Vision Message 2023: “Life, Being Poured out”

Philippians 2:12-18

Opening: God wants to pour out every spiritual blessing to His children.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 1:3)

I. PREPARING OUR VESSELS.

“That you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.” (v.15)

Crooked and twisted generation

II. RECEIVING GOD’S OUTPOURING GRACE.

Response & Reflection

“For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (v.13)

III. BEING POURED OUT UNTO OTHERS.

“Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.” (v.17)

Drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of others

“This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” (Luke 22:20)

Closing: Receiving God’s blessing and being poured out is the essence of abundant life.