1. Case for Contentment Philippians 4:10-19
In the place where God has stationed you
Because of the power of God which strengthens you
When God’s people are preoccupied with serving others
When the promise of God sustains you

2. In the place where God has stationed you
Case for Contentment
In the place where God has stationed you
A contented person is satisfied with little.
Content – having enough, independent
2 Kings 4:13
Need has become the #1 cry of our culture
A contented person is independent from circumstances
“Learned the secret” – 2 Cor. 4:17 ; Col. 3:1-3
1 Timothy 6:6-10

3. Because of the power of God which strengthens you
Case for Contentment
Because of the power of God which strengthens you
“I can do” - physical power & resources
“all things” – emphasis on physical need
Paul’s adequacy & sufficiency came from Christ’s adequacy & sufficiency!
Galatians 2:20 ; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

4. When God’s people are preoccupied with serving others
Case for Contentment
When God’s people are preoccupied with serving others
Giving brings blessing……
To the one who receives the gift – Timothy 6:17-19
To God – Gen. 8:20,21 ; Is. 56:4-7 ; Ps.51:19
To the one who gives the gift

5. Case for Contentment When the promise of God sustains
Promise is Personal
Promise is Positive
Promise is Pointed
Promise is Plentiful
Promise is Powerful
My God
Shall supply
All your needs
According to His riches in glory
By Christ Jesus

6. Case for Contentment Application
Identify areas of your life in which you are not content.
Then ask if you are trusting in God’s providence, power, and promises.
Finally become preoccupied with serving others.