Sermons on Vanity Of Vanities:

Working Together Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that since working alone is futile, we ought to work together with others.

Scripture A New York Times article on people who are sick of too many hours at work tells the story of Diane Knorr, a former dot.com executive. “The first time I got a call way after hours from a senior manager, I remember being really flattered and thinking, ‘Wow! I’m really ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010

In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Now Here

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 4, 2009

God Is Now Here 1) To provide 2) To protect 3) Perpetually

The Journal ran an article last week about the need to screen vanity plate applications so nothing offensive or obscene gets embossed on government issued license plates. For example an Ontario woman’s request to put her maiden name on her vanity plate was denied because the plate would have read: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2010

Christians can endure the injustices of life because we know the end of the story—in the end there will be justice.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WISDOM’S SMILE In Ecclesiastes chapter 8, we find the word “vanity” three times (vv. 10, 14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” literally means “vapor.” Vapor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Awaiting The Manifestation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2024

From suffering to glory.

AWAITING THE MANIFESTATION. Romans 8:18-23. Paul weighs “the sufferings of the present time” over against “the glory which shall be revealed in us” (ROMANS 8:18; cf. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Our inheritance is not only what God has to offer, but God Himself (cf. 1 John 3:2). It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

F.e.a.r.

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Oct 3, 2001

Do not make obedience to God an option, make it an obsession.

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 F.E.A.R. 10-03-01 1. What is it to FEAR God? In Ray Stedman’s book “Is This All There Is To Life” he uses Fear as an acronym to define what kind of fear we are talking about here. a. F= Faith in His existence, according to Hebrews 11:6 you can’t even come to God unless you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Plus It Up Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. In this final message is look have having a great life. Teens are forced to "grow Up" way too fast. They have forgotten how to have fu

Opening - When a group of Disney imagineers have a brain storming session, they always use a term to make their project better. "Plus It Up." That means that no matter how great their project already is, there is always a little more room to make it better.   1. Life comes from God A. God gave us ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Four Traits Of A Growing Believer Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013

Solomon pursued the meaning and purpose of life. He asks relevant questions regarding our existence today.

Ecclesiastes 8:1-8 Four Traits of a Growing Believer Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What’s the reason for my existence? 1a Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? bA man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the sternness of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Uncontrolled Appetites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 17, 2024

Your soul will only be satisfied when you surrender to the Savior.

Uncontrolled Appetites Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill September 14-15, 2024 Several years ago, Beth and I watched a season of “Alone,” which took place in the Arctic. The show tests the survival instincts of humans by pushing them to their limits in extreme conditions while isolating them ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2023

In your pursuit of meaning in life, look beyond your own hands; look beyond your own head; and look beyond your own heart. Look beyond the sun to the Lord, who died for you and rose again.

Since its founding in 1995, people have used eBay to sell billions of items. They include some odd products and occasionally something priceless. For example… In 1954, the great physicist Albert Einstein penned a personal letter to philosopher Erik Gutkind in which he defended his views on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, Ecclesiastes 2:1-17, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Woe Everyone Knows Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 29, 2012

Who am I/ Why am I here? What is my purpose? Solomon addresses these questions in chapter 4 as he experiences the troubles, toils, trials and tears of life "under the sun."

Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 The Woe Everyone Knows! Then I returned and considered all the oppression that is done under the sun: And look! The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter— On the side of their oppressors there is power, but they have no comforter.¹ Therefore I praised the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living By A New Standard Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 4, 2014

Paul called the Ephesians to put off the old and put on the new. He is calling us to live by the new standard of Christ.

Intro: We learned early on of the riches we have in Jesus. We are adopted and sealed as sons. No one can take away our inheritance because God sealed it with His precious Holy Spirit. We have every heavenly blessing in Christ. We are now continuing to learn about our responsibilities in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Family Values

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 16, 2020

Message on the importance of building the right foundation for the family.

Title: Unless the Lord Builds the House Theme: To show the importance of the Lord being in and of the house. Text: Psalms 127:1-5 Introduction If you would turn in your Bibles to Psalms 127. We are beginning a short series on the Modern Family. Raising great family/children in a crazy world. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Life And Death Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 17, 2010

How should you and I approach life?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] Three truths about life and death: 1. Life is FLEETING. All is vanity (2:17) “Vanity” (hebel) = “vapor.” “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Reigns Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Our God Reigns

Psalm 24 Our God Reigns 1. God's Possession 1 The earth is the LORD’S and the fulness thereof The Extent of His Possession - 1 The earth is the LORD’S ...read more

Denomination: Holiness