Sermons on Contented:

Goldilocks And The Three Bears Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children and perhaps now you are in turn telling the same tales to your children or grandchildren. These stories were told by our teachers or at our bedtime to help us drift off to sleep. These tales taught us morals. However, unknown to many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 8, 2023

Jude exhorts us "to contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." A falure to clearly identify "the faith" has resulted in the proliferation of denominations and sects because divisions arose of opinions on matters of expediency.

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude v.3) INTRODUCTION A. Many speakers and writers became fixated on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30, 2 Peter 2:17-22, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are We Told To Grow Where We Are Planted?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 15, 2023

We are told that believers should be content where they are and abide with God. We are to Bud, Bloom, Blossom and be Blissful wherever we are. It takes time for us to get to where God wants us to be.

If we are faithful in what God has called us to do, we will be brought up (budding). God has a plan, and He is preparing for us to bloom. God brings us through trials in order for us to blossom. We are to wait for Him while He prepares us to be in the condition that we are to be in. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Well

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 28, 2023

"It is well", must have been the theme phrase of this Shunamite woman's life. She knew that there are things in life that we cannot control and yet she demonstrated her faith in God by keeping the standard in the face of extreme trials, knowing that He was in complete control.

2 Kings 4:14-26 (NKJV) “It is Well” January 27, 2023 The United Kingdom (Saul, David, Solomon) has divided (931 BC). Our text takes place around 850 BC - Elisha was God’s prophet to the Northern kingdom. He was the son of a farmer, Shaphat, and also understudy of Elijah. At Elijah’s ascension ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Who Satisfies Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 5, 2022

For our meditation I wish to focus on the word ‘satisfy’. If we look around us, there are many discontented people who are not satisfied with what they have.

Psalm 91:16, says, “You will be satisfied with a full life and with all that I do for you. For you will enjoy the fullness of my salvation!” (TPT) In continuation with our study on Psalm 91, let us turn our attention to verse 16. This is the Lord’s promise to the one who makes the Lord his refuge, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:16

Denomination: Other

Paghahasik Ng Pagtatalo

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 7, 2020

Ang paghahasik ng pagtatalo sa pagitan ng mga kapatid ay isang karumaldumal sa mga mata ng Panginoon. Ang pagsasaalang-alang sa iyong sarili na mas mahusay kaysa sa iba ay nagtataguyod ng dibisyon ngunit isinasaalang-alang ang iba na mas mahusay kaysa sa iyong sarili ay nagtataguyod ng pagkakaisa.

Paghahasik ng pagtatalo "Ang taong baluktot ay naghahatid ng pagtatalo, at ang isang bulong ay naghihiwalay sa pinakamahusay na mga kaibigan" (Kawikaan 16:28) Ang mga kapatid ay nilikha ng Diyos upang manirahan sa pagkakaisa (Gaano kahusay at kaaya-aya sa mga kapatid na magkasama na ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Proverbs 16:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Together We Stand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 21, 2016

The value of working together.

“Together We Stand” Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Let’s begin this evening by reading the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Futility Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 4, 2016

Materialism ensures that we can never fully enjoy the blessings of God

“He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. When goods increase, they increase who eat them, and what advantage has their owner but to see them with his eyes? Sweet is the sleep of a laborer, whether he eats little or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Parable Of Chutzpah

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 3, 2015

We need to approach prayer with a sense of bold, unhesitating urgency--with chutzpah. We have no worries--unlike the grumpy, groggy neighbor, God never slumbers and is always happy to hear from us.

Jesus gave His disciples the Model Prayer, and followed with a story about someone in need of “daily bread,” a parable that conveys the attitude our prayers should have—we should approach God an unhesitating sense of urgency. The story was a common situation for our Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Discontented Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014

Most people will agree in principle that the one who gives is more blessed than the one who receives. But they still struggle with giving – often because they can’t give. They have too many bills and are struggling to get by.

Satisfied. Last Sunday I began a series of messages called “Satisfied.” that is about money – except it’s not really about money. It’s about life. In that message I pointed out three lies that sounded like truths and three truths that sounded like lies. Three lies The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Grateful

Contributed by John Ong on Jun 2, 2015

What is the formula for genuine happiness? If happiness is the question, what is the answer?

“Always give thank to God the father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20 What is the formula for genuine happiness? If happiness is the question, what is the answer? The answer is simple: GRATEFULNESS. It will probably take a lot of experience to master ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 1 -The Truth To Living "A Happily Ever-After Life!” Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Mar 11, 2021

Living "happily ever after" is not a fairy tale for the believer! It can be attained by applying the truths of Psalm 1.

We are turning again to the book of Psalms, today we are turning to one of the Psalms that is a gatekeeper to this phenomenal book – we are turning to Psalm 1. Psalm 1 is the doorway into the entire Psalter, and in it, the grand theme of the psalms, and in fact of the bible is revealed. So let’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Finding Freedom From Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 3, 2021

This MSG is about how to ensure that circumstances do not become our master.

Finding Freedom From Circumstances OKAY – I want to read a couple of passages of Scripture that will lay the groundwork for our conversation this morning. AND – please keep in mind that the words I am about the read are literally God-breathed, alive and active. UNDERSTAND MGCC – these words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Philippians 1:11-13, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ In A Crooked Culture

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 7, 2021

Paul's letter to the believers at Philippi urging them to stand for Christ in a crooked culture.

Christ in a Crooked Culture Philippians 2:12-18 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Covenant With Your Eyes

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

The eye is the channel that communicate ideas ( either good or bad) to the rest of your body. The rest of your body or the remaining four senses takes action according to what your eye sees.

1 I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman. 2 For what is our lot from God above, our heritage from the Almighty on high? 3 Is it not ruin for the wicked, disaster for those who do wrong? 4 Does he not see my ways and count my every step? 5 “If I have ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal