Message: Gospel Investment
Series: Philippians
Sat. 09.21.19 – 6:30 PM Sun. 09.22.19 – 8:15 / 10 / 11:45 AM
Text: Philippians 4:14-23


READ: Philippians 4:14-23 New International Version (NIV)
14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings
21 Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. 22 All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.



NOTES:
Paul acknowledges his unique gospel partnership with the Philippians (4:14-16)

They’ve SHARED in Paul’s IMPRISONMENT (v.14)

They’ve shared in Paul’s MINISTRY from the beginning (v.15-16)

Their relationship was partly based on a FINANCIAL agreement (v.15)



Paul addresses a delicate issue (4:17-20)

Paul has no interest in CO-DEPENDENCY, but INTERDEPENDENCY.

Paul desires to see the Philippians PROFIT from their generosity (v.17)

Paul gives them his RECEIPT for full payment (v.18a)

Paul roots their GENEROSITY in WORSHIP (v.18b)

Paul invites them into CONTENTMENT (v.19-20)



Closing Remarks and a Gospel Surprise (4:21-23)

Proof that GOSPEL INVESTMENT is worthwhile (v.22)



Bottom Line: Gospel investments have the greatest return!



For those not yet living a Jesus-centered life…

1. ENTER into a relationship with the ONE who supplies every NEED.



For those already living a Jesus-centered life…

2. Be GENEROUS.

3. Learn to RECEIVE.

4. PARTNER with others to advance the GOSPEL.