This sermon covers excerpts from all four chapters of Philippians and explains why Epaphroditus had nearly worked himself to death supporting Paul in the ministry.  This message will help a church to keep from lacking opportunity (Phil 4:10) to support missionaries.

Qualities of Helpers Phil 2: 19-30 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are two men in Phil 2 that were excellent helpers to Paul in his ministry.  When Paul wrote about them in Phil 2:19-30, he included remarks about their qualities.  We should identify and comment on these qualities because these are...

Epaphroditus CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Epaphroditus supplied the lack of “service” to Paul by the Philippians.  Thus, he was a servant.   In the Lord’s ministry, Jesus said the greatest men were his servants [Matt 20:26-28].  From this text, we learn Epaphroditus’ excellent characteristics as a servant. In most churches today, you...

Philippians 2:23-30 Helpers in the Ministry Part 2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Two of Paul’s greatest helpers in the ministry were Timothy and Epaphroditus.  Epaphroditus was such a good help to him because: He was Paul’s partner – v.25 – he was a brother, a companion in labor and a fellow soldier...