Sermons on contents:

Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 3, 2004

What it takes to be content in this world.

September 5, 2004 Stewardship Sermon on Being Content • In North Africa the natives have a very easy way to capture monkeys. A gourd, with a hole just sufficiently large so that a monkey can thrust his hand into it, is filled with nuts and fastened firmly to a branch of a tree at sunset. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Contentment- Three Keys To Unlocking Contentment In Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2022

Joy and contentment are found in knowing God.

INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think of words such as joy, contentment, and inner peace? • Do you think of a walk on the beach? • Maybe you think about cuddling up next to the fireplace with a good book? • Maybe for you, it is having a fat bank account, or if we could obtain a certain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13, Proverbs 16:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"god's Invitation To Joy And Contentment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2023

It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. We are indeed fortunate people, yet for many of us, there is one critical thing that is missing… Contentment.

“God’s Invitation to Joy” Philippians 4:1-9 It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. There are 195 countries in our world and the United States is ranked number one in economy. Aren’t you glad we live here? We are indeed fortunate people, yet for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Audience & Content Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2010

The true and false audience and content of prayer

Why do many athletes pray before they compete? I’ve noticed with mixed martial arts fights, fighters gather with their trainers and recite the Lord’s prayer before a fight. Those that trash talk before a fight, putting down their opponent, are not the ones that I see praying. But the fighters who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

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

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

Growing A Contented Spirit Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009

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

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Mennonite

"A Contented Life” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

The treasures of this world don’t last.

1. STUCK! BOUND! ENSLAVED. That’s the life of the man, of the woman, who is DISCONTENT! Just Plain STUCK! a. Have you ever really thought about what a waste of time it is to chase after stuff?! b. The treasures of this world don’t last. c. Jesus said they rust, they get ripped off. d. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of Contentment In Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon explores the research of Solomon on the secret to contentment in life.

Intro: Why is there so few people in the world who are content with life?... so few people who are satisfied with their life. Philippians 4:11-12 Paul wrote that he had learned the secret to contentment. Typical logical deduction would assume that the more a man has, the more content he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

08 Joy In Contentment Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 27, 2025

Joy flourishes when we pursue contentment in Christ.

Throughout this series, we’ve explored how defiant joy flourishes in the life of a believer. This defiant joy is anchored in Christ and not swayed by circumstances. Each week, I’ve shared a core truth from each section of the book of Philippians, and I want to briefly remind you of those this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Life Of Contentment

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007

we live in a society which craves more yet we are called to be content, how can we be content when we feel we need more.

Living A Life of Contentment John Ortberg’s book "When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box" was a special help and thought sparker. Introduction: There is a disease that many people have here. The men who have this disease can walk into their garage and look at their car which is less ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stuff Vs. Simplicity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage believers to find contentment in God, appreciate simplicity, and practice gratitude, regardless of their circumstances, as they seek first the kingdom of God and rely on His strength.

Good morning, friends! I'm so glad you've chosen to spend part of your day here with us. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into two powerful passages that are just as relevant today as they were when they were penned by the apostle Paul and recorded by the disciple Matthew. We're going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Contentment

Our Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Learn to find our strength in God, practice contentment in every circumstance, and experience the resulting joy and peace that comes from relying on His provision.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Philippians 4. In these few verses, the Apostle Paul teaches us about the importance of relying on God's provision, finding contentment in every circumstance, and experiencing joy and peace as a result. As Christian author ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Topics: Contentment

Crafting A Contented Family Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 18, 2005

3rd of 6 on Family. This message is based on the precept of being a contented person. Several points came from a message by Timothy Smith on Sermon Central about "The Contented Family"

Last week we looked at the 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and we learned how there are four building blocks to growing children into Godly men and women. Indeed – what we learned is that these four building blocks are the necessary steps for our own selves becoming Godly men and women. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret To True Contentment Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What is true contentment? Is it gaining security by gaining possessions? Learn the mistakes of loving things - even if you don’t have any.

When is enough enough? Each day we Americans are bombarded with thousands of messages - many telling us that we aren’t complete until we buy the latest and greatest product. Whether its cars or houses or boats or computers - what you have is no good anymore. It has bred a society founded on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel