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Series: A Journey of Joy

“Experiencing The Joy of Contentment”

Philippians 4:10-13; 1 Timothy 6:6-10;

Hebrews 13:5-6; Luke 3:14; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

The Blessing: Each one of us can live content by _______________ the secret

of contentment as expressed by Paul in Philippians.

Secret #1 Experience contentment by trusting in God’s __________ .

Philippians 4:10, 19; Genesis 50:15-21; Luke 2:25-32; Acts 4:23-31

Discernment: Beware of ______________ expectations. Matthew 6:34

Secret #2 Experience contentment by continual _______________ .

Philippians 1:3-5,18; 2:17-18; 3:1; 4:4,10; Psalm 106

Encouragement: Choose to _________God’s blessings more!

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Secret #3 Experiencing contentment in every _________________ .

Philippians 4:11-12; 2 Corinthians 4:11; 6:4; 11:28

† Content with ___________ . Philippians 4:12 [in times of plenty]

† Content with ___________ . Philippians 4:12 [in times of want]

Challenge: Live ___________ and stop _____________ !

Proverbs 14:30; 30:7-9

Secret # 4 Experience contentment through God’s _______________ .

Philippians 4:13; Galatians 2:20; 1 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:17; Isaiah 40:29-31; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Ephesians 3:20-21

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

The Apostle Paul

To Do: Come to _____________ .