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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Dust In The Wind Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006
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    The cause of human desolation is an unwillingness to believe, which takes God out of the picture. We are restless until we find our rest and purpose in God.

    Overcoming Futility...A Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Dust in the Wind,” chapter 2 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Back in the 70’s the classic rock band Kansas recorded a song that echoes the outlook of this chapter, “All we are is dust in the wind.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark Edwards avatar

    We Have Everything We Need To Be Content

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Feb 14, 2006
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    You have everything you need right now to be perfectly content, we have everything we need to be perfectly at peace, right now and right here, in this place.

    A message before November 20th Hi everyone, Just a quick reminder about next week, don’t miss next week, don’t not come to church next week, not for my benefit, but for your own benefit, and for the benefit of the ones who will be demonstrating their obedience to Jesus, come and pray, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "What's Wrong With Pleasure?" Ecc. Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2007
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    What is wrong with the pursuit of pleasure? Answer: It will become a tyrannical god – an idol that will never satisfy – it will never bring eternal meaning to your life.

    “What is wrong with pleasure?” Ecclesiastes Pt. 2 Illustration: My timer is set for 30 minutes again: You may be thinking, “How many people will die in the world in 30 minutes?” The answer is 3,240 people. But here is a major problem - It is estimated that only 7% of the world’s population is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007
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    Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

    “Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James McDonald avatar

    The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

    Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Solomon’s personal testimony of his empty expedition to find satisfaction without God.

    The Empty Expedition of Enjoyment Illustration This past Tuesday, Stacy and I went up to Freeport to encourage a local homeschooling support group. The group had advertised the event in their area, seeking to increase attendance a bit. I received an email from a friend of mine, Bob, who attends a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Developing a heart that seeks God above everythign else.

    Dare to Pursue “The Matter of the Heart” October 8, 2006 Me: We talked last week about spiritual gifts and how God has given each of us gifts to use to build up the church. We used the acrostic SHAPE to describe it. Today we are going to look at heart. The heart is an important aspect of life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Akins avatar

    Rollercoaster Cynicism Series

    Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006
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    What is a cynic? Oxford English Dictionary describes a cynic as a person “disposed to rail or find fault” and as one who “shows a disposition to disbelieve in … sincerity… and is wont to express this by sneers and sarcasm.” In short, the cynic is “a s

    What is a cynic? Oxford English Dictionary describes a cynic as a person “disposed to rail or find fault” and as one who “shows a disposition to disbelieve in … sincerity… and is wont to express this by sneers and sarcasm.” In short, the cynic is “a sneering fault-finder.” An attitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Key To Your Dreams Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    Only Christ holds the key to our hearts deepest desires.

    Ecclesiastes 2:1-25 The Key To Your Dreams Woodlawn Baptist Church October 8, 2006 Introduction Show slideshow of billboards. What are your dreams? Almost all people have dreams of what they’d like to be or do or own. Last night I heard a lady say that she had dreamed of becoming a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Brown avatar

    Continued Downward

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009
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    Another sermon inspired from Chuck Swindolls Living on the ragged edge

    You’ve no doubt seen the t-shirts or the billboards, or watched the commercials, where the theme was nothing more than…”if it feels good …do it!” It even makes its way into boutique shops, handcrafted on little plaques, and the bookstores line their shelves with self help books like “looking out ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Wandering Desire

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 20, 2007
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    We like to think of God’s blessings as being rewards for good behavior. That is not always the case. In many cases they are given so that we can benefit the kingdom of God, whether through giving to Him or to others and so strengthening other believers.

    A Wandering Desire Ecclesiastes 2:10 Ecclesiastes takes us on a journey through Solomon’s life and pursuits. A survey of Solomon’s life shows us that he tried many things in his life. These pursuits are discussed in the historical books of 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles and Ecclesiastes. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jared Schroeder avatar

    How To Have A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Nov 8, 2006
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    It’s easy to take things for granted. To truly have a grateful heart, one needs to get their eyes off of themselves and open to the world around them

    How to Have a Grateful Heart Jared Schroeder October 8, 2006 Thanksgiving Sunday Mission Heights Church 2005 Predictions… In 2005, there will be 256 million turkeys raised in the United States. There will be 649 million pounds of cranberries produced. There will be 1.6 billion pounds of sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Canfield avatar

    Google: What Are You Searching For? Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    Is there one site that has the answers to the most relevant questions we face everyday of our lives? During this 5 week series, join us as we search together for the solutions to life’s most basic questions.

    It’s Been said Life is like a Journey - Searching for the Answers Most Basic Questions - Life People spend - WHOLE Lives & Fortunes Looking for Meaning/Purpose Wouldn’t it be Great - ONE PLACE – Like Google – Where we could find – searching For? Type in “Meaning of Life” - 118 Million sites / ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Search For Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    4th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Joy in life comes from the journey, not the destination.

    On June 5, 1965, the Rolling Stones released their single “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” which went on to be their first number one hit in the U.S. The song was a response to the rampant commercialism that the band had observed in America. But the idea behind the song was certainly nothing new. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Why Should I Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal)? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    5th in a series from Ecclesiastes. wisdom has both advantages and limitations. So why should I pursue a life lived wisely?

    We live in the most knowledgeable and technologically advanced society in the history of mankind. Most of us have more information on the hard drive of our computer than entire nations once possessed in their ancient libraries and access to an almost endless body of information through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist