Main Sermon Points- -1- Christian giving is cause for great rejoicing in the Lord. -2- Christian giving is one of God-s means to provide for His ministers. -3- Christian giving and receiving is evidence of Christian growth and maturity.

Main Sermon Points- -1- To acquire contentment, think often about God-s providential work. -2- To acquire contentment, be consciously grateful for God-s mercies. -3- To acquire contentment, continue to walk out the Christian faith as God has directed in His Word regardless of the circumstances.

Main Sermon Points- -1- In order to acquire contentment one must put off the enemies of contentment. -2- In order to acquire contentment one must put on the characteristics of a disciple of Christ.

Main Sermon Points- -1- The life of the Apostle Paul is an example of the fact that when one is content the disappointments of life will not control them. -2- When one is content they will be able to more easily resist many temptations. -3- When one is content they have come to see that knowing Christ has surpassing value in comparison to anything else.

Main Sermon Points- -1- Christian -contentment is the inward, gracious, quiet spirit, that joyfully rests in God-s providence.- - Erik Raymond -2- The mysterious and paradoxical principles of Christian contentment.

Main Sermon Points- -1- All believers are called by God to pursue Christian maturity in Christ. -2- All believers are called by God to pursue Christian maturity in Christ.