Generations Church Sermons

Episode Notes BEING CHRIST IN A CHRISTLESS CULTURE American Christianity must learn how to exist in a culture that is anti-Jesus. Our current model only works in “friendly territory” with benefits and no persecution. For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church. Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

Episode Notes FEAR OF THE LORD Wisdom literature commonly speaks about having a the fear of the Lord. Christianity often waters this down and misses how it can shape our lives.  For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

Episode Notes LIVING WITH ETERNAL VALUES Scripture constantly reminds us to circle back to things that are eternal and not things that are of this world. For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church.  Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

Ecclesiastes 3-4 TIME God speaks to how wisdom guides our lives (values not rules) that when followed will organize and prioritize the seasons of life for us.  Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

Episode Notes WISDOM Christian wisdom is about applying God’s eternal truths to our everyday lives. Our goal should be to live a life that leaves a legacy that will last into eternity.  For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church . Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

2 Samuel 23: Kings & Prophets 25 Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

BORN AGAIN IN CHRIST Peter quotes the teachings of Jesus that Christians are “born again”. True faith means new life and a new purpose in Christ. For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church. Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

Episode Notes What will you do with Justice? (There is always a cost) For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church . Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

2 Samuel 18-19: Kings & Prophets 23 I. Leadership in a Time of Conflict (18-19) The greatest gift a leader can give others is making sense of our own stories. II. Leadership in a Time of Sorrow A Leader is always in the middle of their own sanctification. III. Leadership in a Time of Division True Leadership is expressed through Influence, not authority. Find out more at https://generations-ch...

2 Samuel 16-17: Kings & Prophets 22 Possibly the best thing we can be teaching our churches today, is how to suffer. Three kinds of affliction you will face from other people if you align yourself with Christ: •Slander •Persecution •Vendetta Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

2 Samuel 15: Kings and Prophets 21 GOD’S WILL OVER OUR LIVES Christians understand that God’s ways are better than our ways. We are called to be faithful and obedient to Him, even when it is difficult or costly to us. Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

2 Samuel 14: Kings & Prophets 20 FOCUSING ON OUR LIVES We often help other people “fix” their lives, but are unwilling to fix our own. Consider sin and forgiveness today, how we apply it to ourselves verses others. Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

Episode Notes HOW OUR SIN AFFECTS OTHERS David’s sins affect his entire family for several years. Christians often view sin as personal, and overlook the impact on others. Our actions affect others.  For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church. Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

Episode Notes A PROPHET’S HEART Samuel pours his heart out to God’s people at the end of his life, hoping they will honor God in the years to come. For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church . Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

Episode Notes LIVING AS CHRIST’S IN THE WORLD Christians have a responsibility to live as Jesus instructed us to live, and do what we are created to do. We get to bring the world a taste of eternity today. For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church . Find out more at https://generations-church-sermons.pinecast.co

Episode Notes A NEW NORMAL As we settle into new CoVid norms we ask what that means for different areas of life. One area we must reexamine is our corporate worship practices For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church

AS DAVID BECOMES KING… As we see David take his rightful place over Israel we are reminded of what a godly life looks life. David challenges us to live as Christ intends us to.

DOING RIGHT WHEN OTHERS ARE NOT Idealogical/political divisions sometimes cause American Christians to oppose each other. How do we know what is right when many disagree? For more information, please visit https://genfamily.church.

Easter 2021 How can we believe that Jesus lived, died, and rose from the grave, and live as doesn’t change everything?

Good Friday 2021 THE CRUCIFIXION Beyond the events that take place at Golgotha are all the people surrounding Jesus, and what their responses are to the crucifixion.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS IN LIFE God allows (even causes) good and bad seasons of life. We are to live knowing that God is good, and accomplishing things we cannot see or understand.

WE AREN’T SUPPOSED TO KNOW EVERYTHING God doesn’t reveal everything to us immediately. Faith requires us to live in the “unknown” and follow God daily, sometimes one step at a time.

KEEPING OUR EYES ON JESUS The Old Testament points us to Jesus, not just character or moral studies. David fails, and so do we. Our mistakes allow us opportunity to draw near to God.

CAN THE CHURCH BE THE ANSWER? David, on the run from corrupt king Saul, cares for people. Can the church be what our community needs when government has fails us?

The Fall & Rise of a King Don’t let anything, especially jealousy lead to your demise; If you find yourself green with envy or red with jealousy, rid yourself of it by loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself.