Sermons on Eclesiastes 1:7:

Building A Purposeful Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 23, 2019

This sermon is a part of our discipleship series on building God's house within our lives. Today's sermon looks at building a purposeful, or a purpose-filled life.

Building God’s House Building a Purposeful Life Ecclesiastes 1 Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7EkigSYB!aWspSqZp4_v3_YMbyM2KAubdFMIpvSBkraSXxpa9Wtk Over the years I have spoken a lot on this subject. I even have a chapter in my book, “From Here to There,” talking about it. And maybe that’s because ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-15, Acts 13:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Restless Hearts Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2019

The active atheist's life is not only meaningless,. . . but tragic in the worst sense, because, absent a miracle, he turned his back on a free offer of eternal joy.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2019 For the Catholic Students Group Today our Office readings begin a series from the book of Ecclesiastes, or Qoheleth, which means “the Teacher.” It is one of the best-known of the Wisdom books of the OT, purportedly written by King Solomon, who, at least in his youth, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Living Life With Eternity In Mind - The Sermons

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 11, 2019

The Vanity is seen by watching Nature. Ecclesiastes 1:4-8

I. THE VANITY SEEN BY WATCHING NATURE. 1:4-8 Intro: 1. Judy Garland sang a song, I’m always chasing rainbows, it comes to mind as you study these verses. I'm always chasing rainbows Watching clouds drifting by My schemes are just like all my dreams Ending in the sky Some fellows look and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Living A Life That Matters Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 7, 2009

Solomon, the wisest and richest man to ever live gives us some insight on how we can live a life that has meaning.

Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Introduction: I hope the title of the message caught your attention. I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. Living a life that matters. We will look at Solomon this morning. The son ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

"Round And Round We Go" Series

Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Feb 12, 2009

If we look at life only from the viewpoint of the natural physical man, it can get very discouraging. Life is nothing more than one big “rat race.” That is what Solomon is seeing in this first chapter of Ecclesiastes.

"Round and Round We Go" Eccl. 1:4-18 Rev. Julio González The older we get, the more we begin to see life as an endless cycle. Babies are born, then they grow older and then they die. Then more babies are born. It rains, the sun shines for a while and then it rains again. We work, we eat, we sleep ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Life and its importance and meaning beyond this life.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR MEANING” ECCLESIASTES 1:1-18 A certain man had traveled quite a distance to attend the funeral of a relative. The man was utterly exhausted from his drive. During the visitation time, he dozed off in one of the chairs. Several attempts were made to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Sized Dreams Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 11, 2015

Beginning a series of sermons from Ecclesiastes. What we learn from the Preacher will help us move forward in life.

Dream Big July 12, 2015 Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 You need to write this very first statement in your sermon notes. It’s really profound . . . AND what’s best is I thought this up all by myself. Here it goes — I hope you’re ready!! Have you ever noticed this . . . the same ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Purpose In Your Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015

Maybe you are here this morning and you need to hear from the Lord concerning where you fit into the plan of God.

Finding purpose in your life Ecclesiastes 1:1-1:9 Introduction- If you would turn to the book of Ecclesiastes. It is in the Old Testament right after Proverbs. Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. There are so many books written on finding purpose. How to make the most of your life. How to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Peace At Christmas

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 10, 2022

This sermon is about putting Christ first in our Christmas and offers the wisdom of Solomon that puts us in the proper place. Advent and Christmas are not about us, they are about receiving the greatest gift ever given, Jesus Christ.

“Peace at Christmas: Sermon Advent 3 2022 Ecclesiastes 1: 1-11, John 14: 12-14, 27-29 It feels good to be back in this holy place again. I truly have missed each and every one of you. I have longed to be here and feel the magic of our worship together. So, let me say alleluia! Now we can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, John 14:12-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Under The Sun Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2023

If you want to find any significance in an otherwise insignificant life, look above the sun.

The movie Antz begins with an ant named Z talking to his therapist. Take a look. (Show Antz (1998)—You Are Insignificant scene). All my life I've lived and worked in the big city…. I always tell myself there has got to be something better out there. Maybe I, maybe I think too much. I think ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Matters Most Sermon I: Uppermost In In The Minds Of Most Christians Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

Meaning in life is found by mature Christians not in possessions or pleasure but in obedience to God's Will.

UPPERMOST IN THE MINDS OF MOST MATURE CHRISTIANS IS “WHAT MATTERS MOST” Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Macedonia. At a young age, she felt called to be a nun and help the poor. At the age of 18, she was trained for missionary service in India. At first she ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Preparing For Change Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Growth equals change; you cannot grow unless you 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, 2 Corinthians 3:18

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

Preparing For Change Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Growth equals change; you cannot grow unless you 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