Sermons on Ecclesiastes 4:4-16:

Vanidad De Vanidades:poder

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Aug 30, 2025

El poder envanece, es efímero y descepciona

Esta semana fue noticia nacional y fenómeno viral una lamentable trifulca en el senado de la República entre dos personajes muy conocidos de la escena política del país. Todos podemos tener nuestra opinión al respecto, quizá apoyando a uno o a otro bando, y la ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Social Development Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Social development is the growth of healthy relationships, effective communication, and godly influence in society in line with God’s principles.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.” Key ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sweeter As The Years Go By

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Marriage thrives when couples embrace God’s covenant love, renew commitment, and practice daily grace so their romance grows ever sweeter through every season of life.

It’s a beautiful thing to stand at the front of a church and watch a bride and groom lock eyes. Hope and excitement fill the air. Everyone can sense that they believe with all their hearts that their love will stay strong forever. And why not? They have planned, dreamed, prayed, and promised. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Hebrews 10:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Role Of Relationships In Fulfilling Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 10, 2025

God designed life to be lived in relationships. No man was created to walk the journey of destiny alone.

THE ROLE OF RELATIONSHIPS IN FULFILLING DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Gather For Strength Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and strength in togetherness, using the story of Aesop's Fable, The Bundle of Sticks, as an example.

Welcome to week 3 in our We Are Gathered Here series. To begin this morning I’d like to read one of Aesop’s Fables called, The Bundle of Sticks. A certain Father had a family of Sons, who were forever quarreling among themselves. No words he could say did the least good, so he cast about in his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Strength In Unity, Family Discord, Collective Power

Sermon Series: We Are Gathered Here

Gather For Strength Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are stronger together than we are alone. When we pool our strengths together, we can achieve great things for God's kingdom.

Today, I've got a cool story for you. It's called 'The Bundle of Sticks.' It's a simple story, but it's got a big message: we're stronger together than we are alone. You know in Proverbs 14:4, it says that when there are no oxen, the manger is empty. But from the strength of an ox comes abundant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Collective Strength, Harmony, Teamwork, Solidarity

A Christ-Centered Marriage

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025

A Christ-centered marriage is built on the unshakable foundation of God’s love, where both husband and wife draw strength from their relationship with Christ. With Him at the center, their union is fortified, filled with grace, and equipped to withstand life’s challenges together.

A Christ-Centered Marriage Text: Ecclesiastes 4:12 (CSB): “And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” A successful marriage takes three people: the husband, the wife, and Christ at the center. This principle is grounded in Scripture and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

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

The Importance Of Christian Fellowship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Christian fellowship is an essential part of the believer’s journey. It provides spiritual growth, mutual encouragement, and a sense of belonging in the body of Christ. Fellowship is more than just gathering; it is a connection of hearts united in Christ, working together for God’s glory.

Title: THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:24-25 "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 18:20, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 12:25-27, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 28, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical basis for the importance of prayer in marriage and provide practical guidance for couples seeking to deepen their relationship with God and each other.

The phrase "a couple who prays together stays together" is more than just a sentimental saying. It is rooted in biblical truth and has been a cornerstone of strong, healthy marriages for centuries. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical basis for the importance of prayer in marriage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:12

The Importance Of Accountability

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Accountability is a vital principle in the Christian walk, as it encourages growth, correction, and mutual support within the body of Christ.

Title: THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Power Of Teamwork Among Church Workers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025

The church is not built by one person but through the united efforts of many who faithfully serve together.

THE POWER OF TEAMWORK AMONG CHURCH WORKERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, Nehemiah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: The church is not built by one person but through the united efforts of many who faithfully ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Partnership SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The Power of Partnership is an exploration of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. It highlights four reasons why partnership is powerful: (1) Partnership enhances productivity; (2) Partnership provides support during challenging times; (3) Partnership offers warmth and comfort; (4) Partnership strengthens one's defense.

The book of Ecclesiastes serves as a somber follow-up to the book of Proverbs. While Proverbs imparts wisdom for godly living, Ecclesiastes laments the author's failure to heed his own advice. It emphasizes the importance of living a meaningful life, valuing relationships over possessions, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Topics: Friendship, Teamwork