Sunday Worship

Theme: "Go with God, Go in Peace" Pastor E.V. Lightfoot

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November 13, 2022

9AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 

10:30AM SUNDAY WORSHIP

Pastor E. V. Lightfoot

Sermon: "What Giving Does for You"

Sermon Text: Philippians 4:17

Call to Worship: Psalm 92:1

Responsive Reading: Philippians 4:14-20

Introduction:  Paul’s epistle to the Philippians has been called the epistle of joy. He wrote from a prison cell to express his gratitude for their fellowship and partnership with him in the gospel ministry. They had sent a gift to meet his pressing needs, and this had made it possible for him to concentrate on sharing the good news of God’s love even as a prisoner. His bondage had served to advance the gospel in a difficult place (Phil.1 :12–14).

     I. Giving generously gives us the privilege of entering into partnership with God’s servants around the world (Phil. 4:15; 3 John 8). 

II. Giving generously places us in a position to receive the  blessings promised to the tither (Mal. 3:10–12).

III. Giving generously makes it possible for us to have treasure in heaven (Matt. 6:19–21).

IV. Generous giving increases our capacity to receive both the blessings of God and the favor of others (Luke 6:38).

V. Generous giving increases our feelings of security with God (2 Cor. 9:6–10).

Conclusion:  The benefits of being a giver are far greater than the benefits received by those who think of life only in terms of it being a goblet to be filled. Paul encourages us to give as did the Philippians that we might be partners with God in his work of seeking to save the lost. 

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