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  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Woe Everyone Knows Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 29, 2012
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    Who am I/ Why am I here? What is my purpose? Solomon addresses these questions in chapter 4 as he experiences the troubles, toils, trials and tears of life "under the sun."

    Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 The Woe Everyone Knows! Then I returned and considered all the oppression that is done under the sun: And look! The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter— On the side of their oppressors there is power, but they have no comforter.¹ Therefore I praised the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    Two Are Better Than One

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 12, 2012
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    "Two are Better than One" is an exposition of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. It teaches four reasons why two are better than one: (1) Two are better than one when you are work; (2) Two are better than one when you have fallen down; (3) TWo are better than one when

    TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 The Book of ECCLESIASTES is the sad sequel to the book of PROVERBS. The book of Proverbs primarily consists of wise sayings Solomon teaches his children that they may live godly and peaceful lives. But in Ecclesiastes, Solomon laments the fact that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friendship And The Church

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 17, 2012
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    The church is THE place to forge the best kinds of friendships. This Friend Sunday sermon challenges all to get into the fellowship of a church, a homegroup and service in the local church.

    Friendship and the Church Chuck Sligh September 16, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:9 – “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012
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    As Christians it is our duty to go to those who have fllen away from God and bring them back to the fold.

    “Help, I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up!” Do you remember the Commercial:I’ve fallen and I can’t get up? Do you remember the product being advertised? The company was being serious in their efforts to sell their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Place To Belong

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013
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    Everyone needs a place to belong. A place that fits us like an old pair of jeans. A place that's as comfortable as our favorite recliner. This sermon explores the benefits of belonging to a church family. Expository and alliterated.

    A PLACE TO BELONG Scott Bayles, pastor Church in the Park, Modesto: 8/26/2012 Good morning again and welcome to Church in the Park. Whether you’ve been attending church your whole life or you’re just sort of testing the waters right now, I want you to know we’re glad you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Friend Day

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 20, 2011
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    To share the importance friends.

    Everyone needs friends. What is a friend? Friends are people with whom you dare to be yourself. Your soul can be naked with them. They ask you to put on nothing, only to be what you are. They do not want you to be better or worse. When you are with them, you feel as a prisoner feels who has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012
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    Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. When he says two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor-the word reward can also be transl

    “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can't We Be Friends?

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012
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    Unfortunately one of the things people will sometimes share with you and me is this: I don't have very many friends. Perhaps you have said that before. Or we may say you know I'm hurt. I thought they were my friend and I can't believe they did that to

    “Making Friends” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Friends song You have most likely heard those words before …, It's Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away? Sometimes you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012
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    Today I want us to talk about one specific area. I want to talk about friendship. At some point in life all of us find ourselves close to people, those we work with, those we go to school with, those we socialize with-we find that spending time with peo

    Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled “You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Without God Life Makes No Sense. Ecclesiastes

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 12, 2012
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    God blessed this man with everything that most humans try to achieve in life and he surpasses them all because of God's blessings of knowledge and riches.

    "Without God life makes no sense." Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 We come to the midpoint in our study in Ecclesiastes and I have always thought the reasoning and thoughts of Solomon in Proverbs ...Song of Solomon and here in Ecclesiastes are really fascinating. Why are his thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Stolen By Success Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009
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    A message about loosing our idenity in Christ to the pursuiet of success.

    Continuing in our series entitled Identity Theft. As you may recall … the fastest growing crime in America is Identity Theft… a means by where who we are is taken by another. But of course our identity is far more than our credit card number or bank account. And in truth… the greatest danger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Slowing Down Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
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     | 28,700 views

    Every moment is scheduled in our lives. The Bible tells us that all this hurrying has dramatic negative effects on us. So how can you slow down? The strategies I’m going to share with you today to slow down your life to a more rational, reasonable pace a

    Slowing Down When You’re Running On Empty Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 John Ortberg tells the story of calling a wise friend to ask for some spiritual direction not long after moving to Chicago. I described the pace of life in my current ministry. The church where I serve tends to move at a fast clip. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Johnson avatar

    United We Stand Divided We Fall

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
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    Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside of the Church. God does not want us to be divided. We must be united as

    Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. I’m here to let you know this morning that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Jarrett avatar

    Connected: Looking For Life-Change Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008
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    Part 2 of 4 - Teaching series on Small Groups at NewSong

    “Connected” Part 2 – Connected for Life-Change NewSong Church – 09/21/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. The Need to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,009 views

    Wedding for an older couple - not Christians. A short sermon as is appropriate for such a setting

    I want to talk about marriage. Marriage is one of those old institutions that seems to be losing its popularity these days. Have you noticed? People are choosing to live together but without necessarily having the long-term commitment involved in the sorts of public promises that Frank and Janet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican