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)
Following Jesus comes with the cost of persecution and rejection. If we face none, it may reveal compromise or conformity to the world. Are we influencing culture—or being influenced by it? True faith shares Christ boldly, just as the early disciples did. Let’s trust God with courage and live boldly for the One we serve.
Giving is a powerful expression of worship and trust in God. Though He doesn’t need our money, our generosity reflects the posture of our hearts. We honour God by giving from our best, without strings attached, and keeping the promises we've made. Giving is to God—not to man—and it supports the church as a place of spiritual growth for our families and future generations.
We enjoyed a fantastic time of praise and worship and had a communion message by Brendan Devine (it starts at 1:11 mins). If you missed it, you can watch it on our YouTube channel and be uplifted.