This sermon focuses on the importance of reviving concern for supporting Gospel laborers, using the example of the Philippians who generously supported Paul. It emphasizes the need to view giving as a pleasing sacrifice to God, an eternally rewarding investment, and a promise of God's provision. The sermon challenges individuals and the church to consider missionaries they support, those they should support, and the importance of sacrificial giving for the cause of the Gospel.

Theodore Epp emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of Philippians 4:19, which promises that God will supply all our needs. He warns that many Christians claim this promise without meeting the necessary conditions outlined in the preceding verses, leading to disappointment when their expectations are not met. Epp explains that God's provision is contingent upon having a legitimate need and fulfilling our responsibilities, rather than merely wanting. He stresses that God's promise is not a blanket guarantee for all desires but is tied to our actions and attitudes towards work and stewardship. Ultimately, God's supply is meant to empower us to fulfill our responsibilities, not to relieve us of them.

John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of almsgiving and the spiritual and temporal rewards that come from it. He emphasizes the need to exhibit a virtuous life worthy of God's grace, highlighting the significance of generosity and the impact it has on glorifying God, warming love, and working loftiness of soul in individuals. Chrysostom encourages the congregation to avoid excess and focus on nourishment rather than indulgence, pointing out that almsgiving leads to many good works and blessings from God. He concludes by exalting the unspeakable gift of God and the transformative power of sacrificial giving, urging believers to see the altar in every poor believer and to offer their lives as a living sacrifice.

William MacDonald explores the profound lesson of humility and service in the act of Jesus washing His disciples' feet, particularly focusing on Peter's initial refusal. Peter's reaction stems from a mix of unworthiness and pride, reflecting a common struggle where individuals resist accepting grace and help from others. MacDonald emphasizes that many Christians, while eager to give, often struggle to receive, missing out on the blessings of mutual support and community. He illustrates this with examples from Paul and Bishop Westcott, highlighting the importance of allowing others to serve us as a form of grace. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a balance between giving and receiving in our relationships with God and each other.

John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of maintaining good works and avoiding unprofitable disputes and contentions. He encourages believers to be diligent in almsgiving and to seek out opportunities to help those in need, highlighting that good works are beneficial to all. Chrysostom warns against engaging in futile arguments with heretics and advises to reject those who persist in heresy after repeated admonitions. He stresses the significance of almsgiving as a powerful virtue that not only benefits others but also strengthens one's relationship with God.