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Redeemer Church Mauritius
Partnership in the Gospel: People - Phil Kendon
The bible describes a way of working together as churches, which is based on relationships rather than hierarchical structures with systems and procedures. The book of Philippians describes the relationship between Paul and this church as one of deep love and affection. And yet it is also a very effective partnership for the advancement of the gospel. There is much for us to learn about the heart of working together and the approach we can take to closely adhere to the bible’s teaching.
Locations & Times
Redeemer Church Mauritius
Mauritius
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. A Heart of Partnership
- We define ourselves by our common faith rather than our differences.
- Partners love us deeply and carry us in their hearts.
- Partners don’t look down on us; they walk beside us.
- Partners share in an inheritance together.
- We define ourselves by our common faith rather than our differences.
- Partners love us deeply and carry us in their hearts.
- Partners don’t look down on us; they walk beside us.
- Partners share in an inheritance together.
2. Partnership in Prayer
- Prayer includes everyone in the partnership not just those who travel.
- Prayer is powerful to support the work in the nations.
- Prayer includes everyone in the partnership not just those who travel.
- Prayer is powerful to support the work in the nations.
3. Partnership is Personal
Philippians 2:19–30 (NIV)
19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. 23 I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24 And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon. 25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. 28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety. 29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, 30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.
- Timothy is trustworthy.
- Timothy cares about the church more than himself.
- We need to honour those who represent us on mission.
Philippians 2:19–30 (NIV)
19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. 23 I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24 And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon. 25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. 28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety. 29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, 30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.
- Timothy is trustworthy.
- Timothy cares about the church more than himself.
- We need to honour those who represent us on mission.
Remember:
I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now
I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now
