Sermons on Variable Content:

The Thanksgiving Secret

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 23, 2016

Paul lost all worldly acclaim & possessions, he was beaten and imprisoned. He had a joy that trouble or trials could not shake. How? He says, "I have learned to be content!" That was his secret: content & thankful!

THE THANKSGIVING SECRET Philippians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SEA OF GALILEE TOURIST BOAT RIDE 1. A frugal lady was taking a tour of biblical sites. When she got to the Sea of Galilee, she saw a boat with a sign advertising, “TAKE A BOAT RIDE TO THE EXACT PLACE WHERE JESUS WALKED ON ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Rest In Uncertainty

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 23, 2017

Finding rest & contentment in uncertain times by following the invitation of Jesus to "Come to Me"

When we look at the first part of our text today we see Jesus talking to the people about living in a world of uncertainty, living a life of restlessness without peace and surety. “We played the flute and you didn’t dance, we played a funeral march and you didn’t weep and cry.” John Lived out in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Shall Not Want Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016

Because the LORD is my Shepherd I should be content.

I Shall Not Want Psalms 23:1-6 Last week we began to take an in depth look at the 23rd psalms. We mention that God used David, who himself was once a shepherd of his father’s sheep. David is inspired to write of this relationship with the understanding that the LORD is our Shepherd. Point: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

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

Simplicity The Path To Contentmet Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message focuses on contentment a result of pursuing simplicity in our life.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Simplicity” The Path to Contentment Review Those who long for a deeper connection with God and an increased capacity to live life on a higher plane must engage in the things that facilitate such a life. Scripture identities particular habits, exercises, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Teeter-Totter

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

What is contentment?

The Teeter-totter Philippians 4: 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Longer A Slave To Discontent!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 17, 2019

Americans, the richest people in the world, are without a doubt the most discontented people the world has ever seen! Discontent is a sin that all too many Christians are enslaved to. This sermon deals with discontent.

No Longer a Slave to DISCONTENT! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (Please keep your Bibles open to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave To Discontent!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 17, 2019

Americans, the richest people in the world, are without a doubt the most discontented people the world has ever seen! Discontent is a sin that all too many Christians are enslaved to. This sermon deals with discontent.

No Longer a Slave to DISCONTENT! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (Please keep your Bibles open to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave To Discontent! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 17, 2019

Americans, the richest people in the world, are without a doubt the most discontented people the world has ever seen! This sermon tackles the sin of discontent.

No Longer a Slave to DISCONTENT! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (Please keep your Bibles open to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Can We Be Thankful Without Contentment?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

Contentment has a role in finding real Thanksgiving. Don’t be a turkey?

Having a Happy Thanksgiving, contentment. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Tim. 6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Phillipians 2:14 DO ALL THINGS WITHOUT COMPLAINING, MURMURING, AND ARGUING! Psalms 23 on contentment, ... The Lord is my shepherd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:8, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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