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Lasting contentment grows as Christians learn to treasure Christ and submit their desires to God's Word. Continuing the November series, Contentment in a Restless World, Dave Jenkins considers Colossians 3:1–4 and Matthew 6:19–21. He explains how union with Christ gives believers a secure identity and how Jesus' teaching about treasure challenges the pursuit of fulfillment through possessions, recognition, and success. Dave also offers seven practical ways to cultivate biblical contentment through Scripture, prayer, gratitude, generosity, and hope in Christ's return. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Why didn't Jesus just say, "Your will be done?" And what are we to make of the fact that God said "no" to his request, "Take this cup from me"? Or when God says no to our desperate requests? In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed one of the most astonishing prayers in the entire Bible: "Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will" (Mark 14:36). But why did Jesus ask the Father to take the cup away if He already knew the cross was the reason He came into the world? Was His prayer simply an act of surrender? And if the purpose of prayer is merely to align our will with God's, why do we make requests at all? If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson

Courage comes from contentment in Christ's Constant Presence. Keep Courageous by Christian Contentment.

Was does it mean to be wealthy, to be rich? I Timothy 6 teaches us to make our lives about acquiring a godly character, not material wealth.

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Rich believers must be charged to live with contented godliness now in light of eternity

"Christian Contentment" 1 Timothy 6:3-19

The sermon centers on the exhortation to fight the good fight of faith, urging believers to move beyond passive Christianity and actively share the gospel with others. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6, the message contrasts the world's pursuit of material wealth with the spiritual gain found in godliness and contentment, warning against the love of money as a root of evil. The text emphasizes that Christians are called to be witnesses before many, rejecting excuses for silence in favor of urgent evangelism, as illustrated by Jesus' confession before Pilate. The preacher challenges the congregation to pursue righteousness, godliness, and meekness while enduring hardships as good soldiers of Christ. Ultimately, the message calls for a renewed commitment to disciple-making and spiritual vigilance until the appearing of Jesus Christ.

(1) Its petition; (2) Its purchase; (3) Its profit.

Lord's Day 17 I. The Basis of Our Belief II. The Contents of Our Belief III. The Benefit from this Belief