Playlist: Contentment, Learning (topic)
Contentment is Learned
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsContentment is a precious gift, yet it eludes many in a world filled with dissatisfaction. Despite living in affluence, people often feel they lack enough, harboring misery because they have not found the internal contentment so vital to life. This discontent stems from a perception of unfairness, leading to resentment toward …
Facing Times of Stress: Contentment
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn these trying times of stress and moral decline, discontentment often overwhelms us, stemming from dissatisfaction with leaders, relationships, jobs, and even religious communities. Yet, contentment is not a natural state; it must be learned through diligent effort and a focused mind. Contentment brings freedom from …
Contentment
Sermon by John O. ReidIn the pursuit of contentment, we must recognize that it is not a natural state but a learned one, as exemplified by Paul who declared he had learned to be content in whatever state he found himself. This learning process involves enduring various circumstances, whether in abundance or in need, and understanding that true …
Peace, Peace (Part Three): Contentment
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTrue peace is an internal state of contentment and wholeness, rooted in trust, spiritual maturity, and alignment with God's will.
Joy No One Will Take From You!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMaterialism has never led to anything but increased sorrow. True lasting joy is based neither on material accumulation nor in physical accomplishments.
Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon Without Becoming Assimilated (Part Two)
Sermon by David F. MaasThere are three basic causes for discontentment and three strategies to contentment, enabling us to emulate the apostle Paul's content state of mind.
Are You Living an Abundant Life?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIf Christianity is lived the way Christ intended, rather than as represented by media caricatures, it is one of the most exhilarating and abundant lifestyles.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Three): Cultivating Joy
Sermon by David F. MaasStrategies for cultivating joy include developing contentment and gratitude, giving rather than getting, finding pleasure in work, and valuing God's law.
Living Abundantly In Tough Times
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLived properly, a Christian's life is scintillating and deeply satisfying, full of rewards, even though it involves responsibility and self-control.
Philippians (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughNot one of us with heavenly citizenship has ever been there, but like an ambassador, we are compelled to carry on the culture and laws in our lives.
Fatherhood and Modern Temptations
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMany fathers abdicate their leadership responsibilities, becoming addicted to workaholism, television, or even pornography. The culture teeters on destruction
Preparing To Be King
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur life is intended to be preparation for rulership in the Kingdom of God. The Bible has included instructions for preparing for rulership.