Sermons on secret of being content: showing 91-105 of 176,687

An Unhindered Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2016

Paul lived an unhindered life and had an unhindered ministry, but that doesn't mean he didn't have many obstacles and challenges. The secret to Paul being unhindered was his attitude of contentment and commitment.

Introduction: A. How many of you like the story “The Little Engine that Could”? 1. The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children’s book that was first published in the United States in 1930. 2. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Recipe For Contentment

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 19, 2008

The world will never give us true lasting contentment. What will?

“A Recipe for Contentment” Contentment, inner peace, serenity, terribly elusive but desired states of mind in our culture. Often sought after through worldly pursuits, which may bring fleeting glimpses of it, but ultimately are temporary. The New Testament word for contentment in it’s different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-43

How To Have Contentment With No Money Down

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 30, 2007

This is a sermon on how to find contentment regardless of the circumstances.

Text: 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Title: How to find Contentment with no money down. Introduction “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation …(Philippians 4:12b) How to be content in any and every situation is a secret most people never get to learn. According to our text, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Contented Family Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

5th in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family issues. (Using the 10 commandments as a Biblical basis)

THE CONTENTED FAMILY EXODUS 20:17 & I TIMOTHY 6:6-10 & 17-20 INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. How that when they were here upon the earth the rich man had everything that money could buy and poor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Secret Of Rest

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

There is no excuse for being excessively busy.

Secrets of the Most Holy Place Series The Secret of Rest August 11, 2010 A ...each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.14 If any man's work which he has built on it remains, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To A Satisfied Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 3, 2015

A sermon from Philippians to help those who are discontented.

The Secret to a Satisfied Life Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Facing Need

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 13, 2012

Paul has learned the secret to facing need. This is the key to Christian living. Today we are going to look at some specific ways to deal with our needs.

January 26, 2003 Title: The Secret of Facing Need Text: My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19) Scripture Reading: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Wealth Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

I want my audience to become very conscious of the effects of covetousness and to replace it with contentment

I was doing OK. Really, I was. Life was pretty good. But then, I heard that if I want to feel right, I need to get a Bowflex. I don’t have a Bowflex, so, I suddenly realize I’m not as healthy as I should be. I can’t be. That guy in the ad has better abs than I do – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contentment Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 20, 2009

Thanksgiving is impossible without contentment.

Title- Contentment Text- Philippians 4:11-13 Philippians 4:10-13 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

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 - Are You Ever Satisfied?

Contributed by Ryan Smith on Jun 10, 2003

Basically a personal look at what contentment is and how we as Christians can attain it.

Ryan Smith Contentment - Are you ever satisfied? Philippians 4:11-13; John 6:35-40 (NIV) I’ve been thinking a lot about this subject over the last couple of weeks and I realized how few people are actually happy in their current circumstances. Well, today I want to share with you some of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 6:35-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret To Being Happier Every Day

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Recent scientific research has confirmed what God has always taught on what truly makes us happy. We explore four keys to greater happiness.

The Secret To Being Happier Every Day When reading the September 2008 edition of Parade Magazine, I came across a short article entitled “The Secret to Being Happier Every Day.” Written by Allison Takeda, the article presents the results of recent scientific studies that explored what things ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What The World Needs Now--Contentment"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 9, 2009

A stewarship Sermon.

Matthew 6:24-34 Philippians 4:12-13 “What the World Needs Now—Contentment” By: Rev, Ken Sauer, Pastor, East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Paul, a human being just like you and I, found the secret of contentment, but I am afraid that there are very few of us who make it to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: United Methodist