Christ-Saturated Contentment

Christ-Saturated Contentment
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 5/29/2022
Exodus 20:17

Sermon Theme: God's people are not to covet but to be content in the Lord. The Lord Jesus submits to the will of God by willingly and joyfully becoming poor so that we might become rich. Now, Christians can slay covetousness and find lasting contentment in Christ!

I. COMMANDMENT GIVEN - (Exodus 20:17)
    A. Context of the Commandment - (Exodus 20:17)
    B. Content of the Commandment - (Exodus 20:17)
        1. Covetousness Defined
        2. Covetousness Examined

II. COMMANDMENT FULFILLED - (John 12:27–28)
    A. Failed by God's People
        1. The Fall of Man - (Genesis 3:1–7)
        2. The Isrealites' Plea - (1 Samuel 8:1–22)
    B. Fulfilled by Christ
        1. In His Life - (John 12:27–28)
        2. In His Death - (2 Corinthians 8:9)

III. COMMANDMENT APPLIED - (Application)
    A. Pray with God's Word
    B. Trust a Particular Promise
    C. Pursue Contentment in Christ