I Thank God for you because ... (3)

I Thank God for you because ...

Introduction:

When we think of each other, when we meet together, for what do we thank God and for what /for whom do we pray?

1. Greetings and salutations - vs 1-2

Servants

Saints

Overseers

Deacons

2. I thank God for you - 1:3-5

- Give thanks

- In prayer

- Partnership in the Gospel

3. I thank God that what He begins, He will complete - 1:6-11

He began and will complete a good work IN YOU

I hold you in my heart.

I pray for you

Applications:

Say “thank you” to those whom God has used to support and encourage you.

2. What has God begun and continuing for which we need to thank Him?

3. Determine ways to specifically pray for and encourage our partners in ministry.