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  • John McCormack avatar

    Hands That Serve God

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 10, 2015
     | 7,528 views

    SERVICE TO THE LORD REQUIRES USEFUL HANDS!

    HANDS THAT SERVE GOD OBSERVATION: MANY WRITERS BELIEVE SOLOMON WROTE ECCLESIASTES. THE BASIC MESSAGE MAY BE FOUND TOWARD THE END OF THE BOOK. LET US HEAR THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER: FEAR GOD AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, FOR THIS IS MAN’S ALL (ECCLESIASTES 12:13 (NKJV). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unshakeable In The Pursuit Of Your Destiny And Purpose

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 15, 2015
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     | 21,273 views

    You can pursue your purpose without being shaken by trials and tribulations of life. Learn tools to help you in your journey of reaching your God given destiny!

    You are here for a purpose, a reason, and will operate in your season. I don’t care if you were the product of wedlock or adopted or however you got here – since you are here you are not here just too waste space on the earth. You were not meant to go aimlessly in life trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Year, A New Start

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Oct 13, 2017
     | 7,283 views

    The turn of the year is the perfect time to deal with people about the big picture of their life's direction.

    A New Year…A New Start Pastor Eric J. Hanson January 1, 2017 People think of the start of each new year as a special time; a time of stepping through an important door into a new room; a room that has never been occupied and explored before. I believe that God has wired us this way. We mark our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disappointed With Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,066 views

    The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere.

    Disappointed With Life (Ecclesiastes 1:1-18) Note: This is a revision of my 2003 sermon on the same text. Quite a few secondary changes and refinements. 1. A 5-year-old boy who came to his mother & asked, "Where did I come from?" The mother took a deep breath because she had dreaded the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Age Of Nonsense: "Success Is In The Eye Of The Beholder" [part Two]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016
     | 4,213 views

    Establishing priorities. Finding a balance between a strong work ethic and accumulating wealth

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 12, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “Success is in the Eye of the Beholder” Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 Growing up I use to tell my dad I didn’t care what I did when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Age Of Nonsense: "The Futility Of Labor" [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016
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     | 5,816 views

    Passing the baton. Establishing proper motives

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 19, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Futility of Labor” Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Many competitive sports are designed for the individual athlete [e.g., snow skiing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Balancing Life On The High Wire Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2016
     | 6,224 views

    To some of us, seeking to live a balanced life is natural; to others, it is anything but natural. Nonetheless, the only way to obey all of Gods commands is through balance; we prefer to pick and chose instead.

    Balancing Life on the High Wire (Topical) 1. A single man was enjoying a meal in a fancy restaurant and there was a gorgeous woman sitting at the next table. He had noticed her since he sat down, but lacked the nerve to speak to her. Suddenly she sneezed, and her glass eye came flying out of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strength In Numbers Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,884 views

    Strength, Unity, Purpose, Encouragement

    A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Strength in Numbers Ecclesiastes 4:8-12 (p. 463) October 30, 2016 Introduction: Ecclesiastes starts out “The words of the teacher.” The Hebrew word that’s used there is “Koheleth.” The NIV translates it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embracing Life And Living Life Among Others Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016
     | 6,328 views

    Sooner or later, we must revise our expectations downward and realize that it is not God’s will for us to always feel happy. Instead, we must embrace all of life with a view toward loving God and loving others.

    Embracing Life and Living Life Among Others (topical) 1. Does your life ever feel like this? 2. I was reading recently about a man who awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Memorial Day Eulogy

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,413 views

    We gather here today in solemn respect to decorate the graves of our loved ones. Men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we might know peace in our lifetimes.

    Legion Decoration Day 2016 Eulogy: Pastor Mark Aarssen Ecclesiastes 3:1- 8 New International Version (NIV) A Time for Everything There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Life Well-Lived: Remembering Gayle Lamb Nash Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,396 views

    homily for memorial service for Gayle Lamb Nash

    Today we are here to celebrate the life of Gayle Lamb Nash: a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a dear friend and a member of this parish. Gayle was born on November 20, 1937 and was released from her pain on May 9, 2016. The birth and death statistics are always ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Give Us A New Year Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,137 views

    a new year of new possibilities

    For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Upside Of Feeling Down Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2018
     | 8,096 views

    In some ways, when we are down, we are more teachable; down times can deepen us.

    The Upside of Feeling Down (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. At a party: 'Are you a psychologist?' 'Why do you ask it?' 'Oh yes, you are a psychologist.' 2. Most of us struggle with depression now and then. For many, time, prayer, and talking to friends helps. 3. But for some people, the depression is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Much Fool Does It Take To Be Foolish

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,917 views

    A sermon about a life without Christ

    How much Fool does it take to be Foolish? Eccl. 10:1-3 Fool=a person who lacks judgment or sense. 1. It’s all about Proportion vs1 We live in a world where big isn’t big enough. how much bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Advice With A Cynical Flavor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2018
     | 5,519 views

    This life is nothing like a fairy tale where we live happily ever after. Life is a constant challenge, and we fare better at it if we embrace some realistic realizations, some of which seem slightly cynical and ironic.

    Practical Advice with A Cynical Flavor (Ecclesiastes 10:1-20) 1. The dictionary defines a cynic as, “a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.” 2. One definition of the word “irony” is “a state of affairs or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible