Generations Church

Welcome to the Generations Church podcast! We’re glad you’re joining us. Jesus said His followers would be known by their love for one another. But what does that love look like in everyday life—especially when relationships get difficult? In this week’s message, Pastor Jeff explores the call to love one another and challenges us to put that love into action. Every conversation, every act of kindn...

Welcome to the Generations Church Podcast! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. Today is a special message from our Back to Church Sunday service called “Find Your Place.” God never intended for us to walk through life or follow Jesus alone. He created us for community, gave each of us a purpose, and invites us to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Maybe you’ve been away from church for a whil...

Welcome to the Generations Church Podcast! Today, Pastor Jeff continues our series, A Church That Pleases God, with a message called “A Mission That Pleases God.” In Luke 15, Jesus tells three powerful stories: a shepherd searching for one lost sheep, a woman searching for one lost coin, and a father waiting for his lost son to come home. Each story reveals the same incredible truth: lost people m...

Welcome to the Generations Church Podcast! We’re so glad you’ve joined us. Today we continue our series, A Church That Pleases God, where we’ve been asking an important question: What kind of church brings joy to the heart of God? In Week 5, Pastor Jeff shares a message called “Generosity That Pleases God.” Generosity is about much more than the amount we give. God looks at the heart behind the gi...

In today’s message, “A Love That Pleases God,” we turn to one of Jesus’ most familiar stories—the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. Jesus shows us that real, biblical love is more than something we know, talk about, or even feel. It’s a love that sees the person, feels their pain, moves with purpose, is willing to pay the price, and ultimately puts love into practice. The question isn’t si...

Welcome to the Generations Church Podcast. Today, we continue our series, A Church That Pleases God, with a message called “A Unity That Pleases God.” In John 17, just before Jesus went to the cross, He prayed for His followers—and one of His greatest requests was that we would be one. In a world marked by division, Jesus calls His church to something different: a unity rooted in Him, centered on...

Welcome to the Generations Church Podcast. We’re so glad you’re joining us today.   Have you ever had a season when you still believed in God, still loved God, but somehow your faith just felt… flat? In today’s message from Psalm 42, Pastor Jeff Ream reminds us that dry seasons are real—but they don’t have to drive us away from God. Instead, they can teach us to thirst for Him, remember His faithf...

This morning we begin a brand-new series called "A Church That Pleases God." What does God desire from His church? Before we can talk about our worship, our service, or our mission, we must first understand who God is. In this opening message, Pastor Jeff explores the biblical call to live with reverence and the fear of the Lord—a holy awe that shapes every part of our lives and draws us into deep...

Last week, James Swanson began exploring one of life's most important questions: What happens when we die? In Part 1, we looked at what God's Word reveals about eternity and the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. Today, James continues that conversation in Part 2 of "What Happens When We Die?" As we open the Scriptures together, we'll dive deeper into God's truth about eternity, judgment, heaven,...

One of the questions people have asked throughout history is, "What happens when we die?" It's a question that every one of us will face, and the answer has eternal significance. Rather than relying on opinions, speculation, or popular culture, God's Word gives us truth we can build our lives—and our eternity—upon. Today we're honored to welcome our guest speaker, James Swanson III, Student Pastor...

If you're walking through a season of uncertainty, disappointment, or wondering if God is still at work, today's message is for you. As we wrap up our guest teaching series with Greg Anderson, Greg reminds us that because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, hope is never dead. No matter how broken the past may seem or how impossible the present feels, God specializes in bringing new life where it...

Today, guest speaker Greg Anderson concludes his powerful series on the Greatest Commandment—what it means to love God with everything we are. Over the past several weeks, we've been challenged to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind. In this final message, Greg brings it all together, reminding us that God isn't looking for part of our lives—He deserves our complete devotion. Wherever...

In this special Father's Day message, guest speaker Greg Anderson challenges and encourages us to become the men—and the people—God has called us to be. Whether you're a father, grandfather, mentor, or simply someone seeking to follow Christ more faithfully, this message points us back to our greatest example: our Heavenly Father. So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let's dive into God's Word...

Welcome to the Generations Church Podcast. We're glad you've joined us today. This week, we were blessed to have guest speaker Greg Anderson bring a powerful message titled, "The Greatest Commandment: A Life Ordered by Love." In a world filled with competing priorities, distractions, and demands, Jesus reminds us of what matters most—to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to...

Welcome to the Generations Church Podcast. Last week, we opened the book of Job and discovered that when our world falls apart, we can still choose to worship. We learned that pain doesn't mean God has abandoned us, and even in our darkest moments, God remains worthy of our trust and praise. Today, in Week 2 of our series "When Your World Falls Apart", we're turning to 2 Corinthians 4, where the A...

Life has a way of changing in a moment. One phone call. One diagnosis. One unexpected loss can leave us asking difficult questions like: “Where is God?” and “How do I keep going when everything around me feels like it’s falling apart?” In today’s message, Pastor Jeff takes us to the book of Job and reminds us of a powerful truth: You can still trust God even when you don’t understand what He is do...

This week, Pastor Jeff Ream continues our Christian-ish series with a powerful message titled “A Faith That Puts God Second.” In this episode, we confront a subtle but dangerous reality—how easy it is to claim God is first while our lives tell a different story. Through Scripture and practical application, you’ll be challenged to identify what’s competing for your heart, tear down hidden idols, an...

This week, Pastor Jeff continues our series “Christian-ish”—a look at what it means to move beyond a half-hearted faith and fully follow Jesus. In this message, we dive into 1 Samuel chapter 15 and uncover a powerful truth: partial obedience is still disobedience. It’s easy to look like we’re following God on the outside while still holding back areas of our lives on the inside. But God isn’t afte...

Are you truly following Jesus—or just living “Christian-ish”? In this bold and convicting message from Revelation 3:14–22, Pastor Jeff challenges the trap of comfortable Christianity and exposes the danger of lukewarm faith. Discover why casual, half-hearted devotion repels God, how spiritual complacency blinds us, and the urgent call to repentance. This message will push you to be honest about wh...

What if Jesus was right in front of you… And you didn’t even recognize Him? In this Easter message from Luke 24, we explore the powerful story of two followers walking with the risen Christ—yet completely missing who He was. Discover how you can be around Jesus and still not truly know Him, why disappointment can blind you to His presence, and how Scripture reveals who He really is. Most important...

On this Palm Sunday episode, pastor Jeff reflects on Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and challenges listeners to stop being silent about the gospel. Using Acts and Jesus' teachings, he explains why followers must be salt and light in a watching world. The message explores four reasons we hesitate to share our faith—fear, feeling disqualified, not wanting to be pushy, and complacency—and give...

Lean into what God may be speaking to you and allow His Word to shape your life. Let's jump into today's message. This episode challenges the common belief that sincerity alone saves. Drawing from Scripture—especially John 14:6 and Acts 4:12—Pastor Jeff exposes four objections to Christ’s exclusivity (sincerity, relativism, narrowness, demographic) and compares major world religions to show why tr...

Welcome to God Never Said That, part three of our four-part series. Today, we’re tackling a dangerous cultural lie: “It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you don’t hurt anyone.” It sounds harmless, but God never said that. We’ll unpack three common misbeliefs about sin, confront the truth about ourselves, and discover the freedom Jesus offers. Get ready—this episode will challenge your assumpt...

Welcome to the Generations Church Podcast. Today we’re continuing our series called “God Never Said That,” where we’re looking at some of the most common phrases people believe are in the Bible—but actually aren’t. Last week we talked about the idea that “God just wants you to be happy,” and today we’re tackling another one that you’ve probably heard many times: “God will never give you more than...

We love offering little nuggets of advice, support, or sympathy. They come in handy when we want people to feel better. But what if the guidance you’re giving or receiving just isn’t true? What if God Never Said That? This four-week series tackles common myths about God, like “God wants you happy” or “God never gives you more than you can handle,” and how those myths keep us from having a deeper r...