Sermons on Contentment (Page 2)
Living the Good Life
Living the Good Life – 1 Timothy chapter 6 verses 3 to 21 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All…
Greatness in the Kingdom
Greatness in the Kingdom – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 20, verses 17 to 34 Toxic leaders Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.” Lord Acton: Letter to Archbishop Mandell Creighton (Apr. 5, 1887) Jerusalem for Jesus (Matthew 20: 17-19) He is going to death, so far from greatness in the eyes of Jews and Romans. But this is what is up next for Him. 17 Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way,…
The Upside-Down Kingdom
The Upside-Down Kingdom – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 19:13 to chapter 20:16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last.’ Matthew 20:16 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. The Upside-Down Kingdom Who will inherit the kingdom of heaven? Children, and those who have humble hearts like them. “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”…
If Only I Had …..
If Only I Had ….. – Exodus chapter 20, verse 17 17 ‘You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour.’ Exodus 20:17 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. If Only I Had ….. Exodus chapter 20,…
Marriage Matters
Marriage Matters – Exodus chapter 20, verse 14 You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Marriage MaTTERS You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14
Good News for the Rest-Resistant
Good News for the Rest-Resistant – Exodus chapter 20, verses 8-11 8 ‘Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labour and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made the…
Doing Everything Through Him
Doing Everything Through Him – Philippians chapter 4, verses 10 to 23 There are 3 strands woven together in this last part of Paul’s letter. Thanks for a generous gift The Blessing of giving Contentment 16 for … you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 19 … my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what…
Working out, Working In
Working out, Working In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 12 to 30 12-13 So then, my dearest friends, as you have always followed my advice—and that not only when I was present to give it—so now that I am far away be keener than ever to work out the salvation that God has given you with a proper sense of awe and responsibility. For it is God who is at work within you, giving you the will and…
The Value of the Kingdom
The Value of the Kingdom Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 13, verses 44-46 – The parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl. 44 ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he…
A Song For All Seasons – When I’m thankful – Psalm 136
If you only want the audio Bible message, please click on the play button above. Otherwise scroll down to find the Bible message video When I’m thankful – Psalm 136 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Bible…
Come to Me.
Come to Me. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 11, verses 25-30. Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest. Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls. Serving me is easy, and my load is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Not all of Jesus’ words were comfortable. But these ones are comfortable. Jesus spoke these for all people who will listen.…
Love in all the wrong places.
Love in all the wrong places. John’s first letter, 1 John, Chapter 2, verses 15-17. A Ferrari is impressive. What makes someone spend $400,000 to get from A to B? Desire, love? But not logic. I think, therefore I am. Rene Descartes, 17th century philosopher. In practice it is more often “I love, therefore I am”, which drives us. Love is a choice , verse 15. Do not love the world or anything in it. “Do not..” means we can…