Allen Jackson Ministries

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 "guardrails" that will help us distinguish Truth from deception.

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 Great Awakenings in America, and how they influenced history. God is raising up a new generation of leaders. Let the awakening continue!

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 movements that are prevalent in today’s culture. God’s Truth is the anecdote to deception, and with Jesus, we can not only be delivered from it, but be redeemed!

There’s overwhelming evidence, much of it provided by Jesus Himself, that before He returns, there will be increasing intolerance of His story, His people, and His name. Pastor Allen Jackson tells us to not be shocked or surprised by the darkness, but instead be full of anticipation--our King is coming! He highlights several biblical prophecies that discuss the signs of the end of this age. If we know what to expect, we will be more prepared for what's to come.

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.

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 Jesus’ return. By diligently studying the Scriptures, God will prepare our hearts to stay aware, encouraged, and focused on our assignment.

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 of life; He asked them to “leave behind” many things; They were persecuted. God was at work during the many hardships and struggles our heroes endured, and He is working today. Their stories will encourage and equip us, as we continue to follow Him.

Everything under the sun can be shaken: our lives, our health, our governments, our institutions, and our circumstances. But God’s Kingdom stands firm. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson describes the dramatic events that will accompany the Lord’s return, then provides insight on how to prepare, so we can anticipate that day with hope and joy instead of fear. The more we focus on Jesus, and the assignment He has given us to be salt and light to our hurting world, the more stable we will be in the times to come.

We are witnessing a unique time in history, and the question remains: Are we going to be spectators or participants? The changes in the world seem sudden, but in reality, they have been happening at a steady pace, while the Church has been asleep. Pastor Allen Jackson reminds us to watch, listen, think, act and pray without ceasing. He offers encouragement and Scripture to help prevent weariness and losing hope. God is our deliverer, and He promises to provide the strength, knowledge, and perseverance we need to complete the course ahead.

God’s revelations often come with dynamic, significant change, and are filled with opportunity. We need to position ourselves to receive them! In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the revelations God gave to Daniel and John. He highlights aspects of each of their characters, and how their choices and attitudes helped align their hearts to hear from God. Pastor Allen also talks about habits we can implement in our own lives, so we can better listen to God, and follow Him into the days ahead.

How can we recognize truth amongst the sea of false information surrounding us? We need knowledge that is beyond our own understanding. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses two ways God provides direction and insight to His people: through wisdom and revelation. When God provides these, we gain a supernatural understanding that goes beyond our education, our intellect, and our own discernment. Pastor Allen describes the differences between wisdom and revelation, and why we should seek both earnestly.