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  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    Learn To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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     | 3,175 views

    The believer needs to understand the value of contentment, what doen’t bring contentment, and to learn to trust in God’s providence.

    Learn To Be Content Introduction; The Quaker’s offer, An old wise Quaker farmer posted this sing on his best piece of property, “This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way.” No sooner than the sign was put a person comes to his door. The man states that he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Content Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 30,352 views

    Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms & traditions can replace God’s presence and power. God here show the way out & the way back.

    Revelation 3:1-6 The CONTENT CHURCH [Matthew 22:1-14] Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms and traditions can become so ingrained that they continue on and become void of Holy Spirit power. Good actions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Learning To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
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     | 4,681 views

    Paul shows that being content for a believer is different from the worldly definition. Are you Content in Your circumstance?

    INTRODUCTION A. This past week has been confusing to say the least. 1. Heart – not THIS week! 2. Here I am – needing to prepare 2 sermons – and this! a. How do you prepare for Saturday when you don’t know the response b. How do you prepare for Sunday for same reason 3. Then the Question: How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    A Counterfeit Contentment

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,804 views

    Where are you on the contentment scale? Do you have genuine contentment in your life? The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” The contentment Paul speaks

    Where are you on the contentment scale? Do you have genuine contentment in your life? The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” The contentment Paul speaks of is the realization of Psalm 23:1: “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
     | 22,743 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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Sharp Contention Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 4, 2008
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     | 4,448 views

    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

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,701 views

    Paul’s secret to contentment

    Philippians 4:10-23 Contentment 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    Greed And Contentment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,159 views

    We live in a materialistic world. How do we find contentment in a world designed to breed discontent?

    We live in a materialistic society. Everywhere you turn there are people telling you what you need or what you can buy to make you “happy”. It may be a new form of exercise (with three easy payments), a way to cook food that will be more beneficial to your health (more easy payments), a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Perils Of Contentment

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2014
     | 2,897 views

    Contentment is a trap, because it keeps us from growing in ability and interior commitment.

    Recently we were viewing one of the original episodes of the Twilight Zone. A successful but elderly actor was ruminating over his long career, and his multiple marriages, and told his butler a secret. He said that in his whole life, he had only one length of time in which he had felt true ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Paul's Contentment

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
     | 2,557 views

    To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Paul's contentment? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:8 (Amplified Bible) But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Finding Contentment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,569 views

    Finish the series living for Christ and how we can find contentment in the midst sometimes of turmoil.

    Finding Peace in conflict Philippians chapter 4:1-4:9 Introduction- Turn to Philippians chapter 4 as we continue to look at Living for Christ. Last week we looked at life by the analogy of a race. Apostle Paul tells us not to be looking back as to distract us from moving forward. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Content But Not Satisfied

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 21, 2013
     | 7,703 views

    Be Content with your salvation, this Truth… but don’t be satisfied.

    Quotes: “There are two ways to get enough. One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.” ― G.K. Chesterton "Happiness consists not in having what you want, but in wanting what you have." - Nishan Panwar “He is richest who is content with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John White avatar

    Keys To Contentment

    Contributed by John White on May 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,703 views

    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

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Invitation To Contentment

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 4,182 views

    THE INVITATION TO CONTENTMENT

    Isaiah 55 THE INVITATION TO CONTENTMENT 1. Man's Problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Welch avatar

    Simplicity And Contentment Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,193 views

    This message continues the series on spiritual disciplines. Here we discuss the discipline of simplicity or contentment.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Simplicity” The Path to Contentment Review Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. These disciplines diminish the things that block our relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance