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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    The Great Wealth Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,117 views

    I want my audience to become very conscious of the effects of covetousness and to replace it with contentment

    I was doing OK. Really, I was. Life was pretty good. But then, I heard that if I want to feel right, I need to get a Bowflex. I don’t have a Bowflex, so, I suddenly realize I’m not as healthy as I should be. I can’t be. That guy in the ad has better abs than I do – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing The Contentment Of A Canine

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 3, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    There is a major difference between cats and dogs, dogs are so much more content with their lives. This sermon shows us that we must rejoie in our trials, fears and persecution.

    CHOOSING THE CONTENTMENT OF A CANINE (All my sermons use illustration found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated.) The introduction for this sermon is from Max Lucado’s “Everyday Deserves a Chance” pg. 23-24 “Excerpts from the diary of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Glory Of Christmas Contentment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010
     | 4,315 views

    UNWRAPPING THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS SHOULD LEAD US TO THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS CONTENTMENT.

    The Glory of Christmas Contentment December 12, 2010 Phi 4:11-13 That we've unwrapped thus far. * The Glory of Christmas is greater than anything we've ever imagined it to be. * The Glory leads us to Jesus the Reflection of everything that God is and celebrates what he has done. * The Reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Crafting A Contented Family Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    3rd of 6 on Family. This message is based on the precept of being a contented person. Several points came from a message by Timothy Smith on Sermon Central about "The Contented Family"

    Last week we looked at the 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and we learned how there are four building blocks to growing children into Godly men and women. Indeed – what we learned is that these four building blocks are the necessary steps for our own selves becoming Godly men and women. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Contentment Or Sour Grapes

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,917 views

    You can hang figs on a thorn bush and grapes on briers and pick from them, but you can’t make them a natural product of these plants. You can play the part of a Christian and go through the motions, but you’re not a Christian unless you’re connected to

    Luke 6:43-45 "For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. 45A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bones Of Contention - Pentecost

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones speak of the future restoration of Israel which is unfolding; let us embrace the restoration offered to us now! Holy Spirit.

    Bones of Contention, Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction Carvosso had seen all his children converted, except one, and burdened with the lost one he sought counsel of a Christian leader, who said: “Why don’t you claim a promise of the Lord?” “I don’t understand you,” he replied. “Well, the Book is full ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Word Of Contentment" Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,376 views

    Jesus spoke 7 profound words upon the cross; this are words that reflect our abilities through Christ

    • The Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross; seven profound statements that Jesus proclaimed as He took upon Himself the sins of the world • As Jesus took upon the hurt and suffering caused by sin He spoke the words that were necessary so that we may obtain salvation through His sacrifice • This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ My Contentment Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,493 views

    Christ my Contentment

    Reading: Philippians chapter 4 verses 1-11: Ill: Meaningless words: • (1). Kathy’s children’s cough medicine contains this warning: • “Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication” • (2). Boots ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Content--Not Settled

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020
     | 1,845 views

    we are always looking for more, we are never satisfied ** content__peace of mind

    we are always looking for more, we are never satisfied ** content__peace of mind __mental and emotional satisfaction ** when something is new we wanna settle it ** Christ is enough ** If God said it that settles it ** let us not settle for any less than God's will ** ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Audience & Content Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,996 views

    The true and false audience and content of prayer

    Why do many athletes pray before they compete? I’ve noticed with mixed martial arts fights, fighters gather with their trainers and recite the Lord’s prayer before a fight. Those that trash talk before a fight, putting down their opponent, are not the ones that I see praying. But the fighters who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Seventh Word: Contentment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 48,559 views

    In this sermon we examine the seventh word Jesus uttered on the cross, which is a word of contentment.

    Introduction Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their stammering tongues lay silent in the grave, demands our deepest attention and most earnest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Word 10: Contentment Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,719 views

    This last word in the ten commamdments is pointed directly at our heart. The first 9 discuss our actions this one discerns our heart. Here we have the source of our deeds the desires of our heart.

    Intro: If you listen to the radio maybe you have heard SheDaisy a country group made up of sisters advertise the sleep number bed. They talk about their long days on tour and how much they love arriving home and sleeping on this bed that can be adjusted to the firmness you like in a mattress. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Contention Concerning The Centurion.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,581 views

    Whenever a change takes place in a church there is often a stir among some of the members. And unfortunately, when the change is good, there is more contention. That tells a great deal about the character of the church.

    The contention concerning the centurion. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 02/25/04 You remember I said a great change came into the early church when the Gentiles got saved. This change produced contention in the early church and Peter was right in the middle of it. “When the apostle’s and brethren that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2018
     | 6,071 views

    The Christian’s life is anchored in Jesus Christ. From our election in Him before time began, to the final salvation of which the indwelling Spirit is the guarantee, everything we need to live “to the praise of His glory” (1:12, 14) is found in Christ.

    Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Lesson 5: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 For this reason, ever since I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Commitment Leads To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,824 views

    This is a sermon on Pergamos - it is a sermon that deals with our call, our character and our commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17; Matthew 4:1-11 Title: Commitment leads to contentment Theme: Commitment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! One of the greatest leaders of the past century was Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill served as the Prime Minister of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene