Open the Bible UK Broadcast

If God gave you more, what would you do with it? In this final message from the series A Generous Life, Pastor Colin Smith explores 2 Corinthians 9 and the difference between giving to gain and giving from grace.
Discover why God’s blessings are not simply for our own comfort, but so that we can grow in generosity, meet needs, bring thanksgiving to God, and reflect the greatest gift of all: Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us.

How should we decide what to give? In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Colin Smith explores the freedom and joy of Christian generosity. God provides both ‘bread for food’ and ‘seed for sowing’, inviting us to trust him, give cheerfully, and reflect the self-giving love of Jesus.

In a world where trust is often broken, Jesus Christ will never let you down. Join Pastor Colin Smith in 2 Corinthians 8 as he explores what generous, trustworthy Christian giving looks like: giving in proportion to what God has provided, supporting the poor and gospel ministry, and handling every gift with integrity and accountability.
Discover why a church that reflects God’s character will be marked by both generosity and careful stewardship—and find fresh encouragement to place your trust in Christ, who loves you completely and can be trusted with your life, your death and your eternity.

How can we grow in generosity, especially when life is hard and resources feel limited? In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Colin Smith looks at the Macedonian churches, whose overflowing joy in Christ led to rich generosity even in severe trial and extreme poverty.
Discover why Christian giving is not driven by guilt or rules, but by the grace of Jesus Christ, who became poor so that we might become rich. As we see more of God’s generosity towards us, his character begins to shape our lives.

What motivates your giving? Pastor Colin Smith shows from 2 Corinthians 8–9 that gospel generosity is not driven by guilt or pride, but by the freedom and joy that flow from knowing Jesus Christ. Discover how Christ, though rich, became poor for us—and how his gracious gift reshapes our hearts and lives.