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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Taking Hold Of Contentment

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    Funeral service for Dock Burgess, whose last day of life was a time of acceptance and calm. We can take hold of contentment by learning to receive, by investing in a relationship with God, and ultimately by accepting grace for life eternal.

    I am persuaded that the fundamental human problem is anxiety. I’ve watched the way we live for quite a while, and I am convinced that the most basic human issue is that we are anxious. We are fearful and afraid; we are anxious. And it is not just that we are afraid of what others may do to us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    The Glory Of Christmas Contentment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010
     | 4,316 views

    UNWRAPPING THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS SHOULD LEAD US TO THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS CONTENTMENT.

    The Glory of Christmas Contentment December 12, 2010 Phi 4:11-13 That we've unwrapped thus far. * The Glory of Christmas is greater than anything we've ever imagined it to be. * The Glory leads us to Jesus the Reflection of everything that God is and celebrates what he has done. * The Reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    Discovery Of The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Choosing The Contentment Of A Canine

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 3, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    There is a major difference between cats and dogs, dogs are so much more content with their lives. This sermon shows us that we must rejoie in our trials, fears and persecution.

    CHOOSING THE CONTENTMENT OF A CANINE (All my sermons use illustration found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated.) The introduction for this sermon is from Max Lucado’s “Everyday Deserves a Chance” pg. 23-24 “Excerpts from the diary of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ My Contentment Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,493 views

    Christ my Contentment

    Reading: Philippians chapter 4 verses 1-11: Ill: Meaningless words: • (1). Kathy’s children’s cough medicine contains this warning: • “Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication” • (2). Boots ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Word 10: Contentment Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    This last word in the ten commamdments is pointed directly at our heart. The first 9 discuss our actions this one discerns our heart. Here we have the source of our deeds the desires of our heart.

    Intro: If you listen to the radio maybe you have heard SheDaisy a country group made up of sisters advertise the sleep number bed. They talk about their long days on tour and how much they love arriving home and sleeping on this bed that can be adjusted to the firmness you like in a mattress. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Contentment A Priceless Possession Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,343 views

    True contentment depends not upon what we have but where we are -- In Christ (God)

    PowerPoint Codes +New Slide, >Transition Mental Detectors — Ps 46 Everybody Is Searching For Something What Are You Searching For? + 1 in a series Contentment a Priceless Possession + Wisteria is the name of a lovely twisting vine with beautiful cascading blossoms. This flower of the pea family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chanon Mullens avatar

    "The Word Of Contentment" Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "Three Keys To Contentment”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,048 views

    Today we’re going to class together. Those of you who were blessed enough to be here today will soon admit that it’s a class every man, woman and child needs to take.

    Biblical Text: Psalm 37:1-9, 25 A Psalm of David Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Contentment Or Sour Grapes

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    You can hang figs on a thorn bush and grapes on briers and pick from them, but you can’t make them a natural product of these plants. You can play the part of a Christian and go through the motions, but you’re not a Christian unless you’re connected to

    Luke 6:43-45 "For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. 45A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Growing A Contented Spirit Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,711 views

    In an age of commercialism that breeds discontent we are challenged by Scripture to live a contented life. Paul explains how we can be content in any and every situation.

    GROWING A CONTENTED SPIRIT On a scale of one to ten (one being discontent and ten being very content) how content are you overall with your life? Think about that for a moment. Contentment is an illusive quality today. Much of the business world works hard to breed discontent so that we will buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Seventh Word: Contentment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 48,560 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Dorman avatar

    Stop Covetting And Be Content Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017
     | 4,121 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Peace Through Contentment Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 11, 2017
     | 11,493 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Secret To Contentment" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,026 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist