Podcast appearances and mentions of christian contentment

In this special Father's Day episode, guest speaker Jeff Stemple delivers a powerful message at Flipside Church, wrapping up a series on 1 Timothy 6. Reflecting on his own experience as a father, Jeff shares a humorous yet poignant story about being called out by his daughter for his "addiction to productivity," sparking a deeper exploration of contentment. Drawing from Paul's letter to Timothy, Jeff addresses the dangers of discontentment—how it distorts the past, ruins the present, and robs the future. He challenges listeners to pursue godliness with contentment, offering practical steps like giving thanks and tithing to break cycles of unrest. With passion and relatability, Jeff encourages everyone to guard their faith, embrace gratitude, and live content in the life God has called them to.Watch all our sermons on our YouTube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Today we continue our study of these important verses by unpacking the secret of being content in every circumstance. Join us as we explore suggestions for cultivating contentment in our own hearts!

In these famous verses, the Apostle explains that he has learned “the secret” of contentment. If contentment is a “secret” then from it we infer discontent is the normal, common disposition. Part of learning the “secret” of contentment is learning the truth about our discontent and from whence it comes, join us as we unpack these verses together!

Philippians: A Call to Rejoice - The Joy of Christian ContentmentPastor Kirk Hall continues the sermon series, "Philippians: A Call to Rejoice." Today's message is titled, "The Joy of Christian Contentment" - focusing on Philippians 4:10-20

Pastor Micah Powell continues his sermon series Joyful Unity in Christ with his sermon from Philippians 4:10-23 called "The Secrets to Christian Contentment".

This week join Chase Green and Barry Kennedy for a discussion of contentment. Tune in all season long for various episodes on Christian Virtues. Description Visit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://scatteredabroad.substack.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.

In this episode, the pastors discuss the concept of "easy to edify, hard to offend" in light of Jeremiah Burrough's The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. Why are we sinfully inclined to criticize and be discontent? How can we cultivate hearts that are gracious and thankful? We are actively working to make The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment available in our book nook. The modernized edition that we like is currently out of stock, but we hope to have it soon! If you're really itching to read it, ask Timothy or Jackson to borrow their copy!

A Sunday morning message from Pastor Cameron Diamond. jonesvillebaptist.com cameron@jonesvillebaptist.com

Rev. Mark Miller continues in his study of 1 Corinthians with today's message coming from 1 Corinthians 7:7-16.

Christian ContentmentSeries: Women In Partnership Preacher: Fiona NedenWomen In PartnershipDate: 25th January 2025Passages: Psalm 23:1-6John 6:25-40

Bill Arnolds welcomes Pastor Andy Davis to his show to talk about “The Secret of Christian Contentment” found in Philippians 4:10-13 and how they serve as a reminder to always be thankful. The post Remaining Content as Christians  appeared first on Two Journeys.

Bill Arnolds welcomes Pastor Andy Davis to his show to talk about “The Secret of Christian Contentment” found in Philippians 4:10-13 and how they serve as a reminder to always be thankful. The post Remaining Content as Christians  appeared first on Two Journeys.

Bill Arnolds welcomes Pastor Andy Davis to his show to talk about “The Secret of Christian Contentment” found in Philippians 4:10-13 and how they serve as a reminder to always be thankful. The post Remaining Content as Christians  appeared first on Two Journeys.

In this podcast episode, Emma and Katie dive into what discontentment is, the dangers of it, and how to find contentment in the Lord! Favorite Things: Emma: Humility by Andrew Murray Katie: Roar Electrolyte Drinks Resources Mentioned: Products Mentioned: Is God Enough for Me? - Finding Real Contentment in Christ Every Day Praise Journal Satisfied  Related Resources: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs Scripture references: Psalm 73 Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 6:21 Psalm 23 Romans 8:18 Philippians 4:12-13 Luke 22:42 Psalm 16 psalm 37 psalm 84

In this episode we walk through five books that are timely for Christians to read. Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier Get Married by Brad Wilcox Hannah's Children by Catherine Pakulak The post Five Books You Should Read In 2025 appeared first on Life Bible Fellowship Church.

Learning Christian Contentment Hebrews 13:5-6

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Are you searching for a deeper sense of contentment? Tune in for the start of our new series, "Contentment," as we explore the surprising truth behind lasting happiness. This week's message, "It's Better to Give Than Receive," will challenge the common idea that “more” leads to joy and instead reveal the rich rewards of a generous spirt. Join us as we dive into timeless wisdom and modern insights showing that generosity has the power to shape our lives and bring peace, joy, and satisfaction that no material possession can.If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.  Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) Connect with Pastor Mark:www.revmarkreynolds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorMarkReynolds 

We kick off our introduction to our “October Surprise - 2024” by welcoming Romanian listeners and one other country to be named later. Thank you to all of you in Romania and all our new listeners. If we are to consider as serious, "Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘HEAR, O ISRAEL! THE LORD OUR GOD IS ONE LORD; 30 AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.'” We agree with Jeremiah Burroughs he concludes his second sermon, (on contentment) with this: “But upon that it is, that a gracious heart hath Contentment, he doth melt his Will into Gods, for saith he, If God have glory, I have glory, Gods glory is my glory, and therefore Gods will is mine; if God have riches, then I have riches; if God be magnified, then I am magnified; if God be satisfied, then I am satisfied; Gods wisdom and holiness is mine, and therefore his will must needs be mine, and my Will must needs be his; here is the Art of a Christians Contentment, he melts his Will into the Will of God, and makes over his Will to God, O Lord, thou shalt chuse (choose) our inheritance for us. Psalm 73.” Excerpted from “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment.” We also ask for prayer for my culture in putting our Creator and Savior central to our lives. Thank You for praying. Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64 Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab. "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheyne Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard www.frponprayer.com freerangeprayer@gmail.com Facebook - Free Range Preacher Ministries Instagram: freerangeministries All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com Our podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 Instagram Season 006 Episode 068

During the gold rush of the 1800's, men packed up their families and moved out west in search of treasure. Friends and family may have thought them crazy for taking such risks on the small chance of riches. But no one would have faulted the same men if they suddenly found a vein of gold and refused to eat or sleep until they have dug to the end of that vein. When it comes to studying Scripture, it is helpful to think of it as digging in a mine. We go where others have found treasure before, trusting that we will find it as well. But there is one major difference between those who mine the Scriptures and those who mine for gold: we are guaranteed a reward for our efforts. God is the author of Scripture and the same Holy Spirit that worked in the lives of its human authors is living and working in every believer. But that does not mean the work of reading, studying, interpreting, and applying will be easy. As you do the hard work of studying and praying, keep the end goal in mind. God's ultimate purpose is not that you would have the ability, like the Puritans, to write multiple volumes on one verse of Scripture. God's purpose in your life is for you to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. Let that aim, that goal, that purpose, be the fuel that prevents you from stopping short and getting lazy. Follow the example of Martin Luther said that he would beat against the Scriptures until he wrung our every drop of truth and application from its pages. Show Notes: Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/ Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

Christian Contentment, 1 Timothy 6:2-10; David Harl

The Savoir strengthens His saints to live a satisfied life

We can and should find strength and contentment in Christ in any circumstance

David Torres • Selected Scriptures

David Torres • Selected Scriptures • Sundays in July

On this best of Mornings with Carmen, long-time journalist Marvin Olasky, author of "Pivot Points," talks about the times God redirected his life for His glory and Marvin's peace.  Robert J. Morgan, author of "Whatever Happens," shows that we can have joy and happiness even when circumstances are overwhelming. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

1. The Challenge of Christian Contentment 2. The Circumstances of Christian Contentment 3. The Cause of Christian Contentment 4. The Core of Christian Contentment

Why is reading important? Join us as we discuss how to create a culture of reading individually, in our families, and in our churches. Reading good books helps us grow in wisdom and knowledge and gives us an opportunity to rest and experience joy. We discuss the "why" behind reading as well as practical tips to become a better reader.  Episode 1- "Lit" by Tony Reinke Goodreads Episode 14- Discipline and "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" and "Atomic Habits" Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Einstein's Theory of Relativity The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Fierce Convictions by Karen Swallow Prior Read Aloud Revival Ambleside Online Close Reads The Literary Life Remaking the World by Andrew Wilson Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd-Jones Parenting by Paul Tripp Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Four Quartets by T.S. Eliot Salt by Mark Kurlansky The Two Part Invention by Madeline L'Engle The Odyssey by Homer Paradise Lost by John Milton Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Silas Marner by George Eliot The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt The River of Doubt by Candace Millard The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs

