This Will Change Your Life

What if one question could completely change your life?  

For Ricky, that question came at one of the darkest moments of his life. On the eve of his 40th birthday, Ricky reflects on a journey that took him from the brink of divorce and personal collapse to a life marked by deep blessing, restored relationships, and a generosity that has transformed not just him — but everyone around him. The turning point wasn't a program, a resolution, or even a sermon. It was a single question the Holy Spirit placed in his heart:   

What is the most generous thing I can do?  

Ricky shares what happened when he committed to asking that one question at the start of 2015. Starting with an empty bank account and zero certainty. What followed wasn't just financial provision; it was the removal of fear and worry, the shattering of greed and materialism, and the arrival of a joy and contentment he never expected. 

Ricky doesn't come at this topic from a place of theory. He comes from the trenches. He was a pastor who tithed faithfully, yet his heart was still ruled by greed, materialism, and self-absorption. And he'll be the first to tell you: you can do things for God but still be far from the heart of God.

But over the next eleven-plus years, that spirit of generosity that changed Ricky's life has now rippled outward, inspiring others at Meta Church to step into generosity, and fueling over $250,000 in gifts to needs and initiatives beyond the church itself, including church plants in Queens, the Bronx, Cambodia, and Rwanda.  

If you've ever felt hesitant about giving — maybe because your bank account is tight, your fear is loud, or you're just not sure it's worth it — this message is for you. In this message, Ricky unpacks what scripture reveals about who God truly is: not just a giving God, but a lavishly generous God! And he shares why God's people are called to reflect that same character in their everyday lives. Drawing on Acts 20:35 and using Jesus' own words to remind us that being blessed isn't about what you possess, it's about the condition of your heart and how freely you live with open hands.  

But perhaps the most surprising thing about generosity is this: Generosity doesn't just change you — it changes those around you!  

So if you're standing on the edge, wondering whether it's safe to let go, this message will meet you right where you are. Come ready to ask the question that just might change everything!

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