Sermons on Ecclesiastes 3:17-4:416:

Finding Lasting Job Satisfaction

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Labor Day sermon.

Find Lasting Job Satisfaction John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 September 1, 2002 Introduction Tomorrow is Labor Day, a day when we traditionally cease from our labors to enjoy a day off. That is, unless you work in such places as hospitals, restaurants, airlines, Wal-Mart, or any place that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Reap What You Sow

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007

God said "as long as the earth remains, so shall seedtime and harvest. This message is a look into several biblical examples, and how we can relate them to our lives

You reap what you sow. Galatians 6:7-9 What goes around comes around. This is a simple message, nothing too deep or complicated, but very often understated. In garden season you can only harvest what you plant. If you plant tomatoes, you will not reap potatoes. Corn-turnips, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Charismatic

¿por Qué Debo Dar Cuando Tengo Facturas Que Pagar? (Administración)

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 24, 2020

Este sermón trata sobre dar, diezmar y las razones por las que damos.

¿Por qué debo dar cuando tengo facturas que pagar? Eclesiastés 11: 1-6 Lucas 15: 1-10 Puedo recordar cuando obtuve mi primera cortadora de césped. Yo tenía unos 12 años. Mi madre quería que yo pudiera aprender a ganar dinero y trabajar para mí. No estoy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ugliness At The Beautiful Gate

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 28, 2020

At the magnificent Beautiful Gate is a man with an ugly situation.

UGLINESS AT THE BEAUTIFUL GATE "Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Search Of The North Pole

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015

In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

Yes He Died, And Yes He Arose!

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Apr 16, 2017

Death, what is it, and why do we fear it? We all are born in our time, and we all will die in our time. However, different religions have different viewpoints on death, but one thing we all agree upon is that death is inevitable.

Death, what is it, and why do we fear it? We all are born in our time, and we all will die in our time. However, different religions have different viewpoints on death, but one thing we all agree upon is that death is inevitable. The Buddhist believes that when a person dies, he’ll be reborn ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 24:1-8

Poverty With Integrity Makes One Smarter Than The Rich Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 16, 2017

Part 16 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways" (Prov. 28:6). "A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out" (Prov. 28:11). Proverbs 28:6 and 11 give corresponding meanings. It talks about poor people with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:6-11, Proverbs 15:16, Proverbs 22:4, Ecclesiastes 9:14-17, Proverbs 28:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living According To God’s Purposes

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2017

This sermon is part of our "Living as a Christian" series as it looks at living life on purpose for God.It deals with how we are to live our lives according to God's purposes, and the tragic consequences when we don't. (This sermon has recently been updated)

Living Purposely (Turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-15) Last week in our “Living as a Christian” series, we looked at “Living Opportunistically” as we seize the opportunities God places in our lives. To follow up on that teaching, today I’d like to look at “Living Purposely,” or better yet, living our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-15, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

United We Stand... Divided We Fall

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 4, 2017

The enemy works to create disunity today. We must guard against this by focusing on living united.

United We Stand | Divided We Fall Lakewood Church of God | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | Sep 3, 2017 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 - KJV 9. Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, James 3:8-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Laying A Sure Foundation For Ministry!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2017

Paul address several elements that we need to build a sure ministerial foundation. Make sure to includes these building stones.

HOW CAN I LAY A FOUNDATION FOR MINISTRY?? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LAY A SURE FOUNDATION... PAUL WAS A GREAT MAN OF GOD... BUT HE KNEW EACH MAN OF GOD NEEDED A SUPPORT STRUCTURE AS A FOUNDATION... WE WILL ALL FACE THE RAIN, THE FLOODS, AND THE WIND. 1. RAIN--- small ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Managing Our Day! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 25, 2018

A series of messages looking at being a good steward with God's gifts

Day to Day Stewardship Ecclesiastes 3:9-12 October 28, 2018 Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that explains the reason you’re frustrated on the way to work in the morning? It’s because of this ~ I'm in no hurry, I'm on my way to work. You could buy that bumper sticker for $2.49 on the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-13, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

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

I Know Thy Works

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011

The works of every congregation and that of each individual member are known by God and shall be rewarded by Him.

I KNOW THY WORKS STUDY TEXT: Rev. 2:1-7 - A letter was written by the Lord to each of seven churches about their conduct and to either commend their actions or condemn them with a call for repentance. - In the introductory part is the comment “I know thy works”. Every one’s works ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Return To Sender Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 3, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 6 – 9

Luke 13: 6 – 9 Return To Sender 6 He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:6-9, Ecclesiastes 10:4-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Spirit Series

Contributed by Andre King on Mar 21, 2019

People have many natures. Some are "sweet". Others are "mean". Some are passive. Some are "intense". Whatever your nature, it was given by God but shaped by the world. Is yours under God's control?

GENESIS 1:26-27 - THEN GOD SAID, "LET US MAKE MAN IN OUR IMAGE, ACCORDING TO OUR LIKENESS; AND LET THEM RULE OVER THE FISH OF THE SEA AND OVER THE BIRDS OF THE SKY AND OVER THE CATTLE AND OVER ALL THE EARTH, AND OVER EVERY CREEPING THING THAT CREEPS ON THE EARTH." GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:7, Job 32:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