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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Free To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,745 views

    6th and final of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

    FREE TO BE CONTENT Freedom! Series - Week 6 PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 INTRODUCTION:(Drama: Puzzle Pieces - from Willow Creek) Do you know any Cam’s? Folks that look like they’ve got it all together... money, great house, expensive car... They’ve achieved pretty much everything they have set out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sharp Contention Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,448 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:36-41 regarding the disagreement that Paul and Barnabas had over whether or not to take John Mark with them

    Text: Acts 15:36-41, Title: Sharp Contention, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: they called it the first church of laying on of hands and healing (see below) B. Background to passage: Theological conflict settled. Church rejoicing in unity and freedom. And the heart of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greed And Contentment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,159 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
     | 2,897 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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Paul's Contentment

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
     | 2,557 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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    Finding Contentment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,569 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
     | 7,703 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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    Keys To Contentment

    Contributed by John White on May 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,703 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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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 8, 2017
     | 5,624 views

    Don't want what your neighbor has. Instead, want your own mate and a real relationship with the Living God.

    When Kevin Miller’s brother, Dean, was six years old, one of his teeth fell out. He took that precious little treasure and put it under his pillow, expecting something in return. When he woke up the next morning, the Tooth Fairy had brought him a quarter. A few weeks later, another tooth fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Simplicity And Contentment Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,193 views

    This message continues the series on spiritual disciplines. Here we discuss the discipline of simplicity or contentment.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Simplicity” The Path to Contentment Review Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. These disciplines diminish the things that block our relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Content Or Discontent Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 12, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,618 views

    Our world seems to contain far more people who are discontent than those who are content. For us, as Christians, what is the contentment we should be seeking?

    Content or discontent We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and we have been looking at what it means to have the right mind-set. Today we are considering how we can be content in all circumstances. Let’s start with a question, I have not done that for a while. You don’t need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be Content

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,282 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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    Pursuing Contentment

    Contributed by Dwight Kennedy on Dec 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,292 views

    It's a tragedy that the lack of contentment today has become the norm for even the children of God, yet contentment is absolutely essential to walk worthily of our Lord.

    “Pursuing Contentment” Philippians 4: 4-7 by Dwight Kennedy Outline: 1. Rejoice Greatly in Your Heavenly Maker. (vs. 4) (An Act of Worship) 2. Respond in Gentleness & Hardiness to Men. (vs. 5) (Action in Our Work) 3. Request with Gratitude and Humility in Every Manner. (vs. 6) (The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Contentment

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2018
     | 7,890 views

    If you want to find true contentment even in your pain, love strangers; love those who suffer; love your spouse; but most of all, love your Savior and Lord, not money.

    Philip Yancey, in an article in Christianity Today about prayer, talks about a man who interrupted his busy life to spend a few days in a monastery, looking for spiritual direction and peace. “I hope your stay is a blessed one,” said the monk who showed the visitor to his cell. “If you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Being Content

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,738 views

    Happiness is not dependent on life's circumstances but on the belief in a risen Savior who always does good to those who love Him. To learn how to be thankful all the time keep reading.

    Being Content Philippians 4:12-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most people’s goal in life is to be happy then why is our natural state one of discontentment? Approximately 9.14 billion U.S. dollars are spent in Canada alone to convince us to buy goods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist