http://www.generationspeople.org en-us Recorded at Generations Church, we hope these messages inspire and encourage you to pursue a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ on your journey through life. Recorded at Generations Church, we hope these messages inspire and encourage you to pursue a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ on your journey through life. Recorded at Generations Church, we hope these messages inspire and encourage you to pursue a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ on your journey through life. Copyright 2012 Alan Latta Alan Latta info@generationspeople.org no http://generationschurchofgranbury.sermon.tv/rss/main/video_pdf Sun, 06 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta While Jesus did all the hard work in bearing all of our shame and in fulfilling all the prophecies that said He would do so, sometimes Christians still experience shame for being trapped by shameful things. In this sermon, the hearers are exhorted on... While Jesus did all the hard work in bearing all of our shame and in fulfilling all the prophecies that said He would do so, sometimes Christians still experience shame for being trapped by shameful things. In this sermon, the hearers are exhorted on... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2562493-2.pdf Justification,Sanctification,Repentance,Faith Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta While the last two sermons - in this series - focused on Jesus' death and how He fully redeemed us from all sin and shame, this one talks about His shame freeing life, past and present, and how He continues to do the same for all who come boldly to Him. While the last two sermons - in this series - focused on Jesus' death and how He fully redeemed us from all sin and shame, this one talks about His shame freeing life, past and present, and how He continues to do the same for all who come boldly to Him. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2559286-2.pdf Forgiveness,Redemption,Reconciliation,The,Gospel Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta The shaming of the Messiah in Isaiah 53 results in converting our shaming into singing as promised to the "barren woman" in Isaiah 54. Drawing from personal experience, this sermon declares how the Lord turns our messes into messages, our g... The shaming of the Messiah in Isaiah 53 results in converting our shaming into singing as promised to the "barren woman" in Isaiah 54. Drawing from personal experience, this sermon declares how the Lord turns our messes into messages, our g... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2556114-2.pdf Conversion,Testimony,Transformation,Redemption Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In this declaration of The Gospel, the truth is told about how the problem of shame began and how it operates; as well as how Jesus Christ is its only solution. In this declaration of The Gospel, the truth is told about how the problem of shame began and how it operates; as well as how Jesus Christ is its only solution. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2553475-2.pdf Curse,Sin,Redemption,Salvation Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta To preserve order, our secular culture is accumulating more and more laws while our prisons are filling up; which only serves to prove the need for America to hear the life changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Such a message is clearly and boldly proclai... To preserve order, our secular culture is accumulating more and more laws while our prisons are filling up; which only serves to prove the need for America to hear the life changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Such a message is clearly and boldly proclai... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2551154-2.pdf Transformation,Relevant,Laws,Secularism Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta With the parable of the great supper, Jesus proclaims the importance of inviting people - of all kinds - to enjoy His Kingdom. This kind of hospitality surely includes inviting everyone we meet to be our guests at Kingdom events that we enjoy; especi... With the parable of the great supper, Jesus proclaims the importance of inviting people - of all kinds - to enjoy His Kingdom. This kind of hospitality surely includes inviting everyone we meet to be our guests at Kingdom events that we enjoy; especi... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2546882-2.pdf Invitations,Boldness,Priorities,Evangelism Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta How to fight spiritual battles appropriately is most important if we are going to achieve Godly results and long lasting victory. From the context of 2 CORINTHIANS 10, we learn the full truth about what Paul intended with what he said in verses 3 thr... How to fight spiritual battles appropriately is most important if we are going to achieve Godly results and long lasting victory. From the context of 2 CORINTHIANS 10, we learn the full truth about what Paul intended with what he said in verses 3 thr... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2545620-2.pdf Weapons,War,Strongholds,Conflict Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta While one person can make a big difference in the world, two can do so much better; because of improved vision, teamwork, synergy, multiplication and the joy of shared results. Building on what was shared last Lord's Day, in the sermon called ONE, ... While one person can make a big difference in the world, two can do so much better; because of improved vision, teamwork, synergy, multiplication and the joy of shared results. Building on what was shared last Lord's Day, in the sermon called ONE, ... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2542344-2.pdf Teamwork,Marriage,Evangelism,Victory Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta The value of "One" is explored and declared in this sermon about the importance of reaching out to minister to one specific person in need of salvation and restoration. The value of "One" is explored and declared in this sermon about the importance of reaching out to minister to one specific person in need of salvation and restoration. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2540361-2.pdf Outreach,Simplicity,Invitations,Searching Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta This teaching is for those who are ready to transition from mere membership to meaningful ministry; to move out of the stands and on to the field in answer to the Lord's call for more laborers in His harvest. This teaching is for those who are ready to transition from mere membership to meaningful ministry; to move out of the stands and on to the field in answer to the Lord's call for more laborers in His harvest. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2444573-2.pdf Discipleship,Leadership,Serving,Ministry Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta 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 t... 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 t... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2416146-2.pdf Priorities,Discipleship,Parenting,Honoring Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Greg & Marietta Harrell In this life giving message, Greg and Marietta Harrell share personal insights and useful Biblical truths regarding oneness in marriage and the healing of covenant relationships. In this life giving message, Greg and Marietta Harrell share personal insights and useful Biblical truths regarding oneness in marriage and the healing of covenant relationships. Greg & Marietta Harrell http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2397373-2.pdf Esteem,Marriage,Covenant,Relationships Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta The Preeminence of Christ is an often overlooked subject in the lives of many believers today. It flows counter to the quest to be number 1 in our competitive world. However, to recognize Christ and to honor Him for Who He really is can never be sub... The Preeminence of Christ is an often overlooked subject in the lives of many believers today. It flows counter to the quest to be number 1 in our competitive world. However, to recognize Christ and to honor Him for Who He really is can never be sub... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2322962-2.pdf Priorities,Order,Honor,Authority Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta From the Glory of God to the gory need of man, the birth of Christ bridged the gap between the two, resulting in our being able to receive the benefit of His sinless life and redeeming sacrifice on the cross. From the Glory of God to the gory need of man, the birth of Christ bridged the gap between the two, resulting in our being able to receive the benefit of His sinless life and redeeming sacrifice on the cross. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2260620-2.pdf Reconciliation,Mediator,Redeemer,Ransom Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Of the great Biblical mandates for the believer - faith, hope and love - the greatest is love; i. e. sacrificial, unconditional, unselfish agape love. In this sermon you will hear some of the qualities of each and how they work together as well as wh... Of the great Biblical mandates for the believer - faith, hope and love - the greatest is love; i. e. sacrificial, unconditional, unselfish agape love. In this sermon you will hear some of the qualities of each and how they work together as well as wh... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2251722-2.pdf Faith,Hope,Priority,Life Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta The relentless love of God is practised in our lives as He enables us to silently bear, faithfully believe, actively hope and continually endure - all things - for the sake of those we love. This is divine love that never dies. The relentless love of God is practised in our lives as He enables us to silently bear, faithfully believe, actively hope and continually endure - all things - for the sake of those we love. This is divine love that never dies. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2251134-2.pdf Covering,Enduring,Believing,Hoping Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta An often overlooked characteristic of love is that it always looks for the best in those who are being loved. This is a key to rightly relating to those in our lives who are hard to love. Our prayer is that this message will help increase the minist... An often overlooked characteristic of love is that it always looks for the best in those who are being loved. This is a key to rightly relating to those in our lives who are hard to love. Our prayer is that this message will help increase the minist... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2248771-2.pdf Hope,Optimism,Encouragement,Overcoming Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Love makes us able to do great things together as we become more cooperative through loving attitudes and overcoming sinful traits like rudeness, selfishness, anger and unforgiveness. To illustrate how Godly cooperation can bear much fruit, Ebene... Love makes us able to do great things together as we become more cooperative through loving attitudes and overcoming sinful traits like rudeness, selfishness, anger and unforgiveness. To illustrate how Godly cooperation can bear much fruit, Ebene... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2247419-2.pdf Humility,Respect,Self,Control,Forgiveness Sun, 09 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Jeff Farris Jeff Farris ably shares how we lose our way and how we can get it back. With clarity, empathy and humor, he encourages those who have gotten off track - in their spiritual walk - to begin their journey again. Jeff Farris ably shares how we lose our way and how we can get it back. With clarity, empathy and humor, he encourages those who have gotten off track - in their spiritual walk - to begin their journey again. Jeff Farris http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2245645-2.pdf Following,Returning,Direction,Restoration Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta True love is humble in that it does not boast or manifest pride; nor does it seek to create envy in the hearts of others. True love humbles us in that it moves us to serve others, even if it means stooping down like Jesus did to meet the needs of... True love is humble in that it does not boast or manifest pride; nor does it seek to create envy in the hearts of others. True love humbles us in that it moves us to serve others, even if it means stooping down like Jesus did to meet the needs of... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2244588-2.pdf Pride,Humility,Problems,Promises Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Genuine love is continually wanting what is best for others, which is the remedy to envy. The answer to e-N-V-y is a New View that always looks for the best in others and looks out for the best for others. Genuine love is continually wanting what is best for others, which is the remedy to envy. The answer to e-N-V-y is a New View that always looks for the best in others and looks out for the best for others. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2244119-2.pdf Perception,Encouragement,Vision,Affirmation Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Mary Forsythe With passion and insight, Mary Forsythe declares the truth of God's unconditional love for His children and our transformation that occurs as we grow in understanding it. With passion and insight, Mary Forsythe declares the truth of God's unconditional love for His children and our transformation that occurs as we grow in understanding it. Mary Forsythe http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2243254-2.pdf Grace,Salvation,Relationship,Fellowship Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Mary Forsythe Mary Forsythe speaks from her heart, the things concerning our view of ourselves and our Heavenly Father. Mary Forsythe speaks from her heart, the things concerning our view of ourselves and our Heavenly Father. Mary Forsythe http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2243459-2.pdf Perspective,Sonship,Relationship,Righteousness Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Syble Griffing With humorous wit and great wisdom, Syble Griffing shares marriage secrets that has sustained her lifelong relationship - with Pastor Olen - for over 5 decades. With humorous wit and great wisdom, Syble Griffing shares marriage secrets that has sustained her lifelong relationship - with Pastor Olen - for over 5 decades. Syble Griffing http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2243469-2.pdf Humor,Laughter,Wisdom,Aging Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Adana Wilson With personal insight, Adana Wilson helps those who will hear to run their race with endurance, fulfilling their God-given purposes. With personal insight, Adana Wilson helps those who will hear to run their race with endurance, fulfilling their God-given purposes. Adana Wilson http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2243470-2.pdf Responsibility,Endurance,Character,Faith Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Mary Forsythe While explaining the firm foundation that believers have in Christ, Mary Forsythe delivers the mail concerning our freedom to fully enjoy our relationship with God. While explaining the firm foundation that believers have in Christ, Mary Forsythe delivers the mail concerning our freedom to fully enjoy our relationship with God. Mary Forsythe http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2243471-2.pdf Redemption,Relationship,Righteousness,Reconcilation Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Mary Forsythe From her own growing walk with Christ, Mary Forsythe communicates - with clarity - the often overlooked benefits of every child of God. From her own growing walk with Christ, Mary Forsythe communicates - with clarity - the often overlooked benefits of every child of God. Mary Forsythe http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2243446-2.pdf Grace,Sonship,Relationship,,Enjoying,God Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta While patience is love's protection against negative reactions to distress, kindness is love's proactive response to opportunities for helping another's needs to be met or their distresses be eased. This teaching concludes with Holy Communion during ... While patience is love's protection against negative reactions to distress, kindness is love's proactive response to opportunities for helping another's needs to be met or their distresses be eased. This teaching concludes with Holy Communion during ... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2242625-2.pdf Kindness,Patience,Proactive,Sacrifice Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta While it has been rightly said that patience is where love meets wisdom; one would be wiser still to increase the strength of their love through prayer - and receiving prayer - when needing patience, as well as to read the Bible and identify with the ... While it has been rightly said that patience is where love meets wisdom; one would be wiser still to increase the strength of their love through prayer - and receiving prayer - when needing patience, as well as to read the Bible and identify with the ... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2241943-2.pdf Prayer,Perspective,Identification,Predestination Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Genuine love is greater than spiritual gifts, but they are our tools for communicating God's love. Therefore, while God's love is emphasized as the priority, spiritual gifts should not be minimized, because they are gifts of love. Genuine love is greater than spiritual gifts, but they are our tools for communicating God's love. Therefore, while God's love is emphasized as the priority, spiritual gifts should not be minimized, because they are gifts of love. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2241561-2.pdf Ministry,Gifts,Miracles,Healings Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Barry Jenkins Drawing lessons from the life of David, Evanglist Barry Jenkins delivers the mail concerning our calling to be obedient to the Lord; first in all things. Drawing lessons from the life of David, Evanglist Barry Jenkins delivers the mail concerning our calling to be obedient to the Lord; first in all things. Barry Jenkins http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2238177-2.pdf Natural,Spiritual,Transformation,Obedience Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta The outward expression of true love will always lead to service in one form or more and Christlike love will always lead to ministry that points to the love of God. Therefore it can be said that genuine ministry is letting God's love find its destina... The outward expression of true love will always lead to service in one form or more and Christlike love will always lead to ministry that points to the love of God. Therefore it can be said that genuine ministry is letting God's love find its destina... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2234575-2.pdf Listening,Owing,Valuing,Empowering Sun, 12 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From the birthing of the very first local church on the Day of Pentecost, sharing has been a manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Jesus' Followers; to the point that no one in the congregation has any real - spiritual or material - needs f... From the birthing of the very first local church on the Day of Pentecost, sharing has been a manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Jesus' Followers; to the point that no one in the congregation has any real - spiritual or material - needs f... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2234383-2.pdf Sharing,Giving,,Receiving,Caring Sun, 05 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta True love always cares for someone else and in so doing practises five very important things; which are community, action, risking, empathy, and selflessness. True love always cares for someone else and in so doing practises five very important things; which are community, action, risking, empathy, and selflessness. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2233632-2.pdf Community,Action,Risk,Empathy Sun, 29 May 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From the story of Zacchaeus to the parable of the Minas, the truth is declared concerning the opportunities we have to continue the ministry Jesus began; i. e. to take care of His business until He returns. From the story of Zacchaeus to the parable of the Minas, the truth is declared concerning the opportunities we have to continue the ministry Jesus began; i. e. to take care of His business until He returns. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2233160-2.pdf Reconciliation,Ministry,Evangelism,Stewardship Sun, 22 May 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Love builds us up for higher purposes than our own. In this simple message, the hearers are challenged to express their love by serving through their God-given capacities. Love builds us up for higher purposes than our own. In this simple message, the hearers are challenged to express their love by serving through their God-given capacities. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2232367-2.pdf Building,Edifying,Improving,Serving Sun, 15 May 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In this sermon, you will learn that love wills to work for what is loved and if love does lead to work, it is not real love. True love - that leads to work - always leads to winning. In this sermon, you will learn that love wills to work for what is loved and if love does lead to work, it is not real love. True love - that leads to work - always leads to winning. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2231670-2.pdf Willingness,Working,Winning,Opportunities Sun, 01 May 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From the well-known Parable of the Good Samaritan, the truth about loving - those who need it the most - is shared in this sermon concerning our hurting for the hurting; to the point of helping and healing them through the selfless giving of ourselves. From the well-known Parable of the Good Samaritan, the truth about loving - those who need it the most - is shared in this sermon concerning our hurting for the hurting; to the point of helping and healing them through the selfless giving of ourselves. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2230100-2.pdf Neighbor,Salt,Medicine,Compassion Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta "Believing in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ" is both reasonable and results rewarding; as well as the responsibility of everyone who hears about it clearly. "Believing in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ" is both reasonable and results rewarding; as well as the responsibility of everyone who hears about it clearly. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2228909-2.pdf Believing,Reasons,Results,Responsibility Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta 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 l... 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 l... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2228339-2.pdf Always,Remember,Never,Forget Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In The Dis-Covering Of The Love Of God, Part Two, the truth is declared about how God loves all; while He also sees all and knows all, as well as calling all to love as He does. In The Dis-Covering Of The Love Of God, Part Two, the truth is declared about how God loves all; while He also sees all and knows all, as well as calling all to love as He does. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2227663-2.pdf Focus,View,See,Cover Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In this second delivery of a two part sermon about The Developing Of The Love Of God, Pastor Alan declares the truth about receiving God's love for ourselves, responding with our own love for God and restoring our love for others. In this second delivery of a two part sermon about The Developing Of The Love Of God, Pastor Alan declares the truth about receiving God's love for ourselves, responding with our own love for God and restoring our love for others. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2226013-2.pdf Maturing,Realizing,God's,Love,Responding,to,God's,Love,Restoring,Our,Love Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta With this part of our 2011 Series on The Love Of God, we transition from to God's love for us to our love for Him; Whom we love because He first loved us and because we were made to love Him, as well as because He has forgiven us of much and/or He has... With this part of our 2011 Series on The Love Of God, we transition from to God's love for us to our love for Him; Whom we love because He first loved us and because we were made to love Him, as well as because He has forgiven us of much and/or He has... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2225449-2.pdf Love,Worship,Forgiven,Perfecting Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta, Joe Duncan & Greg Harrell In this Lord's Day talk, the Generations Church Elders address questions about global disaster in light of the love of God. In this Lord's Day talk, the Generations Church Elders address questions about global disaster in light of the love of God. Alan Latta, Joe Duncan & Greg Harrell http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2225129-2.pdf Eschatology,Prophecy,Second,Coming,End,Times Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Knowing that God loves us like we are but loves us too much to leave us that way, Pastor Alan declares the truth, about His being concerned more with our future character than our present comforts. Knowing that God loves us like we are but loves us too much to leave us that way, Pastor Alan declares the truth, about His being concerned more with our future character than our present comforts. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2224893-2.pdf Discipline,Correction,Predestination,Maturity Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta In this concluding sermon on The Demonstration Of God's Love, Pastor Alan declares the goodness of God and our need for Him to make us good because we can not do it on our own. In this concluding sermon on The Demonstration Of God's Love, Pastor Alan declares the goodness of God and our need for Him to make us good because we can not do it on our own. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2224892-2.pdf Substitution,Ratifying,Transformation,Imputing Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Springing from a verse by verse explanation of ROMANS 5, Pastor Alan boldly declares how the love of God was demonstrated through the free gift of God's Son. Springing from a verse by verse explanation of ROMANS 5, Pastor Alan boldly declares how the love of God was demonstrated through the free gift of God's Son. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2224460-2.pdf Forgiveness,Righteousness,Mercy,Grace Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Following the previous two sermons on the dimensions of God's love, Pastor Alan begins to declare the truth about the demonstration of His love and how we all need to believe and receive its many benefits more fully. Following the previous two sermons on the dimensions of God's love, Pastor Alan begins to declare the truth about the demonstration of His love and how we all need to believe and receive its many benefits more fully. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223424-2.pdf Dimensions,Demonstration,Believing,Love,Receiving,Love Sun, 06 Feb 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Once again preaching on the love of God, Pastor Alan thoroughly declares just how loved we are. As His beloved, we need to be loved. Once again preaching on the love of God, Pastor Alan thoroughly declares just how loved we are. As His beloved, we need to be loved. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223423-2.pdf Dimensions,Measurements,Distances,Superlatives Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Springing from Paul's prayer for the Ephesian congregation to be rooted in love, Pastor Alan declares 4 of the foundational dimensions of God's love. Springing from Paul's prayer for the Ephesian congregation to be rooted in love, Pastor Alan declares 4 of the foundational dimensions of God's love. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223422-2.pdf Width,Length,Depth,Height Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Equipping the saints for ministry is God's will for His leaders today. To do otherwise is to fall short of His purpose. In this exhortation, Pastor Alan shares some of the things he thinks will help our congregation utilize this function, which shou... Equipping the saints for ministry is God's will for His leaders today. To do otherwise is to fall short of His purpose. In this exhortation, Pastor Alan shares some of the things he thinks will help our congregation utilize this function, which shou... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223421-2.pdf Ministry,Gifts,Callings,Strategy Sun, 09 Jan 2011 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Mountain moving prayer is assured; when God's will - i. e. His when, where, why, what and how - is connected to the prayers and words of faith spoken from believers who have heard from God and are walking in His forgiveness. Mountain moving prayer is assured; when God's will - i. e. His when, where, why, what and how - is connected to the prayers and words of faith spoken from believers who have heard from God and are walking in His forgiveness. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223420-2.pdf Faith,Forgiveness,Obstacles,God's,sovereignty Sun, 26 Dec 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Unfortunately, the Christmas Holidays can generate and reveal certain undesirable emotions and iniquity like "envy". In this sermon, the truth is declared as to how we can be freed and stay free from this most poisonous enemy of our souls. Unfortunately, the Christmas Holidays can generate and reveal certain undesirable emotions and iniquity like "envy". In this sermon, the truth is declared as to how we can be freed and stay free from this most poisonous enemy of our souls. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223418-2.pdf Love,Rejoice,Remember,Eternal,perspective Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Learning from the encounter a rich young ruler had with Jesus, the truth is declared about tithing in this final sermon of our series called "TRUST". Learning from the encounter a rich young ruler had with Jesus, the truth is declared about tithing in this final sermon of our series called "TRUST". Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223416-2.pdf Giving,Tithing,Trusting,Stewardship Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Learning from the Parable of the Rich Fool, we are challenged to be rich toward God - with all that He has entrusted to us - for the benefit of the poor and the advancement of His Kingdom. Learning from the Parable of the Rich Fool, we are challenged to be rich toward God - with all that He has entrusted to us - for the benefit of the poor and the advancement of His Kingdom. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223415-2.pdf Trusting,Serving,Ministering,Stewardship Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Learning from the Parable of the Unjust Steward - the importance of being trustworthy as well as utilizing present opportunities to prosper - the truth is declared in this sermon about the importance of trusting God and being trusted by Him. Learning from the Parable of the Unjust Steward - the importance of being trustworthy as well as utilizing present opportunities to prosper - the truth is declared in this sermon about the importance of trusting God and being trusted by Him. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223414-2.pdf Stewardship,Trustworthiness,Opportunities,Faithfulness Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Being trustworthy begins with trusting God enough to follow His leadership and learning to be responsible with all that He has blessed us with; including the "little things." Being trustworthy begins with trusting God enough to follow His leadership and learning to be responsible with all that He has blessed us with; including the "little things." Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223413-2.pdf Trust,Trustee,Trusting,Trustworthy Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta In this second sermon on TRUSTING GOD, Pastor Alan explains what trust really is and how to place it in God to the point of doing His will. In this second sermon on TRUSTING GOD, Pastor Alan explains what trust really is and how to place it in God to the point of doing His will. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223412-2.pdf Confidence,Obedience,God's,Character,Trustworthy Sun, 07 Nov 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta In this opening sermon to our Trusting God Series, Pastor Alan declares the truth about our trustworthy God and the need to trust Him, no matter what. In this opening sermon to our Trusting God Series, Pastor Alan declares the truth about our trustworthy God and the need to trust Him, no matter what. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223411-2.pdf Trust,Entrust,Trustee,Faith,in,God Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In our final look here at Paul's Letter to the Church in Philippi, we learn how he maintained such an encouraging attitude in the middle of hardship. Pastor Alan concludes this sermon with sharing "The ABC's of Joy in Troubled Times." In our final look here at Paul's Letter to the Church in Philippi, we learn how he maintained such an encouraging attitude in the middle of hardship. Pastor Alan concludes this sermon with sharing "The ABC's of Joy in Troubled Times." Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223410-2.pdf Godly,thinking,Encouraging,others,Joyful,living,Receiving,and,giving Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta 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. 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. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223409-2.pdf Reconciliation,Peacemaking,God's,Peace,Peacefilled,Thinking Sun, 17 Oct 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In verse 1 of PHILIPPIANS 4, Paul refers back to what he has just written as key to standing strong as God's beloved. In verse 1 of PHILIPPIANS 4, Paul refers back to what he has just written as key to standing strong as God's beloved. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223408-2.pdf Priorities,Heaven,Forgetting,,Beloved Sun, 03 Oct 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From PHILIPPIANS 3, Pastor Alan declares how to beware of Christ's enemies, be confident in Christ alone, be found resting in Christ's righteousness, be conformed to Christ's death, and the importance being persistant in Christ's purposes. From PHILIPPIANS 3, Pastor Alan declares how to beware of Christ's enemies, be confident in Christ alone, be found resting in Christ's righteousness, be conformed to Christ's death, and the importance being persistant in Christ's purposes. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223406-2.pdf Awareness,Confidence,Righteousness,Perseverance Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Unfaithful people are far too common in our culture and in the church. With clear truth and the hope of redemption, this sermon calls us all to cleanse our ways by heeding God's Word. Unfaithful people are far too common in our culture and in the church. With clear truth and the hope of redemption, this sermon calls us all to cleanse our ways by heeding God's Word. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223405-2.pdf Faithfulness,Consistancy,Dependability,Character Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From Paul's teachings and personal examples we can easily see the importance of being faithful. In this sermon you will hear 3 of the primary characteristics of faithful people and how to apply them. From Paul's teachings and personal examples we can easily see the importance of being faithful. In this sermon you will hear 3 of the primary characteristics of faithful people and how to apply them. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223403-2.pdf Honor,Trustworty,Service,Stewardship Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta With honesty and humor, this sermon shoots straight - from and to the heart - concerning the problem of complaining and how to overcome it, which ultimately rests in our treasuring Words of Life from the Bible and allowing them to change the way we think. With honesty and humor, this sermon shoots straight - from and to the heart - concerning the problem of complaining and how to overcome it, which ultimately rests in our treasuring Words of Life from the Bible and allowing them to change the way we think. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223402-2.pdf Unselfishness,Total,forgiveness,Unconditional,love,Long-suffering Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta By learning how to "work out" what God "works in" enables us to move forward in doing God's will - for our lives - with confidence and full surrender. By learning how to "work out" what God "works in" enables us to move forward in doing God's will - for our lives - with confidence and full surrender. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223401-2.pdf Surrender,Works,Humility,Discovery Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Having the mind of Christ in us goes contrary to the ways of the world and the natural way we think. In this teaching, Pastor Alan challenges everyone to embrace the process of God as He leads us to humble ourselves and be conformed to the image of C... Having the mind of Christ in us goes contrary to the ways of the world and the natural way we think. In this teaching, Pastor Alan challenges everyone to embrace the process of God as He leads us to humble ourselves and be conformed to the image of C... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223399-2.pdf Humility,Pride,Unity,Attitude Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In this wrap-up of Philippians Chapter 1, Pastor Alan shares the Top Ten Benefits or Suffering for Jesus. In this wrap-up of Philippians Chapter 1, Pastor Alan shares the Top Ten Benefits or Suffering for Jesus. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223392-2.pdf Persecution,Perseverance,Purpose,Rewards Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta 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. 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. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223385-2.pdf Faith,Endurance,Trust,Optimism Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Teaching from the view of The Beatitudes as powerful poetry, Pastor Alan declares how each line builds upon the previous one, demonstrating how our Kingdom walk begins with humilty and continues with humility, from humiliation to exaltation. Teaching from the view of The Beatitudes as powerful poetry, Pastor Alan declares how each line builds upon the previous one, demonstrating how our Kingdom walk begins with humilty and continues with humility, from humiliation to exaltation. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223370-2.pdf Humility,Repentance,Meekness,Pride Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Declaring truth from Paul's Letter to the Church in Philippi, Pastor Alan preaches what we should - never and always - do in order to make spiritual progress, in our personal lives, for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Declaring truth from Paul's Letter to the Church in Philippi, Pastor Alan preaches what we should - never and always - do in order to make spiritual progress, in our personal lives, for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223368-2.pdf Never,Always,Our,Past,Our,Calling Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Pastor Alan boldly declares the reality of envy and how to be free from the pain and damage that it causes so many. Pastor Alan boldly declares the reality of envy and how to be free from the pain and damage that it causes so many. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223366-2.pdf Envy,Strife,Iniquity,Repentance Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Declaring truth from the testimony of Paul before Festus and Agrippa, Pastor Alan declares how we should be equipped to answer this question, "How can you believe in the resurrection?" Declaring truth from the testimony of Paul before Festus and Agrippa, Pastor Alan declares how we should be equipped to answer this question, "How can you believe in the resurrection?" Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223364-2.pdf Gospel,Apologetics,Atheism,History Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Pastor Alan wraps up our Tough Questions Series by addressing a question that few are asking and many assume they know the answer to without thinking or studying it out for themselves. The oft debated question, "Should all the tithe go to the lo... Pastor Alan wraps up our Tough Questions Series by addressing a question that few are asking and many assume they know the answer to without thinking or studying it out for themselves. The oft debated question, "Should all the tithe go to the lo... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223362-2.pdf Giving,The,Law,of,Moses,Tithes,Truth Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta The question about Women in Ministry always begins with the "being silent in church" issue, so Pastor Alan Latta tackles this important subject at that point. With great passion for the Scriptures he proclaims the need for Biblical interpre... The question about Women in Ministry always begins with the "being silent in church" issue, so Pastor Alan Latta tackles this important subject at that point. With great passion for the Scriptures he proclaims the need for Biblical interpre... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223360-2.pdf Women,Ministry,Interpretation,Application Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In answer to the following complete question, "How can we justify divorce and remarriage for any reason other than unfaithfulness?" Pastor Alan dives into 1 CORINTHIANS 7 to discover that abandonment by an unbelieving spouse is another Bibl... In answer to the following complete question, "How can we justify divorce and remarriage for any reason other than unfaithfulness?" Pastor Alan dives into 1 CORINTHIANS 7 to discover that abandonment by an unbelieving spouse is another Bibl... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223358-2.pdf Marriage,Divorce,Remarriage,Adultery Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta In addressing this question, in our series on Tough Questions Thinking People Are Asking, Pastor Alan Latta joyfully declares and emphasizes the ability of God to save anyone and His great power to sanctify anyone, as He is doing with all who continue... In addressing this question, in our series on Tough Questions Thinking People Are Asking, Pastor Alan Latta joyfully declares and emphasizes the ability of God to save anyone and His great power to sanctify anyone, as He is doing with all who continue... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223356-2.pdf Salvation,Sanctification,Sexual,Purity,Homosexuality Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta 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. 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. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223354-2.pdf Temptation,Overcoming,Warfare,Victory Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Pastor Alan addresses question #6 here of the Tough Questions Series, HOW CAN GOD BE 1 AND 3 AT THE SAME TIME? Using logic, a little science and the Scriptures, this question is easily answered in ways that anyone can understand. Pastor Alan addresses question #6 here of the Tough Questions Series, HOW CAN GOD BE 1 AND 3 AT THE SAME TIME? Using logic, a little science and the Scriptures, this question is easily answered in ways that anyone can understand. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223351-2.pdf Godhead,Oneness,Threeness,Triunity Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Here in Part 5 of our "Tough Questions Thinking People Are Asking" series, Pastor Alan addresses the concern of unanswered prayer and challenges the hearer to keep on praying in faith and obedience, while trusting God to help as well as to d... Here in Part 5 of our "Tough Questions Thinking People Are Asking" series, Pastor Alan addresses the concern of unanswered prayer and challenges the hearer to keep on praying in faith and obedience, while trusting God to help as well as to d... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223350-2.pdf Prayer,Helpers,Hinderances,Faith Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta In this last of 3 sermons on vision for the new year, Pastor Alan lays out several goals for the Generations Church congregation to accomplish in 2010, by faith and hope, as the Lord Almighty wills. In this last of 3 sermons on vision for the new year, Pastor Alan lays out several goals for the Generations Church congregation to accomplish in 2010, by faith and hope, as the Lord Almighty wills. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223348-2.pdf Future,Goals,Evangelism,Edification Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Using the points made to encourage individual persons in last Sunday's Sermon, Pastor Alan applies those same points to our corporate congregation as a group, emphasizing evangelism and discipleship for the new year. Using the points made to encourage individual persons in last Sunday's Sermon, Pastor Alan applies those same points to our corporate congregation as a group, emphasizing evangelism and discipleship for the new year. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223344-2.pdf Vision,Evangelism,Purpose,Courage Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Drawing his opening illustration from the year 20/10, Pastor Alan Latta encourages the hearers to exist for far more than just the mediocre norm and to go for "less-limits" living with faith, hope and love. Drawing his opening illustration from the year 20/10, Pastor Alan Latta encourages the hearers to exist for far more than just the mediocre norm and to go for "less-limits" living with faith, hope and love. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223343-2.pdf courage,mediocrity,possibility,overcoming Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta In this 10 minute sermon, Pastor Alan draws his text from the angel's command to Joseph, when he said,"...you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." This fulfillment of this promise is the greatest blessing... In this 10 minute sermon, Pastor Alan draws his text from the angel's command to Joseph, when he said,"...you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." This fulfillment of this promise is the greatest blessing... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223336-2.pdf Forgiveness,Sin,Law,Gift Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Having established in an earlier sermon, why we believe the Bible is true, Pastor Alan plainly declares what the Scriptures have to say about Jesus as the only way to eternal life. Having established in an earlier sermon, why we believe the Bible is true, Pastor Alan plainly declares what the Scriptures have to say about Jesus as the only way to eternal life. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223333-2.pdf Salvation,Believing,Eternal,life,Heaven,or,hell Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta In dealing with a very important question, this sermon brings hope to the true believers in Jesus Christ while bringing strong warnings to those who live hypocritical lifestyles. In dealing with a very important question, this sermon brings hope to the true believers in Jesus Christ while bringing strong warnings to those who live hypocritical lifestyles. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223332-2.pdf Salvation,Security,Hypocrisy,Chastening Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In dealing with this difficult question, Pastor Alan shares the truth that we are not in Heaven yet. Meanwhile, there are 8 powerful truths - to remember from ROMANS 8 - that can empower us all to move forward toward God's predestined purpose. In dealing with this difficult question, Pastor Alan shares the truth that we are not in Heaven yet. Meanwhile, there are 8 powerful truths - to remember from ROMANS 8 - that can empower us all to move forward toward God's predestined purpose. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223331-2.pdf Suffering,Trials,Remember,Perseverance Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta 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 Bib... 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 Bib... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223330-2.pdf Truth,Authority,Inspiration,Inerrancy Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Lee Lebsack Beginning with the story of Nehemiah, Pastor Lee Lebsack exhorts the Generations congregation to work hard and take advantage of their opportunities, while exercising faith that flows from knowing God. Beginning with the story of Nehemiah, Pastor Lee Lebsack exhorts the Generations congregation to work hard and take advantage of their opportunities, while exercising faith that flows from knowing God. Lee Lebsack http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223328-2.pdf Work,Leadership,Dedication,Opportunity Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In Jesus' School of Leadership, everything begins with following Him, which leads to learning from Him and then to serving Him and His people, resulting in becoming a leader for others to follow. In Jesus' School of Leadership, everything begins with following Him, which leads to learning from Him and then to serving Him and His people, resulting in becoming a leader for others to follow. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223327-2.pdf Follow,Learn,Serve,Lead Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In an effort to encourage and increase the number of encouragers at Generations Church, Pastor Alan exhorts the congregation to look for opportunities to give Godly encouragement and to follow the examples of Jesus, Barnabas, Paul, Tychicus and Timothy. In an effort to encourage and increase the number of encouragers at Generations Church, Pastor Alan exhorts the congregation to look for opportunities to give Godly encouragement and to follow the examples of Jesus, Barnabas, Paul, Tychicus and Timothy. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223326-2.pdf Encouragement,Leadership,Affirmation,Compliments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Yvette Latta Yvette Latta inspires the hearers to expand their level of courage by being confident in Christ, cutting off their past, comforting others as they are comforted, becoming conscious of other people's needs, and cultivating confidence in our calling. Yvette Latta inspires the hearers to expand their level of courage by being confident in Christ, cutting off their past, comforting others as they are comforted, becoming conscious of other people's needs, and cultivating confidence in our calling. Yvette Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223325-2.pdf Leadership,Encouragement,Bravery,Boldness Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta While drawing lessons from the promotion of Joshua, Pastor Alan challenges the congregation to serve courageously and to be willing to be promoted and take on more responsibility as God sends his blessing. While drawing lessons from the promotion of Joshua, Pastor Alan challenges the congregation to serve courageously and to be willing to be promoted and take on more responsibility as God sends his blessing. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223324-2.pdf Serving,Voluteering,Promotion,Courage Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In preparation for The Alpha Course this sermon encourages the hearers to be more relational with unbelievers in their lifestyles. Because listening to people can make them more willing to hear us and because many will not care about how much we know... In preparation for The Alpha Course this sermon encourages the hearers to be more relational with unbelievers in their lifestyles. Because listening to people can make them more willing to hear us and because many will not care about how much we know... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223322-2.pdf Identification,Evangelism,Relational,Outreach,Friendship Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Pastor Alan communicates the call to make more than converts and to preach more than life after death. Disciplemaking is what Jesus commissions as well as life transformation rather than life extension only. Pastor Alan communicates the call to make more than converts and to preach more than life after death. Disciplemaking is what Jesus commissions as well as life transformation rather than life extension only. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223321-2.pdf Evangelism,Wisdom,Discipleship,Friendship Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From the words of Jesus when He commissioned his disciples to "be wise" as they go out to minister "in the midst of wolves", Pastor Alan strongly challenges Generations Church to be wise in evangelism, in being both relational and ... From the words of Jesus when He commissioned his disciples to "be wise" as they go out to minister "in the midst of wolves", Pastor Alan strongly challenges Generations Church to be wise in evangelism, in being both relational and ... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223320-2.pdf Evangelism,Wisdom,Witnessing,Soulwinning Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta This strong exhortation encourages the hearers to pursue knowing God with all their hearts, because we are all as close to God as we want to be. In addition to knowing God, Pastor Alan motivates the Generations congreation to reach out to make Hi... This strong exhortation encourages the hearers to pursue knowing God with all their hearts, because we are all as close to God as we want to be. In addition to knowing God, Pastor Alan motivates the Generations congreation to reach out to make Hi... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223319-2.pdf Vision,Mission,Purpose,Evangelism Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Here at the end of a sermon series - which asked some very soul searching questions - comes an outward focused question, from this Letter of Jesus to the Messenger of the Church in Sardis. "Are You Alive?" preaches evangelism from the p... Here at the end of a sermon series - which asked some very soul searching questions - comes an outward focused question, from this Letter of Jesus to the Messenger of the Church in Sardis. "Are You Alive?" preaches evangelism from the p... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223318-2.pdf Repentance,Evangelism,Obedience,Witness Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta The Church in Thyatira had a lot of good going on but they were allowing a false minister to lead people into sin without confronting their error. In this sermon, Pastor Alan asks the question, "What evil are we allowing to have a place in our h... The Church in Thyatira had a lot of good going on but they were allowing a false minister to lead people into sin without confronting their error. In this sermon, Pastor Alan asks the question, "What evil are we allowing to have a place in our h... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223316-2.pdf Repentance,Sanctification,Discipline,Purity Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From the Letter of Jesus to the leadership of a local church in Pergamus, Pastor Alan Latta encourages the hearers to be aware of the sinful influences of the worldly culture around us. A relevant scriptural application to this sermon is found in ROM... From the Letter of Jesus to the leadership of a local church in Pergamus, Pastor Alan Latta encourages the hearers to be aware of the sinful influences of the worldly culture around us. A relevant scriptural application to this sermon is found in ROM... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223315-2.pdf Faithfulness,Worldliness,Values,Devotion Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta In honor of fathers who are trying to be good dads, including single parents who are raising up a godly generation alone, as well as those who are functioning as spiritual parents to children not their own, Pastor Alan brings words to encourage and ex... In honor of fathers who are trying to be good dads, including single parents who are raising up a godly generation alone, as well as those who are functioning as spiritual parents to children not their own, Pastor Alan brings words to encourage and ex... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223313-2.pdf Fathering,Honoring,Discipling,Parents Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From the example of the congregation in Philadelphia, Turkey - we learn that the Lord can open doors of ministry for us, even in the middle of very difficult times. We learn here that having to persevere can qualify us for ministry. From the example of the congregation in Philadelphia, Turkey - we learn that the Lord can open doors of ministry for us, even in the middle of very difficult times. We learn here that having to persevere can qualify us for ministry. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223312-2.pdf OPPORTUNITY,MINISTRY,SERVING,OPEN,DOORS Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Drawing lessons from Christ's letter to the messenger of a congregation - in Smyrna, Turkey - Pastor Alan declares the reality of spiritual battles and persecution. From the example of Polycarp's death we are all encouraged to trust God to give us th... Drawing lessons from Christ's letter to the messenger of a congregation - in Smyrna, Turkey - Pastor Alan declares the reality of spiritual battles and persecution. From the example of Polycarp's death we are all encouraged to trust God to give us th... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223311-2.pdf Fear,Courage,Suffering,Spiritual,War Sun, 31 May 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From the Jesus' Epistles in His Revelation, as penned by John, Jesus Christ praises the Ephesian Church before correcting their lack of first love for Him, i. e. their foremost devotion. In like manner, many modern believers have much to be praised f... From the Jesus' Epistles in His Revelation, as penned by John, Jesus Christ praises the Ephesian Church before correcting their lack of first love for Him, i. e. their foremost devotion. In like manner, many modern believers have much to be praised f... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223310-2.pdf Devotion,Commitment,First,Love,Consecration Sun, 24 May 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta While the church in Laodicea was not who they thought they were, a serious question is then asked of us, "Are we who we say we are?" With some personal insight, Pastor Alan calls the hearer to repent and return by putting God first everyd... While the church in Laodicea was not who they thought they were, a serious question is then asked of us, "Are we who we say we are?" With some personal insight, Pastor Alan calls the hearer to repent and return by putting God first everyd... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223309-2.pdf Lukewarm,Sanctification,Devotion,Priority Sun, 10 May 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Yvette Latta With authority and honesty, Yvette Latta declares the reality of the plans that God has for all of us. This message reveals the need to pursue help when we need it, so that nothing hinders us from living a life that fulfills our GENESIS 1 Blessing. With authority and honesty, Yvette Latta declares the reality of the plans that God has for all of us. This message reveals the need to pursue help when we need it, so that nothing hinders us from living a life that fulfills our GENESIS 1 Blessing. Yvette Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223306-2.pdf Destiny,Counseling,Responsibility,Sanctification Sun, 03 May 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Andrew Duncan With important lessons learned from Andrew's first encounter with Jesus, Pastor Andy Duncan declares the keys that are vital to our encoutering Him also, as well as how to continue on this awesome journey of being Christ's disciples. With important lessons learned from Andrew's first encounter with Jesus, Pastor Andy Duncan declares the keys that are vital to our encoutering Him also, as well as how to continue on this awesome journey of being Christ's disciples. Andrew Duncan http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223304-2.pdf Calling,Discipleship,Worship,Great,Commision Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta 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 G... 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 G... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223303-2.pdf Fear,of,man,Fear,of,God,Faith,Boldness Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta From the enlightening conversation Jesus had with Peter at the end of JOHN 21, the Word is declared concerning the encumbrances that come when we compare ourselves to one another, as well as how to overcome our being trapped by the "comparing gam... From the enlightening conversation Jesus had with Peter at the end of JOHN 21, the Word is declared concerning the encumbrances that come when we compare ourselves to one another, as well as how to overcome our being trapped by the "comparing gam... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223302-2.pdf Comparisons,Freedom,Obedience,Overcoming Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Fully appreciating why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is such good news involves our truly understanding the bad news, i. e. the fact that we are all natural born sinners with a death sentence hanging over our lives. Not only did Jesus die in o... Fully appreciating why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is such good news involves our truly understanding the bad news, i. e. the fact that we are all natural born sinners with a death sentence hanging over our lives. Not only did Jesus die in o... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223301-2.pdf Resurrection,Substitution,Identification,Justification Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta While drawing more insights from the Discipling of Simon Peter, Pastor Alan shares from his own story while exhorting all people to become followers of Jesus, especially those who may have begun in the past but have gotten off track for any reason. T... While drawing more insights from the Discipling of Simon Peter, Pastor Alan shares from his own story while exhorting all people to become followers of Jesus, especially those who may have begun in the past but have gotten off track for any reason. T... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223300-2.pdf Disciple,Calling,Restoration,Kingdom,of,God Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Drawing lessons from the Gospel of Matthew, on the discipleship journey of Simon Barjonah, whom Jesus named Peter, Pastor Alan declares the truth that is both wonderful and difficult concerning the transformation process the Christ begins in us as His... Drawing lessons from the Gospel of Matthew, on the discipleship journey of Simon Barjonah, whom Jesus named Peter, Pastor Alan declares the truth that is both wonderful and difficult concerning the transformation process the Christ begins in us as His... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223299-2.pdf Discipleship,Obedience,Our,Cross,God's,Will Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta With a desire to encourage our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ, Pastor Alan Latta illustrates from the story of Simon Barjonah that sometimes there may be failure on our part but the Lord never recants His call and command for us to follow Him. With a desire to encourage our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ, Pastor Alan Latta illustrates from the story of Simon Barjonah that sometimes there may be failure on our part but the Lord never recants His call and command for us to follow Him. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223298-2.pdf Discipleship,Calling,Restoration,Repentance Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Evangelism Jesus' style is not as hard as some people can make it. He said we are the light of the world that cannot be hidden. After a humorous look at what Jesus did not mean, the hearer learns of the joyous way we are to shine the light of God's ... Evangelism Jesus' style is not as hard as some people can make it. He said we are the light of the world that cannot be hidden. After a humorous look at what Jesus did not mean, the hearer learns of the joyous way we are to shine the light of God's ... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223297-2.pdf Evangelism,Serving,Love,Sharing Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta While the Holy Spirit freely gives gifts, there is protocol in which they are to operate. When we follow this, there will be love, edification and empowerment, as well enlargement for Christ's Church. While the Holy Spirit freely gives gifts, there is protocol in which they are to operate. When we follow this, there will be love, edification and empowerment, as well enlargement for Christ's Church. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223294-2.pdf Gifts,Tongues,Interpretation,Praying,in,the,Spirit Sun, 15 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Proclaiming the Bible basis for desiring the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Alan shares insights that can help keep one's heart open to God and all that He desires to do in and through His people. Proclaiming the Bible basis for desiring the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Alan shares insights that can help keep one's heart open to God and all that He desires to do in and through His people. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223293-2.pdf Spiritual,Gifts,Perception,Proclamation,Power Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta When learning about the reality of the Holy Spirit, the question arises that asks, "What is He like?" In this sermon Pastor Alan declares 8 things that remind us of the Holy Spirit which includes a dove, wind, water, oil, fire, legal seals,... When learning about the reality of the Holy Spirit, the question arises that asks, "What is He like?" In this sermon Pastor Alan declares 8 things that remind us of the Holy Spirit which includes a dove, wind, water, oil, fire, legal seals,... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223292-2.pdf Fire,Wind,Water,,Oil Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Drawing the Scriptures and personal experience, Pastor Alan declares the truth about the nature and operation of the Holy Spirit, concluding with a challenge for all to begin seeking fulness of the Spirit daily. Drawing the Scriptures and personal experience, Pastor Alan declares the truth about the nature and operation of the Holy Spirit, concluding with a challenge for all to begin seeking fulness of the Spirit daily. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223291-2.pdf Witness,Comforter,Teacher,Fulness Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta The Holy Spirit is often equated with the experiences He can give and not be recognized for the person that Jesus Christ said He would be. With solid New Testament backing, Pastor Alan Latta expounds on this much overlooked truth and what the min... The Holy Spirit is often equated with the experiences He can give and not be recognized for the person that Jesus Christ said He would be. With solid New Testament backing, Pastor Alan Latta expounds on this much overlooked truth and what the min... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223289-2.pdf Holy,Spirit,Comforter,Helper,Relationship Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta Jesus Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit after His departure to Heaven. This promise was gloriously fulfilled 10 days after His ascension. In this sermon, several examples are shared from the Book of Acts proving that this same promise still ho... Jesus Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit after His departure to Heaven. This promise was gloriously fulfilled 10 days after His ascension. In this sermon, several examples are shared from the Book of Acts proving that this same promise still ho... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223285-2.pdf Promise,Baptism,Receiving,Filling Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta 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 g... 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 g... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223283-2.pdf Trouble,Encouragement,Hope,Faith Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta 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 ... 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 ... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223282-2.pdf Angels,,Predestination,Transformation,,Trusting, Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta 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. 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. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223281-2.pdf Victory,Empowerment,Encouragement,Enlargement Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta 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 ... 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 ... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223279-2.pdf WARFARE,ARMOR,STRATEGY,STANDING Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Alan Latta 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. 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. Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223278-2.pdf Standing,Unshakable,Kingdom,Faith Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Alan Latta Jesus Christ is still building His Church, made up of His people, who truly know Him and make Him known to their community and the world; giving local congregations global influence, making them glocal churches Disobeying the Great Commission shou... Jesus Christ is still building His Church, made up of His people, who truly know Him and make Him known to their community and the world; giving local congregations global influence, making them glocal churches Disobeying the Great Commission shou... Alan Latta http://mdsone.com/download_rss/21254-rss-2223271-2.pdf ,Jesus,Christ,,Builder,of,the,Church,Local,Church,Glocal,Church