Paul said, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Philippians 4:11). Contentment is required by God of the Christian. However, contentment does not come naturally. It must be learned. How are we to learn contentment? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” Sermon …
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Paul said, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Philippians 4:11). Contentment is required by God of the Christian. However, contentment does not come naturally. It must be learned. How are we to learn contentment? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: Learning ContentmentIn 1 Timothy 6, Paul gave attention to false teachers whose motivation was money. He warned of the dangers that come with the love of money, and required godliness with contentment. Further instruction was given to the rich of the brethren. They were to trust in God rather than material wealth, and use their wealth …
Continue reading Sermon: Money, Contentment, and True RichesIn Matthew 18, Jesus answered a dispute among the disciples about greatness in the kingdom with the call to become as a little child. Jesus saw children as incredible examples for His followers to emulate. Among their characteristics discussed in Matthew 18 are humility and purity. This lesson considers four others in addition. Ppt: Like Little …
Continue reading Sermon: Like Little Children“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6) This sermon explores the relationship between godliness and contentment. Godliness with contentment reaches other facets of life beyond material and monetary matters. We must possess a godward piety in conjunction with a contentment. Such is great gain. Ppt: Godliness with Contentment Outline: Godliness with Contentment To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Godliness with ContentmentIn Philippians 2:12-16, Paul encouraged the Philippians to continue in their faith toward salvation even if he would not be able to visit them. God would work in them as they worked out their salvation. They were to do so without complaining and disputing, as lights in the perverse and wicked world, and by holding …
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Covetousness is prevalent in the culture of which we are a part. It is a sin that is belittled by many, but is extremely ungodly. By inspiration Paul placed it on the same plane as idolatry (cf. Colossians 3:5). We should avoid covetousness because “those who practice such things are deserving of death” (Romans 1:32). …
Continue reading Sermon: CovetousnessContentment is an interesting quality. It is attainable by anyone no matter what gender, race, income, etc. It is completely independent of all outward circumstances. Just as Paul wrote, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in …
Continue reading Article: Content with ChristPaul says, “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6). He also said, “I have learned…to be content” (Philippians 4:11). What is contentment? Why is it important? How do we become content? Ppt: Learning to be Content Outline: Learning to be Content Audio: mp3
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