02 August 2009

Epaphroditus- Fellow Worker, Fellow Soldier

Epaphroditus- Fellow Worker, Fellow Soldier
Text: Philippians 2:25-30

Series:
Fellow Servants in the Lord

Message Notes

(I) THE STANDING OBTAINED

1. My Brother (Philippians 2:25a)

2. Fellow-worker (Philippians 2:25b)

3. Your messenger (Philippians 2:25c) (literally “apostle”)

(II) THE DEEDS THAT ARE REMEMBERED

1. A mind that is engaged in Thoughtful Ministry

a) Ministering where it counts most

b) Ministering to deep personal needs

“The one who ministered to my need” Philippians 2:25d

2. A heart that deeply cares

a) For Paul

b) For the Philippians

“He was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick” Philippians 2:26

3. A spirit that is unafraid of risks that are involved in ministry

a) The risk of falling ill

b) The risk of near-fatal illness

“For indeed he was sick almost unto death…” Philippians 2:27

“For the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life” Philippians 2:30

(III) APPROPRIATE RESPONSE: HONOURING SUCH SERVANTS OF GOD

1. Rejoice

“When you see him again you may rejoice…” Philippians 2:28a

2. Reception

“Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness” Philippians 2:29a

3. Esteem

“And hold such men in esteem” Philippians 2:29b

MORNING WORSHIP 09 August 2009

Combined Worship

Text: Acts 9

Title: “Dorcas- Full of Good works

Speaker: CT

MORNING WORSHIP 16 August 2009

Combined Worship (Pre-36 th Anniversary Dinner Event at RCCC)

Text: Acts 16:1-15

Title: “Lydia- The Lord opened her heart”

Speaker: CT

ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE 22 August 2009

36 th Anniversary Dinner RCCC

Text: Acts 4:36-37; 11:22-26; 13:1-4

Title: “Barnabas- A good man, full of the Holy Spirit”

MORNING WORSHIP 23 August 2009

Combined Worship (Post 36 th Anniversary Dinner Event at RCCC)

Commencement of 37 th Year of Ministry

Text: Acts 15

Title: “Judas and Silas… Leading men”

MORNING WORSHIP 30 August 2009

Text: Romans 15

Title: “Strive together with me in prayers to God”

EVENING WORSHIP

BILINGUAL WORSHIP

02 August

Text: Psalm 119:145-152

Title: “I rise before the dawning of the morning”

Speaker: CT

30 August

Text: Psalm 119:161-168

Title: “Seven Times a Day I praise You”

Speaker: CT