WHAT DID YOU GET?

Acts 20:33-35

Introduction

1.      After Christmas morning the most common question is “What did you get?”

2.      Children are all excited and list all the things that they GOT!

3.      Ask them what they GAVE. Most can not tell you.

4.      Is it more blessed to GIVE than to RECEIVE?

5.      Have we learned this lesson – Have we taught it to others?

THE EXAMPLE OF PAUL (text)

1.      Coveted nothing from others

2.      These hands met my needs

3.      I taught you to:

a.      Labor

b.      Support the weak

c.      Remember the words of Jesus

THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (Philippians 2:5-9)

1.      We should think like Christ thinks. (5)

2.      He was equal with God the Father (6)

3.      He became a servant, a human (7)

4.      He gave his life (8)

WHAT CAN I GIVE?

1.      Your life – John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 12:15; Romans 5:6-8

2.      Peace – John 14:27; Romans 10:15; Philippians 4:7

3.      Thanks – Colossians 3:17; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:18

4.      A drink of cold water – Matthew 10:28; Romans 10:20

5.      Love and affection – Galatians 5:13; Hebrews 13:1; John 13:35

6.      Prayers – James 5:16; Romans 1:9; Colossians 4:2

7.      Support and comfort – Philippians 2:1; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

8.      All that you possess – 1 Corinthians 13:3; Mark 10:21