The battle we're facing isn't new. The early Church persevered through major theological and culture conflicts, and the same struggle continues today. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the battle in our minds, and the confusion and relativism that currently plagues the world, and the Church. As we study the early Church heroes, watching them stand firm in their faith in the midst of their crooked and depraved generation, we gain strength to continue to do the same today. To support ...
Mar 25, 2021•57 min•Ep. 157
We can learn much about today's challenges by studying history. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Peter and other early Christians, who endured significant spiritual battles as they suffered, were persecuted, and even died for their beliefs, which were considered to be radical at the time. If early believers had yielded to the religious pressures of their era, it would have been fatal to our faith. Similarly, we must stand firm in our faith, without compromise, so future generations...
Mar 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 156
At the end of the day, the story of the Bible is about a King with a kingdom. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the fact that Jesus is King, and His kingdom is coming—This is what gives us the courage to endure, sustain, and overcome. He talks about the challenges that will come prior to the return of Jesus, and what to expect as we move forward, including false doctrine, intolerance, threats, and lawlessness. God called us for this specific season, and how we respond matters. May i...
Mar 23, 2021•48 min•Ep. 155
You can choose to serve the Lord, or you can choose to serve yourself. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses being prepared and equipped to continue serving the Lord in the season ahead. He talks about the role of prophecy in Biblical times and today. He outlines the characteristics of those who fall away from the Lord (apostacy) and those who remain faithful until Jesus returns (the remnant). In the end times, lawlessness and deception will continue to escalate. Pastor Allen encourages us to submit ou...
Mar 18, 2021•49 min•Ep. 154
Pastor Allen Jackson invites us to a heightened imagination of what it means to be a Christ follower. Attending church, being religious, and having a heightened moral sense are fine, but they aren't adequate representations of what it means to be in a relationship with the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Using Ephesians 1:3-10, Pastor Allen outlines seven promises God has been pleased to extend to us, as His children. He then discusses our journey through time, what Christians can expect al...
Mar 17, 2021•44 min•Ep. 153
At creation, there was no sickness, no disease, no impairments, and no sin. We were holy! Although God created us for holiness, cultivating it requires our participation. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson presents a series of statements regarding holiness, asking us to consider how we prioritize it in our lives. Holiness is not weakness, poverty, or passivity. Instead, the Bible shows a clear connection between pursuing holiness, and blessings and opportunity. Holiness is not an optional part...
Mar 16, 2021•39 min•Ep. 152
While our world tolerates, encourages, and promotes pornography, and some of the most divisive music, and destructive video games—It cancels Dr. Suess. The spiritual conflict has broken out into the open, and it is obvious to anyone who has eyes to see. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can embrace our role in God's Kingdom and stand our ground. He highlights four characteristics that will be essential as we wait for Jesus' return: endurance, patience, perseverance, and the w...
Mar 11, 2021•53 min•Ep. 151
The Kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness are engaged in a conflict that's shaking the Earth. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses this reality, and how the power of our belief in Jesus can cause the spiritual realm to impact the world around us for God's purposes. He lists several miracles Jesus performed in the Bible, observing the circumstances in which they occurred, and the characteristics present in the lives of those who received the miracles. By choosing to believe God and putting ourselv...
Mar 10, 2021•56 min•Ep. 150
God's perspective always exceeds our own. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses holiness in our lives as it relates to God's perspective. He begins by listing components that make God's world view different than ours: Nothing is hidden from God; His thoughts are not our thoughts; His Word provides illumination to our lives; He knows the future and told us to expect scoffers and deception in the last days. Pastor Allen examines Jesus' response to the assaults and attacks that came from f...
Mar 09, 2021•41 min•Ep. 149
Though our time on earth is limited, eternity has no end. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks through the differences between time and eternity; and our carnal natures versus our spiritual beings. He discusses personal daily choices we can make to direct our lives away from temporary things, and towards our eternal God, including the importance of reading, believing, and following the Bible. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: al...
