Lessons from the Battleifeld
We are learning lessons we cannot afford to lose or forget. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson reviews World Outreach Church’s prayer plan (The Battle Plan) from the past year and discusses key points to carry forward. We’re in training, and through the trials, God is teaching us to take our assignments more seriously. We’re discovering the importance of gathering together, repentance, how to overcome, and how to watch, listen, think, and act with spiritual discernment. We are going to need to be fully surrendered to the Lord in order to stand in the season ahead, and God, in His great mercy, is preparing us.
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Faith & Courage - Great Outcomes
It takes courage, patience, and endurance to follow Jesus, and the key to a future that honors the Lord lies in the devoted hearts of God’s people. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers a series of prayers to prepare our hearts for our next steps forward. Our strength comes through the Spirit of God, and He is a God who restores. Pastor Allen illustrates these truths by discussing several Bible characters including Samson—a man who forgot his covenant with God, lost his strength and was humbled, then God restored his strength, once again.
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New Things [Recognize How God is Moving in the Earth]
The world we lived in prior to COVID-19 has slipped through our fingers, but God is providing all we need to sustain us on this new journey. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the new things God is doing in our midst, and lists the gifts God gives us when we are made new in Christ. He highlights the behaviors and habits of Old Testament prophets to show what they did to gain God’s perspective on the world around them. As we choose to believe God, and seek the Holy Spirit's direction, we will gain the discernment we need to navigate our current situations.
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New Things - Jesus is Lord
We want to practice saying YES to the Lord, even though we’re walking in pathways that are new to us. God is continuing to do new things, and in this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how there is a creative expression of God ahead of us that supersedes anything we’ve seen before. He shares insight on the heavenly realms and the reality of the spiritual forces at work around us, all of the time. God knows the challenges and obstacles in front of us, and He’s prepared to overcome them!
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Belief in a Age of Unbelief - I Choose to Believe
If we look at our actions, what future are we making? Are we crafting it with intentionality, under the direction of the Spirit of God, or are we lamenting the future we’re watching other people create? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the actions and attitudes we need to embrace, or push away, as we look to proactively shape a future that exalts Jesus Christ. He contrasts faith with the refusal to believe, and how our willingness tell the Truth, and honor the Truth, is what will change our future.
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Belief in an Age of Unbelief - Who is Making Your Future?
Christians are responsible for holding up God’s Truth in the midst of our culture of unbelief, and our actions today will directly impact our future. Pastor Allen Jackson provides action steps and vision toward creating a better future, including: leading as many people as possible to serve Jesus as Lord and King; strengthening the nuclear family; and regularly asking ourselves, What we are turning away from, and what we are turning towards? Making a better future is centered on our relationship with the Lord, and our willingness to impact lives for Him in our generation.
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Belief in an Age of Unbelief - Almost Persuaded
God has given His Church the assignment of being difference-makers in our culture, and we can’t afford to waiver or be lukewarm in our faith. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses ten foundational beliefs Christ-followers need to accept in their hearts to be set free in their lives and their ministry. His sermon helps us move from “almost believing” key aspects of our faith, to being resolutely certain of its firm foundations.
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The Power of One - Big Change
One person can make an enormous difference, and we see evidence of this throughout the Bible. One man (Adam) took away our authority in the Kingdom and another man (Jesus) made a relationship with God possible again. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how God’s Spirit continues to move in our midst today, leading His people to be difference-makers for the Kingdom. He offers helpful insight on how to go make disciples, put on our full spiritual armor, and root ungodliness out of our lives, so we can follow God effectively in this new season.
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The Power of One - No Fear
Stop agreeing with the Kingdom of Darkness, which tells you that you don’t matter. The power of one godly person makes a difference. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the unlikely people in the Bible who influenced the world by holding up godly principles. He also sheds light on barriers that may hinder us from standing up for God’s Truth. With God’s help, we can overcome despair, fear, and indifference. The power of one person cooperating with the Spirit of God has eternal significance.
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The Power of One [Who You Are in Christ]
If you feel insignificant and not particularly important, it’s a lie. Almighty God knows your name, and He has entrusted you with a sphere of influence. Your attitudes and your choices make a difference in the lives around you. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers tools to combat and deliver us from despair, worry, fear, and hopelessness. He teaches how to push back against the darkness with praise, prayer, and proclamations of truth about who God is, and we are in Christ.
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New Things - Courage Required
In the end times, the Bible says there will be increasing lawlessness and false prophecies, and we see this happening in the news today. Pastor Allen offers a biblical perspective on topics including COVID-19, immigration, healthcare, riots, protests, mass shootings, and lawlessness, showing how our world needs a heart change only Jesus can provide. He then discusses the new things God gives us, when we yield our lives to Him: a new life, a new family, a new hope, a new hope, a new name, a new present, and a new future. Throughout the Bible, God redeems and renews cultures, and He can do the same for ours today.
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Revolutions & Revivals [The Easter Message for Our Time]
The power and authority of Jesus is available to help you overcome whatever challenge you face today. Pastor Allen Jackson shows how Jesus made the way for a personal relationship with Almighty God by paying the highest price—and how our belief in Jesus gives us tremendous barrier-breaking power. He also discusses the importance of repenting, renouncing, and releasing anything that separates us from God, so we can fulfill God’s purpose for our lives.
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Powerful Moments; Compilation No. 3
This is a special broadcast created from multiple powerful moments from multiple messages.
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 of our faith; it's essential.
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Holiness - God's Perspective - Past Our Understanding
God’s perspective always exceeds our own. In this sermon, Pastor Allen 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 following God and encourages us to do likewise, providing ideas and to help us listen, see, and react to the world through our faith.
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Holiness - Be The Church - In This Time
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 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 will be made evident through us, wherever He sends us.
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Holiness - When You Are Out of Time - Difference Between Time & Eternity
Though our time on earth is limited, eternity has no end. In this sermon, Pastor Allen 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.
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God's Kingdom & Power - Where Do We Fit In?
The Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk, but of power. In this sermon, Pastor Allen 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 provides specific ways to align ourselves with God, so His power can be revealed through our lives.
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God's Power to Overcome Evil - Learning How to Live
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 Jackson 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 time versus eternity. He offers Colossians 1:10-17 as a pathway forward with the Lord, then leads us in communion.
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When Storms Come - Knowing How to Respond
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 includes practical action steps for navigating life’s storms, including ways to deepen your prayer life.
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Heavenly Battles - Earthly Consequences - What Do We Do?
What happens in the heavens has a direct impact upon the earth. Pastor Allen 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.
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We Will Not Stop - Joshua
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 Promised 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, God will provide all we need for the mission ahead.
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Powerful Moments Compilation No. 2
This is a special broadcast created from multiple powerful moments from multiple messages.
Pastor Allen Jackson sits down and pull some specific moments that he believes are important for the leadership of the Church. Not a talk for the people on stage with a microphone, but for the congregation of Christ-Followers that lead our culture today. We are the Church, and we must use our voice and be heard.
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We Will Not Stop - Caleb
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 Promised 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 of a rebellious people, and God calls us to do the same.
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Don't Be surprised - A Mental Battle
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 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.
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Don't Be Surprised - A Spiritual Battle
We can learn much about today’s challenges by studying history. In this sermon, Pastor Allen 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 will know the truth about Jesus of Nazareth, the Savior of the world.
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