This episode, Wes, Sonia, and Noah wrap up our spring season with a conversation about chapter ten, "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment," of Kevin DeYoung's book, The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them. Thanks so much for listening, and keep an eye out for our next season to air in the fall!Kevin DeYoung, The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them: https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Commandments-Matter-Should-Foundational/dp/1433559676

Imagine for a minute that you just won the most amazing sweepstakes ever. You saw this thing in a magazine, you submitted your entry online, and now these people are at your front door to tell you that you won and it's a big deal: You've been chosen for a two-week all-expense paid vacation to anywhere in the world you want to go: You get to stay in five-star hotels, eat at the best restaurants, drive extravagant cars; you get to pick out a whole new wardrobe of clothes that are tailored just for you, and you're given a three-million dollar gift card to spend anywhere you want.How's that sound?But here's the fine print: On each day of this vacation, every morning, you have to drink a potion that guarantees that you will feel discontent. It guarantees that although you get to do all of these things, with each thing you do you have an increasing, nagging dissatisfaction that makes you wish you were always doing something different. It's luxury galore for two weeks, but your inner-state is full-on discontentment — that's the ‘prize.' Do you still take it?This morning in Philippians 4 we're talking about Christian contentment. And when I use the word “contentment” I mean a state of happiness or satisfaction — that's what the word contentment means. And when I say Christian contentment, I mean that there's a Christian way to experience a state of everlasting happiness and satisfaction.That's the focus of Philippians 4, verses 11–13, and I believe there's something here in this passage that if we understand it and practice it, it will absolutely change our lives. This is one of those passages that grabs you by the shoulders and says: Hey, you've been thinking about this all wrong. There's another way to live that's deeper and richer.And so my prayer for us this morning is that God would give us ears to hear. In this passage, I think we discover three truths about Christian contentment and I want to show them to you, and before we get started, let's pray and ask God to help us. Father in heaven, by your Holy Spirit, would you humble our hearts now to receive what you have for us in your word. In this moment, by your grace, we open our lives to you and ask for you to accomplish your will, in Jesus's name, amen. Three truths about Christian contentment … here's the first …1) Christian contentment is a secret to be learned.Paul uses the word “secret” in verse 11, but first let me show you how we get there. Verses 11–13, which is our focus today, is really a detour from the main idea that Paul starts in verse 10. Verse 10 has to do with this church's financial support of Paul. Paul says, verse 10, “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me.” So this church has partnered with Paul for the advance of the gospel. They've supported him and his work, and Paul rejoices in the Lord in view of that. He continues this thought in verse 10 in verse 14 — and that's what we're gonna look at next week — but before Paul gets to verse 14, he needs to clarify something.Paul's Clarification and DetourPaul rejoices in the Lord not because his needs have been met, but it's because he values the Philippians' friendship and partnership, and ultimately their partnership with Paul means that they will be blessed. Paul talks about that in verse 17. But the thing he wants to make clear in verse 11 is how he views this topic of needs. His needs being met is not the cause of his rejoicing. That's what he means when he says in verse 11: “Not that I am speaking of being need.” He wants this church to know that his needs are not his main concern, and the reason his needs are not his main concern is in the second half of verse 11: “for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” And then he goes on this detour. Now Paul is gonna talk about that. The second half of verse 11 is the big sentence in this passage. I'm gonna read it again because I wanna make sure everybody sees it. If you're a highlighter person, make this sentence glow. Everybody look at this, second half of verse 11:“for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.”Then the next verse, verse 12, just explains that sentence. Paul says, This is what I mean — “I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance [which is another way to say “whatever situation”], I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.”In all of these different scenarios, Paul has learned to be content, which he says here is learning a secret. Christian contentment is a