Supplied to Serve—by Justin Renton
November 14, 2022
Sermon summary:
Corinthians 9:6–11 Whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly; he who sows generously, reaps generously.
Four principles of Godly giving:
1. Sowing and Reaping v6
Job 4:8 The way you live
Matthew 7:2 The way you judge others
Luke 6:38 The way you give.
2. Be a cheerful giver v7b
Our hearts need to be behind our giving. When we do, we imitate God's heart
3. Bless you abundantly v8
Will I fall short if I give to others? God is able to bless you abundantly. Remember who is your supplier—I'll have what I need.
4. Supplied to Serve. v10–11
Benevolence (Gal 6:4).
Deuteronomy 15:10–11 Give generously without grudging, but with compassion, heart, collaboration.
Watch the full sermon here (starts at 36mins)
Psalm 23 paints God as our shepherd—guiding, providing, and protecting. In Jesus, the Good Shepherd, we find the same care. Choose godly community over isolation, grow through mentorship, and live to reflect his love in a world that needs it daily, faithfully.
Jesus, the Bread of Life, meets our deepest needs. We chase power, comfort, and distractions, yet still feel empty. True satisfaction is found in him alone. Feed your soul daily with God’s Word before anything else, and let him be your centre.
Living like Jesus means denying self, sharing the gospel in every season, trusting God in hardship, and reaching the lost with grace, courage, and faith.