -by: Rev. Sol Madlambayan Introduction: Good morning! God is good all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Methodist

Building People,questions Of Leadership? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2003

Building people? Are we asking the right questions? What must we consider?

BUILDING PEOPLE --- questions of leadership By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com I did this in three parts. I went searching for a beautiful tree, I searched all through the forest, I learned one thing in the forest, it is hard to see a tree, I can’t see a tree. We are so busy, we run ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"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

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

Will Your Work Stand In God's Judgment?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

What motivates our work will determine whether it will stand before God’s judgment. Christians are encouraged to examine their own work now rather than experience embarrassmnet at the Judgment Seat of Christ.

WILL YOUR WORK STAND GOD’S JUDGMENT? “For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether it be good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 I. THE PHARISEE WORKED TO BE SEEN AND PRAISED BY MEN. “But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

We Are God's Design. Series

Contributed by Darryl Gaddy on Apr 25, 2003

Made By God, For God, With God.

We Are God’s Design! Who am I? Have you ever asked yourself the question when pondering through life’s experiences? Have you ever considered what makes you, you? What is it all for? Well if we ask today what or who we are it should also lead us to wonder where did we come from? Well if we allow ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Life

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 11, 2006

This sermon draws from the wisdom of Solomon to help us discern the real meaning of life.

Before we get started this morning, I’d like to share with you an email a friend sent me this week. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels he said; We can’t keep the Christians from going to church. We can’t keep them from reading their bibles and knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Age Doesn't Matter

Contributed by C Reola on Nov 26, 2006

A sermon on the importance of youth ministry in the church. Challenging the adluts to support and everyone to be part of the ministry, especially the young people in the days of their youth.

“AGE DOESN’T MATTER” (Eccleciastes 12:1; I Timothy 4:12; II Timothy 1:5 & I Peter 4:10) by C. James R. Betia A message for the Youth Ministry Sunday of Greenhills Christian Fellowship Sta. Rosa on November 19, 2006. Introduction A blessed evening to everyone! I thank God for the opportunity that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bottom Line

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 14, 2007

The bottom line to following God is living in obedience.

“The Bottom Line” March 18, 2007 How would you describe what it means to follow Jesus? “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV) Solomon concluded that what God wants from us ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Baptist