Generation Church

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this message Pastor Ryan walks through Mark chapter three and shows why Jesus hand picked twelve ordinary men with ordinary backgrounds to do extraordinary Kingdom work. Learn why Jesus calls who He wants how He shapes imperfect people into powerful disciples and what their lives teach us about obedience surrender and living on mission today.

In this message Pastor Nate unpacks a short scene in Mark chapter three to show that Jesus is not just popular He is Lord with all authority. See how Jesus draws people to Himself today just like He did two thousand years ago why He invites us to be part of His work and how He looks past religious words to the true posture of our hearts.

In this powerful message, Pastor Ryan shows that gratitude is not just a Thanksgiving emotion. It is a daily way of living that reshapes your speech, deepens your relationships, restores your parenting, guides your finances, and ignites your worship. Learn how complaining weakens your soul, how thankfulness heals families, why your money matters to God, and how bold expressive worship becomes your weekly declaration of gratitude to Jesus!

God created the Sabbath as a gift not a burden. In this message Pastor Ryan explains why Sabbath rest is more than a day off why God modeled it Himself and how Jesus becomes our ultimate Sabbath rest. Learn how to slow down enjoy life trust God with your workload and build a weekly rhythm that brings peace joy and spiritual strength.

Jesus doesn’t patch the old He makes us new. In Mark 2:18–22, Pastor Ryan Visconti of Generation Church unpacks why fasting matters, how motives shape every spiritual practice, and what Jesus means by the wedding feast, the new cloth, and the new wineskins. If you’ve felt spiritually dry or stuck, this message will help you trade yesterday’s routines for today’s fresh move of God.

When God calls you forward, do not live looking in reverse. In this message, Pastor Nate unpacks the story of Lot’s wife to ask a piercing question: in what direction is your affection? Learn why looking back drains your fruitfulness and how to flip the script by disconnecting from the world and connecting with God through worship, fasting, and prayer.

Three Kinds of People: Wise, Foolish, and Evil | Proverbs Message by Mark Driscoll | Generation Church, Mesa AZ Are all relationships equal? Pastor Mark Driscoll visits Generation Church and unpacks Proverbs to reveal the three kinds of people you’ll meet: wise, foolish, and evil and how to relate to each with biblical clarity. Learn when to set boundaries, when to extend grace, and when to walk away like Jesus did with Judas. You’ll see how Peter was redeemed through repentance and how to surround yourself with wise counsel that strengthens your marriage, family, business, and walk with God. What You’ll Learn • The Bible’s relational framework: wolves evil, sheep foolish, shepherds wise • How evil people use control and fear and why engaging them only brings chaos • Practical ways to set healthy boundaries that honor God • Why foolish people need accountability and spiritual growth more than sympathy • Marks of the wise: humility, repentance, teachability, Spirit sensitivity • How to build wise counsel across key areas of your life • Six types of relationships and how to handle each one • How Jesus transforms broken hearts and makes relationships new

Jesus Friend of Sinners | Mark 2:13–17 Jesus still meets people right where they are. In this service, we worship the risen King and dive into Mark 2:13–17, where Jesus calls Levi (Matthew), eats with “tax collectors and sinners,” and shows us what grace really looks like. Pastor unpacks why large crowds followed Jesus, what it means that He’s a friend of sinners (without winking at sin), and how mercy (not empty ritual) is God’s heart for you. If you’ve ever felt unworthy, this message is for you. Key Takeaways as you aremore Scriptures Mark 2:13–17; Matthew 9:9–13; Luke 5:27–32; John 8:1–11; Romans 3:23–24; Hosea 6:6; Isaiah 55:6–7; Psalm 1; Proverbs 11:24–25; Matthew 7:3–5

What if the one prayer that changes everything isn’t for more money, influence, or success - but for wisdom? Guest speaker Dr. Dave Martin unpacks Solomon’s encounter with God (1 Kings 3) and shows why godly wisdom is the master key that unlocks better relationships, career success, influence, and yes - prosperity with purpose. This message reframes “prosperity” biblically (to do well) and calls us to live blessed to be a blessing, shifting from accumulation to kingdom distribution. You’ll learn how God prospers us for three clear reasons: ProvisionGenerosityKingdom Expansion Along the way, Dr. Dave shares practical stories, humor, and Scripture to build a cathedral mindset that blesses generations.