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    Discontentment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 82 views

    True contentment and lasting joy are found not in wealth or possessions, but in trusting God and valuing relationships above material gain.

    Good morning, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us came in with a full schedule and an empty tank. Some of us came with a smile that covers a heart that’s sore. And some of us came with questions we aren’t sure we’re allowed to ask in church. If that’s you, you’re in good company. ...read more

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    How To Handle Complainers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

    How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping God Out Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,890 views

    Do you ever try to “help God out”? Or are you content even in an uncomfortable situation to trust Him?

    The flow of the story is rather simple: Jacob wants to go home, but instead remains on with uncle Laban and gets rich in the mean time. The passage carries with it allot of presuppositions; starting with the obvious strain between Jacob and Laban and continuing in Jacob’s alternating faithfulness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Said Pt5 "Be Clothed" Don't Go Out Naked Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on May 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    Naked Christians scare people, Christians clothed scare demons. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Jesus said: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Matthew 10:16 "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." John 20: 21 Jesus Said; "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do You Want To Be A Duck Or Eagle?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 15, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,949 views

    Being all that God wants you to be!

    Don’t Give up on yourself Isaiah 40:31 Do you want to be a Duck or Eagle? Harvey Mackay was waiting in line for a taxi at the airport. When a cab pulled up, the first thing Harvey noticed was that the taxi was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie and freshly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Perfect Portrait Of Paradise Is Painted For You

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 17, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    john paints a perfect picture of heaven - it’s security, it’s foundation , and it’s contents

    May 20, 2001 Revelation 21:10-14,22-23 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11 It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Can We Be Blessed?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,027 views

    To be blessed is to have been brought contentment or good fortune. So what is "to be blessed" to us?

    Undoubtedly everyone has heard the story of Jabez. There have been countless sermons, articles, opinions stated, and books covering the topic of the prayer of Jabez. I did not intend to add to that list, but as I was researching for a sermon out of the book of First Chronicles, I landed upon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith That Overcomes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,153 views

    Encourages believers to truly know God, serve Him energetically, share Him boldly, and find contentment in Him.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as a disparate group of individuals, but as a family under the Lord, united by His love and grace. We gather to share in His word, to grow in understanding, and to be fortified in faith. Today, we turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,505 views

    The following sermon is going to explain how the secret to not only contentment, but happiness is to live with eternity in one’s eyes and heart!

    Do Not Lose Heart 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “We may well say that no affliction weighs more than a gnat resting upon an elephant when the Lord’s upholding grace is sweetly manifested to our soul in times of perplexity, anxiety, and pain.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In God's Grace

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,195 views

    There are many Christians who are content to receive God’s grace on their lives, without growing and developing and maturing into the image of Christ.

    Growing in God’s Grace There are many Christians who are content to receive God’s grace on their lives, without growing and developing and maturing into the image of Christ. Christians, who are complacent in their spiritual lives, who only seek after grace to cover their sin. Grace is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Does It End?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 8, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    This sermon indicates that neither success, pleasure or money will satisfy us in life. Godliness is the only thing which will bring contentment.

    Where Does It End? GNLCC 5/6/2001 Eccesiastes 2:1-11 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Before you decide to jump on a bus, a train, or a plane it is a good idea to know where the thing is going to stop. I had graduated from a school in a small town in upstate New York. There were no subways or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ready For Battle

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,718 views

    We are in a spiritual battle, but sometimes we are AWOL or content to be in the reserves. We have good reasons for getting on the front lines.

    October 28, 2001 Ephesians 6:17-20 “Ready for battle” INTRODUCTION One of the first songs that I remember singing as a little kid in church is “I’m in the Lord’s army.” It goes like this: “I’m in the Lord’s army; I’m in the Lord’s army. I may never march in the infantry, ride in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Thankful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 519 views

    This sermon explores the transformation from seeking worldly fulfillment to finding true contentment, nourishment, and strength in knowing and serving God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space and time. We are here to share, to listen, to grow, and to understand more deeply the profound truths of God's Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage from Hebrews. It's a passage that speaks to us about choices, about discernment, and ...read more

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    Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 20,854 views

    Being a Christian means being a minister.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:7-16 TITLE: Guideline #7: “EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY” (bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Sometimes it’s extremely difficult to get a well-established church to get moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Servanthood

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,745 views

    Andrew is an example of a person who was content to serve in the background. Three stories of his service reveal the true heart of a servant.

    Servanthood John 1:40-42 Introduction In a national study George Barna interviewed thousands of people, believers and non-believers. He questioned them about what success means, how you get there and how do you measure it. Most people’s responses focused on personal accomplishments, family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist