Part I

In this powerful message kicking off our Be Generous series, Pastor Brandi Bell calls us to live open-handed and fully poured out for God. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:18 — “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share” — Brandi reminds us that generosity isn’t about what’s in your wallet; it’s about the posture of your heart.

Through authenticity and heartfelt teaching, Pastor Brandi challenges us to stop holding back the very things God never asked us to withhold:

Don’t hold back your witness.

We share what’s too good to miss. Whether it’s a great deal or a giveaway, we don’t hesitate to spread the word — so why hesitate to share the hope of Jesus? Your story is powerful: Before Jesus... Then I met Jesus... Now life is different because... Someone’s eternity may hinge on your willingness to speak.

Don’t hold back your worship.

Worship isn’t a show; it’s love expressed to an audience of One. When you lift your hands, kneel, sing, or stay still — your body agrees with your heart. Worship is gratitude in motion, a physical expression of love toward the God who made you brand new.

Don’t hold back your work.

Generosity continues through our hands. Every gift, talent, and act of service is on purpose — given by a generous God to bless others. As Brandi illustrated with her “sugar jar” story, when God fills us, it’s not to store — it’s to pour. What starts in the sanctuary should show up in your schedule.

Brandi’s message reminds us that we’re part of a church that doesn’t hold back — one that serves, builds, prays, and gives together. God calls us not to live tight-fisted, but open-handed, ready to pour out His love, grace, and goodness into the world.

Key Takeaways:

💬 “When the good news fills you, it spills out of you.”

🎶 “Worship is gratitude in motion.”

🛠️ “When God makes room in you, it isn’t to store — it’s to pour.”

❤️ “Generosity is the posture of a heart surrendered to God.”