The Joy of Giving

Philippians 4:10-20

Introduction

“JOY”occurs 20 times

in Philippians

1. Giving revives our CONCERN for

others (v. 10)

“I rejoice greatly in the Lord that you

have renewed your concern for me.” v.

10

A. Plants that seem to die, can

be REVIVED.

Plumeria

“Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to

express it.” v. 10

B. Giving changes our FOCUS from

self to others.

2. Giving teaches us

CONTENTMENT. (v. 11)

“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

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

•Whether rich or poor

•CHRIST is all we need.

“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

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

“Yet it was good of you to share in my

troubles.”(v. 14)

A. We have opportunity to

partner with others.

B. Together we can do MORE than we

can separately.

4. Giving pays spiritual

DIVIDENDS. (vv. 17-18)

“Not that I am looking for a gift,

but I am looking for what

may be credited to your account.

I have received full payment and even more; I am amply

supplied, now that I have received....

the gifts you sent.” (vv. 17-18)

A. Giving blesses the GIVER.

B. It is an INVESTMENT in God’s Kingdom

“They are a fragrant offering, an

acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.” v.

18

Those who tithe• $4,042/ year

Those who give what they can

afford• $1,882/year

75% of the moneycomes from

25% of the people.

5. Giving grows our FAITH in God by

trusting Him (v. 19)

“And my God will supply all your

needs, according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” v.

19

A. To meet our needs

PERSONALLY.

B. To meet ALL our needs

C. To meet our needs

GENEROUSLY.

The Joy of Giving

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