Sermons on Ecclesiastes 2:1-23:

Is It All About Me?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

Some people think the world is about them and let you know that.

Is it All About Me? Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Some would call the generation we live in today the “me” generation as though this was something new under the sun. Yet the “me” generation has long and continuing roots in the past. The Preacher shows this thinking was in his heart ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Money! Money! Money! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2018

As we look at how to be a better steward with our possessions, we need to manage our money

Money! Money! Money! November 4, 2018 In 1991, James Peterson and Peter Kim co-authored a book entitled The Day America Told The Truth. The book was the result of surveys that were given to 2,000 people who were asked to answer a number of moral and ethical questions in complete honesty — with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:4-11, 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 21:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

Boredom On The Job Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2015

Boredom is a constant complaint of many workers, but Solomon points to the one thing that can turn the emptiness of the workplace into a powerful tool for our faith. What is this "one thing" that can makes such a big difference for us?

Back in 2009, a 16-year-old British girl was fired from her office job because her manager saw - on Facebook - that she had said her job was “boring”. She was called into her manager's office and given the following letter: “Following your comments made on Facebook... we feel it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich Fool

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 21, 2019

There's an old story about a hermit who stumbled onto a cave in which was hidden an enormous treasure.

18C There's an old story about a hermit who stumbled onto a cave in which was hidden an enormous treasure. The hermit, being old and wise, realized what he had discovered and immediately took to his heels and ran from the cave as fast as he could. But as he was running, he came upon three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Colossians 3:1-11, Ecclesiastes 2:21-23

Denomination: Catholic

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

What Matters Most Sermon Iv: Making The Most Of Our Time On Earth Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians who use their time wisely to make a life as well as a living.

MAKING THE MOST OF THE TIME GOD HAS GIVEN US TO ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE ON EARTH One of my embarrassing moments while doing Church work occurred in the “setting” room of a farm house not far from the church. Our annual revival was in progress; we had been asked to visit an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Ecclesiastes 3:9-13

Essential Equipment, Purpose

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you?

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, PURPOSE Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 26 & Philippians 3:7-14 Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? Last week while Sara was at the quartet convention Jonathan was feeling sympathetic toward me and decided we’d get take out from either Wendy’s ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

When All You Have Ever Wanted Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Dealing with people who live under the false hope of "I will be happy ....?

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life Sermon # 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"I Hate Life" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Searching for the answer to the age old question, "Is life worth living?"

A Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes: Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy Him Forever

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiastes 2

ENJOY HIM FOREVER (ECCLESIASTES 2) Paul was a very rich man, but he never spent any of his money. He was scared that someone would steal it. He pretended to be poor and wore dirty old clothes. People laughed at him, but he didn’t care. He only cared about his money. One day, he bought a big lump ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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