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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Fear God And Keep His Commandments Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2010
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    In today's lesson we are urged to demonstrate our fear of God by keeping his commandments.

    Scripture Today we come to our last lesson in the book of Ecclesiastes. In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to demonstrate their fear of God by keeping his commandments. Let us read Ecclesiastes 12:9-14: 9 Besides being wise, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Growing Old Isn’t For Wimps! Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
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    Getting old isn't fun...nor is it for wimps! As Solomon concludes the Book of Ecclesiastes, he ponders the process and effects of aging. After all the quests we make in life, it all boils down to one thing...where will you go WHEN, not if, you die?

    Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 1 Remember now your Creator (bara) in the days of your youth, 1b Before the difficult (evil - sickness, sorrow or senility) days come, And the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them": 2 While the sun and the light, The moon and the stars, Are not darkened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Bottom Line: The Way I See It Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
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    This is the final message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the conclusion Solomon reaches after all of his different pursuits.

    Dear Diary, “My life resembles a train wreck, I wish I could get some advice on how to get everything back on track before it’s too late.” There is some great wisdom in nursery rhymes. Consider the words of this timeless classic. “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Chief Purpose Of Man

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012
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    Eccl 12

    THE CHIEF PURPOSE OF MAN (ECCLESIASTES 12) What is your goal in life? Getting an education? Being a success? Buying a house? Starting a family? Retiring a millionaire or multimillionaire? A survey of about 1,000 people aged from 16 to 35 in Hong Kong concerning their personal goals over the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Man's Purpose - Why Are You Here?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2009
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    “What is special about man? Why was he created?”

    MAN’S PURPOSE ECCLESIASTES 12:10-14 INTRODUCTION: Both Job and David asked the questions “What is special about man? Why was he created?” In Psalm 8, David wrote “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? For You have made him a little lower than the angels, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making "Little Christs" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 13, 2009
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    20th and final message from a series on Ecclesiastes. Like Jesus, Qoheleth was committed to making disicples.

    When we began our journey through Ecclesiastes back on January 4, I introduced our study with a quote from the “Author’s Note” in the book Blue Like Jazz, written by Donald Miller: I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Snapshots In An Autumn Album

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2009
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    Contrasting Koheleth and Paul in the later season of their lives: one blames the young, the other gathers them; one mourns broken things, the other invests in ideas; one is anxious, the other trusts God for every need.

    This past weekend, as a part of our brief getaway, my wife and I spent two nights in an old farmhouse. The farmhouse dated from 1704 and was partly furnished with antiques. Now my wife loves antiques; I guess that’s why she puts up with me. So we took the tour of the house, especially the parlor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Conclusion... Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 17, 2009
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    Solomon’s final words about finding satisfaction in life.

    SERIES: BE SATISFIED “IN CONCLUSION…” (part of this message adapted from a message by Dave Stone) ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14 OPEN It’s great to be back with you this morning following a two-week vacation. We had a great time at the North American Christian Convention and bring you greetings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Learn The Lesson – Be Wise!” Ecc. Pt 13 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 8, 2008
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    Solomon tells us to remember God now, understand that study can weary the body and then comprehend that it is the duty of everyone to fear God, keep His Commandments and live our life knowing that every deed we do in life will be evaluated at the Judgment

    “Learn the lesson – be wise!” Ecc. Part 13 Opening Illustration: From Blue fish TV “Wake” The lesson from the timer: What happens in 30 minutes? Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MIGUEL IZCANO avatar

    ***tu Hoy Es El Manana Del Ayer** ! ! ! Series

    Contributed by Miguel Izcano on Jun 21, 2008
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    EN EL LIBRO DE ECLESIASTES CAPITULO # 3 SE LEE QUE HAY TIEMPO PARA TODO. LO SERIO ES COMO ADMINISTRAMOS ESE TIEMPO.!!!!!

    TU HOY ES EL MANANA DEL AYER. DE LA SERIE:CUANDO ES ALGUN DIA. ECLESIASTES [3- 1,8] DICE QUE EXISTE TIEMPO OPORTUNO PARA HACER TODO. LA SITUACION ES QUIEN ADMINISTRA ESE TIEMPO Y HACE EL USO CORRECTO. EN LA VIDA NOS ENCONTRAMOS CON ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Final Word Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
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    God is not a God to be trifled with. God is not a God to take for granted. Even if our observation of the world leaves us perplexed and confused, God has revealed himself to us in his word. He’s revealed his plan for the world to us. He’s told us what he’

    You could be forgiven for wondering, as you read through this book, what the writers view on God is. At times he seems like a secular humanist. A little bit jaded by his experience of life; quite cynical about life on earth; almost pessimistic at times about our chances of succeeding in life with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Life Liberty And The Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008
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    This is the final in a study of the book of Ecclesiastes

    Life Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes 12 Do you remember the Cadillac slogan from a few years ago? Life , Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes is about the Pursuit And Solomon had his share of pursuits We are wrapping up our study of this book We are skipping chapters 10 and 11, since they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John McCormack avatar

    Wise Words And Wise Men

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 18, 2013
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    THE TONGUE FULL OF GOD'S WORD IS POWERFUL.

    WISE WORDS AND WISE MEN OBSERVATION: THE PREACHER (PROBABLY SOLOMON) EXPOUNDS ON THE MERITS OF THE TEACHINGS OF ONE SHEPHERD. THIS APPLIES TO THE SHEPHERD OF OUR SOULS, JESUS CHRIST. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 12: 11 (NKJV) THE WORDS OF THE WISE ARE LIKE GOADS, AND THE WORDS OF SCHOLARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Preaching - The Need To Nail It

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 28, 2011
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    Preaching seminar taken from Eccl 12:9

    PREACHING – THE NEED TO NAIL IT Ask most pastors today if they are good preachers and most will say that they are better than average. In fact, 90% of pastors surveyed ranked themselves as great preachers. There is always the temptation to overestimate our preaching. Every preacher is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Let's Hear It For The Old Folks Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2011
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    A study of chapter 12 verse 1 through 13

    Ecclesiastes 12: 1 – 13 Let’s Hear It for The Old Folks 1 Remember now your Creator in the days of youryouth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, “ I have no pleasure in them”: 2 While the sun and the light, the moon and the stars, are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel