Sermon Study Questions 9.13.26

Published September 11, 2026
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Icebreaker Questions

1. If you could swap one item from “The Life I Have” box with something from “The Life I Wanted,” what would it be?

2. In your own words, what makes contentment such a hard thing to attain?

Diving Deeper

1. Read Philippians 4:10-11.  Paul says he rejoiced in the Lord, not merely in the Philippians’ gift.  What does it look like to root your joy in the Provider rather than the provision?

2. Read Philippians 4:12.  What barriers to contentment are present when we "abound?"  What about when we are brought low?  How can both of these circumstances be spiritually dangerous?

3. Read Philippians 4:13.  Given the context of this verse, what does Christ give us strength to do?  

Life Application Questions

1. What is one way you can stop postponing joy (ex: "I'll be happy when/if...) and practice gratitude today?

2. What’s one practical way to remind yourself that Christ is present in “The Life You Have,” even if it contains things that you never wanted?