January 17, 2021
Sermon Series: The School of Contentment
Pastor Jeff Manion discusses three habits connected to contentment. Through this conversation, we see that the habits of saving, giving and spending less lead to financial freedom. We are challenged to learn to be content in Jesus to enable us to develop these habits.
Proverbs 21:17&20; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Continue the conversation by exploring the Sermon Guide for reflection and practical next steps, or spend time with our Devotionals to carry God's Word with you throughout the week.
Pastor Jeff Manion discusses Paul’s statement about contentment. Through this conversation, we see that Paul’s contentment didn’t depend on his circumstances, but on God. We are challenged to enroll in the school of contentment so our contentment isn’t based on circumstances but is divinely empowered through God’s strength. Philippians 4:10-13
Pastor Jeff Manion discusses the main competition of contentment. Through this conversation, we see how the 10 th commandment about coveting reveals the danger of comparison. We are challenged to find our contentment in God and his promise to take care of us, instead of in the counterfeit gods of the things we often covet. Deuteronomy 5:21; Hebrews 13:5
Pastor Jeff Manion discusses the challenge of wealth. Through this conversation, we see that wealth is not friend to faith. We are challenged to ask three questions to find our contentment in God instead of our possessions: Where is my hope? Where do I serve? How can I share? 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Pastor Aaron Buer discusses Jesus’ parable on investing. Through this conversation we see that everything we have is God’s and we are to invest it in what he is doing around the world. We are challenged to begin investing right away because there will come a day when we will give an account of how we’ve invested the things we have been given. Matthew 25:14-18
Pastor Aaron Buer wraps up our sermon series talking about how we can recalibrate how we view what we have, what we need and what we want with God’s help. He also gives us the formula for true wealth as we practice again and again what we learned in The School of Contentment . 1 Timothy 6:6-10
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What if the secret to satisfaction isn’t found in what we have, but in how we live? Our series, True Wealth, invites us to redefine contentment through the life and teachings of Jesus. Together, we’ll explore how shifting our perspective can bring peace, deepen trust and ignite a life of meaningful generosity. Discover how true wealth is rooted in a surrender —transforming our connection with God and others and offering fulfillment that lasts.
Week 1 Verses: Philippians 4:10-13 Week 2 Verses: Proverbs 21:17 & 20; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Week 3 Verses: Deuteronomy 5:21; Hebrews 13:5 Week 4 Verses: 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Week 5 Verses: Matthew 25:14-18 Week 6 Verses: 1 Timothy 6:6-10
In Dream Big, Think Small, Pastor Jeff Manion, demonstrates the power of slow and steady growth. We learn some practical steps we can take to fuel this growth.
In Satisfied, Pastor Jeff Manion teaches on how to find contentment in a world of consumption. Through practical steps, we see how we can move from a life driven by the things we possess to a life fully-alive to God and others.
Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our True Wealth series by exploring Jesus's teachings on generosity through several powerful stories. We discover that loving God and loving others fundamentally shapes how we view and use our wealth. Through Jesus's interactions with supporters of his ministry, we learn that generosity isn't just a response to spiritual maturity—it's a pathway to transformation. We're challenged to move beyond simply managing money wisely to using our resources for God's glory and others' benefit. The message invites us to start giving now rather than later, responding to God's generosity and allowing our hearts to be shaped through regular, intentional giving.
Pastor Jeff Manion continues our True Wealth sermon series by exploring how we can move from anxiety to trust. We examine Jesus's teaching where he addresses our deep fears by pointing to God's generous care in creation. Through birds of the air and flowers of the field, Jesus reveals the Father's faithful provision. We're challenged to combat anxiety not by fixating on "what-ifs," but by focusing on God's character, bringing our needs to him in prayer, and practicing gratitude. This message equips us with practical ways to experience God's peace in uncertain times.
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