Pastor Humber: “Churches are to be funding God’s mission”

Text:  Philippians 4:10-20

Introduction:

• God’s plans are always perfect
• God’s plan for funding his mission is through His church
• His servants experience joy and rejoicing

1. Giving begins with caring       V 10-13
   1. Caring starts with contentment
   2. Caring more means being more content
   3. Caring helps us to experience the Lord  strengthening us
2. Caring involves communication      V 14-16
   1. Needs are communicated
   2. Prayers are communicated
   3. Funds are communicated
3. Caring results in God’s Glory      V 17-20
   1. The focus of Paul’s desire
   2. The focus of Paul’s concern
   3. The focus of Paul’s contentment

Action points:

• What type of care is most descriptive of my reaction to needs?  Worry? or Help?
• Am I living contentedly enough so I can communicate to the needs of others?
• What is the focus of my attention in giving or receiving blessings?