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  • Mark N. Posey avatar

    Contentment To The Completeness!

    Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 4, 2015
     | 4,005 views

    How can Christians develop contentment?

    SERMON: Contentment to Completeness! TEXT: Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!” 1. “I can” – Be Positive. 2. “Do all things” – Be Passionate. 3. “Through Christ” – Be Possessive. 4. “Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learn To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,197 views

    The believer needs to understand the value of contentment, what doen’t bring contentment, and to learn to trust in God’s providence.

    Learn To Be Content Introduction; The Quaker’s offer, An old wise Quaker farmer posted this sing on his best piece of property, “This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way.” No sooner than the sign was put a person comes to his door. The man states that he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Content Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 30,413 views

    Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms & traditions can replace God’s presence and power. God here show the way out & the way back.

    Revelation 3:1-6 The CONTENT CHURCH [Matthew 22:1-14] Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms and traditions can become so ingrained that they continue on and become void of Holy Spirit power. Good actions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,219 views

    (1) Contentment has to be learnt, and (2) it cannot be found in possessions. (3) True contentment can only be found in Christ.

    Today we want to talk about contentment. The lack of contentment is one of the reasons why many people, including Christians, do not have joy in life. We feel that we do not have enough. Something is always lacking. And we have to get it in order to feel fulfilled and happy. A few years ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Learning To Be Content

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,642 views

    This sermon deals with how Paul learned to be content

    Learning To Be Content Phil 4:4-19, Heb 13:5-6 This morning my subject is on "Learning To Be Content". Let me begin this morning by sharing a little rhyme with you....... As a rule, man’s a fool When it’s hot, he wants it cool. And when it’s cool, he wants it hot, Always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,663 views

    Contentment is found on the inside through faith in Christ not from outward possessions or circumstances.

    The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t buy contentment. But you would if you could! Every parent or grandparent knows that when the final history of the world’s wars is written, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Art Of Contentment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    Paul addresses the contentment he finds in his spiritual blessings as opposed to materialism. This is a lesson of great importance to we who belong to a nation obsessed with material things.

    We have been studying this letter written by the Apostle Paul to the congregation at Philippi. We find ourselves in the last chapter and, in the passage under consideration, we finally learn what led Paul to write this letter to begin with. The Philippian brethren learned of Paul’s imprisonment ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Content Or Discontent? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,560 views

    Thesis: We need to learn to be content in life.

    Content or discontent that is the question? Open with Video – Bill Naire talking about the lives of the rich and famous! Thesis: We need to learn to be content in life. Scripture Texts: 1 Timothy 6:3-10: Love of Money 3If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    How To Be Content

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,345 views

    If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________”

    Title: Love Where You Live Text: Philippians 4:4-12 Bottom Line: If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________” Intro Good morning Real Life! I hope you all had a great thanksgiving with plenty of family, friends, food, and of course football! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contentions In The Church. Series

    Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,547 views

    THE NEED FOR REPENTANCE AND RECONCILIATION

    Contentions in the Church Lessons from Paul and Barnabas. ACTS 15:36-41. At times disagreement will occur among believers who love the Lord and one another. When this cannot be resolved, it is best to agree to disagree and let God work his will in the lives of all concerned. Differences in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Greed And Contentment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,244 views

    We live in a materialistic world. How do we find contentment in a world designed to breed discontent?

    We live in a materialistic society. Everywhere you turn there are people telling you what you need or what you can buy to make you “happy”. It may be a new form of exercise (with three easy payments), a way to cook food that will be more beneficial to your health (more easy payments), a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perils Of Contentment

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2014
     | 2,941 views

    Contentment is a trap, because it keeps us from growing in ability and interior commitment.

    Recently we were viewing one of the original episodes of the Twilight Zone. A successful but elderly actor was ruminating over his long career, and his multiple marriages, and told his butler a secret. He said that in his whole life, he had only one length of time in which he had felt true ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Finding Contentment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,624 views

    Finish the series living for Christ and how we can find contentment in the midst sometimes of turmoil.

    Finding Peace in conflict Philippians chapter 4:1-4:9 Introduction- Turn to Philippians chapter 4 as we continue to look at Living for Christ. Last week we looked at life by the analogy of a race. Apostle Paul tells us not to be looking back as to distract us from moving forward. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Todd Blair avatar

    ¡§christmas Contentment¡¨

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Dec 30, 2013
     | 4,792 views

    There is a time to be still and know He is God and there is a time when we are seeking the prize of contentment that we need to flee, follow and fight.

    Have you ever played the game called "Would You Rather..."? We played it as kids and I played it just the other day with one of the youth. You make up your own questions but it goes something like this. Would you rather be fat and have a nice face or have a nice body and be ugly? Would you rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Landon Winstead avatar

    How To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 4,057 views

    Contentment is not in the accumulation of things but relationship with Jesus

    You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are – no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. Matthew 5:5 (The Message, Eugene Peterson) It appears to me that the most content person to ever live ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