Sermons on contentions and divisions:

"The Word Of Contentment" Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

Jesus spoke 7 profound words upon the cross; this are words that reflect our abilities through Christ

• The Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross; seven profound statements that Jesus proclaimed as He took upon Himself the sins of the world • As Jesus took upon the hurt and suffering caused by sin He spoke the words that were necessary so that we may obtain salvation through His sacrifice • This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Culitvating Contentment In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011

Jesus’ followers overcome worry by focusing on God’s faithfulness and cultivating a life of contentment.

In his book, Jesus’ Spiritual Journey and Ours, Thomas Kepler records the account of a lady who realized that her worrying was running and ruining her life. So she made for herself a "worry table" in which she tabulated all her anxieties. After a period of time, she discovered that her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Seventh Word: Contentment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2009

In this sermon we examine the seventh word Jesus uttered on the cross, which is a word of contentment.

Introduction Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their stammering tongues lay silent in the grave, demands our deepest attention and most earnest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discovery Of The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009

The secret of contentment is found in a personal relationship with the living Christ who loves us and who is able to gives adequate strength to cope with life in spite of our circumstances.

DISCOVERY OF THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT Philippians 4:7-13 Proposition: The secret of contentment is found in a personal relationship with the living Christ who loves us and who is able to gives adequate strength to cope with life in spite of our circumstances. Objective: My purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Through Contentment Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 11, 2017

Although facing great adversity, Paul had learned to be content. The Lord had been faithful to provide the strength he needed to endure whatever trials or difficulties he faced. We too can learn contentment and receive strength for our trials.

Peace through Contentment Philippians 4: 10-13 Our text today offers a compelling and intimate look within the heart of Paul. This letter to the Philippian church was penned from a Roman prison. Paul was bound, and unable to minister freely as he once did. The possibility of execution loomed each ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Secret To Contentment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

An old Chinese Proverb says this…. If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap; if you want happiness for a day—go fishing, if you want happiness for a year, go inherit a fortune; but if you want happiness for a lifetime-go help someone.

“The Secret to Contentment” Philippians 4: 8-13 An old Chinese Proverb says this…. If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap; if you want happiness for a day—go fishing, if you want happiness for a year, go inherit a fortune; but if you want happiness for a lifetime-go help someone. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Covetting And Be Content Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A study in the 10th commandment.

INTRO: AG: It was the middle of the night. Keith Richards, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, had a musical riff playing in his head. He woke up, grabbed his guitar and a tape recorder, recorded the tune and then went back to sleep. Their front man, Mick Jagger, wrote lyrics to go with the tune. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Content Of Christian Character

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

A study of a Christian’s Character through the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den

INTRODUCTION: The story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den is one of the most familiar in the Bible. Many of us can recall sitting around that little table in the Children’s Department of the Sunday School…somewhere…listening as our Teacher told about a brave young man who would not disobey God, even if ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Great Wealth Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

I want my audience to become very conscious of the effects of covetousness and to replace it with contentment

I was doing OK. Really, I was. Life was pretty good. But then, I heard that if I want to feel right, I need to get a Bowflex. I don’t have a Bowflex, so, I suddenly realize I’m not as healthy as I should be. I can’t be. That guy in the ad has better abs than I do – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy And Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Joy and Secret of Contentment

Philippians - Manual of Joy Joy and Secret of Contentment 4:10-13 David Taylor Paul moves from worry to contentment. He knows what is it to face life and worry tells us that to turn to God and his peace will fill our souls God’s peace floods his mind and heart like a warrior to do battle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy And Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Joy and Secret of Contentment

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Secret of Contentment 4:10-13 David Taylor Contentment does not come naturally to us but it is possible to live with contentment. Paul said he had learned the secret of contentment. A lack of contentment shows up in the high rate of consumer debt. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Content--Not Settled

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

we are always looking for more, we are never satisfied ** content__peace of mind

we are always looking for more, we are never satisfied ** content__peace of mind __mental and emotional satisfaction ** when something is new we wanna settle it ** Christ is enough ** If God said it that settles it ** let us not settle for any less than God's will ** ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Other

How To Find Contentment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment Leads To Contentment Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 20, 2023

This is a sermon on Pergamos - it is a sermon that deals with our call, our character and our commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17; Matthew 4:1-11 Title: Commitment leads to contentment Theme: Commitment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! One of the greatest leaders of the past century was Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill served as the Prime Minister of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 9:23, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Learning The Lesson Of Contentment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 2, 2023

This is a message from a series I preached on Philippians.

Title: “Learning the Lesson of Contentment” Scripture: Phil. 4:10-13 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 9-3-23 Intro: Listen to the words of the wisest and richest man who ever lived. He literally had “it all”. “These are the words of the Teacher,[a] King David’s son, who ruled in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible