Sunday Sermon – December 29, 2024 – “God, the Royal Reciprocator” – Philippians 4:10-20
December 29, 2024
God, the Royal Reciprocator
Philippians 4:10-20
December 29, 2024
Dr. Kelly B. Burton
This is the final and by far the most fascinating of all four chapters of Philippians. Up to this point in the letter we have not seen a direct thank you from Paul for the church’s financial gift to him. That is not uncommon in the East. Friendship in the East is much deeper than here in the West. A person who gave a gift to someone knew to expect something in return. But how was Paul going to reciprocate if he was in prison? No worries. God would cover Paul and reciprocate His riches to the church. God promises to benefit those who give.
Sermon in a Sentence: God promises to benefit those who give. Stay in step with the Holy Spirit.
I. 4:10-14 The Secret of Contentment
Do you know what the phrase “in Christ” means to Paul?
II. 4:15-20 Money Matters in the Kingdom of God
Four benefits God will gladly reciprocate to the giver:
1. Verse 7: The _____________ of God.
2. Verse 9: The _____________ of God.
3. Verse 17: The _____________ of the Spirit to the giver’s credit.
4. Verse 18: God will _____________ every need of the giver
Sunday Sermon – December 22, 2024 – “Good News for All the People” – Luke 2:1-20
December 22, 2024
Good News for All the People Luke 2:1-20 December 22, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Luke’s Christmas story does not begin with a long genealogy. That is not Luke’s aim. Luke contrasts the birth of John the Baptist in chapter 1, with the birth of Jesus in chapter 2. John’s birth announcement is made in… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – December 15, 2024 – “Captured by Christ” – Philippians 3:12-21
December 15, 2024
Captured by Christ Philippians 3:12-21 December 15, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Our studies together in Philippians have taken us now to chapter 3. In this chapter, Paul encourages the church not to get tripped up by the enemies of the cross. Rather imitate those in the church who are mature and eager to finish… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – December 8, 2024 – “Hearts Turned Inside Out” – Philippians 2:1-11 PART TWO
December 8, 2024
Hearts Turned Inside Out Philippians 2:1-11 December 8, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton If you are just joining the Philippian study, last week we learned why Paul loved the Philippian church so much. In prison in Rome, Paul received a financial blessing from the church which encouraged him. He wrote back to thank them. He… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – December 8, 2024 – “Hearts Turned Inside Out” – Philippians 2:1-11 PART ONE
December 8, 2024
Hearts Turned Inside Out Philippians 2:1-11 December 8, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton If you are just joining the Philippian study, last week we learned why Paul loved the Philippian church so much. In prison in Rome, Paul received a financial blessing from the church which encouraged him. He wrote back to thank them. He… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – December 1, 2024 – “Working Well Together” – Philippians 1: 1-14
December 1, 2024
Working Well Together Philippians 1:1-14 December 1, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Philippians is one of the better-known letters of Paul to the church. On his second missionary journey Paul began a Christian church in Philippi. The founding member of the church was Lydia, a wealthy businesswoman. Her conversion story can be found in Acts… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – November 24, 2024 – “Sacrificial Service – Serving Like Jesus” – Mark 10:32-45
November 24, 2024
Sacrificial Service – Serving like Jesus Mark 10:32-45 November 24, 2024 Brennan Margos In Mark 10 we see Jesus traveling and teaching the crowds. He has an encounter with the rich young ruler, the disciples request to sit with Him in glory, He heals a blind man. Jesus is teaching and performing miracles. There is… Read More »
Sunday Sermon -November 17, 2024 – “Caught Up in the Love of God” – 1 John 2:28-3:3
November 17, 2024
Caught Up in the Love of God 1 John 2:28-3:3 November 17, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The apostle John keeps heaping up reasons for the Christian to be assured of their salvation. In chapter 1 he invited us to take the test of doctrine. Knowing what you believe bolsters your assurance. In chapter 2… Read More »
