Giving and Receiving from God's Abundant Provision
Philippians 4:10-20
I. If you love Jesus Christ, you will serve others. (4:10)
A. As evidence of salvation
Matthew 25:41-46; Luke 19:8-9; Luke 18:22
1. With rejoicing
2. With concern
3. With opportunity
B. Self-imposed obstacles to serving others
II. Contentment in every circumstance is your kingdom mindset. (4:11-13)
A. You can learn the secret of contentment (4:11-12)
B. You can do all things in Christ (4:13)
C. Christ strengthens you (4:13)
III. Gospel fellowship includes serving other believers. (4:15-18)
A. Supporting our missionaries' and other ministries' needs confirm our fellowship (4:15-16)
B. Our gifts profit us (4:17)
C. Our ministries please God (2:13; 4:18)
IV. Your security in God and riches in Christ free you to follow Jesus (and serve others) wherever He leads. (4:19)
A. What does it feel like to be completely secure?
B. How do you press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus? (3:14)
1. Relinquish your self-preservation to God!
2. Live joyfully out of God's perspective!
3. Relax! It's not all on you! (Matthew 11:28; Isaiah 46:4)
4. Live your redeemed life boldly! Serve others!
C. Why does this sound like pie-in-the-sky, Utopian bible babble? If you're a Christian...
1. Lost sight of the goal
2. Running the race in your own strength
3. Settling for rewards of the flesh
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