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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Pastor Ryan Visconti and Generation Church in Mesa, Arizona. We exist to Honor God. Equip Believers. Reach the Lost. We believe that Jesus is the most amazing person who has ever lived! Knowing Him is the only true way...

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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Pastor Ryan Visconti and Generation Church in Mesa, Arizona. We exist to Honor God. Equip Believers. Reach the Lost. We believe that Jesus is the most amazing person who has ever lived! Knowing Him is the only true way to find purpose and experience satisfaction. We want everyone to experience the truth, love, and grace available through Jesus Christ. You’re welcome to come as you are; we’d love to meet you! If you’d like to support this ministry or learn more, visit our website www.generation.church

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Jesus vs. Legion: Freedom from Demonic Oppression | Mark 5 Explained

4/26/2026
What happens when Jesus confronts darkness head-on? In this powerful and intense message from Mark 5, Pastor Ryan Visconti walks through one of the most dramatic encounters in the Bible Jesus delivering a demon-possessed man known as “Legion.” This story isn’t just strange or extreme it reveals something critical No matter how broken, bound, or far gone someone is… Jesus has the power to set them free.

Duration:00:52:33

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Biblical Parenting: 6 Truths to Build a Godly Home | Kirstyn Rempel

4/19/2026
How do you build a strong, God-centered home in today’s world? In this powerful message, guest speaker Kirstyn Rempel shares 6 biblical parenting truths that will help you intentionally shape the culture of your home instead of letting culture shape it for you. Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or simply investing in the next generation, this message will challenge and encourage you with practical, Scripture-based wisdom for parenting God’s way.

Duration:00:40:08

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Heaven & Hell Explained: What Happens When You Die? | Pastor Ryan Visconti

4/12/2026
What really happens when you die? In this powerful and eye-opening message, Pastor Ryan Visconti walks through the biblical truth about heaven, hell, and eternity - cutting through common misconceptions and helping you understand what God’s Word actually says about life after death. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life… whoever believes in me will live, even though they die.” This message unpacks what that truly means for your soul, your future, and your eternity. From the hope of heaven to the sobering reality of hell, this sermon will challenge how you think about eternity and call you to respond.

Duration:00:53:36

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The Empty Tomb Changes Everything | Easter Sermon on Hope & Faith

4/5/2026
Celebrate the power of the resurrection in this Easter message from Generation Churcha message about hope, healing, and how God turns disappointment into rejoicing. In John 20, the disciples ran to the tomb not with excitement but with fear, confusion, and heartbreak, believing Jesus’ body had been taken. But what they discovered changed everything: the tomb was empty and Jesus was alive. This message walks through the reality of life’s deepest disappointments - whether it’s loss, unanswered prayers, broken relationships, or unmet expectations and reveals how the resurrection speaks directly into those places. Because Jesus didn’t stay in the grave, your story isn’t over either.

Duration:00:28:25

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Living Free from Envy | Palm Sunday Message | Guest Speaker Nate Clarke

3/29/2026
In this powerful Palm Sunday message at Generation Church, guest speaker Nate Clarke teaches from Matthew 27 on a rarely discussed but deeply destructive sin: envy. As Jesus stood before Pilate on the way to the cross, Scripture says it was envy that drove the religious leaders to hand Him over. In this sermon, Pastor Nate Clarke exposes the danger of comparison, jealousy, and resentment, showing how envy quietly poisons the heart, distorts the truth about God, and chokes out a godly life. He unpacks five dangers of envy and then gives practical, biblical ways to live free through gratitude, confession, prayer, trust, and delight in God. If you’ve ever struggled with comparing your gifts, calling, opportunities, family, success, or season of life to someone else’s, this message will speak directly to your heart. The good news is that Jesus not only saw envy at work on the way to the cross—He died to set us free from it. This is a timely message for Holy Week, calling us to surrender our whole hearts to the God who is jealous for us in a righteous and holy way.

Duration:00:46:12

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Take Your Next Step: The Generosity Ladder | Money Myths Finale | Pastor Ryan Visconti

3/22/2026
In this message from Generation Church, Pastor Ryan Visconti closes the Money Myths series with a practical and powerful sermon called “Take Your Next Step.” If becoming like Jesus means growing in faith, love, and generosity, then every believer has a next step to take. In this message, Pastor Ryan unpacks the Generosity Ladder and shows how Christians move from fear, greed, and casual giving into a life of intentional, joyful, and overflowing generosity. You’ll learn what keeps people stuck spiritually, why loving money and lacking faith prevent growth, and why tipping God is not the same as honoring Him. Pastor Ryan then lays out the clear steps of generosity: tithing, offerings, sacrificial giving, and overflowing generosity. This sermon is deeply practical, biblical, and challenging. Whether you’re just beginning your faith journey, learning to tithe for the first time, or ready to trust God at a greater level, this message will help you identify your next step and take it with faith. Most importantly, this message points to the ultimate step of faith: surrendering your life to Jesus Christ, who gave everything first.

