Allen Jackson Ministries

To overcome what’s ahead of us, we need to become a people who believe in the power of a Living God—a power far beyond ourselves. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the reality of the spiritual realm and encourages us to open our minds and hearts to it in a new way. We exist on planet Earth to give expression to the purposes of God, and the only way we’ll be equipped for the next step is by aligning ourselves with His Spirit.

How do we open our lives more fully to the person of the Holy Spirit? How do we become less ignorant about spiritual things? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the Spirit of God and the many benefits that come to our lives when we choose to cooperate with Him. There are several steps we can take to help us embrace spiritual things more fully. Pastor Allen identifies these key components, and also discusses the difference between belief and understanding.

We won’t out-think, out-work, or out-organize evil—the only thing evil will yield to is a power greater than itself. By becoming more aware of the reality of spiritual things, we can see how they impact our lives and the world around us. The Holy Spirit offers gifts to help us, and Pastor Allen Jackson provides insight on spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, and ministry gifts. Learning about these gifts—and being willing to receive them and put them in to practice—will allow God’s Spirit to work through our lives to strengthen the Church and build His Kingdom.

Even though our culture behaves like nothing is sacred or holy, God has not redefined His standards. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses seven biblical principles that used to be held as sacred in our society: marriage, the protection of children, truth, faithfulness, justice, free speech, and the authority of Scripture. Today, these are no longer revered, but are actively mocked and deconstructed. As Christ-followers, we are called to live with a sense of the sacred and the holiness of God, and as we use our lives to uphold these values, we influence our culture.

God's people have an important role in our culture: Keeping the holidays as holy days. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to adopt a God-honoring approach to holidays including New Year's Day. He reviews the practices and traditions of several Jewish Holy Days to show how our holidays can be anchored in acknowledging the Lord, aligning ourselves with His will, and celebrating all He has done for us. This approach offers many benefits and will help strengthen our children, our families, and our community.

Hope in God is a fortress, and we can find the protection and perspective we need to navigate our challenging circumstances by returning to Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our desperate need for vision—a revelation, an understanding, an insight, or a shift in perspective that comes directly from the Lord. He offers several examples of when a revelation instantly changed the trajectory and purpose of a person's life in the Bible, and God is still doing the same thing in lives today.

There are things God will not do unless we invite Him into our circumstances through prayer. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of prayer and the many forms it can take. You can offer prayers on your own, with another person, or in a large gathering, and they don't need to be complicated or formal. The Bible attaches tremendous significance to prayer, and Pastor Allen offers several practical ways we can make prayer a part of our daily lives.

The story of Jesus’ birth includes multiple angelic visits and prophecies, which dramatically changed the course of Mary and Joseph’s lives. The same type of supernatural involvement is influencing our world today. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the birth of Jesus using familiar passages from the book of Matthew. Just as certainly as Jesus came to earth the first time, He will return to us again. Reflecting on the circumstances surrounding His birth will help build our awareness of what to look for, as we wait for His return.

We desperately need a breakthrough in our hearts, our homes, and beyond. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Elijah, who was frequently placed in situations that required the Lord’s direct intervention. As Elijah faced enormous adversity and resistance, God showed Himself to be faithful, time and time again. His story can encourage us in the challenges we face today, and Pastor Allen offers insight that can help us break through the spiritual barriers we experience. God is looking for people who will stand up for His Truth in our generation, and if we are willing to yield to Him, He will impact the world through our lives.

We’ve been so deeply immersed in the culture surrounding us, we’ve lost sight of how much it contaminates our thoughts and impacts our lives. We need to renew our minds. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of growing in our knowledge of God and becoming increasingly familiar with who He is and how He thinks. If we’re willing to bring our minds and thoughts into alignment with God’s, it will change our lives, influence those around us, and impact our culture.

A battle for our hearts and minds is raging around us, and to fight against it, we need to orient ourselves to God’s Truth. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the steady stream of messaging washing over us that opposes all that is pure, righteous, and true, and offers an antidote: seeking God and pursuing His Truth fervently. A part of being a Christ-follower is reconciling how we think to how God thinks. As we allow His Truth to transform us, we’ll gain the courage and strength we need to stand firm.

Unforgiveness is a luxury we simply cannot afford. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers compelling reasons why we want to be forgiving people. He discusses the ground rules for forgiveness, the process of being forgiven and extending forgiveness, and the healing that comes when we choose to make forgiveness a part of our daily lives. Forgiveness is a choice, not an emotion, and when we choose to follow God’s plan, we will discover new freedom.

