6-22-25
June 22, 2025

Contentment in God’s Calling

Associate Pastor Adrian Garcia
1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Main point: In 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, Paul gives three lessons about God’s providence and the gospel so that Christians can be content and serve Christ in every circumstance.

I. Be Content in Your Father’s Providence
Verse 17

II. Be Content in Your Identity in Christ
Verses 18-20

III. Be Content in Your Circumstances to Serve the Lord
Verses 21-24

Here is a book which may assist you in deeper study and application of the truths presented in today’s sermon. While the Cornerstone elders cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, we do believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through today’s topic.

• The Power of Christian Contentment: Finding Deeper, Richer Christ-Centered Joy by Andrew Davis

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to apply it, and pray for one another.

  1. Read 1 Corinthians 7:17; Philippians 4:10-13; 1 Timothy 6:6-12; Hebrews 13:5. What are key truths from these passages that help Christians cultivate contentment in the situations God has placed them in? How can regularly reminding yourself of these truths shape your outlook and attitude?

  2. What current desires might be hindering your contentment? Are they good and godly desires, consistent with living more faithfully for Him? If so, how can you entrust those desires to God and wait on His timing and provision with faith and patience?

  3. Read 1 Corinthians 7:18-20; Romans 2:27-29; Galatians 5:6, 6:15. Are there areas of your life where you feel insecure, or where you are seeking the approval of others? How does the truth of the gospel and reality of God’s full acceptance of you in Christ help bring peace and freedom in those areas?

  4. Read 1 Corinthians 7:14-24; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 2 Corinthians 9:8; 1 Peter 1:17-19. How can you faithfully use your current season of life (time, responsibilities, and circumstances) to serve the Lord with purpose and joy?

  5. If you’re currently experiencing limitations, whether in time, energy, or ability, what are some ways you can still honor Christ?