1. Heavenly Treasure Accounts Part 2 Graphical sermon notes by, Rev. Ed Whitman Sunday, November 16, 2014 Evangelical Congregational Church in Dunstable Massachusetts © Copyright 2014 by the author, Rev. Ed Whitman, with permission to freely redistribute.

2. Heavenly Treasure Accounts Part Two Philippians 4: 10-20

3. 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. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

4. Philippians 4:10-20 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. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.

5. Philippians 4:10-20 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 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; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.

6. Philippians 4:10-20 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 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.

7. Philippians 4:10-20 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

8. Heavenly Treasure Accounts It was good of you to share in my troubles…Not that I am looking for your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. Philippians 4: 14, 17 God will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6: 10

9. Philippi Evangelical Congregational Church Model Missionary Letter: To inform and thank them  A.D. 61, Rome  1000 miles from Philippi  Pastor Paul: prisoner under house arrest  Chained to guard 24/7

10. Philippi Evangelical Congregational Church Model Missionary Letter: To inform and thank them  A.D. 61, Rome  1000 miles from Philippi  Pastor Paul: prisoner under house arrest  Chained to guard 24/7  Not free, but still able to bear witness  Still rejoicing in the Lord  Very thankful

11. Philippi Evangelical Congregational Church Model Missionary Letter: To inform and thank them  Partnership for 11 years since the first day  My prayers for all of you – your prayers for me  Mutual Love – I have you in my heart…whom I love and long for

12. Philippi Evangelical Congregational Church Model Missionary Letter: To inform and thank them  Partnership for 11 years since the first day  My prayers for all of you – your prayers for me  Mutual Love – I have you in my heart…whom I love and long for  Cheered when I receive news about you  Good of you to share in my troubles

13. P E C C Generous

14. P E C C Generous Wise and loving in their giving

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16. Philippians 4: 17: Nervous? I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness NLT …Rather, what I desire is that more be credited to your account NIV …the profit (fruit) which increases to your account NASB …profit that accrues to your credit ESV

17. “Your Account” ?

18. Let’s Pray

19. Heavenly Bank Account

20.  Rich young man/ruler – Mt 19…Mk 16…Lk 18 treasure in heaven Come, follow Me!  Matthew 6: 20 Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven

21. Heavenly Treasure Accounts  Rich young man/ruler – Mt 19…Mk 16…Lk 18 treasure in heaven Come, follow Me!  Matthew 6: 20 Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven

22. Heavenly Treasure Accounts God will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6: 10

23. Bottom Line: When you give to help Kingdom of God workers and their work… You are doing something that is ENCOURAGED… MUCH DESIRED… AND NOTICED By your Heavenly Father

24. How long has it been since you stopped yourself to think about what you give of your time, energy and resources in this way?

25. Credits to your account Giving as a servant of Christ can be seen as making deposits towards what may be credited to your account. And God will not forget your works of love as you help His people and continue to do so.

26. Credits for P E C C  Some of Paul’s guards came to faith in Jesus and went forth to witness

27. Credits for P E C C  Some of Paul’s guards came to faith in Jesus and went forth to witness  Many vicinity churches near Rome proclaimed Christ more courageously and fearlessly from Paul’s example

28. Credits for P E C C  Some of Paul’s guards came to faith in Jesus and went forth to witness  Many vicinity churches near Rome proclaimed Christ more courageously and fearlessly from Paul’s example  Four prison letters of Paul’s became Scriptures that have blessed the total Christian community for 2,000 years. (Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon and Philippians )

29. It makes me happy to think of the reward you will have because of your kindness.

30. “Rewards” of What Kind? I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness NLT …Rather, what I desire is that more be credited to your account NIV …the profit (fruit) which increases to your account NASB …fruit that accrues to your credit ESV

31. “Rewards” in This Life  Some people will come and say thanks

32. “Rewards” in This Life  Some people will come and say thanks  Satisfaction in just seeing it go easier / better for a needy brother or sister in Christ because you gave

33. “Rewards” in This Life  Some people will come and say thanks  Satisfaction in just seeing it go easier / better for a needy brother or sister in Christ because you gave  Feeling that comes when you learn of gospel progress and fruitfulness from a kingdom of God worker and work you support

34. “Rewards” not known until we are Fully With the Lord All of what you have done for Christ and His kingdom on earth will be revealed to you in heaven. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. I Corinthians 13: 12

35. The Greatest “Reward” of All Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things… Come and share your Master’s happiness! Matthew 25: 21,23

36. Two Money Matters Messages Tithing

37. Two Money Matters Messages Tithing Biblical Incentive The blessings of rewards accruing in your Heavenly Treasure Account as you follow…

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39. Close with Two Items PROMISE for here/now from a grateful pastor to a beloved congregation at PECC in Greece and at DECC in Massachusetts: My God will meet all your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 19

40. Close with Two Items PROMISE for here/now from a grateful pastor to a beloved congregation at PECC in Greece and at DECC in Massachusetts: My God will meet all your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 19 The reality for then/there on ahead

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