Sermons about Ecclesiastes 4:7-12:7

Folly Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 21, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Folly is useless thinking and action and comes from rejecting God’s wisdom. Solomon describes folly through a series of proverbs.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Folly” &Ecclesiastes 10 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Jesus makes a strong statement in His Sermon on the Mount; He warns, “Anyone who calls someone a fool is in danger of the fire of hell” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Generosity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 28, 2006

based on 44 ratings

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Generosity isn’t something religious fanatics do; it’s a lifestyle of sharing Christ’s love that enriches the giver.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes ”Generosity” Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I worked for a Colonel who wasn’t very generous with advice. I’d go to his office, seeking guidance, only to leave empty-handed. You ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Better Together Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 13, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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God designed us as individuals and as a church to rely on relationships with others to meet our full potential.

Life Quest “Better Together” Father’s Day June 18, 2006 Introduction: Today we are looking at another aspect to what it means to be on a Life Quest. We have talked for the last two weeks about the first aspect of our mission statement, “To passionately pursue God.” Over the next several weeks we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Conclusion Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 17, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Study of the Book

POUR CONCLURE (5) Jeune et moins jeune, jouis de la vie (11. 7-10) * L’Ecclésiaste a plusieurs fois répété dans son livre que notre vie "sous le soleil" était dominée par la vanité. Cependant, ici comme ailleurs, il insiste pour que nous cherchions à profiter et apprécier les jours agréables ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Not Fair

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jun 21, 2006

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Dr. Wood shows his listeners that life is not fair as we know it, he uses this passage to show that Solomon wants people to live above this world.

When Solomon first began His book of Ecclesiastes He looked at life from an overall philosophical view point. This is to say he was looking at it from a wisdom point of view. He said that life was al meaningless and just continued like a snowball rolling down hill. As King Solomon got to look ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Give Yourself A Break

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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With statistics concerning sociological changes in America this sermon discusses the stress Christians are experiencing. Movie clip from "Cheaper by the Dozen" provides an illustration.

Give Yourself a Break Eccl. 4:6-12[1] 6-20-04 Intro I want to begin this morning with a clip from the movie, Cheaper by the Dozen.[2] In this movie Coach Tom (played by Steve Martin) and his wife Kate (Bonnie Hart) have twelve kids. They are doing fine until opportunity knocks—an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Shove That Job - I'll Take It

Contributed by Mark Scott on Sep 26, 2005

based on 49 ratings

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A Message For Labor Day

“Shove That Job – I’ll Take It” Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 (Labor Day Message) We are in the third message of a series entitled “Seven of the Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make”. Since this is Labor Day weekend, this is a great time to talk about the blessing it is to have a job. Some of us ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Uncertainty Principle Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Faith is expecting the unexpected.

The Physics of Faith: The Uncertainty Principle 03.11.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series titled The Physics of Faith. Over the next four weeks we’re going to explore four dimensions of faith: expecting the unexpected, seeing the invisible, believing the impossible, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casting Seed

Contributed by James May on Oct 23, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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The more seed that is cast in the park, the greater the number of pigeons that will come. The same holds true if we want to see a harvest in the souls of men. There has to be a lot of bread cast upon the waters.

Casting Seed By Pastor Jim May Some time ago I walking in one of the parks around town and I saw an old man sitting on a bench feeding the pigeons. It seemed that the more seed he cast out, the more pigeons would appear. There were only a few to begin with but it wasn’t long until the sky will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encounter The Possibilities

Contributed by Shane Hart on Jan 13, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Life will be phenomenal if we dare to encounter the possibilities of what God has planned next.

Title: “Encounter the Possibilities” Text: Eccl. 9:4-10 Theme: Going all out Key thought: With God, this could be a phenomonal year if we will dare to encounter the possibilities. Turn with me to Ecclesiastes chapter 9. With God, this year could be phenomenal if we will dare to encounter the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Grief Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

Good Grief - part 3 On the lighter side of life: An ancient story is told about a slave who traveled with his master to Baghdad. As he walked the busy streets he found himself in the market place where he saw Death in human form. Death looked at him with such a piercing look that it frightened ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before The Face Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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Solomon tells us that when we come before the Lord in worship we need to keep in mind one very important fact: God is the focus, not us.

Overcoming Futility...A Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Before the Face of God,” chapter 5:1-7 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Worship celebrates Who God is and all He has done—which gives hope, new life, community. It enables us to grasp and respond to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Better Off Dead? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual resources, life is pretty tough. Our options are to trust God or trust nothing.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Better Off Dead?” chapter 4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Professions & Possessions Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2006

based on 74 ratings

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Greed is good? If our primary goal in life is material wealth, we will end up with empty, futile lives and spiritual bankruptcy.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Professions and Possessions”, 5:8-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some of us remember Jack Benny. In a skit on his radio show, a robber held him up, pointed a gun at him and said, “Your money or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

And Now For Some Real News

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

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What is your legacy going to be?

Title: And now, for some real news… Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18a FCF: Even Jesus faced the injustice of being ignored for his contribution, so we need not lose heart when the same happens to us – we’re on the right side! SO: I want to encourage my congregation by letting them know its natural not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

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