A message given by Pastor Bob Brown on 8/23/2015 at Plymouth Meeting EC. Church on the joy of giving.

1. The Joy of Giving
Philippians 4:10-20

2. Introduction

7. “JOY”
occurs 20 times
in Philippians

8. 1. Giving revives
our for
others (v. 10)

9. “I rejoice greatly
in the Lord that
you have renewed
your concern for
me.” v. 10

10. .

11. Plumeria

12. “Indeed, you have
been concerned,
but you had no
opportunity to
express it.” v. 10

13. B. Giving changes
our from
self to others.

16. 2. Giving teaches
us
.
(v. 11)

17. 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

18. 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

19. •Whether rich or
poor
is all
need.

20. “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.

22. 3. Giving makes
us in
ministry (v. 14)

23. “Yet it was good
of you to share in
my troubles.”
(v. 14)

24. A. We have
opportunity to
partner with
others.

25. B. Together we
can do than
we can
separately.

26. 4. Giving pays
spiritual
.
(vv. 17-18)

27. “Not that I am
looking for a gift,
but I am looking
for what
may be credited
to your account.

28. I have received
full payment and
even more; I am
amply supplied,
now that I have
received.... the
gifts you sent.”
(vv. 17-18)

29. A. Giving blesses
the GIVER.

30. B. It is an
INVESTMENT in
God’s Kingdom

31. “They are a
fragrant offering,
an acceptable
sacrifice, pleasing
to God.” v. 18

32. Those who tithe
• $4,042/ year
Those who give
what they can
afford
• $1,882/year

33. 75% of the money
comes from
25% of the
people.

34. 5. Giving grows
our in God
by trusting Him (v.
19)

35. “And my God will
supply all your
needs, according
to his glorious
riches in Christ
Jesus.” v. 19

36. A. To meet our
needs
.

37. B. To meet
our needs

38. C. To meet our
needs
.

40. The Joy of Giving

41. 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