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  • Mark Green avatar

    Extreme Makeover-Contentment

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    Contentment is an expression of communion with Christ and a reliance on His power and provision to prevail in all life situations.

    Let’s begin this morning with a quick question. Raise your hand if you have had coffee from Starbuck’s in the past 2 weeks. Me too. Well I want to tell you that I am mad at Starbuck’s. I have drank coffee for years and been content with Maxwell House or Folgers. I was content to brew a cup coffee ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Amazing Discovery

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2019
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    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 34: 1 – 33

    2 Chronicles 34: 1 – 33 Amazing Discovery 34 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD AND walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. 3 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Rare Find

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 11, 2018
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    A study in the book of 2 Kings 22: 1 – 20

    2 Kings 22: 1 – 20 A rare find 22 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Discover Purity Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2011
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     | 5,566 views

    Jesus told us that outward behaviour wasn't the only thing but it is still an important thing

    Things were beginning to escalate. Up to this point Jesus had been criticized locally for some of his teaching but now they were bringing out the big guns. The news of Jesus and his preaching was spreading throughout Palestine; remember last week I mentioned that the news had reached Herod in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Are You Content? Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 66,575 views

    When the Apostle Paul says, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,” it seems to me that he deserves a hearing.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: Philippians 4:10-15; Isaiah 26:3 ILL. This is reportedly a true story about George Phillips of MS, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he had left the lights on out in his workshop. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Contentment Challenge

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    Preached to a church immediately preceeding the announcement of it’s Senior Pastor’s resignation over moral issues. It is only by knowing the true condition of my heart that I can be intentional and effective in aligning it with God’s heart!

    THE CONTENTMENT CHALLENGE 1 Timothy 6:3-21 September 4, 2005 Motive Check: “Gone Nutty” – Intro. from the movie, Ice Age Have you ever been like that about something before? Something you so much desire to attain or keep that nothing, not even a catastrophe (or the onset of the Ice Age) will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 18, 2023
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    Paul teaches the Philippians the secret of contentment

    Technicolor JOY: Philippians 4:10-13 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-17-2023 Red Diamond In 1990, a farmer in Brazil needed some water for his field. He noticed a rock covered in mud and picked it up to examine it. He had no way of knowing that he had just found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Content Or Discontent Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 12, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,335 views

    Our world seems to contain far more people who are discontent than those who are content. For us, as Christians, what is the contentment we should be seeking?

    Content or discontent We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and we have been looking at what it means to have the right mind-set. Today we are considering how we can be content in all circumstances. Let’s start with a question, I have not done that for a while. You don’t need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Chandler avatar

    Godliness And Contentment

    Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,296 views

    Two important ingredients in the life of the Christian are godliness and contentment. This sermon will challenge us to take on both in our lives.

    Two ingredients of a Healthy Christian I can remember one day while my wife was at work I decided to make brownies for my two boys who were 5 and 2 years old. I tried to get all the right ingredients ready and discovered I had no cooking oil for the pan. I searched through the cupboard and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discover Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    The Psalmist God’s steadfast love in our lives. The truth of God’s steadfast love empowers us, and provides us comfort and hope

    Psalm 136:1-26 “Discover Love” INTRODUCTION Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. This day, which has become encased in over eating and college football, has giving thanks for God’s blessings at its core. I want to take the month of November and examine the great blessings that God has poured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discover Life

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,467 views

    I preached this message at the launch of our new church name Discover Life Church.

    Discover Life! Intro. - How the name change came about When I was praying about a new name for our church I wanted to find a name that connected to the community so I went to the Chamber of Commerce website. Here is what I found. Chamber of Commerce website There’s something inside you that begs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discovering Significance Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,171 views

    About discovering the call of God for your life.

    (The following message has drawn from Rick Warren’s message “Shaped for Serving God”) Does your life hold significance? Does your life bear importance in this world? As we conclude this series entitled ‘The Call’… that is the question I want to help settle this morning.. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discover The Light

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    To discover the light of the incarnation and how the incarnation challenges us to know Christ, live abundantly and be consumed by Him.

    (Begin with all lights in worship center off) Darkness. Have you ever been in a place so dark that it felt as if you could reach out and touch the darkness? I’ve been out in the deep woods after dark and I remember not being able to see my hand in front of my face. That was dark. On Thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discover Peace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,933 views

    Pupose is one of the most precious gifts that God gives us. Purpose can be an "normal" experience in the Christian life as we live in the reality of living for Jesus

    2 Corinthians 5:15-21 “Discover Purpose” INTRODUCTION It is the month of November the month of Thanksgiving. For four consecutive Sundays we will be focusing on some important things in life for which we can be thankful. Last week, we lifted up God’s great gift of love—steadfast love that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discover Peace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,419 views

    Peace is an illusive element in human life, but one we all crave. The Psalmist reminds us that peace is a gift from God and comes from placing our faith in God.

    Psalm 46:1-11 “Peace” INTRODUCTION Peace is a condition that is universally craved by humankind, yet it is also a condition that is very illusive. Few people and few nations experience true peace. During the history of humankind, it has been estimated that there have been only fourteen years ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran