Sermons on Ecclesiastes 4:9-21:

Make It Make Sense

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 16, 2025

Pause and reflect on the hand of God in your life. When God allows something to bend a certain way, no human effort can straighten it out, unless He wills it. It may not make sense to us, but it may sense to God.

Ecclesiastes 7:13 (NIV) Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what He has made crooked? Look at somebody and tell them, Neighbor, I’m trying to make it make sense. Look down your row at somebody else and say, but sometimes it just doesn’t make sense. Because if we’re honest today, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Change

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Where is God in change?

“Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere. The rivers run into the sea but the sea is never full, and the water returns again to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-7, Ecclesiastes 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Life

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 4, 2025

The loss of a family member or friend can be very difficult. As we get older we begin to lose so many. Death is always a very sad and sobering time. But our Lord offers comfort to sustain us.

I. WHAT IS OUR LIFE? A. All of Life is on a Timetable - In the physical sense, we are born to die. But, in the spiritual sense, we are born to live. What then is our life?  It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. God knows our frame; He ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

December – My Month Of Completion And Celebration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 28, 2025

A message declaring that December is a divinely appointed month to complete all unfinished matters and celebrate God’s faithfulness.

DECEMBER – MY MONTH OF COMPLETION AND CELEBRATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Key Verse: “I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.” — Ecclesiastes 3:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:5-6; Isaiah 61:3; Philippians 1:6; James ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Knowledge Hurts: Wisdom In An Age Of Overload

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 8, 2025

Despite the abundance of information, stay focused on God's genuine truth.

“When Knowledge Hurts: Wisdom in an Age of Overload” Text: Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NKJV) “For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” “The Man Who Read Too Much” A man obsessively consumed online information, researching scandals, conspiracies, government ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Know God During Our Youth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, family! Today we’re going to dive into a topic that's near and dear to God's heart – knowing Him in our youth. We're going to unpack the benefits, power, and joy that come from knowing God during our younger years. As Matthew Henry once said, "The flower of youth never appears more ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Topics: Know God

A Time For Everything PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

In every season of life, God has a purpose for us, and we must embrace change, live according to His commandments, and let love guide us to overcome evil.

Good evening, brothers and sisters. I'm so glad to be here with you today as we dive into a profound message that's as relevant today as it was millennia ago. Our focus will be from Ecclesiastes, a book written by Solomon, and we're looking at some select verses from chapters 3 and 12. The message ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Topics: Love, Overcome, Evil

If Not Now, When? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon encourages us to recognize our current spiritual season, take our faith seriously, and understand the urgency of living fully in God's presence.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in the presence of God, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Every moment we share in this sacred space is a gift from God. In the wise words of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Topics: Funeral Service, Time

Will Money Make Me Happy? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores finding true pleasure, prosperity, and purpose in God, not in worldly pursuits, through understanding the seasons of life.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be with you all today, gathered in God's house, ready to receive His Word. We're here, not because of any obligation or tradition, but because we love the Lord and we seek His wisdom and guidance in our lives. We're here because we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Topics: Eat, Drink, Merry

Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of approaching God with humility, listening more than speaking, and understanding His willingness to hear our prayers.

Good morning, dear family of God. Isn't it marvelous to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the echoes of countless praises and prayers reverberate off the walls? It's a place filled with the whispers of our shared faith, a faith that speaks of grace, forgiveness, and an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Topics: Foot, Mouth

Starting A New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Encourages embracing the New Year with hope, courage, and perseverance, guided by God's wisdom to navigate life's seasons and overcome past challenges.

Greetings, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, let us embrace the promise of a fresh start that the New Year brings. We stand at the threshold of a new beginning, the dawn of a new season, and the commencement of a fresh chapter in the story of our lives. The past year may have been ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Topics: Starting, New

Solomon PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores King Solomon's search for significance, his struggles and successes, and his ultimate submission to God, offering lessons for our own spiritual journeys.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather today in the warmth of God's love, let's remember that we are not alone in our search for significance. In the pages of the Bible, we find many who have walked this path before us, none more notable than the wise King Solomon. He, like us, was a seeker. He, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Topics: Solomon's Conclusion

Discontentment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

True contentment and lasting joy are found not in wealth or possessions, but in trusting God and valuing relationships above material gain.

Good morning, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us came in with a full schedule and an empty tank. Some of us came with a smile that covers a heart that’s sore. And some of us came with questions we aren’t sure we’re allowed to ask in church. If that’s you, you’re in good company. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-17

Topics: Discontentment, Consequences

Recognizing God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

Trusting God’s timing in every season, we learn to wait with faith, knowing He is present and working even when we cannot see it.

Some of us came in today with calendars covered in scribbles and hearts heavy with questions. The clock keeps ticking, but the answer seems late. A prayer hangs in the air. A door stays shut. A dream feels shelved. We know God is good, we sing that God is faithful, yet our watches rarely match His ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Topics: God's Work, Daily Life

When Worship Becomes Empty Words PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

The sermon urges us to approach God with reverence, listen before speaking, and honor our promises, trusting that God shapes the world through prayerful hearts.

There’s a hush that falls on the heart when we remember who God is. The ancient preacher of Ecclesiastes takes us by the hand and leads us into that hush. He knows about rushed mornings and restless nights. He knows about hurried hands and harried hearts. And he whispers a needed word to weary ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Topics: Worship, Reverence