Here are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name, the artist who performed the song, and the cd that contains the song.

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1 Here are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name, the artist who performed the song, and the cd that contains the song. Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King Gateway Worship Living For You You ll Come Hillsong This is Our God Revelation Song Gateway Worship Living For You Heaven s Song Gateway Worship The More I Seek You You Are My Vision Rend Collective Experiment Blessed Be Your Name

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3 The Joy of Giving Living a Life of Joy (part 13) Philippians 4:14-20

4 Philippians 1:1-2 Saints Set Apart You are set apart in Christ- Christ is in you and you are in Christ! Philippians 1:3-11 Confidence Leading to Growth Grow in love & knowledge, being confident that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion on the day of Christ Jesus Philippians 1:12-18a Being a First Responder Live in light of God s sovereignty & the gospel s importance Philippians 1:18b-26 Experiencing Joy Amidst Uncertainty To live is Christ, to die is gain, to remain is love Philippians 2:1-11 Finding Joy by Serving Others Sacrificially serve others, as Jesus Christ sacrificially served you Philippians 2:12-18 Shining as Stars Work out what God has worked in Philippians 2:19-30 Crucial Ingredients for Leadership Put others first Philippians 3:1-7 Trying to Win Brownie Points with You cannot earn God s favor God Philippians 3:1-14 One Thing Let your One Thing be the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus Your Lord Philippians 3:15-4:1 Your Heavenly Citizenship Live today as a citizen of heaven Philippians 4:2-9 Thieves Which Steal Our Joy Don t let thieves steal your joy Philippians 4:10-13 Finding Joy in Contentment Cultivate Contentment in Christ Philippians 4:14-20 The Joy of Giving

5 Philippians 4: I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 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 any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

6 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.

7 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. Philippians 4:10-20

8 Question/Barrier #1: I can t afford to give

9 Question/Barrier #1: I can t afford to give 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

10 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord s people. 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.

11 Question/Barrier #1: I can t afford to give 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Philippians 4:19 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

12 Question/Barrier #1: I can t afford to give 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Philippians 4:19 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Answer: God s promise to meet our needs is tied to His command to give

13 Question/Barrier #1: I can t afford to give Promise of Provision Command to Give

14 Question/Barrier #1: I can t afford to give Promise of Provision Command to Give Trust in God Submit to God

15 Question/Barrier #1: I can t afford to give Promise of Provision Bypass Trust in ourselves Command to Give Trust in God Submit to God Serve our $

16 Question/Barrier #1: I can t afford to give Answer: God s promise to meet our needs is tied to His command to give

17 Question/Barrier #2: Think about all the ways I can use this money

18 Question/Barrier #2: Think about all the ways I can use this money Philippians 4:17 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.

19 Question/Barrier #2: Think about all the ways I can use this money Philippians 4:17 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. Answer: You cannot take it with you, but you can send it ahead

20 Question/Barrier 3: Is giving really that Philippians 4:18 important? 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.

21 Question/Barrier 3: Is giving really that Philippians 4:18 important? 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. Answer: Giving is important to God

22 Application

23 Conclusion You can t afford NOT to give!