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  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    I Can't Get No...satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012
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    There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point in their life. Solomon experiences it all in his hedonistic pursuits. But are we real

    Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 I Can’t Get No…Satisfaction! There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point in their life. We all want to know what our purpose for existence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Working For The Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
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    We are people who live in world where everything is said to be relative. HOw do we find satisfaction in this world. But death is the great leveler. "There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil."

    By Rev Bill Stewart INTRODUCTION ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet You’re a slave to money then you die ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet Trying to find some money then you die If you were in your teens or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007
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    Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

    “Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Addison avatar

    Learning To Understand And Enjoy Your Job

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    Due to its importance in our lives, either our Christian life will impact our working life, or our working life will impact our Christian life. Therefore, we must develop a biblical perspective of our professional lives in order to avoid the trap of sin a

    Learning to UNDERSTAND and ENJOY Your Job THEME: Due to its importance in our lives, either our Christian life will impact our working life, or our working life will impact our Christian life. Therefore, we must develop a biblical perspective of our professional lives in order to avoid the trap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Are You Stressed? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    Many today in our society are chasing after the wind and ending up overwhelmed and stressed in their lives. The result of this state is that many are robbed of their joy in life.

    Are You Stressed! On the lighter side: Two video clips from commercials to stress - stress Question: How do you manage your stress? Thesis: Many today in our society are chasing after the wind and ending up overwhelmed and stressed in their lives. The result of this state is that many are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 17, 2010
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     | 4,898 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Vanity Of Living Wisely Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2010
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    In today’s lesson we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from living wisely.

    Scripture We continue in our sermon series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. The writer of Ecclesiastes, also known as “Qoheleth” and “the Preacher,” wanted to know how to live a meaningful life. He tried all kinds of ways to live a meaningful life. Today we shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kelly Durant avatar

    I Did Not Sign Up For This (Life)! The Dilemma Of Our Lot In Life

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016
     | 4,492 views

    Many people are unhappy about the life they have to live. Even the rich are not satisfied. In life we have to learn to suppress our selves from high expectations and just content ourselves in God's service!

    I Did Not Sign Up For This (Life)! The Dilemma of Our Lot In Life Kelly Durant Ecclesiastes 2:17 Therefore I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me, for all is vanity and grasping for the wind. 2. How many of you have ever ordered a cheeseburger at a fast ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Solomon's Trophy Case

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2016
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    Many NFL players achieved great success but never achieved the greatest, winning the Super Bowl. The aged Solomon reflects on the fact that he had huge success but was lacking the greatest.

    Are you ready for some Carolina Panther’s football? Our first preseason game was Thursday night. A lot of sports analysts are predicting Carolina to once again be the NFC Champs and go to the Super Bowl, this time to win. We have the MVP and number one rated player in the NLF on our team in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Successful?

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 25, 2019
     | 3,333 views

    The dictionary has definitions of success and successful. Being successful in this life is no guarantee one will be successful in the next life!

    Preface: The dictionary has a few definitions of success, mostly with the idea of accomplishing something or acquiring something (you either do something or get something you want to do). Jesus has been engaged in teaching and conversation with others (see chapter 11 and 12:1-12) but some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Boredom On The Job Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,761 views

    Boredom is a constant complaint of many workers, but Solomon points to the one thing that can turn the emptiness of the workplace into a powerful tool for our faith. What is this "one thing" that can makes such a big difference for us?

    Back in 2009, a 16-year-old British girl was fired from her office job because her manager saw - on Facebook - that she had said her job was “boring”. She was called into her manager's office and given the following letter: “Following your comments made on Facebook... we feel it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Thinking People Want To Know Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,404 views

    Sermon examines 3 mysteries in life that are significant for all humans, and are springboards for evangelism. This message came in answer to the question: How do you evangelize someone who does not believe the Bible.

    Ecclesiastes 1:1-14 12/18/16 Intro Last week we used a simple, little tool called The 4 Spiritual Laws to talk about evangelism. In that booklet were scriptures that we can share with non-Christians to help them understand the way of salvation. At the end of that message, Diana asked an astute ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    One Cul-De-Sac After Another Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2017
     | 6,022 views

    If you had everything you wanted, your life would be meaningless. The answer is found in surrender to God and freedom to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

    One Cul-de-sac After Another (Ecclesiastes 2:1-26) 1. Human beings are different from animals in many ways. Animals don’t worry about purpose in life, leaving a permanent mark on society. The quest for meaning should lead us to God, but, unfortunately, we try to find meaning somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Essential Equipment, Purpose

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,665 views

    Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you?

    ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, PURPOSE Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 26 & Philippians 3:7-14 Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? Last week while Sara was at the quartet convention Jonathan was feeling sympathetic toward me and decided we’d get take out from either Wendy’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Does The World End When You Die?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 10, 2014
     | 2,535 views

    Spend your kid's inheritance while you can. After all the world will die with you. This is the wisdom of the world. Is that any way to live? And what happens to you when you die?

    Does the World End when You Die? Ecclesiastes 2:12-23 Does the world end when you die? For many, the answer is yes. These people would say that the world came into existence when they became aware of it as an infant, when they could identify themselves for the first time. These same people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible