Philippians 4:10-13
Kingdom Economics
Contentment in All Seasons
Paul writes from prison that contentment is not passivity but a learned spiritual discipline — joy anchored in Christ, not in circumstances.
Proverbs 28:19-27 · Proverbs 19:14
Wealth
The Dangers of Loving Money
Hard work reflects Jesus's values and builds a lasting foundation, while the pursuit of quick wealth through fantasies, schemes, and compromise leads to spiritual and material poverty.
Proverbs 27:23 · Proverbs 22:7
Kingdom Economics
Managing Your Wealth
A practical call to stewardship that pairs Proverbs 27 with a candid look at budgeting, maintenance, and living debt-aware in modern life.
Philippians 4:8-9 · Philippians 1:27-30
Philippians
Attitudes
While circumstances are often beyond our control, our attitudes are within our choice. By deliberately dwelling on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable, we can transform how we respond to life's disappointments.
1 Timothy 6:3-10 · 1 Timothy 6:6
Finances and Contentment
Biblical contentment means finding satisfaction in God and faithfulness to godly values rather than external circumstances. Christians should establish reasonable budgets, develop giving habits, maintain godly priorities, and cultivate thankfulness to experience true contentment.
Luke 12:13-34
Foolish Rich
This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the rich fool to challenge believers' attitudes toward wealth and security. Rather than accumulating possessions for self-reliance, followers of Jesus should trust God and cultivate a generous, giving spirit.
Colossians 3:1-12
Gambling
This sermon argues that gambling contradicts Christian values of compassion and kindness, appeals to greed and covetousness, and misrepresents the Christian's relationship with a God of order and assurance.
Matthew 5:1-12 · John 13:17
God Wants Me to Be Happy
Christians often mistakenly believe God exists to ensure their personal happiness, but the Bible teaches that true blessing comes through obedience to God and learning contentment regardless of circumstances.
1 Corinthians 7:7-9 · 1 Corinthians 7:29-35
God's Single Servants
Paul teaches that singleness is a valid spiritual gift and calls both married and single Christians to live with undivided devotion to God, free from worldly anxiety and committed to treating singles with respect and dignity.
Psalm 23 · 2 Corinthians 12
Worship
Gratitude
This sermon calls the assembly to cultivate gratitude as a central attitude in worship, using Psalm 23 to demonstrate God's faithfulness and provision. The preacher challenges listeners to increase thankfulness through specific prayer, reduced complaining, and generous giving.
Leviticus 23:1-25:55
Leviticus
Holy Festivals
God ordained festivals and sabbath years to help his people remember his mercy, provision, and care, and to recognize that all they had was a gift from God rather than earned through their own strength.
Proverbs 8:10-11 · Proverbs 3:9-10
Proverbs
Money: Selected Proverbs
This sermon examines six principles of wealth from Proverbs, showing that wisdom and the fear of God form the foundation for proper stewardship, while wealth brings complications and cannot purchase integrity, reputation, or love. True success lies in closeness to God, not financial accumulation.
Luke 12:22-34
No Worries
This sermon examines Jesus's teaching on worry and possessions, arguing that kingdom-focused living eliminates fear about material needs. Followers are called to shift from accumulating wealth to generously serving the poor.
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
Ecclesiastes
Search for Meaning
This sermon examines the author of Ecclesiastes' search for life's purpose through wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom, concluding that ultimate meaning cannot be found in earthly pursuits but only in relationship with God.
Psalm 37
Song of Justice
This sermon examines how to respond when the wicked prosper and injustice seems unchecked. The psalmist calls the righteous to trust God, delight in him, wait patiently, and respond with generosity rather than anger, confident that God will ultimately bring justice.
Matthew 6:25-34
Sermon on the Mount
The King's Children Do Not Worry
Jesus commands his followers not to worry about life's necessities, pointing to God's faithful provision for birds and flowers. By seeking God's kingdom and righteousness first, believers find contentment and freedom from anxiety.
1 Samuel 8:1-22 · Judges 8
Wanting to Be Like Everyone Else
This sermon examines how discontent—the belief that others have it better and we deserve more—amounts to a rejection of God's kingship. Rather than comparing ourselves to others, we must cultivate gratitude for what God has already provided.
Numbers 11:4-31
Wanting What You Have
This sermon examines the Israelites' complaint about manna and God's response, teaching that contentment comes from trusting God's provision rather than coveting what we lack or remembering what we've lost.
1 Corinthians 7:7-9 · 1 Corinthians 7:29-35
God's Desire for Singles
Paul teaches that both single and married Christians should live with an eternal perspective, free from anxiety and devoted entirely to God's kingdom rather than earthly distractions.
Psalm 71 · Philippians 1:23
Basics
Aging Well
This sermon examines how aging believers can maintain spiritual purpose, share their faith stories with younger generations, and find peace in the hope of eternity with God rather than succumbing to bitterness and despair.
1 Corinthians 7:25-40
1 Corinthians
Devoted to God
Whether married or single, believers are called to dedicate themselves to honoring God with undivided loyalty, recognizing both relational statuses as valid gifts from God in a temporary world.
Genesis 25:19-34 · 2 Samuel 8
Genesis
Despised
This sermon examines how Esau exchanged his birthright for immediate gratification, illustrating that long-term thinking rooted in God's trustworthiness is superior to short-term desires driven by instant gratification.
Philippians 1:9-11
Living with Purpose
Living with Purpose
This sermon examines Paul's prayer for the Philippians, arguing that what truly matters is not personal comfort or entitlement, but a pure life that glorifies God.
Colossians 3:22-4:1 · Genesis 2:15
Issues
The Christian and Work
Work is God's gift from creation, made difficult by sin, and reflects our service to Christ. Christians should approach their work with a grateful heart, recognizing it as an opportunity to share with others rather than to fulfill entitlement.
Luke 12:13-34
I Want More
This sermon examines how desire for possessions reflects misplaced trust and prevents dependence on God. True security comes through valuing God's kingdom and treating ourselves as His dependent flock rather than seeking to control outcomes through accumulation.
1 Samuel 8:1-22 · Judges 8
1 Samuel
Expectations
Expectations that life should be easy and that others have it better lead to discontentment and subtle rejection of God. The sermon challenges believers to trust God rather than chase what they see, listen to wisdom, and practice contentment.
1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 · 2 Timothy 4:9-16
1 & 2 Samuel
One Woman's Faith
This sermon examines Hannah's desperate prayer for a child and her subsequent dedication of Samuel to God, illustrating how true joy and contentment come through surrendering our lives to honor God rather than pursuing personal fulfillment.