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"Philippians 4:12 reveals a profound truth: there is a “secret to learning contentment.” As Paul shows in the next verse, the secret is the strength Christ provides: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This verse is a powerful reminder that our ability to be content comes from Christ’s strength.
Think of a tree: we only see the part above ground, but the unseen roots gather the vital resources. Similarly, the spiritual roots that go deep into Christ for the strength He provides are the essential part of contentment nobody sees.
With Being Content God’s Way, you will…
• learn to “be content with what you have” (Hebrews 13:5)
• enjoy personal stories and application to daily life
• be equipped to put off covetousness (Colossians 3:5)
• receive biblical answers to common questions
• discover why “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6-10)
Contentment is not an elusive concept. Instead, it is a tangible reality within our reach through a relationship with Christ."
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Sunday's sermon turned into a blog post with audio and video:
https://www.scottlapierre.org/peter-wept-bitterly/
Peter wept bitterly because God turned his failure into repentance. Explore why Peter wept bitterly (Luke 22:61–62). A single, providential look from Jesus pierced his heart, and brokenness became the path to restoration (Psalm 51:17; John 21). If you’ve failed publicly or privately, there is hope: the same Savior who saw Peter sees you. Peter wept bitterly—and grace met him there.
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Sunday's sermon turned into a blog post with audio and video:
https://www.scottlapierre.org/peter-denies-christ/
When Peter denies Christ, Scripture exposes a sober path from pride to prayerlessness, to rash self-confidence, and finally to denial. Learn how Peter's three denials of Christ become a gracious warning for every disciple—so we “watch and pray” instead of falling. Drawing from the text and historical context, we can trace sin's downward spiral.
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