secret to be learned.And I want to start with this idea of a secret because it implies two things … if Christian contentment is a secret to be learned then …1) Not every Christian has learned it yet. In other words, contentment is not part of the original equipment of conversion. Now there is a ton of amazing things that happen to us immediately when we trust in Jesus. When we put our faith in Jesus, right then and there … all our sins are forgiven; we are declared righteous; we are adopted into God's family; we are indwelled with the Holy Spirit; we are secured a home in heaven! — it's glorious what happens when you put your faith in Jesus! … but learning contentment is not part of that immediate package. This is something that comes later as part of Christian growth and maturity. You have to learn it. Which means: not all of us have learned it yet …Which means … hmm … let's think about this … how do we know if we've learned it or not? What might a Christian look like if they've not yet learned this secret of contentment?My guess is that they would be prone to worry — they would be right on the edge of anxiety with most things; they're quick to envision how badly things could go; which means they fret. Fretting is natural for them. And complaining is too. It's easy for them to find what's ‘off' with everything — winter's too cold and summer's too hot. The airline could always do better; the meal is always missing something. Nothing is ever exactly right, and nothing is ever quite enough. Every time they get home and they see an Amazon package at their front door, deep down they're thinking, “Maybe this is enough” — but it's not. There will be another package the next day, and then the next day and the next day. (That's what it means when you see all the delivery trucks on your street. It's just people looking for enough.) Christians who've not yet learned the secret of contentment are always looking for the next thing … the next post to see, the next app to download, the next doo-hickey to get — you gotta stay up on what's going on … so you're just always chasing.And I need to be clear about something here: when I say that not all of us have learned the secret, I'm including myself in that. This is probably true in every sermon, but I definitely feel that in this sermon that I'm preaching over my head. And the more I've thought about this, I'm not sure that any of us American Christians know the secret Paul is talking about here. I think most of us are all in the same boat here. This topic of Christian contentment is one we need help in. There's a country song you've probably not heard before, but I think it resonates. I heard this song years ago and it still haunts me. It goes like this:“We all want what we ain't got,Our favorite doors are always locked.On a higher hill with a taller top,We all want what we ain't got.We ain't happy where we are,There's greener grass in the neighbor's yard.A bigger house and a faster car,We ain't happy where we are.”We don't have much in common with John D. Rockefeller — he was one of the richest men in modern history and he was the first billionaire in America — but there's a famous story about him after he earned his first billion. A reporter asked him, “Mr. Rockefeller, how much is enough?” And he replied, “Just a little bit more.”We have that in common with him. That's how we tend to think too. Always chasing. We need to learn this secret.If Christian contentment is a secret to be learned, it implies (1) not every Christian has learned it yet; but also …2) It is possible to be learned.We're really on the brink of something here. And this is where I want us all to lean in and say, “Holy Spirit, teach me!” Paul is inviting us in on something, and not just Paul, but the topic of Christian contentment also has a special place within our own theological heritage. I think Christian contentment is the application of Christian hedonism. And going back 400 years ago, the 17th-century English Puritans cared a lot about contentment and they wrote master-class books on it. And more recently, my old pastor at First Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina, Andy Davis, he has written a book called The Power of Christian Contentment. And in this book he just takes the Puritan cookie jar and brings it down to the bottom shelf. (I want to mention Pastor Davis because I got a lot from his book, which is like a commentary on Philippians 4.)We can learn the secret of contentment by together standing on the shoulders of others who have learned it. It's possible. Christian contentment is a secret to be learned — we've not all learned it yet, but it's possible!Here's the second truth …2) Christian contentment comes from Christ-sufficiency.Now before we're finished here, I want to give you a definition for Christian contentment, but we need to get there by focusing on Paul's language in verse 11. Look again at that big sentence again: “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.”A Fascinating WordThat word “content” (autarkēs) is pretty fascinating. It's not a word from the Old Testament, but it's actually a word from Greek philosophy. The word means literally “self-sufficiency.” And this self-sufficiency was a main teaching in an old philosophy known as Stoicism (we talked a little about Stoicism a couple of weeks ago in connection to verse 6). Stoicism was super popular in Paul's day, within the Greco-Roman world, and in verse 11, that exact word that Paul uses for “content” (or self-sufficiency), was used over and over again in the Stoic writings of this time. Apparently the Stoic philosopher Seneca loved this word. And it will make sense to you why.And in a nutshell, what Seneca and these Stoic writings taught was that “whatever happens to you in life, you accept it with no emotional reaction.” You get what you get and your virtue is your ability to be unaffected by the outside world.And that's basically how we use the word “stoic” today as an adjective. If somebody seems indifferent or apathetic or non-emotional, we say they're being stoic. Sometimes we wish our younger kids were a little more stoic at the dinner table … At our house, at dinner, we've got a little thing we say after we serve the kids their food. We say: You get what you get and don't have a fit. It's a no meltdowns rule.And that might make sense when it comes to kids and dinnertime, but Stoicism as a full-blown philosophy for life is dangerous because it says you don't have emotions because you don't have needs. You don't need anything from anybody because you've got all you need right here in yourself. You, in and of yourself, are untouchable by things outside of you. You are self-sufficient.That's the word that Paul uses — now, is that what Paul means?Not at all. Get this: Paul knows he can't do anything apart from Jesus. So, when Paul is using this word he's messin' with them! He's taking this word from Greek philosophy that means self-sufficiency and he uses it to explain his Christ-sufficiency. Track with me here:Not Funds, Freedom, or FoodWe know that Paul was not anti-emotion or anti-need. He's open about both of them and he talks about them in this letter! When it comes to emotion, remember Paul said in Chapter 2 that if Epaphroditus had died he would have had “sorrow upon sorrow” (2:27). He would be affected.And as for his needs, that's part of the whole reason he wrote this letter to begin with. This church is a ministry partner. Epaphroditus had brought him a gift from this church. They met his needs. But see Paul wants this church to know that his needs being met — which he's grateful for (he says that) — but his needs being met are not his ultimate aim. Paul has Christ-sufficiency, which means all he truly needs is Jesus … not funds or freedom or food. Those things are not ultimately necessary for him. But wait a minute? Wait a minute!Without those those things — without funds, freedom, food… air, water, and nutrients — without those things, Paul would die! So let's be honest here. Really, Paul?! You're talking about this Christ-sufficiency. You say all you need is Christ — but what about oxygen, Paul? You need oxygen!Do you?Well yeah, I guess you need oxygen to stay alive on this earth … but see this is where Paul has learned something …He's thought about this before because death has been a real possibility for him. He's been imprisoned before — he's had countless beatings, often near death. Five times he received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. Three times he was beaten by rods. Once he was stoned. Three times he was shipwrecked, a night and a day adrift at sea, floating on a piece of wood in the ocean; he had seen danger everywhere, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. So what if he didn't have oxygen? He would die. But what if he died?He's already addressed this — to die is to depart and be with Christ, and that is far better (1:23). See, death meant gain for him (1:21). Why? This is where we are getting to the key to this book, and to how the apostle Paul saw everything.All You Truly NeedPaul staying alive on this earth was not his goal. See, if staying alive here was what Paul was all about, then yes, he needs oxygen. And food and water and — yes, he needs other things besides Christ. If staying alive on earth is his objective. But if Paul's goal is everlasting joy in Christ, what does he need for that? All you need for everlasting joy in Christ is Christ! That's why Paul can say “Rejoice in the Lord always” — it's because all we need for joy in the Lord is the Lord.Look, there's not a creature or condition or situation on earth that Paul absolutely needs in order to be happy in Jesus. All he absolutely needs to be happy in Jesus is Jesus. That's the secret of Christian contentment. It is Christ-sufficiency!The secret of Christian contentment is learning that for what really matters — which is not staying alive here, but what really matters, your everlasting joy in Jesus — all you