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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Ishmael.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2023
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    The on-going contention between the son of Hagar, and the seed of Sarah

    ISHMAEL. Genesis 21:8-21. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD pointed him towards the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
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    We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

    Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spend Less Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 6, 2009
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    If we want this Christmas season to be different, we must learn the secret of contentment.

    Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Rev. Brian Bill 12/6/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” When I was growing up, I always waited ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ancient Wisdom Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Seeking balance and contentment in life through the wisdom of Agur's prayer in Proverbs 30.

    Do you remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Yeah, the one where she breaks into the bears' house and messes everything up. But let's forget about her criminal activities for a sec. The story is all about finding the just right spot, right? That's what we all want in life - not too ...read more

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    Standing Knee Deep In A River And Dying Of Thirst

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2013
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    A sermon on contentment (outline and material adapted from Allen Webster of Jacksonville Church of Christ)

    HoHum: Several years ago there was a study done about the American Dream. The story said that for Americans with household incomes of under $25,000, polls showed these people believed it would take $54,000 to fulfill the American dream in their lives. The same survey also showed that for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Is... Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    A sermon about a topic I know very little about: contentment

    What you have doesn’t matter -----Php. 4:12 What happens doesn’t matter ----Php 4:11 What you have in Christ matters ----Php 4:13 The secret that Paul speaks about it clearly laid out for us in this passage. Paul says our stuff does not matter. Whether I have alot of it or if I have a little. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Lord Is My Portion Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,477 views

    A VALUE SYSTEM ORIENTED AROUND GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO CONTENTMENT

    BIG IDEA: A VALUE SYSTEM ORIENTED AROUND GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO CONTENTMENT 6 KEYS TO CONTENTMENT: I. (:57) BEING SATISFIED WITH THE LORD "The Lord is my portion" -- this is the major key What else do we need? We’ve got the whole pie! We’ve got the only pie that counts! "I’d rather have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Acquittal Through Faith In Christ

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    The content, source, and evidence of faith that brings acquittal from guilt of sin.

    Acquittal Through Faith In Christ Rom. 5:1 INTRO.: One word used in the New Testament to describe our salvation is "justification." This is a word borrowed from the court room. It has the meaning of being acquitted from guilt for a crime. In our American system of jurisprudence, a person may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Legacy Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,175 views

    The final words of a Godly man on his quest for a life of victory + content

    The Victory Side of Life #13 The Legacy of Victory by Gerald Van Horn The final words of a Godly man on his quest for a life of victory are recorded in our texts. Please notice that there is no ego trip for Joshua. It is rather the gentle admonition of a loving and caring leader. Who also ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Forgotten Word In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,475 views

    The goal of this message is to show that A life of contentment is being committed to marginal living.

    A Forgotten Word in the 21st Century Philippians 4:10-13 There are a number of words that are not forgotten in our 21st Century culture: Success – “How to achieve and maintain success” is a popular subject. “Bull” and “Bear” are topics that are debated. Power, Popularity, Poverty, Rich, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Framework For Ministry

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    Thoughts from Isaiah 35 on the context, content and centrality of Christ to ministry.

    A framework for ministry. (As found in Isaiah chapter 35) Text: Hebrew’s 12:24 "You have come to Jesus" Address delivered at Aberystwyth Theological College, Preaching Service, 20th November 1987 Why have I come tonight? Why have you come tonight? Why have we’ve been doing all this singing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    12 Year Old Faith

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    Encouraging folks to grow up into Christ and not be content to settle for an "adolescent" faith.

    12 Year Old Faith Ephesians 4:1-16 I learned something recently that I had never thought of before... I guess it was new information to me because one of three things is true... Either kids have changed since I was was in Jr. High, or I have gotten so far along at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bridge Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Apr 8, 2014
     | 2,816 views

    To have a contented and enjoyable live, we must learn the art of forgiveness.

    The Bridge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14/15 To have a contented and enjoyable Christian experience one must learn to forgive. Most of us at one time or another have wounded someone with words or have been wounded. And most of the time the hurt has comes from someone who is dear to us. To often ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Threatened King (Pastor Glenys) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,292 views

    When ‘bumped’ or jolted or walloped, the content of who we are is laid bare.

    Introduction Every story has its bad ‘guy’ it seems. Whether its Cinderella’s evil stepmother, Snow White’s jealous queen or 101 Dalmatians ‘Cruella De Vil’, the evil one plays a part that amplifies the drama. However, as we have discovered, the trend in these classics seem to be a bad ‘gal’! ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Let Your Life Please God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 20, 2018
     | 3,754 views

    When you live to please God you live a content life

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LET YOUR LIFE PLEASE GOD Acts 10:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 10 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic