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THE WORD

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We hope these encouraging messages - communicated by Alan Latta and other Leaders - inspire you to know the Lord Jesus and to make Him known. GENERATIONS CHURCH, 5718 Highway 377, Granbury, TX 76049 - 817/326-5378 - [email protected]

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Episodes

EVANGELISTIC WISDOM TOO - Audio

August 23, 2009 03:00 - 33 minutes - 7.58 MB

Pastor Alan communicates the call to make more than converts and to preach more than life after death. Disciplemaking is what Jesus commissions as well as life transformation rather than life extension only.

EVANGELISTIC WISDOM - PDF

August 16, 2009 03:00 - 520 KB application/pdf

From the words of Jesus when He commissioned his disciples to "be wise" as they go out to minister "in the midst of wolves", Pastor Alan strongly challenges Generations Church to be wise in evangelism, in being both relational and conversational, as well as not being unscriptural nor unreasonable.

EVANGELISTIC WISDOM - Audio

August 16, 2009 03:00 - 50 minutes - 11.6 MB

From the words of Jesus when He commissioned his disciples to "be wise" as they go out to minister "in the midst of wolves", Pastor Alan strongly challenges Generations Church to be wise in evangelism, in being both relational and conversational, as well as not being unscriptural nor unreasonable.

OUR G-LOCAL VISION - PDF

August 09, 2009 03:00 - 251 KB application/pdf

This strong exhortation encourages the hearers to pursue knowing God with all their hearts, because we are all as close to God as we want to be. In addition to knowing God, Pastor Alan motivates the Generations congreation to reach out to make Him known to this generation and beyond.

OUR G-LOCAL VISION - Audio

August 09, 2009 03:00 - 37 minutes - 8.61 MB

This strong exhortation encourages the hearers to pursue knowing God with all their hearts, because we are all as close to God as we want to be. In addition to knowing God, Pastor Alan motivates the Generations congreation to reach out to make Him known to this generation and beyond.

ARE YOU ALIVE? - Audio

August 02, 2009 03:00 - 40 minutes - 9.14 MB

Here at the end of a sermon series - which asked some very soul searching questions - comes an outward focused question, from this Letter of Jesus to the Messenger of the Church in Sardis. "Are You Alive?" preaches evangelism from the primary signs of life as well as a very important sign that a fiancee' is ready for marriage.

ARE YOU ALIVE? - PDF

August 02, 2009 03:00 - 566 KB application/pdf

Here at the end of a sermon series - which asked some very soul searching questions - comes an outward focused question, from this Letter of Jesus to the Messenger of the Church in Sardis. "Are You Alive?" preaches evangelism from the primary signs of life as well as a very important sign that a fiancee' is ready for marriage.

Noel Richards - WE HAVE THIS TREASURE - Audio

July 26, 2009 02:34 - 25 minutes - 5.83 MB

All the way from the U. K., Noel Richards brings us a very encouraging word about the treasures we have in Jesus and how we can share them - as we go about our daily lives - with those who have not yet received them.

ARE YOU ALLOWING FOR EVIL? - PDF

July 19, 2009 03:00 - 726 KB application/pdf

The Church in Thyatira had a lot of good going on but they were allowing a false minister to lead people into sin without confronting their error. In this sermon, Pastor Alan asks the question, "What evil are we allowing to have a place in our heart and mind that could lead us astray?" While confronting the true possibility of our harboring favorite sins, a call is given for repentance and accountability.

ARE YOU ALLOWING FOR EVIL? - Audio

July 19, 2009 03:00 - 33 minutes - 7.47 MB

The Church in Thyatira had a lot of good going on but they were allowing a false minister to lead people into sin without confronting their error. In this sermon, Pastor Alan asks the question, "What evil are we allowing to have a place in our heart and mind that could lead us astray?" While confronting the true possibility of our harboring favorite sins, a call is given for repentance and accountability.

ARE YOU AWARE? - PDF

July 12, 2009 03:00 - 904 KB application/pdf

From the Letter of Jesus to the leadership of a local church in Pergamus, Pastor Alan Latta encourages the hearers to be aware of the sinful influences of the worldly culture around us. A relevant scriptural application to this sermon is found in ROMANS 12:2.

ARE YOU AWARE? - Audio

July 12, 2009 03:00 - 30 minutes - 6.79 MB

From the Letter of Jesus to the leadership of a local church in Pergamus, Pastor Alan Latta encourages the hearers to be aware of the sinful influences of the worldly culture around us. A relevant scriptural application to this sermon is found in ROMANS 12:2.

Dr. Lance Hurley - PATRICK HENRY: A Dramatic Portrayal - Audio

July 05, 2009 02:35 - 42 minutes - 9.51 MB

Drawing from a wealth of knowledge about the founders of the U. S. A., Dr. Lance Hurley portrays Patrick Henry in this dramatic presentation which reveals little known facts about the Christian roots of this nation.

HAPPY HONORING FATHERS DAY! - Audio

June 21, 2009 03:00 - 35 minutes - 7.93 MB

In honor of fathers who are trying to be good dads, including single parents who are raising up a godly generation alone, as well as those who are functioning as spiritual parents to children not their own, Pastor Alan brings words to encourage and exhort the Church to disciple the next generation successfully.

HAPPY HONORING FATHERS DAY! - PDF

June 21, 2009 03:00 - 581 KB application/pdf

In honor of fathers who are trying to be good dads, including single parents who are raising up a godly generation alone, as well as those who are functioning as spiritual parents to children not their own, Pastor Alan brings words to encourage and exhort the Church to disciple the next generation successfully.

ARE YOU OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES? - PDF

June 14, 2009 16:54 - 356 KB application/pdf

From the example of the congregation in Philadelphia, Turkey - we learn that the Lord can open doors of ministry for us, even in the middle of very difficult times. We learn here that having to persevere can qualify us for ministry.

ARE YOU OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES? - Audio

June 14, 2009 16:54 - 40 minutes - 9.06 MB

From the example of the congregation in Philadelphia, Turkey - we learn that the Lord can open doors of ministry for us, even in the middle of very difficult times. We learn here that having to persevere can qualify us for ministry.

ARE YOU AFRAID? - Audio

June 07, 2009 03:00 - 44 minutes - 9.97 MB

Drawing lessons from Christ's letter to the messenger of a congregation - in Smyrna, Turkey - Pastor Alan declares the reality of spiritual battles and persecution. From the example of Polycarp's death we are all encouraged to trust God to give us the courage we need when we need it.

ARE YOU AFRAID? - PDF

June 07, 2009 03:00 - 469 KB application/pdf

Drawing lessons from Christ's letter to the messenger of a congregation - in Smyrna, Turkey - Pastor Alan declares the reality of spiritual battles and persecution. From the example of Polycarp's death we are all encouraged to trust God to give us the courage we need when we need it.

ARE YOU ALMOST DEVOTED? - Audio

May 31, 2009 03:00 - 29 minutes - 6.57 MB

From the Jesus' Epistles in His Revelation, as penned by John, Jesus Christ praises the Ephesian Church before correcting their lack of first love for Him, i. e. their foremost devotion. In like manner, many modern believers have much to be praised for by the Lord, but if we lack passion for Him, we are in need of His correction.

ARE YOU ALMOST DEVOTED? - PDF

May 31, 2009 03:00 - 411 KB application/pdf

From the Jesus' Epistles in His Revelation, as penned by John, Jesus Christ praises the Ephesian Church before correcting their lack of first love for Him, i. e. their foremost devotion. In like manner, many modern believers have much to be praised for by the Lord, but if we lack passion for Him, we are in need of His correction.

ARE YOU WHO YOU SAY YOU ARE? - PDF

May 24, 2009 03:00 - 489 KB application/pdf

While the church in Laodicea was not who they thought they were, a serious question is then asked of us, "Are we who we say we are?" With some personal insight, Pastor Alan calls the hearer to repent and return by putting God first everyday, to overcome becoming lukewarm.

ARE YOU WHO YOU SAY YOU ARE? - Audio

May 24, 2009 03:00 - 35 minutes - 8.07 MB

While the church in Laodicea was not who they thought they were, a serious question is then asked of us, "Are we who we say we are?" With some personal insight, Pastor Alan calls the hearer to repent and return by putting God first everyday, to overcome becoming lukewarm.

Colin Millar - IGNITING PRAYER ACTION NOW - Audio

May 20, 2009 02:36 - 46 minutes - 10.6 MB

If we are to pray without ceasing, then we should pray now! With grace and inspiration Colin Millar persuades the hearers to be people of prayer and action, which will change the world.

Yvette Latta - LIVING OUT YOUR DESTINY - PDF

May 10, 2009 02:36 - 400 KB application/pdf

With authority and honesty, Yvette Latta declares the reality of the plans that God has for all of us. This message reveals the need to pursue help when we need it, so that nothing hinders us from living a life that fulfills our GENESIS 1 Blessing.

Yvette Latta - LIVING OUT YOUR DESTINY - Audio

May 10, 2009 02:36 - 48 minutes - 10.9 MB

With authority and honesty, Yvette Latta declares the reality of the plans that God has for all of us. This message reveals the need to pursue help when we need it, so that nothing hinders us from living a life that fulfills our GENESIS 1 Blessing.

Andy Duncan - THE DISCIPLING OF ANDREW BARJONAH - PDF

May 03, 2009 02:38 - 175 KB application/pdf

With important lessons learned from Andrew's first encounter with Jesus, Pastor Andy Duncan declares the keys that are vital to our encoutering Him also, as well as how to continue on this awesome journey of being Christ's disciples.

Andy Duncan - THE DISCIPLING OF ANDREW BARJONAH - Audio

May 03, 2009 02:38 - 40 minutes - 9.06 MB

With important lessons learned from Andrew's first encounter with Jesus, Pastor Andy Duncan declares the keys that are vital to our encoutering Him also, as well as how to continue on this awesome journey of being Christ's disciples.

HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF MAN - PDF

April 26, 2009 03:00 - 308 KB application/pdf

This sermon involves the problems and solutions for overcoming the fear of what people might or might not think. Gaining victory over this malady involves our remembering that people are mortals, i. e. they are fallible and are going die, while our God is eternal and infallible. He is the only one to be feared and yet we know that He values us highly.

HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF MAN - Audio

April 26, 2009 03:00 - 28 minutes - 6.65 MB

This sermon involves the problems and solutions for overcoming the fear of what people might or might not think. Gaining victory over this malady involves our remembering that people are mortals, i. e. they are fallible and are going die, while our God is eternal and infallible. He is the only one to be feared and yet we know that He values us highly.

THE DISCIPLING OF SIMON BARJONAH - 4 - Audio

April 19, 2009 03:00 - 33 minutes - 7.47 MB

From the enlightening conversation Jesus had with Peter at the end of JOHN 21, the Word is declared concerning the encumbrances that come when we compare ourselves to one another, as well as how to overcome our being trapped by the "comparing game".

THE DISCIPLING OF SIMON BARJONAH - 4 - PDF

April 19, 2009 03:00 - 841 KB application/pdf

From the enlightening conversation Jesus had with Peter at the end of JOHN 21, the Word is declared concerning the encumbrances that come when we compare ourselves to one another, as well as how to overcome our being trapped by the "comparing game".

WHY IS THE RESURRECTION GOOD NEWS? - PDF

April 12, 2009 03:00 - 233 KB application/pdf

Fully appreciating why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is such good news involves our truly understanding the bad news, i. e. the fact that we are all natural born sinners with a death sentence hanging over our lives. Not only did Jesus die in our place to give us divine substitution but He also arose from the dead to give us divine justification.

WHY IS THE RESURRECTION GOOD NEWS? - Audio

April 12, 2009 03:00 - 33 minutes - 7.61 MB

Fully appreciating why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is such good news involves our truly understanding the bad news, i. e. the fact that we are all natural born sinners with a death sentence hanging over our lives. Not only did Jesus die in our place to give us divine substitution but He also arose from the dead to give us divine justification.

THE DISCIPLING OF SIMON BARJONAH - 3 - Audio

April 05, 2009 03:00 - 34 minutes - 7.7 MB

While drawing more insights from the Discipling of Simon Peter, Pastor Alan shares from his own story while exhorting all people to become followers of Jesus, especially those who may have begun in the past but have gotten off track for any reason. The truth is in the fact that the call of Jesus has not changed for anyone who iwilling to follow Him again.

THE DISCIPLING OF SIMON BARJONAH - 3 - PDF

April 05, 2009 03:00 - 274 KB application/pdf

While drawing more insights from the Discipling of Simon Peter, Pastor Alan shares from his own story while exhorting all people to become followers of Jesus, especially those who may have begun in the past but have gotten off track for any reason. The truth is in the fact that the call of Jesus has not changed for anyone who iwilling to follow Him again.

THE DISCIPLING OF SIMON BARJONAH - 2 - PDF

March 29, 2009 03:00 - 570 KB application/pdf

Drawing lessons from the Gospel of Matthew, on the discipleship journey of Simon Barjonah, whom Jesus named Peter, Pastor Alan declares the truth that is both wonderful and difficult concerning the transformation process the Christ begins in us as His disciples.

THE DISCIPLING OF SIMON BARJONAH - 2 - Audio

March 29, 2009 03:00 - 53 minutes - 12.2 MB

Drawing lessons from the Gospel of Matthew, on the discipleship journey of Simon Barjonah, whom Jesus named Peter, Pastor Alan declares the truth that is both wonderful and difficult concerning the transformation process the Christ begins in us as His disciples.

THE DISCIPLING OF SIMON BARJONAH - 1 - PDF

March 22, 2009 03:00 - 412 KB application/pdf

With a desire to encourage our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ, Pastor Alan Latta illustrates from the story of Simon Barjonah that sometimes there may be failure on our part but the Lord never recants His call and command for us to follow Him.

THE DISCIPLING OF SIMON BARJONAH - 1 - Audio

March 22, 2009 03:00 - 45 minutes - 10.4 MB

With a desire to encourage our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ, Pastor Alan Latta illustrates from the story of Simon Barjonah that sometimes there may be failure on our part but the Lord never recants His call and command for us to follow Him.

SHINE! - PDF

March 15, 2009 03:00 - 264 KB application/pdf

Evangelism Jesus' style is not as hard as some people can make it. He said we are the light of the world that cannot be hidden. After a humorous look at what Jesus did not mean, the hearer learns of the joyous way we are to shine the light of God's love everywhere and to use words if necessary.

SHINE! - Audio

March 15, 2009 03:00 - 30 minutes - 7 MB

Evangelism Jesus' style is not as hard as some people can make it. He said we are the light of the world that cannot be hidden. After a humorous look at what Jesus did not mean, the hearer learns of the joyous way we are to shine the light of God's love everywhere and to use words if necessary.

Greg & Marietta Harrell - CONQUERING FEAR - Audio

March 08, 2009 03:41 - 1 hour - 14.2 MB

When confronted with the possible problems of these perilous times, we can often be tempted to fear. Using great illustrations and solid scriptural application, Greg and Marrietta Harrel encourage our congregation to not be afraid and to move forward - doing great things for God and His Kingdom - by fulfilling our own personal Spiritual Bucket List.

Tony McWilliams - THE WITNESS OF PLANT LIFE - Audio

March 01, 2009 03:40 - 49 minutes - 11.3 MB

Drawing truth and analogies from botany and the cycles of water, Tony McWilliams ably teaches how the wonders of nature - specifically the life of plants - speak to us while modeling healthy spiritual living.

THE PROTOCOL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Audio

February 22, 2009 03:00 - 47 minutes - 10.7 MB

While the Holy Spirit freely gives gifts, there is protocol in which they are to operate. When we follow this, there will be love, edification and empowerment, as well enlargement for Christ's Church.

THE PROTOCOL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - PDF

February 22, 2009 03:00 - 9.7 MB application/pdf

While the Holy Spirit freely gives gifts, there is protocol in which they are to operate. When we follow this, there will be love, edification and empowerment, as well enlargement for Christ's Church.

THE PRESENTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - PDF

February 15, 2009 03:00 - 159 KB application/pdf

Proclaiming the Bible basis for desiring the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Alan shares insights that can help keep one's heart open to God and all that He desires to do in and through His people.

THE PRESENTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Audio

February 15, 2009 03:00 - 52 minutes - 12 MB

Proclaiming the Bible basis for desiring the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Alan shares insights that can help keep one's heart open to God and all that He desires to do in and through His people.

THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - PDF

February 08, 2009 03:00 - 358 KB application/pdf

When learning about the reality of the Holy Spirit, the question arises that asks, "What is He like?" In this sermon Pastor Alan declares 8 things that remind us of the Holy Spirit which includes a dove, wind, water, oil, fire, legal seals, eternal lifetime guarantees and comforters.

THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Audio

February 08, 2009 03:00 - 34 minutes - 7.7 MB

When learning about the reality of the Holy Spirit, the question arises that asks, "What is He like?" In this sermon Pastor Alan declares 8 things that remind us of the Holy Spirit which includes a dove, wind, water, oil, fire, legal seals, eternal lifetime guarantees and comforters.

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In the Beginning
3 Episodes