No Matter What: Contentment in Christ

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JUNE 25, 2017 “No Matter What: Contentment in Christ” Philippians 4:10-13 Pastor Brian Bement

JUNE 25, 2017 “No Matter What: Contentment in Christ” Philippians 4:10-13 Pastor Brian Bement

BIG MOVE: Learn how the SUFFICIENCY of Christ supplies CONTENTMENT in all

BIG MOVE: Learn how the SUFFICIENCY of Christ supplies CONTENTMENT in all

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circumstances.

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Learn how to rejoice in the PROVIDER, not the provision.

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Learn how to rejoice in the PROVIDER, not the provision.

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Learn how to embrace DEPENDENCE on God in times of need.

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Learn how to embrace DEPENDENCE on God in times of need.

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Learn to avoid SELF-SUFFICIENCY in times of plenty.

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Learn to avoid SELF-SUFFICIENCY in times of plenty.

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Learn to abound in the SUFFICIENCY of God’s grace.

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Learn to abound in the SUFFICIENCY of God’s grace.

SMALL GROUP/PERSONAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

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REVIEW THE SERMON Read Philippians 4:10-13. According to Paul, what is the secret to being content? ____

SMALL GROUP/PERSONAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

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REVIEW THE SERMON Read Philippians 4:10-13. According to Paul, what is the secret to being content? ____

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Give an example of a time when you rejoiced in the provision and not the Provider? __________

Give an example of a time when you rejoiced in the provision and not the Provider? __________

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ASSESS YOUR LIFE In what present circumstance do you need to embrace dependence on God?________

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ASSESS YOUR LIFE In what present circumstance do you need to embrace dependence on God?________

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How do you see self-sufficiency as an obstacle to learning contentment in every season? _____

How do you see self-sufficiency as an obstacle to learning contentment in every season? _____

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APPLY THE TRUTH

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APPLY THE TRUTH

When we lose contentment in Christ, we turn to other things to satisfy the longings of our heart. Read 2 Corinthians 9:8. How does this amazing verse realign your heart and mind to the reality of the sufficiency found in Christ? ________________________________________

When we lose contentment in Christ, we turn to other things to satisfy the longings of our heart. Read 2 Corinthians 9:8. How does this amazing verse realign your heart and mind to the reality of the sufficiency found in Christ? ________________________________________

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Confess your unbelief in the sufficiency of Christ and return to the grace that abounds in victory and defeat. Pray:

Confess your unbelief in the sufficiency of Christ and return to the grace that abounds in victory and defeat. Pray:

Father God, my Provider, please forgive me for thinking I can be satisfied in this life apart from You. Please forgive me for wanting You and __________. Help me recognize the futility of begging You for things that are not essential. Continue to remind me that things will never fill the longing in my heart. Only You will. I pray that You would cleanse my heart of discontentment. God, You are sufficient. The sufficiency of Your grace is more than enough for me. Thank You, in the name of Your Son, my Savior, amen.

Father God, my Provider, please forgive me for thinking I can be satisfied in this life apart from You. Please forgive me for wanting You and __________. Help me recognize the futility of begging You for things that are not essential. Continue to remind me that things will never fill the longing in my heart. Only You will. I pray that You would cleanse my heart of discontentment. God, You are sufficient. The sufficiency of Your grace is more than enough for me. Thank You, in the name of Your Son, my Savior, amen.

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OWN YOUR DISCIPLESHIP What are the practical steps you need to take to live out a life of contentment? Come

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OWN YOUR DISCIPLESHIP What are the practical steps you need to take to live out a life of contentment? Come

up with a specific, biblically-based action plan and commit to making it happen this week – no

up with a specific, biblically-based action plan and commit to making it happen this week – no

matter what. _________________________________________________________________

matter what. _________________________________________________________________

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