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Free Thanksgiving Buffet and Wheelchair giveaway to those in need
November 21st and 22nd @ 11:00a–3:00p
The Bridge Church Kids Kingdom Hall
Free for veterans, families, and all individuals in need.  On Tuesday November21st and Wednesday November22nd we will be hosting a free Thanksgiving style meal with all the trimmings.  No need to sign up just come by anytime between 11am and 3pm and you will be served.  On those same days, there will be free wheelchairs given out to those who need them.  Please go to TheBridgeReno.com/wheelchairs to sign up.  This is all made possible by a partnership with The Bridge Church, Cookies For Kindness, The Katie Grace Foundation and local area Lions Clubs.  It is one hundred percent volunteer driven so we would love some help with all the preparations.  Please email Thomas Hill at cookies4kindness@gmail.com to sign up to help.

Starting Point Class
Sunday December 10th @ 11:30a
The Bridge Church Reno – Learning Center
If you are new to The Bridge Church this is a great place to learn all about our mission and vision and why we believe God has placed us here in this neighborhood.  You will learn all about how we are reaching our community and world, you will also have the opportunity to become a member. Please go here (https://thebridgereno.com/startingpoint) to let us know you will be joining us.
 
Discovering My Ministry Class
Sunday December 10th at 11:30a
The Bridge Church Reno - Conference Room
If you have said yes to Jesus and have started a relationship with Him then you have been given at least one spiritual gift. This class focuses on discovering that gift as well as how you can use your talents, abilities, and past experiences all together to serve God.  In this class we will develop your personal ministry profile and work towards discovering how God has uniquely shaped you to further His Kingdom.  Please go here (https://thebridgereno.com/discover) to let us know you will be joining us.
 
Financial Peace University
Starting Sunday, January 28th @ 11:30a
The Bridge Church Reno - Learning Center – Bring a sack lunch
The Bridge Church will be hosting Financial Peace University on Sundays after church. Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future. And no complicated financial blah blah blah over here. For over 25 years, Dave Ramsey’s been teaching commonsense, biblical money principles that work.  Sign up at thebridgereno.com/fpu

Message Notes

The Secret

The Cycle of Discontent.
  1. Awareness: What I don't have.
  2. Ingratitude: what I do have.
  3. Entitlement:  I should have it.
  4. Ownership:  I figure out how to get it.
  5. Repetition: The Cycle Starts Over.
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. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:10–13
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
1 Timothy 6:6–8

Learn the Secret.
Choose Satisfaction, Regardless.
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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.  
Philippians 4:11-12
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.  
Hebrews 13:5

Rest in God’s Provision
 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28

Focus on Godly Character.
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 
1 Timothy 6:6–8
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
2 Peter 1:3–4

Contentment: Choosing to Be Satisfied with What God Chooses to Provide
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
Romans 8:31–32
Previous Messages Can Be Found Here

Small Groups Talk About It

Watch the latest Message Summary:

  1. What’s one thing that you became convinced that you had to have that you finally purchased that soon lost its appeal to you?  

  2. How would you define discontent? Where do you struggle the most with being discontent or restless in your life?

  3. Read Philippians 4:10-12. Paul was in prison in Rome when he wrote this letter.  What stands out to you in these verses? How did Paul learn contentment? What have you learned about contentment and circumstances in your life?

  4. Read Hebrews 13: 5. Why does the writer connect the issue of money and God’s presence with contentment?

  5. Read Philippians 4:13 and 19. Share how our needs God has met your needs recently?  Where are you trusting Him to meet your needs this week?

  6. Read 1 Timothy 6:6-8. What is godliness and why does Paul tie contentment to godliness?

  7. Bill defined contentment as Choosing to Be Satisfied with what God Chooses to Provide. On a scale of 1-10 what is your contentment level today?

  8. This is the last message in the Financial Wisdom Series:  Share one thing that you have learned that has made a direct impact in your life. 
Previous Messages Can Be Found Here