"Giving Like a Gileadite" by Neal Pollard

July 5, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon   In this episode a preacher draws practical lessons on Christian service from the largely overlooked Old Testament figure Barzillai, weaving his story (2 Samuel 17, 19; 1 Kings 2) together with New Testament teaching from Jesus (John 13; Matthew 20, Matthew’s sheep-and-goats parable; John 6; John 4; Matthew 11; Luke 9). The sermon explores how Barzillai’s example models compassion for the hungry, thirsty, weary, and fleeing, and connects that literal giving to meeting spiritual needs as disciples of Christ. Listeners will hear short readings and participation from the congregation. Neal references personal ministry memories and older servants in the church as illustrations of faithful, long-term service, and discusses how service should continue into the golden years without spiritual retirement. Key takeaways are presented as five practical principles: give what you have to meet physical and spiritual needs; give as long as you are able; give without expectation of earthly reward or recognition; use your resources and influence to give others opportunities to serve and grow; and respond when people need help. The sermon emphasizes humility, sacrificial discipleship, and the call to ‘‘give yourself’’ to Christ (Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20). The episode closes with an invitation to respond in faith—whether to commit to Christ, to rededicate one’s life, or to begin serving in practical ways—and an encouragement to move from receiving worship to active service in daily life.   Handout: GIVING LIKE A GILEADITE — Neal Pollard Introduction A. Everything We Know About _______________________ Is _______________________ B. To Give Like Him... I. GIVE WHAT YOU __________________ FOR THE __________________ (2 Sam. 17:27-29) II. GIVE WHAT YOU __________ UNTIL YOU ___________ GIVE ________ (2 Sam. 19:32-35) III. GIVE WITHOUT _______________________ OF ______________________ (2 Sam. 19:36) IV. GIVE _______________________ AN ____________________________ (2 Sam. 19:37-39) V. GIVE WHEN ______________________ NEED YOUR ___________________ (1 Kings 2:7) Conclusion A. His Name Means "Of ______________________________" B. We Enter To ________________________, But We Leave To ________________________   Duration 26:25