CHALLENGE TO ALL CHRISTIANS TO INVEST IN
HEAVENLY THINGS TO THE WORK OF GOD
( Colossians 3:1-2 )
[1]If ye
then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ
sitteth on the right hand of God.
[2]Set your affection on things
above, not on things on the earth.
*INTRODUCTION:
* Paul challenged the Colossians Church to invest in heavenly things to
assure we can accomplish great things in the work of the Lord.
2. Paul did not mention of how much we will invest. Because it is not only money we can invest in
the work of the Lord. But our Talent, and Time and also our Treasures we received
from the Lord.
* What are those heavenly things we can invest.
1.Precious souls we win to Christ
2.Our faithfulness to support the work of the with our financial
blessings
3.Our given talents that we use to serve the Lord
4. Our good and Christ like testimony to others.
1. GOD IS PLEASE WHEN CHRISTIANS INVEST IN HEAVENLY
THINGS.
* God commanded us to invest in heavenly things. Always remember God is
always happy and please for all the Christians who are very supportive to help
the work the Lord financially.
(Colossians 3:1-2) [1]If ye then be risen with
Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right
hand of God.
[2]Set your affection on things
above, not on things on the earth.
2. GOD WILL PROTECT THE THOSE THINGS WE IN INVEST IN
HEAVEN.
(Matthew 6:19-21) [19]Lay not up for yourselves
treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break
through and steal:
[20]But lay up for yourselves
treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where
thieves do not break through nor steal:
[21]For where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also.
3. GOD WILL MULTIPLY THE THINGS WE INVEST IN HEAVEN.
(II Corinthians
9:6-11) [6]But
this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which
soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
[7]Every man according as he
purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for
God loveth a cheerful giver.
[8]And God is able to make all
grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things,
may abound to every good work:
[9](As it is written, He hath
dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for
ever.
[10]Now he that ministereth seed
to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown,
and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
[11]Being enriched in every thing
to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
4. GOD WILL HELP AND SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR LIFE BECAUSE YOU
SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE LORD.
(II Corinthians
9:8-11) [8]And God
is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all
sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
[9](As it is written, He hath
dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for
ever.
[10]Now he that ministereth seed
to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown,
and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
[11]Being enriched in every thing
to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
5. GOD WILL TOUCH OTHERS ALSO FROM THE CHURCH TO YOUR
GOOD EXAMPLE OF INVESTING IN HEAVENLY THINGS.
( Philippians
4:15-20 ) [15]Now ye
Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed
from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and
receiving, but ye only.
[16]For even in Thessalonica ye
sent once and again unto my necessity.
[17]Not because I desire a gift:
but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
[18]But I have all, and abound: I
am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you,
an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
[19]But my God shall supply all
your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
[20]Now unto God and our Father be
glory for ever and ever. Amen.
* God bless you all always *
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