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The Content Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 30, 2015

This messge looks at what is involved in our contentment

THE CONTENT OF CONTENTMENT. Philippians 4:10-19 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11  Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Content To Be Content

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016

So how do we turn our back on the feeling of being discontent and cultivate a great sense of contentment in our lives?

CONTENT TO BE CONTENT 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-12 #content SHEEP STORY PART 1 (p) Once upon a time, there was a herd of sheep in a safe green cozy valley. You know sheep… fluffy… eat a lot… gets haircuts to make clothes for people. This herd of sheep was pretty large and was taken care of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contentment Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

The unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time and therefore, we must learn to wait on the Lord with contentment.

A. This is the fourth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time and therefore, we must learn to wait on the Lord. In this installment, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contentment Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012

Contentment is a statement of faith. It demonstrates that God is truly caring for us.

Philippians 4:11-13 “Contentment” INTRODUCTION Contentment is rare and fleeting in the United States. Look around. Do you see many people, who would say they are content, if you asked them? Oh, we may have experienced contentment occasionally such as the contentment we feel after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Contentment.....

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 8, 2011

If we, as the corporate people of God, could authentically say we are content in the midst of our consumer culture, it would have a huge impact on the world around us.

Contentment… March 6, 2011 Phil. 4:10-23 Intro: I must confess that I am feeling a little sad that today we will finish our study of the book of Philippians. I don’t know how much you have gotten out of it, but I have really enjoyed immersing in the book, in Paul’s world, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Be Content Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

The World runs after ungodly things and gains, whole life is spent on Chasing the wind without end. Watch out your conversation, be content with what you have for a satisfying life.

Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As per the will of God, we are meditating under the Theme: I will never leave you nor forsake you, ‘Uninterrupted Presence of God' in our lives. Today, we are meditating on the theme 'Be Content'. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Contentment Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 3, 2020

Election results will leave half the voters disappointed. This message instructs Christians on how to deal with the ups and downs of life.

Intro We are in a study of Philippians. The key verse in this epistle is Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind [mindset; way of thinking] be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”i Throughout this letter Paul is teaching us the way we should think about our lives. It is the pathway to abundant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 5:6, Deuteronomy 8:1-17, Ecclesiastes 1:8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Romans 14:17, Proverbs 27:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Contentment Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2018

when are we to be content and when are we to change our situation?

We can all relate to this story of King Saul. God told King Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites. When King Saul met God’s prophet Samuel, Saul bragged about completely destroying the Amalekites. The prophet Samuel simply said, “Aren’t those goats bleating behind you from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Contentment

Contributed by David Paulson on Aug 28, 2017

It is an issue I wrestle with and I see the body of Christ wrestle with. The world wrestles with it too, but there is a difference how a child of God deals with discontentment. A short write up, touching a few points close to my heart.

No, not my preferred topic and I dislike discussing it as I continue to struggle with it on a daily basis. But it’s wise to address a problem and deal with it before it gets out of hand and leads you down the path of no return. It was a struggle, it is a struggle and hesitantly I have to admit it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Contentment Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Contentment

Once upon a time, a rich business owner was walking along the shore, when he came along a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. “Why aren’t you out there fishing?” he asked. “Because I’ve caught enough fish for today,” said the fisherman. “Why don’t you catch more fish than you need?’ the rich ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Content

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 15, 2019

Discontent! Was there ever a time when there was so much restlessness in the world as there is today?

CONTENTMENT Scripture: Philippians 4:11 KJV Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Amplified Version Phil. 4:11 Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contentment

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

We can cultivate contentment by giving thanks, by realizing that God withholds no good thing from us, and by seeking that which is eternal.

Joy is a deep, abiding sense of satisfaction and fulfillment that flows from our relationship with Jesus Christ. It is the birthright of every Christian, something purchased for us by Christ, something we all desire and which God desires for us. And yet joy is something which we don’t always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Contentment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores finding contentment in every situation through Christ, who provides strength, regardless of our circumstances.

Good morning, beloved, and welcome. I am so glad we are gathered here today, not by mere chance, but by God's divine design. We are here to share in the profound wisdom of God's word, to seek solace in His promises, and to find strength in His unending love. Today, we are going to read and reflect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Topics: Contentment, Learning

Contentment

Contributed by Ian Barker on Apr 1, 2002

"My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Contentment is learning that the Lords Grace is enough.

2 Cor 12:9 "My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Today I would like to talk about contentment and how we can make the Lords grace sufficient for us. Genesis 1:26… 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Brethren

Be Content Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To learn to be content with the Lord.

The 10 Commandments #10: Be Content Text: Exodus 20:17 Thesis: To learn to be content with the Lord. Introduction: (1) Have you ever said, “If I had (fill in the blank), then I would be happy?” (2) “As the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments forbid us to injure our neighbor in deed, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