Ivy Church

As we prepare for Firstfruits, this message reminds us that generosity is never really about money — it’s about God, His grace, and what He is restoring within us. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 8–9, Anthony explores how Christian generosity flows not from pressure, obligation, or fear, but from a heart that truly knows the grace of Jesus. Before God ever asks anything of us, He gives everything — Christ Himself, who became poor so that we might become rich in life, hope, forgiveness, and purpose. This talk reframes stewardship as worship. It challenges us to see generosity not as loss, but as trust; not as subtraction, but as eternal investment. As God restores our hearts in this Year of Restoration, He also restores our perspective — freeing us from control, fear, and scarcity, and inviting us into the joy of putting Him first. This is an invitation to pray, prepare, and listen for what “first and best” looks like for you — not out of compulsion, but out of love. Because when grace restores generosity, our l