PHILIPPIANS
“What I gain out of giving”
Message Outline
“Brothers and sisters, we want you to know how God showed his kindness to the churches in the province of Macedonia. While they were being severely tested by suffering, their overflowing joy, along with their extreme poverty, has made them even more generous. I assure you that by their own free will they have given all they could, even more than they could afford. They made an appeal to us, begging us to let them participate in the ministry of God's kindness to his holy people in Jerusalem. They did more than we had expected. First, they gave themselves to the Lord and to us, since this was God's will.” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (GW)
PHILIPPIANS 4:14-20
6 BENEFITS: EVERY TIME I’M GENEROUS...
1. I earn the _____________________________
“How grateful I am and how I praise the Lord that you are helping me again…It was so good that you helped me when I needed it... You Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I brought you the Good News...No other church did this...You sent me aid again and again when I was in need…So I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me.” Phil. 4:10, 14-16, 18
“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to God...because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ...It is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a very special place in my heart. We have shared together the blessings of God.” Philippians 1:3, 5, 7 (NLT)
2. I show what really _____________________
“I want you to understand what really matters...” Philippians 1:10 (NLT)
“I once thought all these things were so very important, but I now consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.” Philippians 3:7 (NLT)
“We are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives.” Phil. 3:20 (NLT)
3. I become more ____________________
“That you will be filled with the good things produced in your life by Christ to bring glory and praise to God.” Philippians 1:11 (NCV)
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 2:4-5 (NIV)
4. I strengthen __________________
“Do not worry about anything, instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank him for his answers.” Philippians 4:6 (LB)
5. I invest in my ________________________
“Though I appreciate your gifts, what makes me happiest is the well-earned reward you will receive because of your generosity” Philippians 4:17 (LB)
“I want you to have the profit that accrues to your account.” (NAB)
“I want you to receive the blessings that come from giving.” (CEV)
“…Give happily to those in need, and always be ready to share whatever God has given you. By doing this, you will be storing up real treasure for yourselves in heaven – it is the only safe investment for eternity!” 1 Timothy 6:18-19 (LB)
6. I make ____________________
“The gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.” Philippians 4:18 (NIV)
THE PROMISE
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
“You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding yours, in the glory that pours from Jesus. Glory to God forever and ever!” Philippians 4:19 (Msg)
2 WAYS TO BE GENEROUS
1. BY _________________
What can I afford?
2. BY ______________________
God, what do you want to give through me?
“Remembering the words that Jesus himself said, ‘There’s more HAPPINESS in giving than in receiving!’” Acts 20:35 (GNB)
“What I gain out of giving”
Message Outline
“Brothers and sisters, we want you to know how God showed his kindness to the churches in the province of Macedonia. While they were being severely tested by suffering, their overflowing joy, along with their extreme poverty, has made them even more generous. I assure you that by their own free will they have given all they could, even more than they could afford. They made an appeal to us, begging us to let them participate in the ministry of God's kindness to his holy people in Jerusalem. They did more than we had expected. First, they gave themselves to the Lord and to us, since this was God's will.” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (GW)
PHILIPPIANS 4:14-20
6 BENEFITS: EVERY TIME I’M GENEROUS...
1. I earn the _____________________________
“How grateful I am and how I praise the Lord that you are helping me again…It was so good that you helped me when I needed it... You Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I brought you the Good News...No other church did this...You sent me aid again and again when I was in need…So I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me.” Phil. 4:10, 14-16, 18
“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to God...because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ...It is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a very special place in my heart. We have shared together the blessings of God.” Philippians 1:3, 5, 7 (NLT)
2. I show what really _____________________
“I want you to understand what really matters...” Philippians 1:10 (NLT)
“I once thought all these things were so very important, but I now consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.” Philippians 3:7 (NLT)
“We are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives.” Phil. 3:20 (NLT)
3. I become more ____________________
“That you will be filled with the good things produced in your life by Christ to bring glory and praise to God.” Philippians 1:11 (NCV)
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 2:4-5 (NIV)
4. I strengthen __________________
“Do not worry about anything, instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank him for his answers.” Philippians 4:6 (LB)
5. I invest in my ________________________
“Though I appreciate your gifts, what makes me happiest is the well-earned reward you will receive because of your generosity” Philippians 4:17 (LB)
“I want you to have the profit that accrues to your account.” (NAB)
“I want you to receive the blessings that come from giving.” (CEV)
“…Give happily to those in need, and always be ready to share whatever God has given you. By doing this, you will be storing up real treasure for yourselves in heaven – it is the only safe investment for eternity!” 1 Timothy 6:18-19 (LB)
6. I make ____________________
“The gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.” Philippians 4:18 (NIV)
THE PROMISE
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
“You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding yours, in the glory that pours from Jesus. Glory to God forever and ever!” Philippians 4:19 (Msg)
2 WAYS TO BE GENEROUS
1. BY _________________
What can I afford?
2. BY ______________________
God, what do you want to give through me?
“Remembering the words that Jesus himself said, ‘There’s more HAPPINESS in giving than in receiving!’” Acts 20:35 (GNB)
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