Generations Community Church

The world's kings and queens and presidents KNOW how to make an arrival, which makes the arrival of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords (on Christmas Day, so to speak) quite odd and quite extraordinary. To mark the first Sunday of Advent, Pastor Max takes a loot at the genealogy of Matthew 1 and what Matthew is saying about Jesus.

There is one sure test of whether or not God is ruling someone's life. And some people pass the test with flying colors, while others simply don't. What is this test? It's a test Jesus, Himself, put forth as the ultimate sign of God's Kingdom.

There is one sure test of whether or not God is ruling someone's life. And some people pass the test with flying colors, while others simply don't. What is this test? It's a test Jesus, Himself, put forth as the ultimate sign of God's Kingdom.

Why is it that two people can be in the same room but see what happened differently? And why is it that, at so many church events, God seems to "move" some people but not others? Jesus's signature teaching, in all likelihood, was the Parable of the Soils. And Jesus makes a BOLD CLAIM. Some people will recognize the movement of God and others won't.

Why is it that two people can be in the same room but see what happened differently? And why is it that, at so many church events, God seems to "move" some people but not others? Jesus's signature teaching, in all likelihood, was the Parable of the Soils. And Jesus makes a BOLD CLAIM. Some people will recognize the movement of God and others won't.

In the 1970s, Americans were fascinated with the APOCALYPSE (and some still are, today). For many Americans, they assume God is going to destroy the world with fire and Christians will be evacuated right before that goes down. But what does Jesus say about all this? And what does the end of the world have to do with the Kingdom of God?

In the 1970s, Americans were fascinated with the APOCALYPSE (and some still are, today). For many Americans, they assume God is going to destroy the world with fire and Christians will be evacuated right before that goes down. But what does Jesus say about all this? And what does the end of the world have to do with the Kingdom of God?

All the kingdoms of the world use power the same way. They use POWER OVER others. They leverage it, exert it, use and abuse it. And they attempt to control others (or coerce them) through the power of the sword. But not God. And certainly not God's Kingdom. In this message, Max Vanderpool, emphasizes what it looks like when God uses power.

All the kingdoms of the world use power the same way. They use POWER OVER others. They leverage it, exert it, use and abuse it. And they attempt to control others (or coerce them) through the power of the sword. But not God. And certainly not God's Kingdom. In this message, Max Vanderpool, emphasizes what it looks like when God uses power.

What do you think of when you hear the word kingdom? Do you think of a PLACE like the magic kingdom? Do you think of a PEOPLE like the British people? We tend to think of kingdoms in terms of place and people, but is THAT what John the Baptist (and Jesus) preached was near?

What do you think of when you hear the word kingdom? Do you think of a PLACE like the magic kingdom? Do you think of a PEOPLE like the British people? We tend to think of kingdoms in terms of place and people, but is THAT what John the Baptist (and Jesus) preached was near?

This is the most important election in our lifetime, they say. If our candidate doesn't get elected (or re-elected), it could mean the end of our way of life...FOREVER. Face it, people talk about elections these days like people USED to talk about the apocalypse. But should we PANIC? Who exactly are we trusting in all this frenzy?

This is the most important election in our lifetime, they say. If our candidate doesn't get elected (or re-elected), it could mean the end of our way of life...FOREVER. Face it, people talk about elections these days like people USED to talk about the apocalypse. But should we PANIC? Who exactly are we trusting in all this frenzy?

How did YOU learn to pray as a kid? Who taught you how to pray? Who gave you the words and language you use to pray? In this message, Pastor Max Vanderpool unpacks why the disciples asked Jesus to teach them HOW to pray and ponders what we're really asking when we pray that God's kingdom will COME.

How did YOU learn to pray as a kid? Who taught you how to pray? Who gave you the words and language you use to pray? In this message, Pastor Max Vanderpool unpacks why the disciples asked Jesus to teach them HOW to pray and ponders what we're really asking when we pray that God's kingdom will COME.

In the midst of the pandemic, many folks are seeing a lot more porn than they used to see. And they're lingering, because they're stressed out. But a little porn is NOT okay. It comes with a steep price, which is why the warning of Jesus is prescient today.

In the midst of the pandemic, many folks are seeing a lot more porn than they used to see. And they're lingering, because they're stressed out. But a little porn is NOT okay. It comes with a steep price, which is why the warning of Jesus is prescient today.

Right now, in the midst of a pandemic, you may need to PROVE that you actually love some people: your wife, husband, kids, parents, close friends, church family. And if you're not careful, when this pandemic is over, those people (who matter MOST) may not feel or believe you really love them. It's the test no one wants to have to take - and no one can afford to fail.

Right now, in the midst of a pandemic, you may need to PROVE that you actually love some people: your wife, husband, kids, parents, close friends, church family. And if you're not careful, when this pandemic is over, those people (who matter MOST) may not feel or believe you really love them. It's the test no one wants to have to take - and no one can afford to fail.

A lot of people think that being happy or experiencing a lot of joy in your life is what makes people grateful. It make sense happy people are grateful, sad/angry people are hateful. But research shows what the BIble has long taught: it's actually the OTHER way around. Practiced gratitude actually opens up the channel for joy in your life. In this message, Max Vanderpool, wraps up our teaching ser...

A lot of people think that being happy or experiencing a lot of joy in your life is what makes people grateful. It make sense happy people are grateful, sad/angry people are hateful. But research shows what the BIble has long taught: it's actually the OTHER way around. Practiced gratitude actually opens up the channel for joy in your life. In this message, Max Vanderpool, wraps up our teaching ser...

Unforgiveness is a JOY-killer. Anger & resentment are JOY-killers. Bitterness is a JOY-killer. The brutal truth about JOY is that JOY won't share a ride with unforgiveness.

Unforgiveness is a JOY-killer. Anger & resentment are JOY-killers. Bitterness is a JOY-killer. The brutal truth about JOY is that JOY won't share a ride with unforgiveness.

On any given day, you feel all kinds of things: happy, sad, betrayed, frustrated, delighted, excited, scared, bored, etc. But those feelings are NOT simply random occurrences. They are connected to your thoughts, to what you are THINKING. In this messages, Pastor Max spells out how you can gain greater control over your emotions and emotional life and how that impacts your ability to experience jo...

On any given day, you feel all kinds of things: happy, sad, betrayed, frustrated, delighted, excited, scared, bored, etc. But those feelings are NOT simply random occurrences. They are connected to your thoughts, to what you are THINKING. In this messages, Pastor Max spells out how you can gain greater control over your emotions and emotional life and how that impacts your ability to experience jo...