1. “Know who you are” “Recognise and resist wrong ideas” “Guidance of homosexuality” “Encourage Prayer” “Fight the battle” “God wants all to be saved” “Character of a leader” “The Value of Women” “Godliness from Jesus” “Overcoming fear in faith” “Setting an example” “Scripture and gifting” “Care for other generations” “Dealing with Gossip” “Issues facing the Church” “The love of money” “Contentment”

2. How many times have you heard someone say

3. If I had his money I'd do things my way

4. but little they know

5. it's so hard to find

6. One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind.

7. once I was wadding in fortune and fame

8. Everything that I dreamed of to get a start in life’s game

9. But suddenly it happened

10. I lost every dime

11. But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind.

12. when my life is over and my time has run out

13. My friends and my love ones I'll leave there’s no doubt

14. But one thing for certain when it comes my time

15. I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind.

16. 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

17. 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. Contentment How do we find contentment in a discontent society? What is contentment?

18. - restlessness 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. What is contentment? Acceptance/satisfaction with current state The absence of “if only”s Freedom from... - regret - resentment - envy Abundance of... - thankfulness - peace - anxiety - joy How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment

19. 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Philippians 4 11... I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

20. 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Philippians 4 11... I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

21. 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Philippians 4 11... I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

22. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. Recognise contentment comes from seeking God not money

23. Godliness living the way God wants living the character of God

24. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Be ambitious to have God’s character 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. Recognise contentment comes from seeking God not money

25. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Invest in what lasts - Relationships 1 Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. Be ambitious to have God’s character - Forgiveness 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. Matthew 6 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.... with God... with others... from God... for others

26. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Invest in what lasts - Relationships Focus on what is, not what isn't 1 Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. Be ambitious to have God’s character - Forgiveness 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Luke 12 29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

27. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Invest in what lasts - Relationships Focus on what is, not what isn't 1 Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. Be ambitious to have God’s character - Forgiveness - Thankfulness 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Colossians 3 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

28. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Invest in what lasts - Relationships Focus on what is, not what isn't 1 Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Be ambitious to have God’s character Resist the illusion of wealth - Forgiveness - Thankfulness 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

29. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Invest in what lasts - Relationships Focus on what is, not what isn't 1 Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Be ambitious to have God’s character Resist the illusion of wealth 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. - Forgiveness - Thankfulness Tonight

30. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Invest in what lasts - Relationships Focus on what is, not what isn't 1 Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Be ambitious to have God’s character Resist the illusion of wealth - Forgiveness - Thankfulness 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

31. “Great wealth and contentment seldom live together” Thomas Fuller

32. “The main emotion of the western adult who has all the advantages of wealth, education and culture is disappointment.” John Cleever

35. “If you want to destroy a nation give it too much - make it greedy, miserable and sick” John Steinbeck

37. Jesus said: No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. Matthew 6v24

38. “The accumulation of vast wealth while so many are languishing in misery is a grave breaking of God’s law, with the consequence that the greedy are never at ease in their mind, they are in fact the most unhappy creatures.” Pope John XXIII (Adapted)

39. “The real measure of our wealth is how much we’d be worth if we lost all our money.” J.H. Jowett

40. “History will see advertising as one of the real evil things of our time. It is stimulating people constantly to want things, want this, want that.” Malcolm Muggeridge

41. "Money is like sea water; the more you drink, the thirstier you become." Proverb

42. “The greatest possession is to be content with very little” English Proverb

43. Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13v5-6

44. “Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like.” Will Rogers

45. Jesus Said “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” Matthew 6v19-10

46. “Nothing from God can be obtained with money Nothing worth having can be bought” Based on Tertullian

47. “Money can buy you the shell of many things but not the heart. It brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends; workers, but not loyalty; days of happiness, but not peace and joy” Henrik Ibsen (Adapted)

48. Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, people of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6v6-11

49. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Invest in what lasts - Relationships Focus on what is, not what isn't 1 Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain... Be ambitious to have God’s character Resist the illusion of wealth - Forgiveness - Thankfulness... 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. - Put hope in God God, not money to provide... purpose peace of mind use of time life choices security

50. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment Invest in what lasts - Relationships Focus on what is, not what isn't 1 Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain... Be ambitious to have God’s character Resist the illusion of wealth - Forgiveness - Thankfulness... 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. - Put hope in God - Be generous

51. “set aside” Deuteronomy 14 22 Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year 10 th take home income for Church, charity, local need 10 th pre-tax income for Church, charity, local need 12%- 4% +4% +4% 15%- 5% +5%+5% 30%? Giving: a journey into generosity 1 Timothy 6 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

52. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment - Relationships Focus on what is, not what isn't 1 Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain... Be ambitious to have God’s character Resist the illusion of wealth - Forgiveness - Thankfulness... 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. - Put hope in God - Be generous

53. restlessness 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. What is contentment? Freedom from... regret resentment envy anxiety How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment The absence of “if only”s

54. 1 Timothy 6 5... constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. How do we find contentment in a discontent society? Contentment - Bring our disappointments to God - seek to leave them - look for joy in today - repent and embrace grace - resist do not indulge - pray for those we envy - seek God’s presence Freedom from... restlessness regret resentment envy anxiety The absence of “if only”s