Sermons on Ecclesiastes 4:7:

I'm Working More But Enjoying It Less

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014

A sermon on labor, work from Ecclesiastes (Title, Material and outline adapted from Dan Blazer's book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 5)

Introduction: Solomon in Ecclesiastes at times has a positive outlook on work, labor. Ecclesiastes 3:12, 13, NIV. Ecclesiastes 5:18, NIV. Ecclesiastes 9:9, NIV. At other times Solomon is downright negative about work and labor. “What does man gain from all his labour at which he toils ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Community Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2015

A look at chapter 4. We need to live within community.

Three is Better Than One Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 August 2, 2015 We’re in week 4 of looking at Life Lessons from Ecclesiastes. Again, this is not very optimistic literature, but if we’re willing we can find the hope in this book. Solomon is the writer and he’s trying to find every ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing The Wind - Work? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2017

Is work meaningless? Is it like chasing after the wind? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person. We need to work for God not men or money and we need to keep it proper balance and be on the side were the

Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Wake” Series: Chasing the Wind – Ecclesiastes Transition read before song: Solomon states in Ecc. 1:2-4; 8; 14: “Meaningless! MEANINGLESS!” SAYS THE TEACHER. “UTTERLY MEANINGLESS!” Everything Is meaningless.” What does man gain from his labor at which he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bow's, Arrows & Strings

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 24, 2017

This is a message about working together across generational barriers. The Bow's need the Arrows and they both need the String...

Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 7  Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. 8  There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Mark 16:15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Ephesians 4:17-32, Ephesians 4:1-16, Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 4:7-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Your Head Out Of Your App - Pt. 3 - Alone Together Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Apps are supposed to keep us connected . . . but at what cost? Screen time is increasing but are our relationships deteriorating?

I. Introduction I stated that we are designed/created to connect. There’s a great deal of research which indicates that we are made for relationships, and when we lack healthy relationships we naturally flounder. We seek relationships from the moment we are born and begin to cry to attract ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Together We Stand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 21, 2016

The value of working together.

“Together We Stand” Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Let’s begin this evening by reading the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

All For One, One For All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiiastes

ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL (ECCLESIASTES 4) My wife and I arrived in Hong Kong on Aug 18, 2008. After my wife passed away on May 22, 2016, Rev. So invited me for holiday dinner (July 1, 2016). I asked him, “How am I different from other coworkers whose wives passed away?” He said, “Different. You do ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Handful Of Cash And Great Relationships: Finding God's Sweet Spot For Life - Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

The more your affections reflect the relative value of things, the more you will make the right call on hard decisions. This message will help you find the relative importance of money, relationships, and comfort.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Ecclesiastes 4:4 I saw that all labor and all skillful work is due to a man’s jealousy of his friend. This too is futile and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Under The Sun: Monotony Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 30, 2022

The focus of this sermon is on King Solomon's view that life lived apart from God can be totally meaningless and monotonous

How many of you have ever had a job that is just really monotonous and boring? Some of you have a job like that now. I had a job back in the 80s that actually was a well-paying job, but I didn’t even make it through the training because it was so boring and monotonous. It was a job as a letter ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-11, Romans 8:20, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 19:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Doing Life Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2024

Be intentional about connecting with others because we are made for community.

Doing Life Together Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill August 17-18, 2024 In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General released a report titled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” In it, he detailed the effects of loneliness on the American population, claiming that “lacking social connection ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ecclesiastes Chapter Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter four of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Four Ecclesiastes 4:1 Then I looked again at all the acts of oppression which were being done under the sun. And behold I saw the tears of the oppressed and that they had no one to comfort them; and on the side of their oppressors was power, but they had no one to comfort ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Into God's Business

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

If we are working for ourselves, then we are in a miserable business.

Getting into God’s Business (Ecc. 4:7-8) “Again I saw something meaningless under the sun: There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Ecclesiastes 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money-When Will We Ever Have Enough

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This Sermon Deals With Stewardship. It Asks Us To Evaluate How Much Is Really Enough. Is There Any Amount Of Money That Will Truly Make Us Content.

Money- When Will We Ever Have Enough 5/2/99 Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 1 Timothy 6:17-19 A rich man wanted to make sure he had enough money with him in order to go to heaven. He learned that he would die in a few days. He called his three friends: a doctor, preacher, and lawyer to his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Threefold Cord

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

When God is the thread that binds our relationships in the church, the cord will not break/

People love to make comparisons. - “This one is better than that one” - “The original movie was better than the sequel” - “These are more expensive than others, but they’re worth it because they’re better made, and they’ll last you.” We make comparisons every day, don’t we? It helps us discern ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Its Lonely At The Top Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

What it is like to be the king

ITs lonely at the top-4 1-16.docx Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 If I were to ask you to think of someone who is lonely, chances are you would not choose someone who is busy It is also doubtful that you’d select someone in a top-management position, the CEO or the top salesperson We might think not them, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist