Sermon Series: Simplicity, Generosity & Joy
Pt. 3: Cultivating Contentment & Simplicity
Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, Hebrews 13: 5-6, Luke 12:15
Dr. Hays McKay

INTRODUCTION: LESSONS LEARNED

· What do you take with you?

· It’s all temporary.

I. RESTLESS HEART SYNDROME

1. When discontentment is a virtue

2. When discontentment destroys

II. KEYS TO CULTIVATING CONTENTMENT

· Philippians 4:11-12

1. It could be worse!

2. How long will this make me happy?

3. Develop a grateful heart

4. Where does your soul find satisfaction?

III. FIVE STEPS FOR SIMPLIFYING OUR LIVES

1. Set a goal of reducing consumption

2. Before buying ask, do I really need this?

3. Use things up before buying something new

4. Plan low cost entertainment

5. Are there major changes that allow you to simplify?

CONCLUSION: WHICH TENT WILL YOU LIVE IN?

All Scriptures: NIV