The Care and Feeding of Co-Laborers In The Gospel

April 26, 2015
Sermon
Lesson 104
Romans 16:1-5

The Care and Feeding of Co-Laborers In The Gospel
Main idea: Because the Church is God’s means for growing the Church, we must care for each member!
We must care for those who care for others (1-2)
Example: Phoebe, the servant of the church at Cenchreae (1-2)
Her actions
She ministered to the church at Cenchreae (1)
She was a patron of many (2a)
She was a patron of Paul (2b)
Leader care
Paul commended her to the church at Rome (2a)
Paul arranged for her worthy care in Rome (2b)
We must greet those who have served faithfully (3-5a)
Example: Prisca and Aquila, Paul’s fellow-workers in the Gospel (3-5a)
Their actions
They moved for the Gospel (4 times)
They started churches in their homes (5)
They instructed individuals (Apollos)
They risked their necks for Paul’s life (3)
Leader care
Paul gave thanks for them (4)
The churches of the Gentiles gave thanks for them (4)
Application
Be thankful for the workers that God has graciously provided!
Reward the workers that God has graciously provided!