Generosity

In this sermon, Interim Pastor Chris Meads emphasizes the importance of joyful, gospel-centered generosity in the life of a Christian. He explains that unlike human organizations seeking funding, God is self-sufficient and does not need anything from His creation. Instead, He invites believers to participate in His generosity as a means of transforming their hearts and bringing glory to Himself. Chris contrasts this with the "prosperity gospel" teaching, which wrongly promises material blessings in return for giving. Instead, the biblical principle is that God will sustain and empower those who give cheerfully, out of gratitude for the gospel. Chris challenges the congregation to examine their motivations and find their joy in the act of giving, reflecting the heart of the generous God who gave His own Son.