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  • Landon Winstead avatar

    How To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 4,034 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

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    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 5, 2015
     | 4,613 views

    We can do all things through Christ Who gives us the strength to do it.

    The Secret of Contentment August 2, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can do all things through Christ Who gives us the strength to do it. Focus Passage: Philippians 4:10-13 Supplemental Passage: “… for the joy of the LORD is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 18, 2015
     | 8,030 views

    So often we cry over what we don't have - never realizing that we might cry just as hard if we had it. It's important to learn to be content.

    “Living A Joy-full Life: Live with Contentment” Phil. 4:10-13 Two little teardrops were floating down the river of life. One teardrop asked the other, “Who are you?” “I am a teardrop from a girl who loved a man and lost him. But who are you?” The first teardrop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Greed And Contentment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
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     | 8,211 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
     | 2,929 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

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    Finding Contentment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,597 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

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    Content But Not Satisfied

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 21, 2013
     | 7,719 views

    Be Content with your salvation, this Truth… but don’t be satisfied.

    Quotes: “There are two ways to get enough. One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.” ― G.K. Chesterton "Happiness consists not in having what you want, but in wanting what you have." - Nishan Panwar “He is richest who is content with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Life Of Contentment

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011
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     | 15,395 views

    A man without God is a person who's life is going to be meaningless. God has a plan for your life and until you live it you will not be content.

    A life of contentment Ecclesiastes 5:1-5:8 Introduction- Ecclesiastes 5:1-8 Have you ever read the book of Ecclesiastes? Fold the Bible in half, that Psalms, go forward two books, proverbs, then Ecclesiastes. It opens up… meaningless, meaningless, everything is meaningless. Wisdom is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Paul's Contentment

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
     | 2,567 views

    To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Paul's contentment? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:8 (Amplified Bible) But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keys To Contentment

    Contributed by John White on May 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,723 views

    We are not necessarily called to be happy, but are commanded to be content.

    KEYS TO CONTENTMENT Philippians. 4:1 - 19 Do you remember the prayer of the impatient Christian? It goes something like this, "Lord please give me patience, and I want it right now!" We also know that when we pray for patience we may be praying for trouble because experience and scripture tell us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Content Or Discontent? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,537 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

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,053 views

    Philippians 4:10-23. Learn how to be satisfied with what you have from the experiences of Paul.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT PHILIPPIANS 4:10-23 INTRODUCTION - A few weeks ago when we were discussing how to pursue the prize of Christian maturity I quoted Dr. Warren Wiersbe as writing that “A divine dissatisfaction is essential for spiritual progress.” In the context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 36,143 views

    The secret of contentment isn’t found in something, but in someone. This message reveals what is involved.

    THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT Text: Phil.4: 10-13 Intro: Contentment is a very illusive condition for most people in society today. More often than not, the world tends to believe that contentment is something that comes from outside themselves—something that usually seems to be just beyond their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    Paul writes that he has learned to be content, no matter what the circumstance may be. What is his secret?

    Learning the Secret – Philippians 4:10-23 January 3, 2010 This is the story of George Phillips of Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentions In The Church. Series

    Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,529 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