Common Ground Rondebosch Contentment - Stephen van Rhyn
Nov 24, 2025
Stephen van Rhyn explores the concept of contentment through the lens of Philippians, emphasizing its spiritual significance. He challenges listeners to evaluate their relationships with their churches, distinguishing between consumerism and genuine partnership. The discussion highlights potential dangers of prosperity, warning that wealth can lead to self-reliance and forgetfulness of God. With a focus on Paul's secret to contentment through Christ, Stephen illustrates how union with Jesus offers true strength amid life's ups and downs.
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Partnership Over Consumerism
- Paul values gospel partnership over consumer or membership-lite relationships in the church community.
- Stephen van Rhyn urges listeners to move from attendance to dependable, sacrificial partnership with their local church.
Contentment Comes From Christ
- Paul presents contentment as a learned secret gained through varied life experiences, not a situational feeling.
- Stephen emphasizes that true contentment is rooted in Christ, not in plenty or poverty.
Hairdresser’s 'Limp Mode' Accident
- Stephen recounts his hairdresser Candice's car accident to illustrate feeling immobilized in 'limp mode.'
- He uses the story to show how hardship can leave people needing others to pull them out of the ditch spiritually.