Duration:00:44:22

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How Churches Handle Money: Biblical Stewardship, Transparency & Kingdom Impact | Generation Church

3/15/2026
In this message from Generation Church, Pastor Ryan Visconti continues the Money Myths series with a transparent and practical teaching on church stewardship and finances. Many people wonder what happens to the money that is given at church. How are tithes and offerings used? How does a church create a budget, manage debt, fund ministry, support missions, and care for people in need? In this sermon, Pastor Ryan gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at how church finances work and why biblical stewardship matters so much. Walking through key Scriptures on stewardship, integrity, budgeting, generosity, savings, legacy, and accountability, this message shows that everything belongs to God and that churches are called to handle His resources with wisdom and faithfulness. You’ll also hear how Generation Church uses general funds and designated funds to support campuses, ministries, staffing, mercy outreach, foster care, food pantry ministry, global missions, and future growth. Most importantly, this message reminds us that faithful stewardship is not just about policies or procedures, it is ultimately measured by kingdom fruit. If you’ve ever asked, “Where does church money go?” or “Can I trust my church leaders with finances?” this message will help answer those questions with biblical clarity and practical insight.

Duration:00:44:51

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Am I Generous? | Biblical Giving, Tithing, Offerings & God’s Heart for Money

3/8/2026
What does the Bible actually teach about generosity, offerings, and money? In this message from the Money Myths series, we explore the difference between tithes, offerings, and alms, and ask the personal question: Am I generous? This sermon unpacks how generosity reflects the heart of God, why offerings are a voluntary act of extravagant worship, and how both a poverty mindset and the prosperity gospel can distort a biblical view of money. You’ll hear powerful testimonies of God’s faithfulness, practical teaching on stewardship, and biblical examples from Moses, David, Solomon, the widow’s offering, and the boy who gave his lunch to Jesus. Above all, this message points us back to Jesus - the ultimate picture of generosity - who gave His life so we could receive eternal life. Whether you are new to church, wrestling with finances, or wanting to grow in faith, this message will challenge you to trust God more deeply and live with open hands.

Duration:00:57:57

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Why I Tithe: A Biblical Case for Tithing Today | Money Myths Pt. 2 | Pastor Ryan Visconti

3/1/2026
In this message from Generation Church, Pastor Ryan Visconti continues the Money Myths series with a clear and compelling teaching titled “Why I Tithe.” Is tithing just an Old Testament law or is it a timeless act of worship? Walking through Scripture from Genesis to Hebrews, Pastor Ryan explains how tithing predates the Law, connects to Jesus as our eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek, and remains a powerful declaration of faith for believers today.

Duration:00:47:51

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Money Myths: You Can’t Serve God and Mammon | Matthew 6:19–34 | Pastor Ryan Visconti

2/22/2026
In this message from Generation Church, Pastor Ryan Visconti kicks off the Money Myths series with a powerful teaching from Matthew 6:19–34. Jesus doesn’t treat money like a neutral tool. He exposes it as a rival master that competes for your devotion. You’ll learn what Jesus meant by “You cannot serve God and mammon,” why your treasure is tethered to your heart, and how worry reveals a divided soul. God calls us to stop placing our certainty in a bank balance and start leaning fully on the Lord. If you’ve been battling financial anxiety, a scarcity mindset, or the feeling that “more money will finally make me secure,” this sermon will remind you that God is not only a Master worth serving - He is a loving Father who knows your needs and promises to provide.

Duration:00:42:32

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Fear of the Lord vs Fear of the Storm | Mark 4:35–41 | Pastor Ryan Visconti

2/15/2026
In this message from Generation Church, Pastor Ryan Visconti preaches from Mark 4:35–41 and unpacks the powerful moment when Jesus calms the storm. The disciples fear drowning but after Jesus speaks, the storm obeys and their fear shifts from the waves to the fear of the Lord. You will learn the difference between fear that comes from faithlessness and holy fear that leads to wisdom, obedience, and life. If you are in a storm right now physical, financial, relational, or spiritual this sermon will strengthen your faith, remind you of God’s love proven at the cross, and call you to fear the right thing not the storm but the Lord of the storm.

Duration:00:49:31

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Immigration, Compassion, and Consequences | Pastor Ryan Visconti | Generation Church

2/1/2026
In this timely and biblical message, Pastor Ryan Visconti addresses one of the most debated issues of our moment: immigration - through the lens of Scripture. With both clarity and compassion, he explains how Christians can hold love for the foreigner and respect for law and order in tension - without falling into the world’s false “either/or.” Pastor Ryan walks through key passages in the Old and New Testaments to show: If you’ve felt confused, burdened, or pressured to pick a side, this message will help you think with biblical maturity and respond with truth, wisdom, and mercy.

Duration:00:46:52

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Honor God, Equip Believers, Reach the Lost | 2026 Church Vision Message | Pastor Ryan Visconti, Generation Church

1/25/2026
In this special 12th anniversary message at Generation Church, Pastor Ryan Visconti calls the church to unity, maturity, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus. Reflecting on God’s faithfulness over the past year, this sermon challenges believers to get their house in order personally and corporately by honoring God, equipping believers, and reaching the lost. This message unpacks why the number twelve represents divine order and spiritual foundation in Scripture and how God is inviting His church into a new season of clarity, commitment, and growth. Pastor Ryan speaks directly to those who are all in, half in, or just visiting, offering a clear invitation to go deeper in faith and fully engage in the mission of the local church. Whether you are new to church, returning after time away, or already committed, this message will encourage you to align your life around Jesus and take your next step forward.

Duration:00:47:39

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Wheat and Weeds, Mustard Seeds, and the Growing Kingdom | Pastor Ryan Visconti | Generation Church

1/18/2026
Jesus often taught about the Kingdom of God through simple stories with deep meaning. In Mark 4, He shares three powerful parables that reveal how the gospel grows, why deception exists alongside truth, and how God’s Kingdom spreads farther than anyone expects. In this message, Pastor Ryan Visconti walks through the Parable of the Growing Seed, the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, and the Parable of the Mustard Seed, showing how God brings spiritual growth even when we cannot see it, why it is not our job to judge hearts, and how small acts of obedience can produce massive Kingdom impact. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because you don’t see immediate results from sharing your faith, confused by fake Christianity, or tempted to despise small beginnings, this message will anchor you in truth and give you hope. The Kingdom of God is growing even when it looks hidden.

Duration:00:58:10

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Let Your Light Shine | Mark 4 Sermon by Pastor Ryan Visconti | Generation Church

1/11/2026
Jesus didn’t light a lamp so it could be hidden and He didn’t give us the gospel to keep it private. In this message from Mark 4:21–25, we unpack what Jesus meant by the lamp and the light, why the gospel is an open invitation (not hidden knowledge), and how the measure you bring - your attention, hunger, and willingness to listen—determines the understanding you receive.

Duration:00:49:32

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The Parable of the Sower | 4 Soils and the Fruit of Your Life | Mark 4 | Generation Church

1/4/2026
What kind of soil is your heart? In this first Sunday message of the year we open Mark chapter 4 and study the Parable of the Sower. Jesus reveals four types of soil that represent how people respond to God’s Word and why only one kind of heart produces real spiritual fruit. This sermon will challenge you to go deeper in discipleship pull the weeds of distraction and live with a Kingdom mindset that produces a 30x 60x and 100x harvest. If you want your faith to last grow and multiply, this message is for you.

Duration:00:49:45

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Don’t Treat Sacred as Common | Generation Church | Nate Clarke

12/28/2025
What if the reason your faith feels dry or routine is because sacred things have slowly started to feel common? In this message, Pastor Nate Clarke challenges us to rediscover the sacredness of what God has given us — from our salvation to the gathering of the church. Through powerful Scripture, real-life stories, and a sobering moment from King David’s life, we are reminded that when we treat what God calls sacred as ordinary, we miss the fullness of what He wants to do in us. This message will stir your faith, renew your reverence for God’s presence, and help you step into a new year with fresh gratitude, renewed passion, and a deeper appreciation for the church, the gospel, and the work of God in your life.

Duration:00:41:24

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Best Supporting Actor | Let Jesus Be the Star of Your Story

12/24/2025
What if the pressure you feel in life comes from trying to play the starring role in a story that was never meant to be about you?In this Christmas message Pastor Ryan Visconti looks at the quiet faith of Joseph and shows how real peace and purpose are found when Jesus becomes the center of your life. Through Joseph’s obedience sacrifice and humility we discover that God often interrupts our plans for a greater purpose and that the most meaningful role we can play is supporting what God is doing.This message will encourage you to trust God when life does not go according to plan to release control and to find freedom by letting Jesus be the hero of your story this Christmas season.

Duration:00:29:00

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The Treasure of Christmas | Treasuring What God Is Doing | Luke 2:19 | Pastor Amy Visconti

12/21/2025
This Christmas week Pastor Amy Visconti takes us into one of the most powerful and overlooked lines in the Christmas story Luke 2:19. Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Through a personal story about missing a once in a lifetime moment on camera Pastor Amy shows why the deepest memories are not captured by a screen but engraved by the Spirit. You will learn how God loves to call ordinary people into extraordinary kingdom work why being favored does not mean a hardship free life and how to shift your perspective so you do not miss the blessings God is already giving you. This message is a practical guide for slowing down reflecting meditating on Scripture and building a habit of pondering so you can walk through this season blessed not bitter.

Duration:00:36:13

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Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit | Pastor Ryan Visconti | Generation Church

12/14/2025
Family can be beautiful and messy and the holidays have a way of bringing both to the surface. In Mark 3:20-35, Pastor Ryan Visconti walks through a surprising moment where Jesus is misunderstood by His own family and accused by religious leaders. Then Jesus drops a warning that can feel terrifying at first blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. In this message you will learn what that sin is and what it is not why it cannot be committed by accident and why your fear of it can actually be a sign of hope. You will also see how Jesus redefines family and invites you into a spiritual family that lasts forever through the local church.

Duration:00:38:49