In his farewell to the Ephesian elders, Paul reminds the church of Jesus’ words: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” In a world obsessed with accumulating more, this truth cuts straight to the heart. The real joy of life isn’t found in what we hold onto — it’s found in what we give away.

In this sermon, we explore how generosity shapes our faith, strengthens our community, and draws us closer to the heart of God. Because when we give, we reflect the character of the One who gave everything for us.

We’re kicking off a new series called First Fruits, exploring what it means to give God our best, not our leftovers. In this opening message, “Healthy Eyes,” we look at Matthew 6:19–24 where Jesus connects our view of money with the condition of our heart. Just as healthy eyes let light in, a healthy perspective on treasure lets God’s truth illuminate every part of our lives. When our focus shifts from what we can gain to what God is doing, we discover freedom, generosity, and true vision for what matters most.

Paul points to the churches in Macedonia as an example of something remarkable: even in the midst of poverty and hardship, their joy overflowed into radical generosity. How? Because they had experienced God’s grace — and grace always produces joy that spills over into action.

In this sermon, we explore how grace transforms the heart, turning scarcity into abundance and duty into delight. True joy isn’t rooted in our circumstances or resources — it flows from knowing God’s grace so deeply that we can’t help but pour it out for others.