It’s A Wonderful Life – WEEK 1: A Christmas of Contentment 

Sunday, December 7 – Pastor Dereck Frymier

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A Christmas Of Contentment 

(Philippians 4:10-13) I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for 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. 

The “when” “then” syndrome: When I get                , Then I will be content.

1. We can be content knowing: Christ is our  

(Philippians 4:12-13) 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. 

When Christ is the source of our identity, strength, and security, then we will be content. 

(1 Timothy 6:5-8) 5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy. 6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. 8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. 

2. We can be content knowing: Christ meets our  

(Philippians 4:19) my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. 

Christ doesn’t promise to meet all our wants, but He will faithfully meet our needs—physical, emotional, spiritual. 

God has given me everything I need for the season I am in. 

(Matthew 6:31-33) So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. 

Our contentment grows when we trust God’s provision instead of worrying about what we don’t have.

3. We will find contentment when the most 

(Matthew 6:19-21) 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy,and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 

“God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him” – John Piper 

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