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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Work: The Achievement Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2014
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014
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    Part 2 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

    INTRODUCTION: When our kids are little we take them to visit a pediatrician for “check-ups.” How are their eyes, their ears, and their growth rate? If anything is wrong with their physical health, we are glad to discover it, and move toward healing, though perhaps more infrequent, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Does Pleasure Never Seem To Last? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
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    This is the first message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of pleasure and how it can squeeze God out of our lives..

    Dear Diary, “Why does pleasure never seem to last?” That question is at the heart of America’s relentless pursuit of pleasure. Americans are constantly moving from one thing to another in hope of finding something that will provide pleasure that doesn’t fade away. As I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Your Pleasure? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 5, 2015
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    Solomon looked for pleasure in his achievements, his possessions and in his entertainment and yet finds it all to be empty and meaningless. Is there something wrong with seeking pleasure, or is there another problem?

    OPEN: It was a 4th of July weekend and the family had gathered for a big meal together. In the kitchen was little 4 year old Johnny… and there on the edge of the cabinet sat the one thing he loved so much. It was a big, round, sure to be juicy, watermelon. He just couldn’t stop staring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When All You Have Ever Wanted Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It All About Me?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
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    Some people think the world is about them and let you know that.

    Is it All About Me? Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Some would call the generation we live in today the “me” generation as though this was something new under the sun. Yet the “me” generation has long and continuing roots in the past. The Preacher shows this thinking was in his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Getting Back On Track Pt 4. What's My Purpose

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 25, 2012
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    Our purpose is to serve and love God and each other.

    What Is My Purpose GNLCC 7/22/12 Ecclesisastes 2:1-15 Ephesians 2:1-15 If I told you I could make you the richest, most famous, and wisest person in the world, would you be interested in my offer. But what if I told you, you could never use your money, your fame or your wisdom to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How's Your "i" Problem? Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
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     | 4,847 views

    We all have it.

    HOW’S YOUR “I” PROBLEM? ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Introduction: How’s your “I” problem? I don’t have an eye problem. My vision is 20/20 thank you. I used to have a problem but I went from cataracts to contacts. You have an “I” problem! How dare you tell me I have an eye problem. I’m not talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Continued Downward

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009
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     | 2,750 views

    Another sermon inspired from Chuck Swindolls Living on the ragged edge

    You’ve no doubt seen the t-shirts or the billboards, or watched the commercials, where the theme was nothing more than…”if it feels good …do it!” It even makes its way into boutique shops, handcrafted on little plaques, and the bookstores line their shelves with self help books like “looking out ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 25, 2009
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    4th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Joy in life comes from the journey, not the destination.

    On June 5, 1965, the Rolling Stones released their single “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” which went on to be their first number one hit in the U.S. The song was a response to the rampant commercialism that the band had observed in America. But the idea behind the song was certainly nothing new. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can't Get No...satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012
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    There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point in their life. Solomon experiences it all in his hedonistic pursuits. But are we real

    Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 I Can’t Get No…Satisfaction! There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point in their life. We all want to know what our purpose for existence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Cul-De-Sac After Another Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2017
     | 6,406 views

    If you had everything you wanted, your life would be meaningless. The answer is found in surrender to God and freedom to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

    One Cul-de-sac After Another (Ecclesiastes 2:1-26) 1. Human beings are different from animals in many ways. Animals don’t worry about purpose in life, leaving a permanent mark on society. The quest for meaning should lead us to God, but, unfortunately, we try to find meaning somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Essential Equipment, Purpose

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
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    Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you?

    ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, PURPOSE Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 26 & Philippians 3:7-14 Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? Last week while Sara was at the quartet convention Jonathan was feeling sympathetic toward me and decided we’d get take out from either Wendy’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Search For Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 22, 2024
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     | 2,850 views

    We will never find our purpose in life if we put the pursuit of our pleasures above God’s priorities.

    The Search for Satisfaction Rev. Brian Bill Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 July 20-21, 2024 According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, the U.S. ranks 23rd on a global measure of happiness across 143 countries in the world. This is worse than last year, when we came in at number 15. Americans under 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Bates avatar

    Feeling Kind Of Empty?

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023
     | 918 views

    Feeling unhappy and empty inside? Trying to find ways to fill those empty voids? Material possessions and wealth brings only temporary happiness. God, though, will fill your emptiness with eternal joy, love, and pleasure.

    Please open your Bibles to Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 and lets all read together: The Emptiness of Pleasure 1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible