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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Sharp Contention Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 4, 2008
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    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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    Clues To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006
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    This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

    (Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
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    True contentment comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

    The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-13 July 16, 2006 Morning Service Introduction A wealthy employer once overheard one of his workers exclaim, "Oh if I only had a hundred dollars, I would be perfectly content." Knowing that his own money had not given him inner peace, he told her, "Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Art Of Contentment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005
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    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

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Learning To Be Content

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
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    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

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
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    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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    Keys To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
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    Last in a five part series from 1 Timothy. This message focuses on how to be content.

    This morning we’re going to wrap up our study of 1 Timothy. For the last 5 weeks we’ve seen how God intends for us to grow together in his family – the church. We’ve seen that in order to grow together as a family we need to have: • Sound doctrine that is based on the word of God • Men and women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Content Or Discontent? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009
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    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

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Learning To Be Content

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
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    The love of money never satisfied a soul. The best it ever did was to entertain for a little while. The love of God fills us with love for others. The love of God brings with it real, abiding, lasting, and enduring joy.

    Learning To Be Content, I Timothy 6:6-10 Introduction Here in America we are taught from birth that if we work hard enough we can have the all American dream; a big house with a two car garage, the man or woman of our dreams, 1 cat, 1 dog and 2.5 children. And many of us do have those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John White avatar

    Keys To Contentment

    Contributed by John White on May 8, 2010
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    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 Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,739 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

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Free To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,485 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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    How To Be Content

    Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    God will supply all our needs.

    HOW TO BE CONTENT Philippians 4:10-19 November 12, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Few things get a persons attention quicker than a downward shift in their finances. . Churches are no different. As a church, as long as our expenses are less than our income we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Word Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,369 views

    Truths can one learn from the last words of the Saviour from the cross

    THE WORD OF CONTENTMENT "And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up his spirit." Luke 23:46 These words set before us the last words of the Saviour before He died. It is words of contentment, of faith, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Contentment

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2018
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    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