Posts with the tag “contenment”

Let's examine the baggage we carry in our spiritual journey, particularly our relationship with material possessions. The central teaching draws from Solomon's wisdom in Ecclesiastes 4:6: 'Better to have one handful with quietness than two handfuls with hard work and chasing the wind.' This isn't just about decluttering our homes; it's about de-owning the things that own us. We're confronted with the lie from Eden that still echoes today - that what we don't have is what we need to be happy, fulfilled, and complete. Jesus warns us in Luke 12:15 to guard against greed because life isn't measured by what we own. The message invites us to throw out, buy less, and give more - not as legalistic rules, but as pathways to freedom. When we live with one handful instead of two, we have a hand free to help others, to give generously, and to praise God. This is about breaking free from the bondage of accumulation so we can run freely toward the mission God has for us.  Read More

Are we living with an overflow mindset or a scarcity mindset? This message challenges us to examine our relationship with money and resources through a biblical lens. The key scripture, John 3:16-17, reminds us of God's abundant love and generosity in sending His Son. This overflowing love serves as a model for how we should approach our own lives and possessions. The sermon draws an interesting parallel between our coffee cups and our hearts - are we clutching tightly to what we have, or allowing it to overflow and bless others? We're encouraged to shift from a mentality of 'not enough' to one of 'God is more than enough.' This mindset isn't tied to our bank accounts, but to our trust in God's provision. As we learn to work diligently while praying fervently, we can experience true contentment and generosity, regardless of our circumstances. This message invites us to choose overflow, to give routinely, and to seek God's guidance daily in how we can bless others.  Read More