Sermons on toil: showing 136-150 of 4,682

Words From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2003

Can we distinquish between what is important and unimportant? Do we spend our lives working for things that do not matter?

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-- my mind still guiding ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hugh Catch Of Fish

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008

PEOPLE ARE WATCHING US FISH

“The Miracle of the Hugh Catch of Fish” LUKE 5:1-11 2/2/08 All 4 Gospels gives their account of Jesus’ calling His disciples. Some of them were fisherman by trade; we know that Matthew was a tax collector, and I’ve read that his brother James was also, they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

All About The Men Who Carried Him There

Contributed by Joseph R. Main on Feb 10, 2010

A call to unity in the church

Let’s turn in our bible to Mark Chapter 2 verse 1 and then when we have found that keep your finger in there and then turn to Luke 5:17 OK, let’s read the Mark passage first: 1A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2So many gathered that there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of A New Creation-16 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 31, 2016

Part B--vii-ix of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XVI—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ecclesiastes: The Meaninglessness And Mundanity Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

Explores the futility of seeking fulfillment in worldly pursuits, emphasizing the importance of finding significance and happiness in God alone.

Dear brothers and sisters, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A warm welcome to each of you, whether you are a familiar face or a new friend. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are bound together by the love of God, a love that transcends ...read more

Topics: Human Effort, God

Old School Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2011

A review of chapter 3 verse 16 through chapter 4 verse 16

Ecclesiastes 3: 16 – 4: 16 Old School 16 And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the place of justice—wickedness was there. 17 I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Chief Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiastes 1

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Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Of Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 25, 2007

A sermon for thanksgiving day, based on Deuteronomy 26:1-11 highlighting 4 areas of our lives we can thank God for.

(a story of being thankful for something positive) Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet. Many people enjoy reading The Jungle Book. Kipling, unlike many older writers was able to enjoy his success and his money. Apparently one day a journalist approached him and said, "Mr. Kipling, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

And God Remembered Me - Divine Settlement

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 16, 2020

When God remembers a man, He settles him.He changes his status of labour to favour. There is always a time and season for the reign of a man - it is just a matter of time. Declare that "My time is now, in Jesus' name".

TOPIC: AND GOD REMEMBERED ME - DIVINE SETTLEMENT TEXT: GENESIS 30:22 Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb When God remembers a man, He settles him.He changes his status of labour to favour. He prospers him and makes his enemies to be at peace with him. For there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual People Don't Cause Divisions/Factions (1 Corinthians 3:1-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Paul couldn't teach the Corinthians cool Spirit things because they were fleshly-- and still are. How should we view ourselves, and our leaders?

In chapter 3, Paul seems to be responding to a criticism made against him by the Corinthians. The Corinthians are upset with Paul, because there are Spiritual things that he didn't teach them. Instead, they apparently learned them from Apollos. Let's reread 2:12-14: (12) Now, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Why Is The Death Of God's Saints Precious In His Sight?

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 13, 2007

Death is a common denominator to all living thigs. But, the death of a saint of God is viewed, by God, as something special and it is a time of rejoicing as the saint leaves this world of sin and goes to a perfect place to be with our Lord. This makes God

Psalms 116:15 WHY IS THE DEATH OF GOD’S SAINTS PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT? I. COMMITMENT: * A. Caring. B. Changing. C. Contentment. II. CESSATION: ** A. Cries. B. Cares. C. Calamities. III. COMMENCEMENTS: *** A. Compensation. B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Methodist

When Sin Entered In-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2011

5 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-V—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: Answers to Your Baby Questions for New Parents: Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel & act normal again? A: When the kids are in college. Q: I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move? A: With any luck, right ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 25, 2009

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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Empty Handed Without God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, but to labor hard for His Presence.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker to earn more money? STOP. Must be a hard worker in the ministry not in work to earn money for GOD gives money to us as a gift. It's a blessing. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk A Mile In My Shoes Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2015

God's grace is sufficient for our every trial & affliction. Trials are an integral & authenticating aspect of our ministry. Let us journey for a while through the life of Paul as he authenticates to us that he is a true servant of Christ.

2 CORINTHIANS 11: 22-27 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES [Philippians 3: 4-11] Do you serve Christ so that all will go well with you here and now? Has all been easy for you in your service of Christ? Ease in Zion was certainly not the Apostle Paul's experience. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-27

Denomination: Baptist