Mar 04, 2021•56 min•Ep. 148
The Bible tells us to live holy and godly lives, and that there should be a distinction between our lives, and those of unbelievers. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the pursuit of holiness and godliness, listing what it is and isn't. Our goal should be for our thoughts, priorities, actions, and emotions to be pleasing to God. Pastor Allen provides specific ways to pursue godliness and holiness, including guarding our hearts and our emotions. As we make choices to be a light in this world, Christ ...
Mar 03, 2021•50 min•Ep. 147
What happens in the heavens has a direct impact upon the earth. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the reality of the spiritual realm, Jesus' place in it, and the power Christians have over evil. The enemy wants to catch our affection and direct our plans, but we need to stand firm in our faith. Pastor Allen provides two scripture-based proclamations to strengthen us: One to declare health over our bodies; and another to deliver encouragement and hope to our spirits. To support this ministry and hel...
Mar 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 146
The Bible tells us we will have troubles, but when we find ourselves in difficult times, what do we do? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses a variety of challenges—physical, emotional, relational, and political—the heroes in the Bible encountered, revealing a common theme: In the midst of their struggles, they consistently prayed. He discusses the importance of prayer, and how if we create a habit of praying, calling upon the Lord will be our natural reaction to hardship. The sermon i...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 145
The Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk, but of power. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson shows how God revealed His power through the life of Paul. Paul went from being a bitter, angry, violent man, to a person so committed to spreading the Gospel, he was willing to endure beatings, shipwrecks, and imprisonment. As we study Paul's life, we see miracles, healings, restoration, and a constant theme of supernatural intervention. As believers, we have access to this same power. The sermon prov...
Feb 24, 2021•49 min•Ep. 144
The Bible says the spiritual world gave rise to the physical world, and this is still true today. As we cooperate with God, His power will be made evident in and through us, affecting the physical world around us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen discusses the supernatural realm, highlighting the miraculous things Jesus did during his time on earth, and how Christians have access to the same power. He encourages us to ponder the invisible versus the visible; the spiritual versus the physical; and ti...
Feb 23, 2021•44 min•Ep. 143
In difficult times, we don't want to lose our faith, but strengthen it. In this sermon, Pastor Allen encourages us with the motto, "We Will Not Stop!" He tells us to continue to follow God, repent, and draw close to Him for strength and wisdom. He discusses Joshua, one of the two individuals appointed to lead the Hebrew people into the Promise Land. God told Joshua to be strong and courageous, and to set aside fear and discouragement, as he lived out God's plan for his life. As we do the same, G...
Feb 18, 2021•51 min•Ep. 142
We don't want to circle the wilderness because we lack courage to follow God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the character of Caleb, who God selected to be one of two people to lead the Israelites into the Promise Land. In Hebrew, the name "Caleb" means dog, and Pastor Allen offers relatable and helpful insights by comparing Caleb's unwavering heart towards God, to the steadfast dedication of a good dog with his master. Caleb followed the Lord with his whole heart, in the midst o...
Feb 17, 2021•56 min•Ep. 141
We've been assigned an important role, and we must not be afraid to speak God's Truth into our generation. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the Kingdom of God, and the King who rules over it. He shows how Jesus' mission wasn't to follow religious traditions or the government, but to follow God's leading to accomplish His plans. Jesus' ministry, His healings, and His miracles posed a threat to the established power structure—He had a power they couldn't replicate. We should expect o...
Feb 16, 2021•58 min•Ep. 140
There is nothing you can do that's more powerful than prayer. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses prayer, and the importance of cultivating a meaningful prayer life. Prayer has transformation potential far beyond our strength, intellect, and financial resources. Daniel's dedication to following God, and his devotion to prayer, changed the destiny of empires. Our prayers, and our changed hearts, will lead to God's best for our lives, and our generation. To support this ministry and hel...
Feb 10, 2021•54 min•Ep. 139
This week, Pastor Allen has the opportunity to sit down with Eric Metaxas for a conversation about current events, censorship, and his new book, Fish Out of Water: A Search for the Meaning of Life. For more information on Eric and his offerings, visit his website at www.ericmetaxas.com . To subscribe to Eric's email newsletter and be notified about his prayer initiative, visit https://metaxastalk.com/subscribe-to-the-newsletter/ Or, visit this link to find out more about the global prayer initia...
Feb 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 138
The Bible discusses three types of baptisms: John's baptism, Christian baptism, and Spirit baptism. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses each kind, and their unique characteristics, requirements, purposes, and benefits. The sermon answers questions like: Why was Jesus baptized? Why should I be baptized? What is Spirit baptism? What is prayer language? Is speaking in tongues required for salvation? Why should we want to be baptized in the Spirit? To support this ministry and help us con...
Feb 04, 2021•53 min•Ep. 137
For our faith to survive and thrive, we need to know some foundational truths. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses salvation, contrasting commonly held beliefs with what the Bible actually teaches. He provides answers to popular questions including: What is salvation? What do I need to do to be saved? Is salvation based on grace or works? What is Jesus' role in salvation? Is saying the sinner's prayer enough? How do we respond to salvation? If you're ready to ask Jesus to be the Lord ...
Feb 03, 2021•58 min•Ep. 136
As lies, censorship, and propaganda surrounds us, it takes effort to identify Truth. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers seven ways to protect yourself from deception, such as cultivating humility, basing everything on the Scriptures, being wary of fantasy, and keeping your faith simple and plain. He also identifies several attitudes and behaviors that make us vulnerable to deceit and false prophecy, including having a limited awareness of Scripture. Pastor Allen's points create "guardra...
Feb 02, 2021•42 min•Ep. 135
We are walking through a time of dramatic deception, and we need to know how to recognize it because we are all vulnerable. Pastor Allen Jackson names three key coordinates we can use to discern whether something is true or false: If it aligns with Jesus, the Word of God, and the Holy Spirit, it's truth! He talks about the fallacies of liberation theology, new age philosophies, false prophecy, the use of occult practices like seances and ouiji boards to predict the future, and other destructive ...
Jan 28, 2021•57 min•Ep. 134
God has called us to a new place, with new leaders, and a new administration. Forgiving is necessary to move forward in our assignments. Pastor Allen Jackson leads us through a prayer of forgiveness, then focuses on the condition of our hearts, and our spiritual health. He teaches us how to recognize the Holy Spirit's leading, versus our own thinking, and why it's important to fully commit to God and His purposes in the season ahead. The sermon also includes a discussion of the first and second ...
Jan 27, 2021•52 min•Ep. 133
On Inauguration Day, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to pray for those in authority. Our president and administration have changed, but our assignment remains the same. Pastor Allen encourages us to stand together and pray for righteousness to prevail over our nation. As we persevere and continue to give thanks to the Lord, we will become stronger and more effective in carrying God's word throughout the world. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world,...
Jan 26, 2021•46 min•Ep. 132
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Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 131
Familiarizing ourselves with Biblical prophecy, and the events leading up to Jesus' return, will help prepare us for opposition in the season ahead. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses several passages in Matthew where Jesus foretold specific difficult events his disciples should expect, including His death. Despite these prophetic messages, the disciples were surprised and in despair when they came to pass. Pastor Allen encourages us to be familiar with the prophecies surrounding Jes...
Jan 20, 2021•51 min•Ep. 130
In 2 Timothy 3:12-17, the apostle Paul says Scripture provides wisdom, and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers a sweeping overview of the entire Bible. He breaks the Bible down into twelve points on a timeline, spanning from creation to Jesus' return. By placing individual events and characters along this timeline as we read our Bibles, we'll gain a fresh perspective and deeper understanding. To support this min...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 129
To know where we're going, we need to understand our present location. There is COVID-19, violence, censorship, lawlessness, blatant sexual immorality, and our Christian world views and values are mocked publicly. What do we do? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to look to Scripture for direction. He highlights several heroes from the New Testament, and identifies consistent patterns and themes in their lives. Jesus recruited young people; He invited His disciples to a new kind ...
Jan 15, 2021•56 min•Ep. 128
