Sermons on variable content: showing 211-225 of 22,604

High In Salt Content Part 1

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 1 of being salty - Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find the Lord.

Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content Part 1 Two Grand Mananers are looking for jobs in the paper. "Look! Here’s an ad for a waiter!" says #1. "No, I don’t want it,” says Grand Mananer #2. “It says you have to fill the salt shakers and its too hard to get the salt through those tiny ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:50

Denomination: Baptist

High In Salt Content Part 2

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 2 of being salty - more Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find God.

Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content – Part 2 A five-year-old lad was watching his mother change the baby. When she overlooked sprinkling the tot’s backside with talcum powder and hurried him into his diaper, the five-year-old reproved her sharply, "Hey, Mom, you forgot to salt him!" Salt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Being Content In Every Situation

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 7, 2004

It all comes down to two questions - where is your focus? And where is your trust?

Philippians 4:10-14 THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT IN ANY AND EVERY SITUATION One day, a financial planner was preparing to meet with a new client, and as he reviewed this client’s paperwork, he became very concerned. The client came in, and the financial planner said, “Well, I’ve been reviewing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Content As A Status Quo Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005

This message, though, not part of the mini-series on marriage builds from a principle revealed in that series - "We do not know what God is going to do". Hence, we need to look at where we are as an opportunity, not a stepping stone

Being Content as a Status Quo Christian 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 1 Corinthians 7:16-24 (NIV) 1Co 16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 17 Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Disagreements, Contentions And Strife, Oh My

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 11, 2007

There must be abounding love in the body of Christ.

Disagreements, Contentions, and Strife, ‘Oh My’ Proverbs 17:14 “The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.” Strife is defined as a conflict, struggle or a rivalry. Contention, which is many times seen connected to strife can be defined as: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Replace A Covetous Attitude With An Attitude Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007

Will we ever discover true contentment? we can if we replace an attitude of coveting to an attitude of contentment. Main ideas for this message came from James MacDonald’s Book, Lord Change my Attitude.

Introduction: 3 men were walking on a beach one afternoon when they came across an old lamp. The first man picked it up and began to rub it and out popped a genie. The genie said I am here to give each of you one wish each. The first man did not hesitate he said I want a million dollars – POOF, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-34

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

King Size Bed- The Curse Of Contentment

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

King OG was a giant that had to be defeated...he was known by his king size bed...

Deuteronomy 3:11 For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man. 12 And this land, which we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:11-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Finding Contentment In A World Built For Greed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

It was Bob Dylan who said, everybody worships something and he was right. Many times, that has led to the drive for more. The more we have, the more we want, and when that doesn’t bring happiness we want all the more.

Finding Contentment in a World Built for Greed Luke 12:13-15, 20-21 The goal of the Game of Life is to get married, have kids, and try to accumulate as much wealth as possible so that you can become a millionaire. It teaches the lesson that the one with the most toys wins. The Game of Life portrays ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Methodist

Daniel Part Vi - "What If Content" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel has persitent connection with God in face of conflict. He knew God is in control and will always have His way.

INTRODUCTION • Daniel’s story is compelling, not because of the supernatural but because of the persistent connection he has with God in the face of conflict. • Daniel doesn’t have to run to God because he’s already walking with God. • Certain lessons of life we can only learn in specific moments ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godliness With Contentment (1 Timothy 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2024

How should we act if we have a job that we hate? How should the rich behave? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 6.

How should a Christian act if trapped in slavery or a job they hate? Should we focus on the doctrines espoused by Jesus in the Gospels? Is money a dangerous tool that can become a root of evil or be used to bless others? Should wealthy Christians set their hopes on God or riches? Should wealthy ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Life Count

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

Are my priorities out of order? • Am I putting more time and energy into those areas that are very little consequence? • Should I be putting more time into my family and my marriage and service to God? Maybe today is the day that we should reevalu

Making The Most Of Your Life How many times have we heard the expression "Get A Life". • Today my main goal is to encourage you to “get a life” • A life that is full of God’s blessings / rewards. • I want to talk about the life that we’ve have been given in God and what a Great life it is. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Jesus With Your Finances, Part 3 - The Value Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part three of this stewardship series, this one focusing on being content with what God has given us.

Following Jesus with Your Finances Part 3 – The Value of Contentment Philippians 4:10-14 March 20, 2011 Me: One of the issues that pastors face when talking about money is many of us are afraid that that no matter what we say, it will be taken as just another way of trying to get into your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

I’ve Learned

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 30, 2010

the learning of being content in any given situation.

I’ve Learned Philippians 4: 10-13 Muhammad Ali - He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing. Menander - Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational