Sermons on Ecclesiastes 2:1-12:

The Search For Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Fulfillment says that your deepest need is met and that you need look no further

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR FULFILLMENT” ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Two prisoners are shackled to the wall of a deep dark dungeon. They’re spread-eagled, securely fastened by manacles and chains. Their hanging suspended, side-by-side, a few feet above the damp floor of the dungeon. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 5 - When Pleasure Becomes Perilous Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 14, 2019

This is part 5 of Jesus Among Secular Gods, based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale. This week the dangers of hedonism in our lives, churches, and cultures are discussed.

Hedonism is all about happiness or pleasure. Happiness and pleasure are good things, but when we make happiness and pleasure the highest forms of good, we miss out on the best God has for us. In the movie, The Matrix, it is discovered that machines have taken over the world and are channeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9, Galatians 5:19-20, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, Luke 8:14, Proverbs 21:17, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

What Matters Most Sermon Ii: What Matters Least Relative To What Matters Most Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians after they learn to waste no time on useless pursuits.

PLEASURE AND POSSESSIONS MATTER LEAST - RELATIVE TO WHAT MATTERS MOST Pleasure and Possessions Are Okay Per Se If Pursued Responsibly And Used Rightly Several years ago, while prepping me for a court appearance as a witness in a custody case, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

I Met Him At The Top Of My Game Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 28, 2021

Jesus is my “treasure” in Heaven and He is my way to Heaven. I can only reach my treasure in Heaven by putting my full and complete trust in Him. It cannot be Christ plus something else. It can only be Christ plus nothing … period.

If you had to had to have surgery, who would you want to perform the operation? Some surgeon that you randomly picked out of the phone book or looked up on the internet? An intern fresh out of medical school? Or an experienced surgeon whose done this particular procedure a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Ecclesiastes 2:4-10, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking Laughter Seriously

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Solomon was right, for laughter is not enough to give life ultimate meaning. But it is, nevertheless, a vital part of the meaningful life. Solomon is himself one of the key authorities in the Bible for supporting the value of laughter.

Tom Mullen begins his book, Laughing Out Loud and Other Religious Experiences with this story. An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilds of Northern Canada. They came across a isolated cabin, and decided to check it out. When no one answered their knocks, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

One Cul-De-Sac After Another Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2017

If you had everything you wanted, your life would be meaningless. The answer is found in surrender to God and freedom to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

One Cul-de-sac After Another (Ecclesiastes 2:1-26) 1. Human beings are different from animals in many ways. Animals don’t worry about purpose in life, leaving a permanent mark on society. The quest for meaning should lead us to God, but, unfortunately, we try to find meaning somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

Part 2 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

INTRODUCTION: When our kids are little we take them to visit a pediatrician for “check-ups.” How are their eyes, their ears, and their growth rate? If anything is wrong with their physical health, we are glad to discover it, and move toward healing, though perhaps more infrequent, we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

What's Your Pleasure? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 5, 2015

Solomon looked for pleasure in his achievements, his possessions and in his entertainment and yet finds it all to be empty and meaningless. Is there something wrong with seeking pleasure, or is there another problem?

OPEN: It was a 4th of July weekend and the family had gathered for a big meal together. In the kitchen was little 4 year old Johnny… and there on the edge of the cabinet sat the one thing he loved so much. It was a big, round, sure to be juicy, watermelon. He just couldn’t stop staring ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Chasing After The Wind

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 4, 2015

Let's look at the Book of Ecclesiastes & review some of the things that Solomon tells us about his life - when he came to the edge of the cliff, what he saw, & the conclusions he reached.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Billy Graham once wrote, "I've met so many entertainment stars whose day is past. How unhappy & lonely & empty they feel. I've talked with many athletes & former political leaders who feel the same way. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solomon's Trophy Case

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2016

Many NFL players achieved great success but never achieved the greatest, winning the Super Bowl. The aged Solomon reflects on the fact that he had huge success but was lacking the greatest.

Are you ready for some Carolina Panther’s football? Our first preseason game was Thursday night. A lot of sports analysts are predicting Carolina to once again be the NFC Champs and go to the Super Bowl, this time to win. We have the MVP and number one rated player in the NLF on our team in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:3-19

Denomination: Foursquare

Chasing The Wind - Time! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 12, 2017

Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to know what time it is.

Timing! -- Ecclesiastes pt. 4 Opening Illustration: Blue Fish TV “There is a Time for everything!” Illustration: What happens in 30 minutes of time put the timer on set it for 30 minutes? Thesis: Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22, Ecclesiastes 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poverty Can Be Caused By The Love Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 1, 2017

Part 9 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich" (Prov. 21:17). The two lines in Proverbs 21:17 give synonymously parallel meanings in a chiasm, as follows: A Whoever loves B pleasure C will be a poor man C1 will not be rich B1 wine and oil A1 He who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:17, Proverbs 27:9, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Simplicity And Contentment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues the series on spiritual disciplines. Here we discuss the discipline of simplicity or contentment.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Simplicity” The Path to Contentment Review Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. These disciplines diminish the things that block our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:9-11, 2 Corinthians 11:2-3, Luke 10:38-42, Philippians 4:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good Life

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018

This blog address the issue of good life. What is the good life? How to have a good life based on God's word? Read and see how the good life is in our attitude and not in our possessions.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured This sermon address the issue of good life. What is the good life? How to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8, Ecclesiastes 1:16-17, Ecclesiastes 2:4-6, Ecclesiastes 4:2-3, 1 Peter 3:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thinking People Want To Know Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Sermon examines 3 mysteries in life that are significant for all humans, and are springboards for evangelism. This message came in answer to the question: How do you evangelize someone who does not believe the Bible.

Ecclesiastes 1:1-14 12/18/16 Intro Last week we used a simple, little tool called The 4 Spiritual Laws to talk about evangelism. In that booklet were scriptures that we can share with non-Christians to help them understand the way of salvation. At the end of that message, Diana asked an astute ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14, Hebrews 2:14-15, Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, 1 Corinthians 15:32, Ecclesiastes 4:1-3, Ecclesiastes 12:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic