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The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

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Paul’s confidence that he could do all things through Christ is specifically related to the ability to be content in all situations.

Philippians 4:10-13 Sunday, August 25, 2002 As you go through life their are certain moments that are captured in your mind with absolute clarity. With the right reminder you can go back to that moment and see the whole picture in the most vivid detail. I have one of those flashbacks whenever I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness And Contentment

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 5, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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Two important ingredients in the life of the Christian are godliness and contentment. This sermon will challenge us to take on both in our lives.

Two ingredients of a Healthy Christian I can remember one day while my wife was at work I decided to make brownies for my two boys who were 5 and 2 years old. I tried to get all the right ingredients ready and discovered I had no cooking oil for the pan. I searched through the cupboard and found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Be Content Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

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Examines the difference between a coveting heart and a contented heart.

INTRODUCTION I like cartoons. Dennis the Menace has been a favorite for a long time. One comic strip has a picture of Dennis looking at a catalog and saying, “This catalog’s got a lot of toys I didn’t even know I wanted.” The Wizard of Id has a comic strip where one monk is putting up a sign on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 17, 2004

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CONTENTMENT COMES WHEN YOU…1. Rely upon Christ for the power to prevail over circumstances. 2. Trust in God’s power to provide for all your needs.

Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 7. The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-23 June 12/13, 2004 INTRO: I have a confession to make. I hate the ice cream man. He takes a nice content moment and turns it into cravings for something my children don’t need and can’t afford – and turns contentment into ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Be Content

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2005

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This sermon deals with how Paul learned to be content

Learning To Be Content Phil 4:4-19, Heb 13:5-6 This morning my subject is on "Learning To Be Content". Let me begin this morning by sharing a little rhyme with you....... As a rule, man’s a fool When it’s hot, he wants it cool. And when it’s cool, he wants it hot, Always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Contentment is found on the inside through faith in Christ not from outward possessions or circumstances.

The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t buy contentment. But you would if you could! Every parent or grandparent knows that when the final history of the world’s wars is written, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Contentment

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005

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Paul addresses the contentment he finds in his spiritual blessings as opposed to materialism. This is a lesson of great importance to we who belong to a nation obsessed with material things.

We have been studying this letter written by the Apostle Paul to the congregation at Philippi. We find ourselves in the last chapter and, in the passage under consideration, we finally learn what led Paul to write this letter to begin with. The Philippian brethren learned of Paul’s imprisonment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2005

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(1) Contentment has to be learnt, and (2) it cannot be found in possessions. (3) True contentment can only be found in Christ.

Today we want to talk about contentment. The lack of contentment is one of the reasons why many people, including Christians, do not have joy in life. We feel that we do not have enough. Something is always lacking. And we have to get it in order to feel fulfilled and happy. A few years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

based on 19 ratings

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THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD

BIG IDEA: THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD I. (:1) REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF A. Humility in Attitude 1. How I think about myself “O Lord, my heart is not proud” not being puffed up with a sense of my own importance 2. How I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Contentment

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 31, 2004

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reasons for discontentment in life and how to find contentment

Finding Contentment in Life At one time Howard Hughes was the richest man in the world. All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the Hollywood scene and soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Contented Family Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

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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 Contentment Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004

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In marked contrast with the widespread discontent of our world, the Apostle Paul spoke on the subject of contentment in his letter to the church at Philippi.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 12 “The Secret of Contentment” Philippians 4:10-15 “A Russian woman lived with her husband and two children in a very small hut. Her husband’s parents lost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Contentment

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009

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Contentment has the power to destroy.

BEWARE OF CONTENTMENT Numbers 32:1-25 * When God called me to preach, Dr. Ted Traylor (whom I view as my preaching mentor) introduced me to the writings of George Barna. The first book of his that I read was entitled, “The Frog in the Kettle.” Through data gained from surveying, George compared ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 24, 2009

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Philippians 4:10-23. Learn how to be satisfied with what you have from the experiences of Paul.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT PHILIPPIANS 4:10-23 INTRODUCTION - A few weeks ago when we were discussing how to pursue the prize of Christian maturity I quoted Dr. Warren Wiersbe as writing that “A divine dissatisfaction is essential for spiritual progress.” In the context of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Content Or Discontent? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009

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Thesis: We need to learn to be content in life.

Content or discontent that is the question? Open with Video – Bill Naire talking about the lives of the rich and famous! Thesis: We need to learn to be content in life. Scripture Texts: 1 Timothy 6:3-10: Love of Money 3If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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