HOW-TO Messages - Practical Steps: Recent Episodes
Alan Latta
Rather than only telling people what they need to do, these valuable Biblical messages give insights in the how-to's and benefits for applying Biblical truth. For more information about Generations Church go to www.generationspeople.org
Enjoy the very informative and vitally important teaching ministry of our Youth Pastor, Ephraim Garcia; as he communicates the lifegiving realities of the mariage covenant.
Discover inspiring truth from Philippians 3 and learn how to live right every day of the year.
Discover inspiring truth from Philippians 3 and learn how to live right every day of the year.
Enjoy grudge-free living from following the life-giving examples of Joseph and Jesus; as affirmed by the gospel's lessons.
Learn valuable lessons on overreactions and their preventions; from the tragic injustice of the Dinah incident.
Discover life-giving keys to making peace with difficult people; from the story of Jacob and his trickster - father in law - Uncle Laban.
Learn important life lessons - from the story of Jacob and Esau - of what to do and not to do when it comes to receiving and enjoying God's promises.
While these are difficult times for many, possibly due to wrong decisions made by those in authority, it does not give us the right to make wrong decisions ourselves; especially in light of the what the Bible says about our living as Christ followers.
Since we are living in times when answered Biblical prayers are really needed, it is imperative that we deal with all hindrances to our prayers.
Learn how to live freely in spite of life's many would-be offenses; without becoming offended or staying offended.
Learning from why Paul responded the way he did to his hardships can help us all to be victorious in the face of hurtful circumstances.
Learning from Paul's example and writings - written as he suffered much injustice for years - gives us important keys for more than mere endurance while experiencing hardships of many kinds.
Learn from the apostle Paul's Christ-like example in his response to being beaten and greatly disrespected.
Learn and be reminded of important truths for complete victory over difficulties that may tempt us to be immobilized.
Be equipped by the ministry of Amy McClintock as she casts fresh vision and strategy for our music ministry to transition into multiple teams.
Whether you are already discouraged or tempted to be, this talk shares keys for overcoming it victoriously.
Be equipped and encouraged to pray more faithfully by recognizing the relevance of prayer and its many great results.
Enjoy the ministry of Summer Joy Okimoto, as she declares how we can maintain higher levels of joy in the midst of contrary circumstances.
Opportunities abound when we become willing to take personal responsibility for finding solutions to problems we have not caused.
Learning lessons from the Early Church, we find keys to overcoming fears generated by threats.
Be more equipped for serving in our Prayer Team Ministry by this brief review of our best Prayer Team practices, as well as some new things we are also emphasizing.
The truth is declared concerning the importance of humility, submission to God, resistance to devils and our walking and growing together in unity; so that we can all be victorious over our opposing problems.
After explaining Jesus' answers to three questions that were asked in MATTHEW 24, the truth is declared concerning how we should live during this time of history.
From Christ's prophecies and parables on the Mount of Olives, in Matthew 24 and 25, the truth is declared concerning our need to be ready, faithful and serving; with His soon coming return and certain future judgments in mind.
In these days, we must be - as Jesus said - both wise and harmless. Here you will hear our strategy for ministering to children, while preventing abuse and minimizing causes for false accusations, through things like the 2-Deep Rule and our List of Always and Never Guidelines.
In these days, we must be - as Jesus said - both wise and harmless. Here you will hear our strategy for ministering to children, while preventing abuse and minimizing causes for false accusations, through things like the 2-Deep Rule and our List of Always and Never Guidelines.
With passion, clarity and Biblical insight, Pastor Deborah Oakley preaches and teaches practical ways that we all can and do use to abide in Christ continually.
Kevin Fore does an excellent job in proclaiming the truth about the problem of judging and what we all need to remember in order to overcome such a temptation.
Nothing is quite like first and last impressions, therefore the ministry of our Ushers and Greeters is very important for our Guests, Members and the growth of our congregation. In this 13+ minute presentation, you will hear our current strategy and plan for effective, fruitful and fulfilling Ushering and Greeting.
Listen to this review of our recent Prayer Ministry Team Training Class, followed by an edited version of a past teaching on "The Laying On Of Hands."
With all the bizarre, shocking and disappointing things happening in our culture, we must never lose sight of our God given calling and responsibility to shine as lights in a darkened world. In this sermon, the concept of God allowing futility to exist is explained for the purpose of causing many to see their need for a Savior. Therefore, we must transition from simply whining - about the saddening condition of our nation - to actually doing something about it for those in need; which will ultimately result in our fulfilling Christ's commissioning.
In this conclusion to our series on the Book of Job, the truth is declared about the greatness of God and our need to totally trust Him at all times; in order to always have hope, no matter what may come our way.
We hope this sermon helps your hope and trust - in God - to grow like never before. Like Job, who's hopelessness began to diminish as The Lord revealed His greatness to him, so our hope can increase as we consider our Almighty God Who is worthy of complete and total trust.
Meditating on His infinite superiority helps us to see God's trustworthiness, thus making it easier to fully trust in Him which opens our hearts to genuine hope.
While some may think they have all the answers to questions about suffering, life has a way of proving otherwise. In this sermon is a strategy for handling those well meaning folks who might unfairly criticize you while you are hurting for any reason.
From the pages of the Book of Job, more truth is declared concerning how to help someone who is wrestling with hopelessness; as well as the need to realize that none of know it all. In this teaching, vital keys are shared to empower the hearer to get outside the routine ruts of life and to do something kind for those in need of encouragement.
While in the midst of hopelessness and despair, Job's friends made matters worse, by trying to make sense of it all, through blaming the poor guy for all of his troubles. In this talk, the hearer is challenged to help the hopeless and to not make things worse for them. The sermon concludes with a wonderful solo sung by George Huff, entitled, "Stand".
To bring hope to a world struggling with hopelessness, our own hope must be strong and abounding. Through pursuing God as the God of hope, believing the truth of the Gospel and dealing with all our "hope robbers", our own hope is made stronger by the power and person of the Holy Spirit, as we allow Him to fill us often.
In life's most difficult seasons, we can have undying hope. This sermon shares several keys to having strong Gospel based hope that is not built on temporal things.
In a world wrestling with hopelessness, as believers in the Gospel, we are able to to be ready to give strong reasons for the hope that is in us. Our hope is firmly established on what God has already done for us; it is empowered by what He is doing in us and it continues to be inspired by His love and His Holy Spirit.
The purpose of this encouraging teaching is to equip the hearers to hope wholeheartedly - like never before - and to bring the hope of the Gospel to a hopeless world. Following the example of Abraham, we are to be people of hope, even though many things at times may seem hopeless.
In our day of decaying families thoughtout the world, the Word of God brings clarity to the answers needed by us all; if we are to make our families, churches and nations stronger. This insightful teaching will encourage the hearer to help disciple the next generation and in so doing, bring badly needed change to our culture..
After demonstrating His amazing love during the Last Supper, Christ tells His disciples to love one another just as He had loved them. In this short discourse - from the story of that event according to JOHN 13 - the truth is delclared about loving like Jesus; with twelve important things to always or never do.
As Paul begins the closing of this letter, he shares some vital points that are important for having peaceful relationships as well as peace of mind.
In verse 1 of PHILIPPIANS 4, Paul refers back to what he has just written as key to standing strong as God's beloved.
Writing under the shadow of his potential death, Paul's example encourges us to see death as something better than life and living as something for the sake of others.
Learning from Paul the apostle, Pastor Alan compares some of the shadows of impending doom that he was facing with our challenges to living the Christian life in the 21st century.
Pastor Alan boldly declares the reality of envy and how to be free from the pain and damage that it causes so many.
Concluding our Tough Questions Series, Pastor Alan declares how we should be equipped to answer this question, "How can you believe in the resurrection?"
Drawing 10 lessons from Christ's overcoming of the devil's temptations, Pastor Alan declares the ways we can all fend the attacks of our enemy.
Speaking from his heart, Pastor Alan shares 10 solid reasons why he believes the Bible is true. Seeking to answer an important question about the inspiration of the Scriptures, he leaves the hearer with his own question, "How do you know the Bible is not true?"
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.
While troubles may often double up on us, the blessing of God can more than double any needed reparation. He is able to do abundantly and exceedingly much more than we could ask, think or imagine. What is required on our part is the willingness to give God time and faith.
When facing disappointment we must not lose sight of the fact that we have all been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus. It is this fact that takes priority over our own personal comfort in the mind of Almighty God and helps us to take heart when we would be discouraged otherwise.
With communication technology providing us with so many new ways to hear bad news, we need to be encouraged with good news from God's Word. In this teaching, 5 keys are communicated that are essential for victory in perilous times.
The Armor of God is given to all believers for the purpose of standing against the schemings of the enemy of our souls. In this important teaching you will hear about 7 things we are to stand against and 2 things to stand for, which are vital to our walking in spiritual victory during these perious times.
In times like these, when everything is shaking, God's invisible and unshakable Kingdom is revealed through the lives of His people who know how to stand strong in shaky times.
Many today suffer from problems caused by fears. In this sermon, Roger Frye - Author of CONQUERING FEAR - teaches how fear can cause physical illness and how to repel and conquer it with the giving of thanks and praying in faith.
With intense fervency, Jan Denharder declares how believers can overcome those subconscious fears that control so many of us. Using his own experiences and humor he communicates with authority on this important subject.
There is a real nearness to God, available to every child of God, that should not be neglected or ignored.
A closer walk with the Lord begins with our desires. Learn from this sermon about what is involved in developing a thirst and appetite for more of God.
What is the New Testament ministry approach to the laying on of hands?
In this brief teaching, Pastor Alan shares the what, when, where, why and the how to's for this valid approach to ministry.