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Movement ChurchAuthor: Movement Church, Mark Artrip
Movement Church of Hilliard, Ohio exists to be a movement of people finding their way back to God. Language: en Genres: Christianity, Relationships, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 653
Monday, 2 February, 2026
This episode kicks off a new series called The GeneroUS Life, a conversation about generosity that goes deeper than dollars and budgets. At its core, this message invites us to see everything we have—our money, time, and resources—as gifts from God, meant to be stewarded with intention and faith. Generosity, the message argues, isn’t a one-time decision but a spiritual practice that shapes our hearts and transforms the way we live. The teaching centers on 2 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9, where the early church faces a real crisis. Believers in Jerusalem are experiencing severe poverty, and churches across the region step in to help. Instead of applying pressure or guilt, the apostle Paul points to grace as the motivation for giving. Generosity flows not from obligation, but from hearts changed by what God has already done. Throughout the message, generosity is reframed in powerful ways: it’s worship, not fundraising; discipleship, not duty; unity, not transaction. Jesus Himself becomes the ultimate example—though rich, He became poor for our sake. Because of that, giving is no longer about loss, but about imitation and trust. The message also challenges common assumptions about money. God cares more about the heart behind our giving than the amount, and His provision is meant to create margin so we can live open-handed lives. When generosity becomes intentional and joyful, it produces ripple effects—needs are met, gratitude overflows, and God is made visible through everyday obedience. The episode closes with a simple but honest challenge: take a next step. Wherever you are on the journey—whether generosity is new, inconsistent, or deeply practiced—the invitation is to grow. Not through pressure or fear, but through grace, joy, and a deeper trust in God. Because in the end, generosity isn’t about meeting a goal—it’s about reflecting the self-giving heart of Jesus. www.movementcolumbus.com