Is there a point where the Lord will no longer offer forgiveness? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explores passages from the Old and New Testament to help us answer this question. We don’t want to live in such a way that God uses His judgement to maintain the integrity of His justice. Pastor Allen also discusses the sacrament of marriage and how our perspective on it has changed in recent decades. Our nation was formed on biblical principles, and as we drift further away from God’s Truth and toward paganism, we move closer toward God’s judgement.

We are no longer at a crossroads—we’re beyond it, and we’re witnessing our culture tragically move away from a Christian worldview. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the various ways this is apparent, and asks if it’s possible to reach a place where God will no longer extend forgiveness. He provides a variety of Scriptures to help us answer this question and offers biblical insights that speak into current topics like gender transition in children, Christian marriage, and the Respect for Marriage act. God is a God of love and mercy—but the love of God is supported by His justice and judgment.

Deciding whether or not to forgive is a powerful choice we make every day. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what Jesus says about forgiving others and the freedom that comes when we choose to forgive. Forgiving someone doesn’t absolve them of what they did—God will handle that. Instead, forgiving is a gift to ourselves. As we release the person and the situation to the Lord, we also release the bondage of bitterness, hate, and anger, which leads us toward new freedom.

Forgiveness is a doorway to health and vitality—spiritually, physically, and emotionally. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson helps us understand the forgiveness God offers each of us, how to receive it, and the power it has to transform our lives. Giving and receiving forgiveness is a life-changing event, and gifts that alter the course of your life should not be sought or received with indifference. Pastor Allen provides tools to help us accept forgiveness and lead others toward the freedom it offers. He also discusses guilt and shame and offers prayers to help overcome these destructive emotions.

What’s the difference between transformational faith and transactional faith? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses each approach, and shows us why we should pursue a faith that continually transforms us from the inside out. We need an encounter with Jesus, and taking the posture of a learner will help us approach the gospel in a new way so it can speak personally into our lives. Pastor Allen highlights four powerful invitations Jesus offers each of us—if we accept and follow them, we can find new freedom.

What does forgiveness mean and why do we need it? How do we accept it for ourselves and extend it to others? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the spiritual power and authority that’s expressed in our lives when we choose to participate in forgiveness. We all sin and fall short of the glory of God, but Jesus' redemptive work on the cross—His death, burial, and resurrection—make it possible for any human being to participate in God’s eternal Kingdom. To benefit from what God has done we need to continue to choose to repent when we fall short, accept His forgiveness, and extend forgiveness to others.

Will we give into anxiety and fear, or choose to walk in the triumph that is ours in Christ? In this sermon, Pastor Allen discusses the power of pushing back on fear by giving thanks, then highlights a passage from 2 Kings, chapter 7, where God delivers the Israelites from the Arameans by using unlikely people: four men with leprosy. For the Lord to intervene on our behalf, we’ll have to: Acknowledge we have needs only God can resolve; Trust God’s timing; Expect discouraging people, as well as help from unlikely candidates; Trust that God’s help will come—often in an unexpected way—as we move forward.

How do you battle discouragement? By seeking to know and follow the Lord more and more. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses current events and how elections reveal the spiritual health of our nation. A doctor’s diagnosis shouldn’t be discouraging—it’s a roadmap to a better future. In a similar way, elections show us where our nation needs the healing influence of God’s People. As we move forward, we need to intentionally seek the Lord for His thoughts and His leading so we’re prepared to overcome.

If you’re frightened, anxious, or uncertain, begin to seek the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it means to seek the Lord, offering insight on why it's important, and how to begin. He highlights people from the Bible who sought the Lord and were helped—and those who didn’t. Jesus didn’t die on the cross so we could remain infants—maturing in our faith is essential to our God-assignments. As we grow in our understanding of the Lord and His character, we become equipped to pursue His purposes, instead of our own. It’s time to seek the Lord!

If our faith does not influence the place where we live, beyond the sharing of theological ideas, we have stumbled in our assignment. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the Church, politics, and culture. He offers many examples where Jesus and others in the Bible had to engage with the political leaders of their day in order to complete their assignment from God. While the Church should not endorse candidates and parties, we are absolutely called to engage in our culture, addressing what's happening in our world from a biblical perspective and helping one another be aware.