2 Corinthians 8:3-5

So how do I keep the status quo from getting in the way of my generosity? Rick Brown reminds us that we are called to challenge the status quo like Jesus did and turn our values, our world, upside down and bring the life of the Kingdom the way that God wants.

"Dear Father, Show your grace to me and my family by giving us hearts so generous that we will share liberally with those who need our help. May we..."

"And [the young Macedonian believers] did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will."

Inspirational illustration of 2 Corinthians 8:5 -- And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.

What is the heart of real ministry? Ministry is basically two things: giving and serving!

"Dear Child of the Father, You are never more like the Father than when you generously give to bless others, especially others in need. The Father has..."

What in the world do three cows have to do with grace? From a faithful old Thai friend, we learn the lessons of generosity and faith.

So what's the grace and privilege we are supposed to find here? Phil Ware continues his SHIFT series and focuses upon giving generously as a privilege and grace.

"And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace God gave the churches in Macedonia. They have been tested by great troubles, and..."

'Keep on helping the poor...' was a core commitment that came out of this history-changing moment in Jesus' church! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to celebrate our blessings in Christ and our need to reflect our Father's values by being generous and gracious ourselves.

"Dear Child of the Father, You live in an interconnected world more than any other human beings in the history of planet earth. You can travel quickly..."