When you choose to be obedient to God, it will disrupt your life—even so, it's time to obey Him with a greater boldness than ever before. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how following the Lord interrupts the plans we make for ourselves. He teaches from the book of Acts to compare the early Church's works to our understanding of our role in the world today. America is changing, and Pastor Allen shares a biblical perspective on current events, such as President Trump's foreign polic...
Feb 12, 2025•49 min•Ep. 627
Our faith is intended to be so living, vital, and robust that it makes non-believers want what we have. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the bold faith God calls us to embrace. As we face deception in the world daily, we are called to shine the light of God's Truth into the darkness. Pastor Allen teaches from the book of Acts to show what it looks like when our faith takes precedent over our fears. He offers encouragement and strategies for inviting God into the lives of those arou...
Feb 11, 2025•47 min•Ep. 626
We all get caught in the tension between choices. What has authority over your life? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses deception and the Truth. The kingdom of darkness and God's Kingdom of light are in conflict in our world, and Pastor Allen shares a biblical perspective on current cultural talking points like gender identity, abortion, and illegal immigration. Jesus tells us that the wide road leads to destruction, but the narrow road leads to life—so let's yield to God's ultimate ...
Feb 05, 2025•52 min•Ep. 625
God's Word helps us to decipher the indecipherable. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of adhering to God's instruction for our lives. It's easy to compromise with the culture around us, but that can bring us into conflict with God. Pastor Allen shares biblical truth about worldly topics like illegal immigration and gender roles, and he pulls from the stories of leaders like Ezra and Daniel to demonstrate what it looks like to stand strong on God's direction for our li...
Feb 04, 2025•54 min•Ep. 624
Whatever changes come during this new season and new year, they're unsustainable unless the Church becomes different. That means we'll have to walk in a new way, with new courage and new boldness. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our willingness to work and put in effort for the Kingdom of God. He brings up deceptive beliefs we may encounter, like tolerance and pride, and teaches biblical strategies to overcome them. What we choose as the foundation of our lives makes all the diffe...
Jan 28, 2025•34 min•Ep. 623
Jesus describes the Church as "salt" and "light" in the world. If the darkness in our nation and culture is going to be dispelled, it's because we turn up our light. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the current attitude of the American Church. We've been asleep, but God is moving in the earth, and we need to be prepared for what's ahead. Pastor Allen teaches from Matthew, chapter 7, to demonstrate the importance of bearing fruit—reflecting the Holy Spirit at work in our lives throu...
Jan 28, 2025•31 min•Ep. 622
God wants more for us than to simply avoid sin—He wants us to lead a life by faith. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses repentance. The American Church's attitude toward repenting has been pretty casual for a while now, but what approach does the Bible tell us to take? Pastor Allen draws from the New Testament and the books of the prophets to teach about what repentance means, what it should look like, and why it's important. We want to grow in our faith, and the first step toward tha...
Jan 23, 2025•41 min•Ep. 621
"That's how you overcome," Dr. Alveda King said. "It starts with having a relationship with God." Join Pastor Allen Jackson for an interview with Dr. King, an activist, author, and experienced ambassador for the Kingdom of God. A niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Dr. King shares her invaluable insight into topics like forgiveness, hope, and overcoming envy and hatred. She and Pastor Allen discuss how the American Church should approach this new political season, as well as how we can foster b...
Jan 21, 2025•41 min•Ep. 620
Antisemitism, a hatred of the Jewish people, is on the rise again in our nation and around the world. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the relationship between Christians and Jews. He discusses the history of antisemitism in the world, as well as some incorrect beliefs regarding the Jewish people including replacement theology and covenant theology. The New Testament makes it clear that Christians have much to thank the Jewish people for, and we need to remember that as our world g...
Jan 17, 2025•47 min•Ep. 619
Fear is an epidemic in the world, but we can live free from its control. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson teaches from Matthew, chapter ten, to discuss what Jesus tells us about overcoming fear and practicing obedience. Pastor Allen talks about the importance of trust, false teachings like the "happy" gospel and cessationism, and places in our culture today where the Church can be an influence for the Truth. Our walks with the Lord will not be free from hardship, persecution, or opposition, ...
Jan 09, 2025•48 min•Ep. 618
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Jan 07, 2025•50 min•Ep. 617
We will find God's best for us when we're prepared to make sacrifices. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses places in Scripture where people reject a breakthrough opportunity from the Lord. He walks us through the story of the rich young ruler as well as the man born blind to demonstrate where rejection can take place, what it can look like, and how to avoid it in our own lives. America is a nation of comfort and convenience, but a journey with God will require hard work, patience, sac...
Jan 02, 2025•43 min•Ep. 616
God is inviting us to take the next small steps with Him. He is moving in the earth, preparing His people for breakthroughs. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the opportunities we can miss by rejecting an invitation from God. He pulls from the life of Apostle Paul to illustrate that breakthroughs are often incremental, and the path toward them frequently looks disruptive or intrusive to our own plans. Opposition to God's movement is part of the journey, but accepting the assignments...
Dec 31, 2024•41 min•Ep. 615
Breakthroughs are frequently unsettling and disruptive, but they often lead to the most fruitful parts of our lives as we cooperate with God's purposes. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses disruption, disappointment, and breakthroughs as he walks through God's intervention in the lives of Mary and Joseph. In their stories, we see disappointment—but that's not the end of God's plans for them. Our Lord can bring great victories through uncertain circumstances, even when they may look li...
Dec 26, 2024•45 min•Ep. 614
Deserts may feel empty and bleak to us, but from a biblical perspective, they're places of renewal. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses breakthroughs in desert seasons, or those hard times when it feels like we don't have the resources or strength to move forward. Looking at the biblical messaging surrounding deserts, Pastor Allen shows that God's intervention often emerges from those desert seasons, initiating renewal in our lives. Our nation needs renewal, and while it may feel like...
Dec 18, 2024•37 min•Ep. 613
When God is doing something new, it requires of us elasticity—a willingness to change. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our role in breakthroughs. The Bible demonstrates that God's intervention means we get to be part of the change He initiates. Pastor Allen explains Jesus' teaching on this concept. In Luke, Jesus tells us that new wine requires new wineskins—breakthroughs will require transformation on our part. He also shares examples of this in the lives of people like Zechariah...
Dec 18, 2024•48 min•Ep. 612
Historically, looting is an expression of God's judgment that happens when His people stop following Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the history of plundering in the Bible, sharing examples across the Old and New Testaments. We see this looting in America today, from the diminishment of the quality of our healthcare and schooling to the broad, expected distrust of our political leaders and agencies. Pastor Allen teaches about topics like these from a biblical perspective, and...
Dec 12, 2024•52 min•Ep. 611
God has intervened, and our country has a choice to make. If we change and align our hearts more fully with Him, we'll experience new freedom—but if we continue in our current patterns, we're giving momentum to destruction. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what breakthrough looks like on a national level. By examining the history of Israel and Judah in the books of 1 Kings, 2 Kings, and Judges, we see the impact of God's judgment on His disobedient people: He allowed looting by the...
Dec 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 610
The breakthroughs we pray for and seek often come from spiritual victories. We may think the problems we face are political or social, but real change in those arenas can only come from God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses breakthroughs and the barriers to them we perceive. He draws from the life of Joshua—and the miracle of Jericho's walls falling—to demonstrate how the opposition we face may seem insurmountable, but it must ultimately surrender to the power and will of God. Chan...
Dec 11, 2024•48 min•Ep. 609
God brings breakthroughs to our lives so we can experience new fruitfulness in the season that follows. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our response to God's interventions for us. The shepherds in the Christmas story show us how God's plans are fulfilled through the breakthroughs He initiates. Pastor Allen teaches from this perspective, sharing lessons we can learn about accepting God's intervention in our lives. He also provides five steps we can take to overcome the burden of re...
Dec 05, 2024•52 min•Ep. 608
Breakthroughs—moments when God intervenes—bring us a new awareness of His involvement with our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how breakthroughs happen when we choose to cooperate with God's plans. Examining the lives of biblical characters like Simeon, Anna, and Moses shows us what listening to the Spirit of God looks like, as well as how to foster the discernment to do so. Obedience is crucial if we want God's intervention, and as we stand firm in what's right, He invites...
Dec 04, 2024•52 min•Ep. 607
The greatest force on Earth for the transformation of humanity is the Church of Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the role of the Church in our culture today. He teaches about the difference between religious rules and transformational faith, as well as the importance of heart change and being in community with Christ-followers. False gospels are prevalent in our nation and around the globe, and it will take people willing to lead with their faith to counteract them. G...
Dec 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 606
The greatest force on Earth for the transformation of humanity is the Church of Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the role of the Church in our culture today. He teaches about the difference between religious rules and transformational faith, as well as the importance of heart change and being in community with Christ-followers. False gospels are prevalent in our nation and around the globe, and it will take people willing to lead with their faith to counteract them. G...
Nov 28, 2024•51 min•Ep. 605
There is no solution to the evils that face our nation apart from expanding the Kingdom of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the culture of America from a biblical perspective. He draws from the stories of Exodus and Lamentations to illustrate what happens to God's people when they reject His gift of mercy. Pastor Allen offers biblical insight on current topics we're facing including abortion, immigration, and education, showing that they're impacted not by political forces but...
Nov 27, 2024•51 min•Ep. 604
Let's be determined in this upcoming season to let our faith be part of our presence, wherever we go. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our responses to God's calling on our lives. He shares from the histories of biblical leaders like Moses, King David, and Isaiah to demonstrate how we should rely on God for healing, provision, and miraculous intervention. Spiritual growth requires a change in our hearts and intentions, and we have the opportunity to practice and grow as we lead bol...
Nov 26, 2024•51 min•Ep. 603
God's assignment for us will require tremendous change. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the role faith needs to play in our lives as we enter a new season in our nation's history. He pulls from the stories of people like Moses and Isaiah to illustrate what God's calling on our lives looks like, as well as what our responses should be. Pastor Allen also walks through some practical ways we can demonstrate our faith this holiday season to those in our circles of influence. We have b...
Nov 21, 2024•53 min•Ep. 602
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Nov 20, 2024•56 min•Ep. 601
If we want a more moral government, we'll first have to have more moral conversations around the kitchen table. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how the Church should respond to God's mercy and the opportunities He has given us in this season of change. Pastor Allen draws from the life of King Josiah to illustrate what humility and repentance from the people of God look like, and how each generation has a choice to make—a choice that will determine God's response to His people in t...
Nov 19, 2024•53 min•Ep. 600
God has shown our nation great mercy, and it comes with an opportunity. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our responses to the Lord in this election season and what our next steps should look like. He draws from the New Testament as well as the lives of Ezra and Elijah to demonstrate that when God grants His people grace and mercy, we need to have the boldness and courage to use that opportunity to advance His Kingdom. Christ-followers have the privilege of serving the Lord, and whi...
Nov 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 599
Many identify themselves based on race, gender, nationality, or their occupation. But as Christ-followers, the allegiance of our lives is to Jesus—and that's where our identity should rest. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it means to identify as a Christian. He walks through three questions about the defining factors of Jewish, American, and Christian identities, and he pulls from the New Testament to show how the fruit of our lives—our actions, behaviors, and motives—indicat...
Nov 05, 2024•52 min•Ep. 598
