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H.B. Charles, Jr. :: Sermon Skeleton: Two Are Better than One (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)

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Two Are Better than One

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Theme: The importance of fellowship and the benefits of partnership

Point: Two are better than one.

Outline:

  1. Two are better than one when you are at work. (Ecc 4:9)
    1. The assumption: both life and ministry require hard work.
    2. The affirmation: You can accomplish more when you work together with others.
  2. Two are better than one when you fall down. (Ecc 4:10)
    1. You are prone to fall down sometimes along the way.
    2. You can fall so low or so hard that you cannot get up again on your own.
    3. Two are better than one because there will be times when you need someone to pick you up when you have fallen down.
  3. Two are better than one when you are left in the cold. (Ecc 4:11)
    1. Life will sometimes leave you in the cold.
    2. You need others who will warm you up when life leaves you in the cold.
  4. Two are better than one when you are being attacked. (Ecc 4:12)
    1. You are prone to be attacked along life's journey.
      1. Personal attacks.
      2. Spiritual attacks.
    2. There are some battles you cannot win on your own.
    3. You need others who will help you overcome life's battles.

CONCLUSION: The closing proverb of this passage — "a threefold cord is not quickly broken" — affirms (1) the strength of unity with others and (2) the power of faith in God.

One is better than two when it comes to the matter of faith: Only Jesus can make you right with God (John 14:6).

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