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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Stewardship-Will Our Lives Count For Much?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 14,540 views

    This is a stewardship message dealing with what kind of person will we be as we go through life. The principles of sowing and reaping are examined.

    Will Our Lives Count For Much. 10/05/97 Eccl 11:1-6 Luke 19:1-10 Text Luke 6:20-38 In the end, how long you lived is not going to be nearly as important as how well you lived. Jesus is going to show us today "its not the duration of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Give Because We Were Lost.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,554 views

    THis is a stewardship sermon which deals with different motivations for giving to the cause of Christ.

    We Give Because We Were Lost 10/24/99 Eccle. 11:1-6 Luke 15:1-10 Let’s suppose that instead of God being the loving and gracious God that He is, suppose God was like what a lot of people think. Many think God is an old grandfatherly figure sitting on a throne ready to zap us for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Calculated Risk Taking

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 36,407 views

    Five spiritual high risk/high reward principles that help us lead adventurous, exciting spiritual lives!

    When did you last do something bold? When did you last color outside the lines, refusing to play it safe? There’s a sign along the Alaskan Highway that reads, "Choose your rut carefully, you’ll be in it for the next 200 miles." A lot of folks live their lives like that sign. Especially the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When All You've Got Is A "Maybe"

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 241 ratings
     | 28,833 views

    Are there directions that you sense are God’s will and direction, but you’re not sure? This message will encourage and equip you to deal with the issues that must be resolved in faith.

    In looking at the passage in 1 Samuel, Jonathan seemed to be in a situation of uncertainty. The future, the absolute direction he needed for the present time just was not clear. All he could say in v.6 was "It may be..." He couldn’t be sure one way or the other. He seemed to, and probably did, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Waiting On The Wind" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,169 views

    We must take a step of faith when conditions are unfavorable.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM churches Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 2002 “Waiting On the Wind” Eccl. 11:1-6 INTRODUCTION: It was 1866 and the United States was recovering from the long and bloody Civil War between the North and the South. Surviving soldiers came home with many stories to tell. Henry ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 21,467 views

    This sermon teaches on principles of the harvest both old and new.

    SOWING AND REAPING Psalm 126:5,6 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. This psalm indicates that sowing can be hard but reaping is a joy. In order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carpe Diem!

    Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,088 views

    This sermon is a reflection on the enjoyment of life as depicted by Solomon in Ecclesiastes. It tells us that we should learn to recognise the things that inhibit life and to live above life’s inhibitions.

    CARPE DIEM Eccl 11 Qoheleth, the Preacher, had made a thorough investigation of life. He had looked at life as seen by those who live without hope in God. He had confronted the pessimism and futility of life. He had experienced the emptiness and meaninglessness of life. Ultimately, questions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

    “Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cast Thy Bread Upon The Water

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,708 views

    The very reason that many Churches are spiritually bankrupt is because they have drained the spiritual resources without putting anything BACK INTO THE WORK OF GOD!!!

    Cast Thy Bread Upon the Waters Eccl. 11:1 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Benefits Of Casting Your Bread Upon The Water

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 29,282 views

    There are great benefits to being faithful to what God calls us to do. This sermon explores several of them.

    The Benefits of Casting Your Bread Upon the Waters. Eccl. 11: 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Casting Bread – 5 Principles On Sowing

    Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,948 views

    The goal of this sermon is to encourage believers to be faithfully sharing the gospel despite difficulties. If we do not sow, we will never reap.

    CASTING BREAD – 5 PRINCIPLES ON SOWING In an agrarian society, seeds speak a different language to the people. To the sower, the seed gives hope of a bountiful harvest, whilst to the farmer’s wife, the seed can be processed into bread for food today. One can sow the seed or use it to make bread, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Releasing The Blessing

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    Shows how to release the blessing in ones life.

    Releasing the Blessing Text: Ecc 11:1-6 Ecc 11:1-6 NKJV Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. (2) Give a serving to seven, and also to eight, For you do not know what evil will be on the earth. (3) If the clouds are full of rain, They empty themselves upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    No Deposit, No Return

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 7, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 21,910 views

    investing your life for God

    Intro: at the beach retreat we all sat on the beach looking at the waves crashing on the shore. Ecclesiastes 11:1 came into my mind, that if you cast your bread on the water it will return after many days. It was like God spoke to me about life, investments we make, and God’s reward system as each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Generosity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,801 views

    Generosity isn’t something religious fanatics do; it’s a lifestyle of sharing Christ’s love that enriches the giver.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes ”Generosity” Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I worked for a Colonel who wasn’t very generous with advice. I’d go to his office, seeking guidance, only to leave empty-handed. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James May avatar

    Casting Seed

    Contributed by James May on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,080 views

    The more seed that is cast in the park, the greater the number of pigeons that will come. The same holds true if we want to see a harvest in the souls of men. There has to be a lot of bread cast upon the waters.

    Casting Seed By Pastor Jim May Some time ago I walking in one of the parks around town and I saw an old man sitting on a bench feeding the pigeons. It seemed that the more seed he cast out, the more pigeons would appear. There were only a few to begin with but it wasn’t long until the sky will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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