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  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    A Counterfeit Contentment

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    Where are you on the contentment scale? Do you have genuine contentment in your life? The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” The contentment Paul speaks

    Where are you on the contentment scale? Do you have genuine contentment in your life? The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” The contentment Paul speaks of is the realization of Psalm 23:1: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentment And Money Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 18, 2015
     | 4,108 views

    Better to be content than wealthy, but better yet to be content and good stewards of what God has given us.

    Contentment and Money (I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19) 1. Study after study show that the world’s happiest people are not from the richest nations; once basic needs are met, it is more a matter of relationships, family, and thankfulness; the topic most newlywed couples argue over is money. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding Contentment

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 3, 2016
     | 6,466 views

    Ways to find satisfaction and contentment with what we have in our lives. Finding contentment through a relationship with Christ

    Play short clip of U2 Still haven't found what I'm looking for “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run through the fields. I have run, I have crawled, I have scaled these city walls. But I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” This song describes our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 11,571 views

    Finding contentment in the midst of a discontent world is possible only in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    - A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local cop walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop... "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us... today’s haircut is free." The cop said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keys To Contentment

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 20,488 views

    Keys to peace of mind.

    Introduction: I remember watching a Mayberry episode in which a fancy New York preacher came to town. He preached a sermon about slowing down. He said, "All we do is rush, rush, rush. Slow down, enjoy life." After the service the people of Mayberry decided to build the band stand in the park, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 299 ratings
     | 22,503 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Contentment

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,797 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Contented Family Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 241 ratings
     | 16,491 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Content Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    Part 3 in this 4-part sermon series on worship seeks to define The Content of Worship.

    I.The Content Of Worship A.Adoration 1.A Bowed Heart a.Psalm 95:6-7 – “Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand.” To be sure, the physical bowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Contentment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,894 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Walker avatar

    Learning To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,713 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    (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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Learning To Be Content

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,188 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist