Sermons on Ecclesiastes 53:2-7:

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2016

Principally and introduction to the study and the exposition of first eleven verses

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Work: The Achievement Syndrome Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2014

Work is a necessity and can be a joy, but when our focus gets off kilter, we will not be satisfied! Solomon writes of his frustration with work and life. Let's see what we learn to avoid the frustration!

INTRODUCTION • Video Clip from Family Man- WingClips • SLIDE #1 • Today as we conclude our Rhythm of Life series, we will explore an area of life that can get out of rhythm with the rest of our life, when this area rages out of control it will have negative effects on our family, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Eat, Drink And Be Merry!"

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 3, 2015

God wants us to enjoy life, both everlasting life and life now.

“Eat, drink and be merry!” Ecc.8:15 This is a dangerous sermon! It is dangerous in that it can easily be misunderstood. It’s not one you might expect to hear in a Baptist church. It deals with an aspect of life that too often is preached as negative and sinful, but as ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

What does a life worth living look like

Life Worth Living-1 4-18.docx Ecclesiastes 1:4-18 If we look at the books of the Bible today, the book of Ecclesiastes the most relevant It has today’s world woven through the fabric of every page Whether or not we are willing to admit it, deep within most of us there is this restless, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Preparation Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

How Solomon includes worship into his life This Sermon was also used in another series

The Preparation of Worship-5 1-7 Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 We are in a series on worship. Last week we looked at the Presence of Worship We talked about what worship is in that it is really the “worthship” of God. In Worship we need to have both a hunger for God and also that we are looking for an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

No Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

How Solomon can't get no satisfaction

No Satisfaction-6 1-12.docx Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 God has given Solomon riches, wealth, honor, and influence along with anything else his soul desires Yet, in spite of these enviable delights the man is blocked from enjoying the benefits There is an obvious contrast between the wording of 5:19 and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is In It Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

How to tell when God is in it

God Is In It--7 1-10.docx Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 As we make a turn into chapter 7 Solomon describes the “better things” that come to the life of the person who follows God’s Wisdom. These words add incredible “balance” to the life of a child of God. Solomon uses the word “better” seven times in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Chief Purpose Of Man

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

Eccl 12

THE CHIEF PURPOSE OF MAN (ECCLESIASTES 12) What is your goal in life? Getting an education? Being a success? Buying a house? Starting a family? Retiring a millionaire or multimillionaire? A survey of about 1,000 people aged from 16 to 35 in Hong Kong concerning their personal goals over the next ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honouring The Elders Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2014

What is congregational responsibility to elders? How does a congregation honour the elders?

“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, ‘You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,’ and, ‘The laborer deserves his wages.’ Do not admit a charge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

When All You Have Ever Wanted Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Dealing with people who live under the false hope of "I will be happy ....?

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life Sermon # 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"I Hate Life" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Searching for the answer to the age old question, "Is life worth living?"

A Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes: Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Time...happy New Year Ecclesiastes 3:1

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 2, 2015

Where has the time gone? There is a time for everything but, that never seem to bother me when I was young. But as I get older I consider almost everything in time. It’s time to take my medicine, it’s time to go to the doctor, it’s time for this or time for that.

Time? Another Happy New Year. Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Smelling Salts - Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 21, 2025

The deepest joy comes from living in reality, not the stupor of trivia. So God gives us smelling salts to wake us up.

How do you enjoy life when things go wrong in this bent, twisted, crooked world? This passage teaches us a half dozen crucial principles on how to maintain our joy even in the face of hardship, disappointment, and even death. Ecclesiastes 6:10 Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is ...read more

Religion And Politics - Ecclesiastes 8:1-9:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 23, 2025

One of the most aggravating parts of living in a fallen world is dealing with corruption in government and other authorities who misuse their power—especially when that abuse of power hurts you personally. This passage teaches us how to keep enjoying life even in the face of abuse of authority.

8:1 Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed. 2 Keep the king's command because of your oath made before God. 3 Do not be in a hurry; leave his presence, and don't persist in a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

Keep Wising Up - Ecclesiastes 10:12-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 29, 2025

This passage contains practical wisdom on controlling your tongue, making plans and finding direction in life, managing money, and controlling your thought life.

10:12 The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. 14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:12-20