Sermons on Secret Of Being Content:

Inheritance In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

In Christ we inherit every spiritual blessing. We are redeemed and forgiven, and we receive the Holy Spirit

LIVING IN CHRIST – Inheritance In Christ  Ephesians 1:1-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Temptation Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 23, 2002

Fourth in a series on developing excellence in our Christian walk based on the life of Joseph

5/22/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK IV DEALING WITH TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-5 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Does God Use?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 7, 2007

The secret of reaching men is to know the secret of reaching God. The most powerful ongoing Christian witness has always been the speaking of God’s Word by one who is living in God’s Word.

Who does God use? Whom does God use? Those who are willing to be used by Him. All believers are candidates for Kingdom service. Your ability is not the issue, but your availability. Why use a shoe? A recent U. S. census revealed that a majority of Americans used a shoe to drive a nail into a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Fruitful Frustration Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

I am sure Paul did not like the experience of being thrown in prison, but he did not, in frustration, bang his head on the bars, or go into a vegetative mood of depression. He got out his pen and wrote letters that changed the course of history.

Joe Bayly had a chance to stay in the luxurious Hilton Hotel in Chicago. It was going to be a treat of a retreat, but then he was hit again by the x-factor. That is what he calls Murphy's Law-the law that says, if anything can go wrong it will. The hot water in his room would not work. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Are We Sharing In The Lord's Supper Without Meaning To Our Spiritual Being?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 1, 2002

How to prepare in taking the Lord’s Supper.

Introduction: HOW TO CATCH A MONKEY------ Native hunters in the jungles of Africa; have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Uncommon Worship Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at the uncommon worship of the sinful woman who annointed Jesus with the contents of her alibaster box

UNCOMMON WORSHIP Cure For The Common Life—Part 3 Introduction Roll “Basketball Passes” Video BLIND SPOTS OBSCURE MY NEED FOR UNCOMMON WORSHIP I’m Curious [36] Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: *other

I Settle For Being Less Than The Best Christian Because …

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

And so the question I have to ask myself is why do I have to strive to be the best Christian I can be? Why can’t I just settle for just getting by in my Christian life?

I settle for being less than the best Christian because … Hebrews 10:11-18 Introduction When I was a young boy growing up one of my favorite shows to watch on television was “ABC’s Wide World of Sports”. It came on every Saturday afternoon and the introduction went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Returns

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

“Cast Your Bread On The Waters” Secrets from Ecclesiastes 11

Kingdom Returns “Cast Your Bread On The Waters” Secrets from Ecclesiastes 11 Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. Ecclesiastes was written by one of the wisest men that ever lived. When God speaks about bread, He is talking ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Getting Out Of Debt For Good Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005

All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment.

MAIN IDEAS: All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment. 1. The average American is addicted to spending. Did You Know… • BusinessWeek says that total household debt in the US was more than 100% of our disposable annual income ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of The Sweet Life Series

Contributed by Dale Hummel on May 2, 2008

The first message on a series about the Fruit of the Spirit; it reveals the secret to fruit bearing.

Series: The Sweet Life Message: The Source of the Sweet Life Text: John 15:1-11; Galatians 5:22-23 Every spring when we lived out west we would get in the car and drive about forty-five minutes east to a place called Brentwood. It is an agricultural town with all kinds of orchards and farms. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grasping The Invisible

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2017

Some were content just to see Jesus, others just to hear His voice, but for one woman, the only thing that would satisfy her need within was to actually make physical contact with Him -- she MUST TOUCH HIM! Are you content with less?

GRASPING THE INVISIBLE Mark 5:24-34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR – Loyalty Tested 1. The instructor from a dog training workshop in Salt Lake City noted that a dog’s loyalty can be tested by the owner. 2. If the owner will fall down and pretend to be hurt, a dog with a bad temper will tend to bite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of money as a tool to serve God's purposes, rather than a master to be served, drawing on biblical scripture and a real-life example of a coal mine fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania.

In May 1962, a coal mine fire started in a small town called Centralia, Pennsylvania. It spread to mine tunnels, and because of the high carbon monoxide levels, all the local mines closed. Numerous attempts were made to put the fire out, but the narrow tunnels in multiple directions made it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Financial Freedom, Eternal Impact, Servitude

Sermon Series: Simple Money, Rich Life

The Christian Response To A Church Fight Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2019

This challenging passage gives us insight into Paul's handling of contention.

- Let me acknowledge up front that this can be a challenging passage. It’s not easily clear how all the pieces go together. As we wander through these six verses, hopefully we can bring them together in a meaningful way. THE STARTING POINT OF THE CHURCH FIGHT: Paul didn’t measure up to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Send Down The Rain

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 24, 2003

Some people are content to play in the lawn sprinklers, while others are praying for God to "Send Down The Rain".

Send Down The Rain (1Kings 18:41-46) (James 5:17-18) says, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not upon the earth by the space of three and one half years. And he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing The Hurting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2015

When you bring Jesus to your home, your home will become headquarters for ministry.

Healing the Hurting Mark 1:29-34 Rev. Brian Bill October 10-11, 2015 Have you noticed how many mother-in-law jokes are out there? Mothers-in-law have been the brunt of jokes since the beginning of time, well maybe not because Adam and Eve didn’t have any in-laws. When I did a Google ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist