Sermons on contented: showing 166-180 of 21,914

The Teeter-Totter

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

What is contentment?

The Teeter-totter Philippians 4: 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Satisfaction

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Learning to be content

The Secret of Satisfaction - Philippians 4:10-13 - 8/21/16 Intro:  Turn with me this morning to the book of Philippians, chapter 4.  Last week, we looked at a verse that is often taken out of context - 2 Corinthians 9:15 - Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!  And we saw that while Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Contentment In A Discontented World

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006

Explains how to find contentment. Expanded outline.

FINDING CONTENTMENT IN A DISCONTENTED WORLD The other day I was listening to the radio, and I heard one say that in our country there is a palatable discontent; a palatable discontent. In our country, people are unhappy. There is a spirit of discontentedness. Let’s think about that for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Quest For True Contentment

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 5, 2024

Contentment is defined as being in a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author once remarked: “Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” Philippians 4:11-13 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain.

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2015

What is godliness? What is contentment? Why is it great gain?

1 Timothy 6:6 “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Before we start taking a look at this verse let’s see what the surrounding verses have to say; 1 Timothy 6:1-10 “Let all who are under a yoke as slaves regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Simple Sam And Heapin' Harv

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017

Sermon focused on contentment.

SIMPLE SAM AND HEAPIN HARV LUKE 12:13-21 #SpiritualDisciplines INTRODUCTION I want to introduce you to two people this morning. They are two people who approach life in very different ways when it comes to money, material things, and financial habits. First, we have Simple Sam (it can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Content - Part 2

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This second part of the sermon on Godly contentment focuses on our covetous attitudes.

Are You Content – Part 2 Let me give you a picture of contentment. It’s a Saturday morning. I’m sitting in my new office, in my new chair. I have a hot cup of black coffee in my hand and a toasted bagel on the saucer. The dog is sitting quietly beside me waiting on a handout. Joyce is sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Find The Rare Jewel Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 20, 2010

God empowers contentment for those who learn to trust in his plans.

Scripture Introduction Once upon a time, a great king suffered terribly from a painful ailment. His astrologer told him that the only cure was to find a contented man, get his shirt, and wear it night and day. Messengers speedily traveled the whole of the king’s realm, searching for such a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Myth Of Greener Grass

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Contentment is an elusive but necessary quality for the Christian.

Philippians 4:11-13 KJV Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. [12] I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Stewards And Financial Contentment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2006

In this message the apostle Paul sets before us six principles of financial contentment.

Scripture There is a story about a mother and son who lived in a forest. One day when they were out walking a tornado surprised them. The mother clung to a tree and tried to hold her son. But the swirling winds carried him into the sky. He was gone. The woman began to weep and pray: “Please, O ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contentment - Are You Ever Satisfied?

Contributed by Ryan Smith on Jun 10, 2003

Basically a personal look at what contentment is and how we as Christians can attain it.

Ryan Smith Contentment - Are you ever satisfied? Philippians 4:11-13; John 6:35-40 (NIV) I’ve been thinking a lot about this subject over the last couple of weeks and I realized how few people are actually happy in their current circumstances. Well, today I want to share with you some of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 6:35-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 14, 2004

Watch out for the ogre in the pit! Here’s how you can be truly content

1 Timothy 6:6-12 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN I would like to start out this sermon with a story – listen closely, and see if you can get the point. Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Waste Not, Want Not

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 21

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT (PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13) 2008 was the year of bad year. Unemployment is up in the States – as high as 7.1% locally. Bloomberg reported 1.9 million jobs were lost through November. Low price leader Wal Mart is number 1 among Fortune’s 500 companies in 2008. Gas marched toward $150 a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Life Count

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

Are my priorities out of order? • Am I putting more time and energy into those areas that are very little consequence? • Should I be putting more time into my family and my marriage and service to God? Maybe today is the day that we should reevalu

Making The Most Of Your Life How many times have we heard the expression "Get A Life". • Today my main goal is to encourage you to “get a life” • A life that is full of God’s blessings / rewards. • I want to talk about the life that we’ve have been given in God and what a Great life it is. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Do You Turn To When Life Turns Bitter? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 27, 2010

Are you disappointed in life? You need to hear this message. It is easy to be content when things are going well – but like the Israelites when life turns bitter we become disappointed. God wants to teach us to be content not just when things go our way –

The Song of Moses and Miriam “Who [or what] do you turn to when life turns bitter?” Exodus 15 INTRO: Leaving Egypt was life changing. Ended more than 400 years of slavery Moses was at first an unwilling leader Spent 40 years in wilderness Hebrews needed to trust God Miracles to show Hebrews and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist