Allen Jackson Ministries

We’re living in the midst of great turmoil and confusion, and the path forward will require us to embrace a more tenacious faith. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what this looks like by examining the life of John the Baptist and Jesus, highlighting specific times they had to be tenacious, persistent, bold, and brave. Remembering their stories, their faith, and their reaction to adversity, can help strengthen and prepare us to stand firm in our faith as we encounter challenging situations and conversations in our own lives.

Is it appropriate to talk about current events at church? The books of the Minor Prophets, at the end of the Old Testament, consistently show the prophets speaking about the current events of their times and calling God’s people to return to Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson addresses the devout people of God and provides insight to help us navigate our current world situation. He parallels the circumstances addressed in the books of the Minor Prophets with what we are experiencing today and offers specific ways to more fully align ourselves with God and His plans.

Gifts and exchanges are a part of the Christmas season, and they’re a part of our spiritual journey, as well. Our culture has exchanged truth for deception, contentment for greed, and education for experience. But Jesus left us with the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, and He’s available to anyone who believes in Jesus. Pastor Allen discusses the power of the Holy Spirit to help us, guide us, and lead us as we bring the Truth of God into our circumstances today.

There’s tremendous pressure to exchange the Truth of God for lies, but God offers a better plan: the gift of strength, peace, and freedom through His Son, Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson contrasts God’s never-changing Truth with the ever-fluctuating opinions flowing around us. We need a God-centered response to our culture, so Pastor Allen provides a biblical perspective on current events. He also offers insight to help bring our hearts and our focus back to God and His plans for us, and encourages us to give expression to the Truth that we know.

Shame tells us we’re hopeless, we’ll never get it right, and we’ve always been wrong. Those thoughts do not come from the Spirit of God, and we need spiritual tools to overcome them. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson helps us recognize the impact guilt and shame has on our lives and our faith, and offers steps we can take to be freed from it. Freedom in Christ doesn’t mean just avoiding old habits and thought patterns, but believing, repenting, and acknowledging Jesus is Lord in a much bolder and intentional way, and Pastor Allen helps us get started.

There's an opportunity before us to make a Kingdom difference—to write a God-story that hasn't been read yet, if we are willing to participate. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to share the truth about our faith and where our hope resides, without compromise. He also discusses our priorities, and how our culture pursues other “gods” like wealth, acceptance, and pleasure, instead of following Jesus. Will we choose to stand with God and His truth? Are we willing to embrace His values? God's power will be made evident in our lives when we have the courage to do so.

Guilt, shame, rejection, and fear do not have the power to enslave us. On the cross, Jesus freed us from all of this and more. When we accept Jesus as Lord, we welcome the Spirit of God to work a miracle in our lives today. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the power of God’s Spirit and offers several ways we see it at work: through miracles, healings, faith, discernment, wisdom, supernatural understanding, and more. Pastor Allen also provides steps we can take to prepare ourselves to receive the power of the Holy Spirit so we can gain new freedom in our lives.

God’s truth for our lives is so dramatically beyond what we could create for ourselves, that if we didn't have the Word of God to affirm it, we wouldn't dare to believe it. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the power of the cross of Jesus Christ and the freedom offered to us through it. He highlights stories in the New Testament that show God’s transforming power, then offers specific scriptures and prayers to claim over ourselves, so we can be set free into God’s best plans for our lives.

How can we be free from the hurt caused by others? Who do we need to forgive, and how do we do it? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance and power of forgiveness, and the foundational role it plays in the outcome of our lives. He provides examples from the Bible of when people chose to forgive others, even after they were terribly wronged, and the blessings that unfolded as a result of that decision. Pastor Allen offers ground rules on forgiveness that are given to us in scripture and shows what the process of forgiving looks like in our actual lives.

God offers us freedom from guilt, if we are willing to receive it. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses guilt—how we handle it can impact the course of our lives. When the Holy Spirit convicts us, He always offers a way of escape. The enemy, on the other hand, condemns us, telling us we’re stuck, and we’ll never change. We need wisdom and awareness to discern the difference. Pastor Allen also unpacks the meaning behind terms like forgiveness, justification, sanctification, and redemption, showing the role each plays in freeing us from the impact of guilt and sin.

Our world has a tremendous need for truth. In a time when it’s increasingly difficult to know what is true, God’s Word stands as the ultimate authority. Jesus consistently said, “I tell you the Truth,” and we need the power and knowledge of His Truth to protect ourselves from deception. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how the Church is responsible for being truth-tellers in the midst of our culture. Searching for truth, having the courage to respond to the truth, and aligning ourselves with the truth, can help us experience freedom in God, in new ways.

Every season comes with unique challenges and needs, but we don’t need to be surprised or discouraged by them. Pastor Allen Jackson shows how seasons can be introduced into our lives as training periods, preparing us to flourish in what’s ahead. One season of Pastor Allen’s life included assisting his veterinarian father with equine care, and this sermon includes observations and faith lessons gleaned from tending horses.

At Christmastime, we celebrate the arrival of the Messiah, Jesus, our King, and the Bible tells us that one day He will return again. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Jesus’ return; how we can prepare; the attitudes we need to cultivate; and the rewards that come from serving Him with our lives on Earth. We want to prepare for the return of the King and live our lives in such a way that His judgement results in blessings.

When our goal is to walk in agreement with God in every area of our lives, we can enjoy greater fellowship with Him and be more effective citizens of His Kingdom. Pastor Allen Jackson offers insight on what this looks like by examining the choices and attitudes of various people in the Bible. He discusses the importance of protecting our minds, our thoughts, and our priorities; how to recognize false prophecy; remaining strong even when God calls us to difficult assignments; and the power of thankfulness and telling God the truth.

As God’s people, the way we live our lives reflects the Kingdom of God to those around us. We want God to describe us as people who faithfully walk with Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what cooperating with the Lord looks like in our thoughts, and in our daily lives. Pursuing God in a more intentional way is going to require changing how we think, as we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit’s help and leading. Our goal is to order our lives in ways that lead towards God and His purposes, not away.

It’s increasingly important for the Church to understand the authority that’s ours, the assignments we’ve been given, and how to be bold, courageous, and active participants in God’s Kingdom. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how to become more aware of the Kingdom of God and the components necessary to participate in it. Following God begins with being willing to change, listening to the Lord, and spending time meditating on His Word. Pastor Allen offers encouragement and insight to help.

Day by day, step of faith by step of faith, a bit of obedience at a time, the Kingdom of God breaks into our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the reality of God’s Kingdom, its arrival, and the role we play in His Kingdom as we live upon the earth. He offers insight on what to expect as we move forward in our faith, how can we keep from stumbling, and the importance of making our position in His Kingdom the primary identifier of our lives.

Jesus said He came to show us the Kingdom of God, and with the help of God’s Spirit, we can be awakened to the purpose, the characteristics, and the assignments of that Kingdom. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses aspects of God’s Kingdom, how it’s different than nations and countries on Earth, and our responsibilities and assignments in the Kingdom, as God’s people. The foundation of our lives and our eternity is secured by God’s eternal Kingdom, and as we grow in understanding it, we can find courage to trust and follow God in new ways.

When you’ve veered off course, how do you find your way back to God? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses one of the quickest ways to align ourselves with God: learning to fear Him. Fearing God is a concept we need to seek out, learn about, and decide to choose, and Pastor Allen highlights some of the requirements the Bible gives us to follow. He talks about the importance of adhering to God’s Truth as we navigate our lives. When our primary goal is to please the Lord, not men, and to fear the Lord, not people, we gain the strength to follow Him and stand for His Truth, wherever He leads.

What does it look like to fear the Lord in our everyday lives, and why is it an important practice? Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the fear of the Lord, and how it is a requirement of God’s people. Fearing God doesn’t mean shrinking away from Him in terror, but holding Him in awe, respect, and reverence, as we acknowledge He is not like us, and submit ourselves to His plans and purposes. Cultivating the fear of the Lord is the doorway into the presence of God.

Does your Christian faith play a role in your holiday celebrations? Pastor Allen Jackson offers a quick holiday guide for growing in God. He discusses the Jewish High Holy Days and shows how we can apply some of their practices to the American holiday season that stretches from Halloween to New Year’s Day. Instead of making the holidays simply about planning, shopping, cleaning, and eating, we can give fresh purpose to these days of celebration. Pastor Allen offers ideas on how we can redirect each holiday’s focus towards God and His purposes, spreading God’s salt and light as we celebrate.

“In God we trust,” has been America’s national motto since 1955, and in this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our nation’s Judeo-Christian heritage, and our dual citizenship in both America and the Kingdom of God. Our future doesn’t rely on governments, politicians, nor the economy, but on the mercy and grace of Almighty God. Pastor Allen offers three ways we can learn to trust the Lord more fully: accepting God’s Truth; allowing the trust of God to grow in our hearts; and being willing to submit ourselves to the Holy Spirit's training and discipline.