Generation Church

The Coronavirus is causing increased fear and panic all around us. While it’s a serious situation, God calls us not to fear hundreds of times throughout scripture. Sickness, disease, and dangerous situations have always existed in this world. John 16:33 says, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Our hope is found is Jesus! The Holy Spirit will give us the power, love, and self-discipline to stand strong against fear.

As a Generation Church family member, you have a mission! Matthew 28:18 says, "Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." A church should be full of ‘found people’ who are helping lost people find and follow Jesus. We invite the Holy Spirit to to help us sacrifice and do whatever it takes to reach those far from Jesus.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to a higher standard of living so that we can best represent Him. Philippians 1:27 says, “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” While we represent Jesus through our lifestyle, we still need to be patient in our shortcomings! God will be faithful in completing the work He began in us. We can glorify Jesus both by how we live and by how we respond when we fall short.

Proverbs 3:9 tells us to "Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits..." The principle of giving the first ten percent of one's income is prevalent throughout scripture, and Jesus only raised the standard of giving with His life and through His teachings. Some believers today allow fear, greed, and rebellion to keep them from giving, but those who are obedient in honoring God with their tithe become a part of reaching lost people and will experience God's blessing in their life.

To be a full functioning church family, we all need to work together and serve together. We are ALL called to serve because Jesus first served us. John 13:15 says, "I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done for you." Family works together. 

There are many different types of membership. The truest picture of scriptural, church membership is a family. As family we are responsible to each other and show up for one another on a regular basis. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another.”

Everyone is looking for understanding to overcome the confusion of life. There are many voices telling us what they believe is THE right way to believe and live or even telling us to follow our own hearts; but true clarity comes when we trust God and his Word! Isaiah 55:9 says, “For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Say goodbye to confusion; say hello to clarity!

Many of us have the natural tendency to want control, but the need for control is rooted in pride, selfishness, and fear! You can have control or growth but you can’t have both. Proverbs 3:5-10 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." You need to let go to grow!

When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we are transformed into a new person! Baptism is a public celebration that your old life is gone and your new life has begun! 2 Colossians 2:12 says, “For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead.” You can’t say hello to the new you without saying goodbye to the old you, and baptism is commanded by Jesus to demonstrate your spiritual transformation.