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  • Gregory Baskin avatar

    Wisdom Vs Strength

    Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,969 views

    Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Eccl 9:16a

    WISDOM VS STRENGTH ECCLESIASTES 9:13-18 INTRO: HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK WISDOM IS IN EVERYDAY CHRISTIAN LIFE? I AM SURE MOST OF US HERE WOULD SAY VERY IMPORTANT. THEN LET ME ASK THIS QUESTION. HOW MANY OF YOU PRACTICE WISDOM EVERYDAY IN YOUR LIFE? IN THE EVERYDAY COMMON STRUGGLES WE ALL GO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Now For Some Real News

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    What is your legacy going to be?

    Title: And now, for some real news… Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18a FCF: Even Jesus faced the injustice of being ignored for his contribution, so we need not lose heart when the same happens to us – we’re on the right side! SO: I want to encourage my congregation by letting them know its natural not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enthusiastic Living Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 23,231 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Uncertain Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,405 views

    The depressing, secular worldview: Life is tough, and then you die. But there’s a better way of life.

    Overcoming Futility--a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “An Uncertain Life” -Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts At times, life is utterly incomprehensible! So is this book. In studying Ecclesiastes, reading various interpretations, I’ve seen how ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Poor Wise Man

    Contributed by Terry Hagedorn on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,436 views

    THe fourth WIse Man is the most important of all.

    The Poor Wise Man Pastor Terry Hagedorn Calvary Baptist Church Reedsville, WV There was another wise man. There were not just three wise men! Tradition says that there were three because the wise men brought three kinds of gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Gold speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Are You Alive Or Dead?" Ecc. Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,831 views

    Solomon challenges us to examine whether we are alive in Christ or dead in our sin. He tells us to find God’s favor now because at the crossover it will be too late!

    “Are you Alive or Dead?” Ecc. Pt. 10 Opening Illustration: Prophecy fulfilled by Blue Fish TV Thesis: Solomon challenges us to examine whether we are alive in Christ or dead in our sin. He tells us to find God’s favor now because at the crossover it will be too late! Scripture Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    War Of The World Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    Even though it is more effective, wisdom is not always heard And wise people often go unheeded

    War of the World Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 Read Ecc. 9:13-18 Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom What does it mean to have wisdom? How does wisdom differ from knowledge? The fear of the Lord is the first step towards wisdom Let’s quickly look at how wisdom is mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of One Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,737 views

    17th in a series from Ecclesiastes. One person can make a difference - either positive or negative - depending on what they do with the wisdom of God.

    [“Power of One” video] That video illustrates very well the overall theme of the passage that we’re going to look at this morning. Since we’re only covering six verses this morning, let’s go ahead and read this passage out loud together: 13 This wisdom I have also seen under the sun, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hey, Wise Guy! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 15, 2011
     | 7,371 views

    A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 18

    Ecclesiastes 9: 1 – 18 Hey, Wise guy! 1 For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all: that the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of God. People know neither love nor hatred by anything they see before them. 2 All things come alike to all: One ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Find A Flaw Or Fix A Flaw?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,868 views

    Ecclesiastes 9

    FIND A FLAW, OR FIX A FLAW? (ECCLESIASTES 9) Last month, October 19, black rain unexpectedly hit Hong Kong without warning from the observatory. One of the most affected districts was Chai Wan. One of the most popular pictures on the Internet of the heavy rain that led to flash flooding in the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty With Integrity Makes One Smarter Than The Rich Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 16, 2017
     | 5,985 views

    Part 16 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways" (Prov. 28:6). "A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out" (Prov. 28:11). Proverbs 28:6 and 11 give corresponding meanings. It talks about poor people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Great Mysteries In Life Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
     | 11,625 views

    Life is full of uncertainties. Solomon questions the meaning of life: who am I? why am I here? and where am I going? 3 questions we all ask at some point in our seemingly meaningless life.

    1 For I considered all this in my heart, (WHY?) so that I could declare it all: that the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of God. People know neither love nor hatred by anything they see before them. 2 All things come alike to all: One (fate-event) happens to the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    918-365-Live Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,630 views

    How to live 365 days a year.

    918-365 LIVE ECCLESIASTES 9:1-18 Introduction: What’s with this title? It’s easy – chapter 9 has 18 verses. In this chapter Solomon gives us insight on how to live 365 days a year. Even though Solomon had gotten off to a good start, he had become side-tracked. He messed up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shunned Savior

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 3, 2014
     | 4,378 views

    Seedthoughts at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/war-of-the-world-brian-harvison-sermon-on-war-125195.asp; outline from: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/steve-murrell-seven-secret-and-deadly-pulpit-sins-1800.asp

    HoHum: A wise man said, “knowledge is knowing how to pick your nose, wisdom is knowing when” WBTU: In these Scriptures Solomon talks about wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to choose the best possible end, and to choose the best possible means of achieving that end. It is not the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Words Of The Wise Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 26, 2013
     | 3,280 views

    Do we have time to pause and listen to words of the wise? No. No.

    Why not listen…… Ecclesiastes 9:17”Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.” Do we have time to pause and listen to words of the wise? No. No. People are agog to hear anything that is promising, inspiring, interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal