Dr.Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
August 23, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor
Dr.Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
August 23, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor
“The Secret of Contentment”
“The Secret of Contentment”
Philippians 4:10–13 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:10–13 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
1. A Confidence in God’s _______________
1. A Confidence in God’s _______________
Genesis 50:19–21 19 But Joseph said to them, "Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear.
Genesis 50:19–21 19 But Joseph said to them, "Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear.
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
2. A Satisfaction in Our __________________
2. A Satisfaction in Our __________________
Philippians 4:10–13
Philippians 4:10–13
1 Timothy 6:8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
1 Timothy 6:8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
3. Poverty or Prosperity Makes No ______________
3. Poverty or Prosperity Makes No ______________
Poverty 101
Poverty 101
1. Dependence Upon _________
1. Dependence Upon _________
2. Interdependence Upon ___________
2. Interdependence Upon ___________
Prosperity 401
Prosperity 401
1. God is the Source of All Our __________
1. God is the Source of All Our __________
2. We Should __________ Our Resources with Others
2. We Should __________ Our Resources with Others
Luke 12:48 Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.
Luke 12:48 Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.
4. The Real __________ – “Through Him”
4. The Real __________ – “Through Him”
1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.