Sermons on Ecclesiastes 3:1-12:

To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2005

A sermon on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 on the obstacles and opportunities for each new season of life. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for many ideas and illustrations)

Sermon for 5/22/2005 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Introduction: The difference between Jason and me, we are in different seasons of life. WBTU: A. Our Scriptures today talk about times and seasons in every life. B. There are times and seasons that all of us will pass through. There are times and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ordering Your Priorities For Max Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 16, 2004

There are so many things to do. . . it seems like our lives get busier every year! How do you cut through the clutter and decide what you should put first? Eccelsiastes gives us some answers. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Today, I’m preaching to you about priorities. Here’s a guy who’s got his priorties mixed up: <ILLUS> Fans of the American Wild West will find in a Deadwood, South Dakota museum this inscription left by a beleaguered prospector: "I lost my gun. I lost my horse. I am out of food. The Indians are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Holiness

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 31, 2004

Have you ever wondered whether what you do is really worth doing?

What do people really get for all their hard work? In 2013 that is a line of thought we’d expect to hear. What do people really get for all their hard work? What do I get out of it? What do you get out of it? But it isn’t necessarily a question we’d expect to find in the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Season Has Changed!

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jun 3, 2004

Did you know that you go through seasons of life? In the seasons of the year, you find that certain things happen in the summer that don’t happen in the winter? You need to understand the seasons in your life to enjoy a richer life!

One morning in March, I opened my front door and was knocked down by a gust of wind. As I got up off the ground, I noticed that not only has the weather changed but my surroundings were starting to change. Flowers that were once withered were now showing small buds of flowers. The bushes that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answers To Difficult Questions: Is There A Time For War?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jul 6, 2004

Should Christians support war? That can be a tough question especially in today’s world in which war is highly debated and views are often politcally motivated. This message does not try to take sides, but simply tries to look at war from a biblical per

ANSWERS TO DIFFICULT QUESTIONS: IS THERE A TIME FOR WAR? Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (Note: Some of the material was gleaned from Jeff Armbrest’s sermon "What Does God Think About War" and from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon "A Christian Perspective of War and Peace." Thanks fellows.) INTRODUCTION: A. Since ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out With The Old Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Dec 29, 2003

We must let go of sin so new life can flourish. An end-of-year message with application to Passover, Communion, Lent, New Year.

Eccl 3:1-8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Exodus 12:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Change

Contributed by Mark Evans on Jan 7, 2004

A NEW YEARS Sermon. As Christians the Lord wants to set us apart for His Holiness and Divne puposes. We need to make certain we have a Godly Christian "Perspective","Purpose" and "Priorities" so that He can work and will" in our lives according to his goo

A Time to Change Date: Jan. 4, 2004 Eccl. 3:1-8 Intro Now, this is the time of the year when people begin to attempt to fulfill their “New Year” resolutions. And to do that we must be willing and ready to accept change. We’ve been talking about worship over the period of ‘two’ messages – How to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

A Time To Dance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2004

Funeral sermon for Vera Byars, court information specialist and amateur dancer. Ballroom, minuet/ballet, tap -- whatever style she used, it all witnessed to a life of joy. This is not any longer a time to mourn.

I agree with the Scripture, where it says that, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” I agree with that, because we know that some things are fine, in their place, but they are not appropriate in other places. There is a time and a season for everything, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Watching Us

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004

A Funeral Sermon

God Is Watching Us (Ruthann Ineichen) - Read Obit (if available) – Friends and family of Ruthann, you have gathered here today in the midst of your grief and your mourning. May the grace and comfort of Jesus Christ shine forth to you who mourn today, as the Bible promises that those who mourn ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004

A Funeral Sermon

The Meaning of Life… (Everett Gaskill) Adapted from Sourcebook of Funerals “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Lord of all creation, we have rejoiced at a time of birth; today we cry at a time of death. Our hearts have soared at a time of dancing; now ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

What I Need To Do To Keep In Step With God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 7, 2004

There is only one step between us and God.

WHAT I NEED TO DO TO KEEP IN STEP WITH GOD Eccl. 3:1-2 There is a time to be born, and a time to die. We have no choice over either of these they are a gift from God. When we consider all in the essentials of life it always takes us to our beginning and our decease. We want to consider our Step of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Steven Long on Feb 14, 2004

This is the second sermon in a five-part series titled, ’Principles From Psalms.’ This message helps listeners understand the importance of waiting for God’s timing.

Principles from Psalms—Part II God’s Perfect Timing April 14th, 2002 Psalms 33:20-22 Recap: Last week we started our series in Psalms entitled, “God’s Way is Best!” • We discussed key principles like: A. God’s Way Requires Trust B. God’s Way Requires Delight C. God’s Way Needs a Commitment D. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Year's Sermon

Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005

Why some Americans may not have a Happy New Year. They are not in touch with the true source of happiness.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Why Many Americans May Not Have A Happy New Year” Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 Jan. 1, 2006 – New Year’s Day Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC Happy New Year! 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Between The Extremes

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2006

What is our purpose in life? What kind of worldview ought we to have?

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

God Secret Of Satisfaction

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 24, 2006

BRETHREN, we try to find satisfaction in all the components of life. And the SATISFACTION is found only in the loving FELLOWSHIP with the creator of life not in its components

God Secret of Satisfaction Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 November 6, 2005 Good News Christian Fellowship INTRODUCTION A. There is nothing like the joy and satisfaction of a job well done (ex. Fixing furniture, etc.) There a sense of joy of having producing something beautiful. B. Life, however, is not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational