Fellowship Church Beaumont CA
Fellowship Church
Where neighbors become friends and friends become family as we follow Jesus together. Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM. 650 Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont, CA 92223
Episodes
Jesus: Our Sovereign, Humble Savior
Jesus and Joyful Fulfillment
The Promised Savior
Introducing Jesus
We Gather to Encourage One Another toward God
We Gather to Pray to God
We Gather to Hear from God
Christ's Presence in Our Gatherings
Friendship and Finishing Well
Passing the Baton
The Power of the Scriptures
Difficult Times and Difficult People
Serving God When Things Are Hard
Be Strengthened by Christ’s Grace (Corrected)
Entrusted with the Gospel
Fan the Flame
Week 10: Chapter 12 Discussion
1. Davis listed out several daily spiritual disciples. Which of these do you think are the mosthelpful for becoming or staying content? Is there one you want to grow in?2. Which of the skills under Soldiering for Contentment do you think are the most helpfulfor pursuing contentment?3. At the end, Davis listed several special projects that help us build contentment. Haveyou done any of these or thought about these ideas before? Are there any that you findbeneficial for your life right now?4. Is there anything else from this chapter that you found valuable to apply?5. What are some of the main takeaways you’ve learned by doing the contentmentproject? Which chapter(s) or truth from the book did you find most helpful?
Week 9: Chapter 11 Discussion
1. When do you find yourself drifting into complacency or discontentment? Are there signsor indicators that you can spot when this is happening or about to happen?2. What can we learn from the different Christian examples (Paul, Baxter, Edwards orBrainard – pg. 174-178) that Davis highlighted about pursuing holiness? Can you think ofother examples that you know in person or from afar that have learned from in how tobe content?3. Davis wrote about the danger of our prosperity in the West and how that could temptus towards complacency and not having zeal for missions. What can we do to increaseour passion to see the Gospel spread to all nations?4. What else did you find noteworthy in the chapter?5. What are some of the main takeaways you’ve been learning by doing the contentmentproject? Which chapter or truth in the book did you find most helpful?
Week 8: Chapter 10 Discussion
· The author, Davis, asserts that in some ways wealth can present a greater risk to contentment than poverty. Discuss some of the problems that wealth can present for our hearts and our walk with Jesus.· How do you maintain the balance between greed and giving it all away? In other words, between hoarding for self, and taking a vow of poverty?· Paul “learned to be content.” In your journey with Christ, share some lessons that helped you to be content whether in want or in plenty.· Davis presents three “heart check” questions on page 160. Honestly share your answers to the following?o Have we sinfully spent money on ourselves that God intended us to give away?o What heart condition has caused this choice?o What is the remedy for the way we have used our money?· The author gives us four keys to contentment in plenty. Which of these present the greatest challenge to you and why:o Start with humility - if we enjoy success it is because of God (Deut.8 caution)o Don't set our minds on earthly wealth as it is fleeting (2 Tim. 6).o Trust in God, not money o Use wealth for Kingdom building (2 Tim 6, Matthew 6 treasures in heaven).
Week 7: Chapter 9 Discussion
1. What can we learn about God’s purposes and suffering from the story of Joseph (Gen. 50:20-21, pg. 134-36)? 2. Davis mentioned several “heroes of the faith” (pg. 142-47) who are examples in how they endured suffering in their lives with contentment. Which of these examples encourages you and why? Are there other examples of Christians you know who have suffered well? 3. Davis shares “seven prayerful meditations to help sufferers conquer” (pg. 150-55). Which of these do tend or forget or have a hard time believing when you are suffering? Which of these meditations stirs your heart the most? 4. What has God taught you about himself through suffering in your life? Are there any ways you are currently suffering and would like prayer or encouragement for?
Week 6: Chapter 8 Discussion
1. Davis writes, “Burroughs’s goal was very plain…he wanted his readers to hate the wicked habit of complaining against God during afflictions, to see how vile and corrupt a thing it is…” Is this how you view complaining, as a “wicked habit…vile and corrupt”? Or are you ever tempted to minimize complaining as something that isn’t really a big deal?2. Davis lists out nine different “Evils of Complaining” on pages 110-120. Which of these did you find insightful, challenging or helpful as we seek to have a right understanding of what is happening when we complain?3. Davis gives seven different excuses we often give into when complaining (pg. 121-127). Which of these do you struggle with most? Which of these has God helped you to grow in and what has that looked like?
Week 5: Chapter 7 Discussion
Discussion Questions 1. Of the seven aspects of contentment the author describes, which is most challenging to you? How can this help motivate you to pursue contentment? 2. On pages 104-105, the author shows how contentment can help you fight temptations. Where in your life do you need to cultivate more contentment in order to resist temptation? 3. How does the author connect contentment and hope (see pages 106-107)? What promises of God can you remind yourself of this week as you seek to be more hope filled and content?
Week 4: Chapter 6 Discussion
1. How was Jesus able to remain perfectly content, despite the fact that he endured intense hardship and suffering throughout his life? What do you find striking about his example? 2. How did Christ win us access to the Father? How does access to God help us to be content? How is our access to God different than access to the emperor of the Forbidden City described on page 88? 3. How does the death and resurrection of Jesus promote and cultivate contentment in our hearts?
Week 3: Chapter 5 Discussion
1. Of the 7 headings in this chapter, which was most unexpected to you? Which do you think you need to work on the most?2. What does the author mean when he talks about “heavenly arithmetic” (see page 70-72)? Which do you find is more difficult for you: subtracting from your desires or adding to the burden of what you deserve? 3. What do you think of the questions on the bottom of page 73 (under “Doing the Duty of the Circumstance”)? Are there situations in your life where asking these questions might help you? 4. How can embracing suffering or embracing the shortness of life lead to greater contentment?
Week 2: Chapter 4 Discussion
On page 57 Davis defines providence as: "The direct activity of God toward the universe He created, moment by moment sustaining its existence and overruling its events to cause the unfolding story of history to occur according to His will." 1. In your own words, give your understanding of God’s sovereignty over every molecule in the universe. In what practical ways do you see this truth in your life and in the world?2. How does this truth shape your thinking:a. During times when “all is right with the world.”?b. During times of difficulty, hardship and personal tragedy?3. What is the intersection of God’s will and our participation in life? In other words, why plan, pray, and participate in life’s activities?
Week 1: Chapter 3 Discussion
Chapter 1 & 3 1. What makes contentment so difficult for us? 2. The author asks "Has Christ, crucified and resurrected on your behalf, done enough to make you content today . . . or must he do a little bit more?" (page 40) Can you explain what he means in your own words?3. Do you tend to view God more as king, judge, or as Father? Why does the word "fatherly" matter when talking about God’s control over our lives?4. How can we come to delight in all of God's decisions for our lives?
Summer Contentment Project | 2026
The whole church is encouraged to read this book this summer. Our goal is to grow in contentment together. If you have contentment, you will have less anger, more joy, more peace, and will bring more glory to God.