TEXT: Philippians 4:11 TOPIC: Living the Contented Life Pastor Bobby Earls, First Baptist Church, Center Point, Alabama Sunday morning, August 2, 2009 (Sermon outline by the Rev. Francis W. Dixon, Lansdowne Baptist Church, Bournemouth, England) 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned…

“Spiritual Investments” Philippians 4.10-23 This morning, we are concluding our study in the letter to the Philippians. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, there have been some things that I had expected when entering the study: Paul’s joy despite his imprisonment, his eternal perspective on his difficult…

Concluding the book of Ecclesiastes with the conclusion of Solomon's argument. All of life is pointless outside of a relationship with God demonstrated through fearing Him and obeying Him.

Psalm 17 has a close relationship to Psalm 16 in content and focus. However, Psalm 17 has an urgent plea for protection (Ps 17:1, 6-9). Psalm 17 describes the relationship between satisfaction and personal choices of sin and righteousness. For David, God protects him because he is satisfied with God himself (Ps 17:15). In Contrast, the wicked do not have such refuge because they are content with the things (material possessions and children) of this World. Psalm 17 gives us a strong call make God your satisfaction.

The words “are we done” can have different meanings based upon the different settings in which it is used. These words can be declared with somewhat of a confidence that all the options have been explored or all the tasks have been completed. The classic Aesop Fable of The Milkmaid and Her Pail is a…

Last week, Pastor Hyeon Son Lim was released from a North Korean labour camp, imprisoned for his faith. He stated on Sunday, “I learned to fully accept all of this as a form of God's love and discipline to make me stronger.” Pastor Lim found contentment, even under terrible circumstances. What does this say about us and our trivial discontentment? How should we look at our finances, time and relationships, as content Christians?

Opening Review: Opening Review: -Over view the Jounery of Job: -Highlight last three weeks of God’s Speeches: -Ultimately what we saw Job yearning for in the book is a Knowledge that God was still with Him and that he was still right with God -Our final chapter though scriptural extremely hard to translate…

As I was preparing for this morning’s message on contentment, I came across some pithy quotes and interesting proverbs from other countries that describe contentment from that culture’s perspective: Italian Proverb—Since the house is on fire, let us warm ourselves. Turkish Proverb—One already wet does…

Dr. Adrian Rogers, the late pastor of the Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, once commented on the extravagant spending habits of many American families. He said, "We buy things we do not need, with money we do not have, to impress people we do not like." The recent turmoil in the global…

We live at a time which is sometimes called the age of entitlement. In other words it is a time when people feel that they are entitled to (or are owed) various benefits. Many expect the government to give us handouts for education, job training, healthcare, retirement, and much more. Teens Feel entitled…

Contentment is found in Christ not in our circumstances or our own strength.

Fast Food Faith: “Have it Your Way” Intro: Randy Pausch was a professor of computer science, human-computer interaction and design at Carnegie Mellon University. He dealt with virtual reality stuff. He was a much loved professor and, as it turns out, a quite good motivational speaker. Unfortunately though,…

I Know That My Redeemer Lives Scripture: Job 1 , 2 , 13 , 19 , and 23, especially 19:25–26 I know that my Redeemer lives and He shall stand at last on the earth; and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God. Introduction: Why is life so unfair? Haven’t all of us asked…

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I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound.…

Trusting in God is the key to learning contentment

El secreto del contentamiento esta en vivir una vida simple

“I GOT THIS!” Scripture: II Cor. 12:1-10 Thesis: Show from Scripture that Christ’s power and grace is best displayed against the backdrop of human weakness. I. INTRODUCTION Someone has defined grace as “God’s provision for every need when we need it.” Perhaps you have heard of the acrostic, G. R. A.…

Reading: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 and Hebrews 13:1-8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deut. 31:8 (NIV) I. Heading into the Unknown A. Where will ‘99 Take us? 1. What might happen this year? a. This might…

What is godliness? If you ask some people they will tell you that godliness is about. Godliness is the state of being and behaving like God. It is a word that we The Secret to Godliness Here Paul admonishes Timothy to practice or exercise himself unto godliness rather than being preoccupied with “bodily…