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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    No Longer A Slave To Discontent! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 17, 2019
     | 2,921 views

    Americans, the richest people in the world, are without a doubt the most discontented people the world has ever seen! This sermon tackles the sin of discontent.

    No Longer a Slave to DISCONTENT! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (Please keep your Bibles open to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simplicity The Path To Contentmet Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 4,104 views

    This message focuses on contentment a result of pursuing simplicity in our life.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Simplicity” The Path to Contentment Review Those who long for a deeper connection with God and an increased capacity to live life on a higher plane must engage in the things that facilitate such a life. Scripture identities particular habits, exercises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Finding Rest In Uncertainty

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 23, 2017
     | 7,070 views

    Finding rest & contentment in uncertain times by following the invitation of Jesus to "Come to Me"

    When we look at the first part of our text today we see Jesus talking to the people about living in a world of uncertainty, living a life of restlessness without peace and surety. “We played the flute and you didn’t dance, we played a funeral march and you didn’t weep and cry.” John Lived out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #icandoallthings Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2016
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     | 9,999 views

    A look at one of those "Favorite Verses" that is so often used out of context.

    #icandoallthings I was a little disappointed when we put the new carpet in last year, not with the new carpet but with the removal of the old carpet. You’ve probably heard the story about how on Thanksgiving Sunday 2005, six weeks before the building opened, we had our first service in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Thanksgiving Secret

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 23, 2016
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     | 10,808 views

    Paul lost all worldly acclaim & possessions, he was beaten and imprisoned. He had a joy that trouble or trials could not shake. How? He says, "I have learned to be content!" That was his secret: content & thankful!

    THE THANKSGIVING SECRET Philippians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SEA OF GALILEE TOURIST BOAT RIDE 1. A frugal lady was taking a tour of biblical sites. When she got to the Sea of Galilee, she saw a boat with a sign advertising, “TAKE A BOAT RIDE TO THE EXACT PLACE WHERE JESUS WALKED ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Shall Not Want Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016
     | 7,442 views

    Because the LORD is my Shepherd I should be content.

    I Shall Not Want Psalms 23:1-6 Last week we began to take an in depth look at the 23rd psalms. We mention that God used David, who himself was once a shepherd of his father’s sheep. David is inspired to write of this relationship with the understanding that the LORD is our Shepherd. Point: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentedness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
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     | 5,089 views

    The problem of dissatisfaction is a human problem. The answer to the conundrum of unfettered contentment is a spiritual answer that must be sought, found and maintained in Christ at all times!

    CONTENTEDNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, December 6, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: It's the first Sunday of December and snow is finally on the ground. It is officially the season of giving and getting, making your list and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Be Thankful Without Contentment?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,249 views

    Contentment has a role in finding real Thanksgiving. Don’t be a turkey?

    Having a Happy Thanksgiving, contentment. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Tim. 6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Phillipians 2:14 DO ALL THINGS WITHOUT COMPLAINING, MURMURING, AND ARGUING! Psalms 23 on contentment, ... The Lord is my shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alan Tison avatar

    Replace A Covetous Attitude With An Attitude Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007
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     | 9,383 views

    Will we ever discover true contentment? we can if we replace an attitude of coveting to an attitude of contentment. Main ideas for this message came from James MacDonald’s Book, Lord Change my Attitude.

    Introduction: 3 men were walking on a beach one afternoon when they came across an old lamp. The first man picked it up and began to rub it and out popped a genie. The genie said I am here to give each of you one wish each. The first man did not hesitate he said I want a million dollars – POOF, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Life Throws A Curve

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2013
     | 4,692 views

    The secret to being content in any circumstance is to find your joy in Jesus. We must learn to be content in Christ no matter our situation.

    When Life Throws a Curve August 18, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to be content in Christ no matter our situation. Focus Passage: Philippians 4:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Are they servants of Christ?--I speak as if insane--I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions, Decisions (Genesis 13) Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,364 views

    Trusting Jesus will lead you to contentment and contentment will empower you to love.

    Fill in the blank to this statement: The grass is ( )on the other side of the fence. What does this mean?? We all have a tendency not to be happy with what we have or where we are at. We have a tendency to imagine something better for us. Is this good or bad? Proverbs 11:23 states, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Finding Contentment In A World Built For Greed Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    It was Bob Dylan who said, everybody worships something and he was right. Many times, that has led to the drive for more. The more we have, the more we want, and when that doesn’t bring happiness we want all the more.

    Finding Contentment in a World Built for Greed Luke 12:13-15, 20-21 The goal of the Game of Life is to get married, have kids, and try to accumulate as much wealth as possible so that you can become a millionaire. It teaches the lesson that the one with the most toys wins. The Game of Life portrays ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Jealous Of The Wicked?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 4, 2022
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     | 2,813 views

    The following sermon is going to review how trust, faith, fellowship and seeing through the lens of eternity God has placed within one's heart is the key to feeling unspeakable joy even in the sight of the prosperity of the wicked.

    Jealous of the Prosperity of the Wicked? Psalms 37:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The book of Psalms deals with some of the most perplexing issues we face such as “life and death, wisdom and folly, reward, and punishment” but one of the most difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judge Jesus Is At The Door

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 4, 2013
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     | 3,213 views

    Judge Jesus Is At The Door 1) Be content 2) Be patient

    Last week we learned that our God is like the next door neighbor who loans you his lawn mower and gives you fresh snap peas from his garden. Whatever you need (though not whatever you want), he’s happy to give it to you. Just ask – even if it’s the middle of the night! But our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Martin Holland avatar

    I Shall Not Want Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,075 views

    Because the Lord is my Shepherd I am content.

    I Shall Not Want Psalms 23:1-6 Last week we began to take an in depth look at the 23rd psalms. We mention that God used David, who himself was once a shepherd of his father’s sheep. David is inspired to write of this relationship with the understanding that the LORD is our Shepherd. Point: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist