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…

Opening Illustration: In his classic monologue, comedian George Carlin riffed on the mountain of stuff we compile. His assertion is that “a house is just a pile of stuff with a cover on it.” So when you get right down to it, your house is nothing more than a place to keep your stuff . . . while you go…

Life can sometimes seem mundane. God often works during in those mundane times. We must fully submit to Jesus, believing in the gospel and in his good sovereignty.

Introduction Today we are going to spend some time together enjoying each other’s company. This is the time of year when we are supposed to get together with the people we love and express the love we have and our thankfulness to God for all he has done. Today we are going to spend some time together…

soNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>“Contentment”Philippians 4:10-20 Introduction: Ø Philippians is the most personal of all the Pauline corpus[1] Ø The church at Philippi was founded by the apostle Paul on his second missionary journey from Antioch, Syria.[2] Ø Ocassion: Paul wanted to thank…

10 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. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know…

Philippians 4:10-23

Keith Bushnell Welcome and thank you those present and Trinity Church Music by Theron Smith “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isa 41:10 NIVUS) “"Do not let your hearts be troubled.…

Do you have trouble trusting God when difficult things happen? The Bible gives us some great examples of people who learned to trust God through times like this. There are some important steps that are helpful in directing our focus towards the Lord.

How is joy a lifestyle choice without being an empty slogan like "don't worry, be happy"? John Peel looks at Paul's end to his letter to the Philippians and uncovers what his basis was for being content in all situations.

Contentment is key to Thankfulness

Slaves who Make their Savior Beautiful and the Gospel Believable ~ Titus 2:9-10 Preached by Pastor Phil Layton at Gold Country Baptist Church on August 10, 2008 www.goldcountrybaptist.org Teachers Rules from Old Town Sacramento Schoolhouse for the year 1872: - Men teachers may take one evening each week…

A Revival Of Rejoicing A Passage Rich With Joy And Peace Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made…