Rooted in Contentment, Rooted in Christ--Sermon
Kowloon International Baptist Church - Dr. James "Butch" Tanner's sermon titled "Rooted in Contentment, Rooted in Christ" Philippians 4:10-14 delivered on 11 June 2023. Please visit us at: www.hkkibc.org
Sermon Notes:
Philippians 4:10–14
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.
Most often, when we hear the word contentment, we think of being satisfied and having enough. That fits with the worldview we are surrounded by and was the view of the Stoics in Paul’s day. They considered contentment as a point that a person reached when they were self-sufficient, fully satisfied, and totally independent.
We will benefit greatly today when we understand and apply the biblical understanding of contentment that Paul helps us to see. Our hearts can become truly settled when we do.
1. Contentment rejoices at connection.
Connection to God.
Psalm 23:1, 34:9–10, John 15:4–5
Connection to God’s people.
2 Corinthians 11:9, Philippians 2:30, Hebrews 10:24–25
2. Contentment rests in God’s provision.
Hebrews 13:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Matthew 6:27, 31–32, 1 Timothy 6:6, 8, James 3:16,
Philippians 2:4
3. Contentment relies on God’s power.
2 Corinthians 9:8, 12:9, Ephesians 3:16, Colossians 1:11, John 15:5