need for that is Jesus.That's the ‘rare jewel' behind everything Paul says in this letter. That's what Paul means when he says: “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” Christ-sufficiency. What I really want is joy in Jesus, and what I need for joy in Jesus is Jesus, and I have him. This is the way church! This is the way to Christian contentment.But how do we apply this in the throes of life? We get there in the third truth …3) Christ-sufficiency comes through Christ strengthening me. Paul, it's amazing what you're saying here, but I need help, man! How does this work in the details of our everyday existence? What about when things are going crazy? Is it ever okay to be unhappy about something, or to experience negative emotions, or to wish things were different? Of course it's okay to feel those things, and this is where a definition comes in handy. Christian contentment is meant to be practiced. Remember verse 9: what we've learned and received and heard and seen in Paul, we're supposed to live that out. So when we think about Christian contentment in our daily lives, this is what it means. A Definition for EverydayHere's the definition:Christian contentment is a presence of heart that delights in Jesus's plans for us and humbly seeks him to direct us in them. What we most want is Jesus, but that's not always on the front of our minds in this world. Because we have all kinds of other stuff going on. One study I've seen says that the average person has over 70,000 thoughts a day — and I believe it. And let me just tell you, not all of those 70,000 thoughts are: “Jesus is my greatest treasure.”Sometimes those thoughts are: I wanna good parking space, I wanna eat lunch, I want to buy a house, I don't want my basement to flood, I don't want my child to be sick, I don't want my wife to die.70,000 things we think about — some are really important, and all of them connected to things we need, but see, Christian contentment is like an anchor in the midst of those 70,000 things, and when the details are not what we want, we come back to his sufficiency, and we say “Jesus, I have you, help me in this. You have a plan.” A presence of heart that delights in Jesus's plans for us and humbly seeks him to direct us in them.Jesus Who Is Strengthening MeAnd the more we learn the secret, the easier it becomes to get there: “Jesus, I have you, help me in this.” I can do all things through you who strengthens me — who is strengthening me. That's a present-active verb in verse 13. This is a continual, active strength coming to us from Jesus …Whether it's plenty or hunger, abundance or need, my favorite meal with my friends or hunger pains alone in a Roman prison, whether it's a home-run or a strike-out, I can do all things … I can get through anything … because Jesus is strengthening me. His sufficiency in my life comes from his strength. Everlasting joy in him is what we most want, it's him we have.So what if you had another offer. There's the two-weeks vacation sweepstakes offer, but then there's an alternative offer …And for this one, you're going to walk through a painful trial of suffering. You're going to be publicly humiliated; you're going to be thrown into prison; you will be deprived basic needs — you will be hungry and thirsty and extremely uncomfortable, but here's the catch: in the midst of the hardship you will experience a supernatural contentment through the nearness of Jesus that you can hardly imagine. He will be so real to you, so close to you, so sufficient for you, that you will look back at the hardship as one of the sweetest times in your life.Would you take this offer?Church, we're growing. We're getting there.It's true: we can do all things through him who is strengthening us.And that's what brings us to the Table.The TableMy guess is that if you're here this morning and you're not a Christian, this doesn't make any sense to you. That's okay. But I'd love to talk to you about it. The heart of the gospel is to have fellowship with God. That's why God created us, but our sin has broken that fellowship, and as hard as we might try to get back to God, we can't. That's why Jesus came. He came to die for our sins, in our place, so that through faith in him we can be forgiven and restored to fellowship with God. That can happen for you right now if you say to Jesus: I am done trusting in me, I trust in you. I would love to talk with you more about this. I'll be right up here after the service. Come up, let's talk.For those of us who have trusted in Jesus, we have fellowship with God and we're on a journey to eternal joy in God, and church, Jesus is enough for us. So let's come to this Table and worship him.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 4:11-13 in which Paul reveals to us the secret of Christian contentment. It's not funds, freedom, or food. It's Christ-sufficiency! Christian contentment is a presence of heart that delights in Jesus's plans for us and humbly seeks him to direct us in them.

Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God's wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. - Jeremiah Burroughs

Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God's wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. - Jeremiah Burroughs

Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God's wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. - Jeremiah Burroughs

Philippians 4:10-13 1. Contentment must be learned2. Contentment is not situationally dependent3. Contentment is possible through the power of God.

Guest: Michael Perron, Minister of Life Recovery at Prestonwood Baptist Church   Sit down with a piece of paper and write out: What is success? How do you answer that question?   Guys, at some point in life, you might make a decision that runs counter to the opinion of your father - which is an important step of growing up - to learn to pursue the acceptance of God as opposed to the acceptance of any man.   If your definition of success deals with anything “extrinsic,” you're going to be frustrated. Success needs to be something that is intrinsic, internal - your character, integrity - having that peace of mind that you've made good decisions and can sleep well at night!   Guys, are you satisfied with life? Are you “worthy” of being satisfied? Are you living today trapped in the past failures of your life?   Great resource: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs   Guys, do you ever consider the decisions that you're making will impact future generations?   A good name is better than great riches. Proverbs 22:1 What “name” was left for you and what name will you leave for your posterity? As your children see you being obedient to what the Lord has for you, it will mark your children!   Randy Pausch The Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams (YouTube video)   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website. Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.

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It was November 1, 1973, and Marvin Olasky—a then self-proclaimed atheist and communist—was reading an essay by Vladimir Lenin. Suddenly, Olasky began to have thoughts he couldn't shake.  What if this is all wrong? What if there really is a God? Within eight hours, Olasky had decided he was no longer an atheist or a communist. He became a Christian a few years later. Olasky went on to become a leader in Christian higher education and publishing—most notably as the editor in chief of World Magazine.  On this episode of The Russell Moore Show, Olasky—author of 29 books, senior fellow at the Discovery Institute, and affiliate scholar at the Acton Institute—joins Moore to discuss religion, politics, and philosophy. They talk about two of Olasky's latest book releases: Pivot Points and an extensively updated Moral Vision, which includes a new foreword by Moore.  Olasky shares thoughts on his conversion, his relationship with George W. Bush during his presidency, and the evangelical embrace of some politicians and rejection of others. He and Moore consider the state of journalism, Christian symbolism in political movements, and the danger of echo chambers. Their conversation covers abortion and the pro-life movement, the Hamas attacks, and American involvement in world politics.  Olasky encourages listeners to live a life they'll be glad to look back on, and offers words of wisdom for doing so. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Discovery Institute Acton Institute Zenger House WORLD Magazine Pivot Points: Adventures on the Road to Christian Contentment by Marvin Olasky Moral Vision: Leadership from George Washington to Joe Biden by Marvin Olasky Jonathan Edwards Cotton Mather John Cotton “Marilynne Robinson on Biblical Beauty, Human Evil and the Idea of Israel” on The Ezra Klein Show “Glenn Beck Comes to Town” by Chris Good March for Life Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End by David Gibson Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Special offer for listeners:  Russell Moore will join friends David French and Curtis Chang in Washington, DC for The After Party LIVE! on April 19. As a faithful listener to the podcast, we'd love for you to join us and use this $20 off offer just for listeners! The After Party is a free six-part video curriculum designed for people & pastors alike, and offers "a better way" for Christians to engage in politics. Learn more and buy tickets here — we've saved a seat for you! Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today  Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper  Host: Russell Moore  Producer: Ashley Hales  Associate Producers: Abby Perry and McKenzie Hill Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens Audio engineering by Dan Phelps  Video producer: Abby Egan  Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of This vs. That, we talk with with Mark Vroegop about the concepts of frustration and anger. We explore how these emotions are often intertwined, and how they can be both righteous and unrighteous. Mark shares his experiences at College Park Church in Indianapolis and also provides a glimpse into his personal life. We examine the complexities of these emotions in the context of our faith and our responses to a world marked by sin and brokenness. We also discuss the balance of asking questions from a place of suffering versus a place of demand. Finally, we contemplate how dealing with these emotions requires strong theological foundations and faith. Resources Mentioned "Good and Angry" by David Powlison "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges "Future Grace" by John Piper "Waiting on God" by Andrew Murray "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs "How Does Sanctification Work?" by David Powlison ----- We're thrilled to announce an exciting event held in partnership between Anchored Hope and Fieldstone Counseling. On June 21st of this year, we'll be hosting an exclusive lunch at the Gospel Coalition Women's Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, featuring two of our dear friends, Michael Keller and Ed Welch. Michael and Ed will be sharing their unique perspectives on navigating the challenges that we face, both at home, in our relationships, and in the world with the wisdom of Christ. I hope that you'll make plans to join us at this event. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. All registrants will receive a boxed lunch, access to the event, as well as a complimentary book from P&R Publishing. For more information or to register, visit: ⁠⁠events.anchoredhope.co⁠⁠ ----- This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

It's been a long, strange trip for Marvin Olasky, from atheist Marxist to Jesus follower to journalist and advisor to President George W. Bush. This week, Steve and the gang hang out to discuss his journey toward contentment. The post Marvin Olasky | Christian Contentment | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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One of our favorite episodes to create every year is our book recommendation episode. Each year, close to Christmas (sorry if it's too close to Christmas for you this year) we record an episode recommending some of our favorite books we have read over the last year. If you want to see previous years' book recommendations, we have an entire playlist on our YouTube channel. We've provided links to all the book recommendations below, and for those that are out of print, we have the digital versions. Books: Mercy Revealed by Gerald Bilkes https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/mercy-revealed-a-cross-centered-look-at-christs-miracles-bilkes.html Daniel Rowland by Effion Evans https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/daniel-rowland/ Proverbs by Charles Bridges (Digital) https://www.monergism.com/exposition-book-proverbs-ebook (Kindle) https://www.amazon.com/Proverbs-Charles-Bridges-ebook/dp/B07JMY75KL (Out of Stock) https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/commentaries/proverbs/ Revelation by Joel Beeke https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/revelation-the-lectio-continua-expository-commentary-on-the-new-testament-beeke.html All that Jesus Commanded by John Piper https://www.amazon.com/All-That-Jesus-Commanded-Christian/dp/1433585057 (Free Digital) https://www.desiringgod.org/books/all-that-jesus-commanded The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/ (Box Set) https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/puritan-classics-box-set/ Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app