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  • God's Plain Pathway

    Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,914 views

    God uses different ways in which He brings us and breaks us so that we can walk in the plain pathway!

    God’s Plain pathway by Pastor Bryan Coelho Eccl.7: 13; Acts 13:8-10 Joel 3:14 says that Multitudes of people are in the valley of decision. Many of us are in the valley of making decisions everyday of our life. But Eccl 7:13 –can we bend the arm of Omnipotent God? God has a very unique plan ...read more

  • House Of Mourning Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    One of God’s purposes for our lives is that we enjoy them., but it is not the ONLY purpose. He wants to deepen us, and that comes not so much from joy as it does facing the sober realities of life. Facing life’s realities opens us up to receive wisdom,

    Sober Thoughts and Balanced Living OR What Does A Mature Person Look Like? (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. The gift of enjoyment is a wonderful gift. 2. But remember that from chapter 3, “a time to weep and a time to laugh.” 3. We have to take the good with the bad; like Job, we have to say, “The Lord ...read more

  • Enthusiastic Living Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 23,285 views

    The difference between living and existing can often be traced to one’s philosophy of life. The God-given philosophy of life involves many aspects, but today I’d like to summarize part of that philosphy through three "Remember" statements.

    Enthusiastic Living (Ecclesiastes 9:7-18) Intro 1. Kids pretend things to take away boredom….. (1) We’d walk to the store pretending we are trying to lose Martians who were following us (2) Kids who need medical treatments often try to make games of things… 2. As we age, we tend to lose ...read more

  • Funerals And Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 266 ratings
     | 34,668 views

    We learn much from times of sorrow and loss, times when we are confronted with the reality of death, opportunities when we can learn from God

    “A good reputation is more valuable than the most expensive perfume. In the same way, the day you die is better than the day you are born. It is better to spend your time at funerals than at festivals. For you are going to die, and you should think about it while there is still time. Sorrow is ...read more

  • Students In The School Of Adversity

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 30,052 views

    God knows what you are passing through, and will not come late into your situation for He is a God of suddenlies, make up your mind not to be discouraged.

    Proverb 24:10 – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength in small” Let us consider the case of Daniel in the Bible. God has the power to prevent Daniel from being thrown into the lion’s den. While they were planning it, he was watching them. He could have asked them to fall down and ...read more

  • Hold On To The End

    Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,556 views

    this sermon is to encourage people to not give up Jesus, but stay a christian until we reach Heaven.

    HOLD ON TO THE END ECCLESIASTES 7:7-8 . connected with Ec 7:7. Let the "wise" wait for "the end," and the "oppressions" which now (in "the beginning") perplex their faith, will be found by God’s working to be overruled to their good. "Tribulation worketh patience" In the beginning there may be ...read more

  • Beginnings And Endings

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,077 views

    As we’ve begun well, we need to be sure we end equally well.

    Beginning and Ending Cornwall/Montreal May 28, 2005 The wise Solomon declared that the end of a matter is better than the beginning (Eccl.7.8). We might agree, we might disagree. Solomon’s statements are general statements expressing what he considered to be true, or are about the way things are ...read more

  • Good Grief Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,450 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

    Good Grief - part 3 On the lighter side of life: An ancient story is told about a slave who traveled with his master to Baghdad. As he walked the busy streets he found himself in the market place where he saw Death in human form. Death looked at him with such a piercing look that it frightened ...read more

  • Funerals Better Than Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 18,489 views

    If we’re open, we can discover a lot from times of sorrow and loss.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Funerals Better Than Parties”, 7:1-12 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts These may sound like dark words, but they contain profound wisdom. People often refuse to face death, and are reluctant to ...read more

  • Tested By Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    Any path apart from God’s way is a downward path. God offers us light and liberation, while secular reasoning brings only darkness and despair.

    Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes "Tested by Wisdom", Ecclesiastes 7:13-29 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I read an apt example of worldly wisdom the other day, in the latest issue of Money magazine: Under the heading of financial ...read more

  • Discovering Your Dream – Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,684 views

    This morning let’s look at some reasons why we don’t finish strong.

    INTRO: In his book Finishing Strong: Going the Distance for Your Family, Steve Farrar recounts the story of three young evangelists who burst onto the American scene in 1945. Their names were Billy Graham, Bron Clifford, and Chuck Templeton. All three were in their mid-twenties, and rose to quick ...read more

  • The Good Old Days? Oh Please!

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,950 views

    Slightly sarcastic view of "the good old days". Like the scripture, this reminds people to live in the present, and not long for so-called better days of the past.

    Ecclesiastes 7:10 – The Good Old Days? Oh Please! Tonight, instead of looking at a major topic in Ecclesiastes, I am going to look at one verse. It’s a verse that speaks to all of us, no matter how old we are. 7:10. This verse is funny because it so much speaks to who we are, and what we ...read more

  • "The Heart Of The Wise Is In The House Of Mourning”

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    The CERTAINTY of The CONSEQUENCES of The CONQUEROR Of

    Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning” Our nation has experienced great tragedy this week. September 9, 2001....who can or will forget it. More lives were lost on this one day than any other day in American history. In our text this morning Solomon advises ...read more

  • Your Death-Day Is Better Than Your Birthday Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 28,869 views

    As Christians and seekers, our faith and future stands or falls on the resurrection of Jesus.

    A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. - Ecclesiastes 7:1 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that ...read more

  • A Season Of Mourning Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,840 views

    The hope of the Christian is not that we will never experience grief or sorrow. Our hope and confidence is that when we do, Christ will strengthen and comfort us.

    This is week two of a series of messages on the topic of “seasons” in the Christian life. What’s a season? A season is a period of time, long or short, when our lives tend to be dominated by one particular issue. For instance, last week, we looked at “waiting” as one of these seasons. The purpose ...read more