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The Joy of Giving
Philippians 4:10-20
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Introduction
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“JOY”occurs 20 times
in Philippians
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1. Giving revives our CONCERN for
others (v. 10)
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“I rejoice greatly in the Lord that you
have renewed your concern for me.” v.
10
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A. Plants that seem to die, can
be REVIVED.
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Plumeria
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“Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to
express it.” v. 10
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B. Giving changes our FOCUS from
self to others.
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2. Giving teaches us
CONTENTMENT. (v. 11)
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“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
I know what it is to be in need, and I know
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What it is to have plenty. I have learned
the secret of being content in every
situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in
plenty or in want.” v. 11-12
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•Whether rich or poor
•CHRIST is all we need.
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“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be
content with what you have, because
God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never
will I forsake you’.” Heb. 13:5
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3. Giving makes us PARTNERS in ministry (v. 14)
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“Yet it was good of you to share in my
troubles.”(v. 14)
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A. We have opportunity to
partner with others.
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B. Together we can do MORE than we
can separately.
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4. Giving pays spiritual
DIVIDENDS. (vv. 17-18)
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“Not that I am looking for a gift,
but I am looking for what
may be credited to your account.
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I have received full payment and even more; I am amply
supplied, now that I have received....
the gifts you sent.” (vv. 17-18)
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A. Giving blesses the GIVER.
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B. It is an INVESTMENT in God’s Kingdom
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“They are a fragrant offering, an
acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.” v.
18
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Those who tithe• $4,042/ year
Those who give what they can
afford• $1,882/year
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75% of the moneycomes from
25% of the people.
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5. Giving grows our FAITH in God by
trusting Him (v. 19)
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“And my God will supply all your
needs, according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” v.
19
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A. To meet our needs
PERSONALLY.
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B. To meet ALL our needs
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C. To meet our needs
GENEROUSLY.
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The Joy of Giving
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Each of you should give what you have
decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Cor. 9:7