Allen Jackson Ministries

We’re in a time of decision—a tipping point—and the choices we make in the months ahead will determine our future. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson provides examples that illustrate this truth, then offers several steps we can take to bring God's hope and light into our world. Changing our future doesn’t rely on elections or politicians, but on the Spirit of God. We need a spiritual solution, and that will come through the people of God seeking the Lord, courageously doing the things we know to do, practicing contentment, and leading a generous life.

Does your life show evidence of being a faithful follower of Jesus? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how being faithful to God requires directional leadership—not looking to others for affirmation, but boldly moving forward with what you know you’re supposed to do. In Philippians 4:9, Paul told us, “Whatever you’ve learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” Are we living in that way? Pastor Allen also offers insight on the End of the Age and our assignments.

Our faith matters, and what you choose to believe impacts the people around you and our culture. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses faith, faithfulness, and obedience—characteristics that must be learned and cultivated. To be faithful, you also need to be willing to do difficult things. Pastor Allen highlights several people in the Bible as examples of faithfulness, discussing key aspects of their character that became evident during challenging circumstances. Being faithful doesn’t mean seeking out difficult things, but being willing to repent, stand firm, not retreat, and be bold and courageous when faced with adversity.

This challenging season requires us to stand firm in our faith in a new way. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to be intentionally faithful to God in every aspect of our lives. It may seem like our world is sinking into new levels of debauchery, but unfaithfulness to God is nothing new. When the people of Israel were unfaithful to God, they found themselves in difficult circumstances, too. When we decide to be faithful to God and diligent with His assignments, it strengthens our faith and helps us stand firm so we can point others toward God’s truth and lead them into His Kingdom.

God is doing something new, and He is inviting us to join Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson compares our challenging circumstances to approaching a difficult mountain pass. We need God’s insight to determine our next steps, and that means seeking Him, listening to Him, and following Him in a new way. Pastor Allen offers insight to help equip us and strengthen us for the journey.

When we choose to deny ourselves to honor the Lord, God responds. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the power of fasting—one of our most powerful spiritual weapons. Many Bible stories show God intervening after His people fasted, and we need His supernatural help with the circumstances we face today. At its heart, fasting is about self-denial, and it can take on many forms. Pastor Allen discusses the benefits of fasting, and offers several ways we can build the practice into our own lives.

Being a leader comes with unique challenges. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses awkward truths about leadership, and the challenges you may encounter when you choose to influence those around you. Effective leadership does not happen on its own—it requires sacrifice, service, work, and intentionality. While you may endure adversity and opposition when you lead with your faith, you’ll also discover great rewards as you faithfully fulfill your God-assignments.

If you’re not intentional, you’re prone to wander. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to assess our intentions, when it comes to our faith. What is the objective of your faith? What do you expect it to accomplish? How would you know if your faith journey was a win or a loss? Pastor Allen offers several biblical truths to help us understand the purpose of our faith—and guide our daily decisions—so our lives can have an impact beyond time.

Healings and miracles were unmistakable parts of Jesus’ ministry, and they are available to us today. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explains the difference between healings and miracles, and shows various examples of where they take place in the Bible. God is sovereign, and He decides if and when He will supernaturally intervene in our lives—but the Bible tells us we are welcome to come before God's throne and ask Him to accomplish what seems impossible to us. Pastor Allen ends the sermon with a prayer asking for God’s healing and miraculous intervention in the lives of those who need it.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a family friend when John DeBerry was a child, and in 1968 his public school was desegregated. DeBerry shares many powerful stories during this special guest podcast with Pastor Allen Jackson. They talk about the challenges America currently faces including racial tension, gender confusion, and problems within our education system. They also offer ideas on what Christians can do, the values we need to uphold, how to talk about difficult chapters in history, and the importance of family and fatherhood. A representative in the Tennessee State Legislature for 26 years, DeBerry now serves as a senior advisor to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. He preaches at Coleman Avenue Church of Christ in Memphis, in addition to other churches and organizations across the country.

No matter what your position, you were designed by God Almighty to lead. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of leading with our faith. We’ve been called to point people toward the Kingdom of God, everywhere God places us, and our world desperately needs our voices. It will require courage to respond to God’s calling. What qualifies you to lead? What hinders you? Pastor Allen offers insight that can help us push past our doubts so we can become effective advocates for Him in our changing world.

Eric Metaxas joins Pastor Allen Jackson to discuss the urgent message of his new book, A Letter to the American Church. They talk about the events that led up to World War II and how they reflect the circumstances America faces today. The only way to press back on evil, and to ensure history is not repeated, is to use our voices to proclaim God’s truth. Eric weighs in on the evil of creating gender confusion in children, critical race theory, why the church needs to discuss current events, and the importance of boldly leading with our faith in every arena of our lives. This is the third time Metaxas has visited our podcast, and his bold and informative conversation with Pastor Allen can help encourage you to take your stand as an ambassador for God’s Kingdom. Metaxas is a bestselling author of: Fish Out of Water; Martin Luther; If You Can Keep It; Bonhoeffer; Miracles; Seven Women, Seven Men; and Amazing Grace. He has written more than thirty children’s books, including the bestsellers Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving, and It’s Time to Sleep, My Love. His Eric Metaxas Radio Show is a nationally syndicated radio program that features in-depth interviews with a wide variety of guests. For more information about Eric Metaxas, visit ericmetaxas.com; facebook.com/ericmetaxas; or Twitter: @ericmetaxas. To support Allen Jackson Ministries and help us continue to reach people with messages like this, visit our website: allenjackson.com/podcastdonate -- Allen Jackson Ministries is the media ministry of World Outreach Church, an inter-denominational congregation located near Nashville, Tennessee. Our mission is to help people become more fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor Allen Jackson has served as senior pastor of the church since 1989, and his biblical messages are broadcast to millions of people each day through radio, television, and the internet. Learn more about Allen Jackson Ministries: https://allenjackson.com/ Learn more about World Outreach Church: https://wochurch.org/ Find the latest ministry news, as well as letters and prayers from Pastor Allen on our prayers and updates page: https://allenjackson.com/prayers-and-updates/ Sign up for Pastor Allen’s daily devotional and receive encouragement in your email box every weekday morning: https://allenjackson.com/devo/ Support the ministry and help us continue to encourage and equip Christ-followers to be salt and light, exactly where God placed them: https://store.allenjackson.com/donate/give-now

What does it mean to be spiritually blind? What causes it? How can we fix it? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of seeing the world through God’s perspective. Most of us spend our time fully invested in the present world order and its priorities—but it will all pass away. When we intentionally turn our attention to Jesus and His purposes for our lives, we gain an eternal perspective, as well as wisdom and insight to help us navigate our current circumstances. It’s time to focus on eternity and lead with our faith!

We need God’s Truth to help us navigate this season of deception. God is ushering in something new, and Pastor Allen Jackson offers Scriptures that can help us understand what we’re living through, and what’s ahead. He discusses the importance of having the eyes of a prophet—developing the ability to see the world through God’s perspective. When we become Christians, we are entirely new creations, with a new heart, a new name, and a new purpose. As we mature spiritually, we are responsible for leading with our faith, sharing God’s Truth, and impacting our culture—just as the prophets did.

Can we trust God? Do we really think He will keep His Word? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of remembering history—our nation’s and our own. As we begin to review our stories, in case after case, we see the fingerprints of God's faithfulness all over our lives. Remembering what God has done gives us strength and courage to continue to trust Him with our struggles today. God is our Provider, our Healer, our Banner, and our Deliverer, and taking our thoughts and emotions captive to His Truth leads us to His peace.

From Genesis 12 through the book of Revelation, we find the story of God developing a people for Himself. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the people of God, who they are, and how and why we want to be counted amongst them. In Genesis 17:7, God established His covenant with Abraham, telling him, "I will always be your God and the God of your descendants after you." That covenant applies to the Jewish people—and its promises extend to us, through our faith in Jesus.

God chose to make us a part of His Kingdom, but we also have a choice to make—follow Him, or decide to go our own way. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the people of God—a group God created and set apart for Himself. We become a part of God’s people through our faith in Jesus, and we have unique assignments in His Kingdom. Choosing to pursue godliness, holiness, and obedience will help prepare us for those roles—and our diligence will strengthen the entire Body of Christ.

How do we move our faith from being theoretical—like something learned in a classroom—to an active part of our daily lives? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the difference between accumulating knowledge about the Bible and walking by faith, intending to honor and abide in the Lord in all we do. Salvation is free and available to every person who declares Jesus is Lord. But once you have received that free gift, it takes time and effort to grow your faith so you can experience God’s best for your life.

Nobody makes it through life without the struggle of rejection. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson addresses the spiritual impact rejection has on our lives, and the behaviors people tend to respond with, including anger, aggression, bitterness, and stubbornness. Ignoring rejection is not sufficient—we need a plan for overcoming it, so it does not diminish our lives. Through the cross, we can be free from the sting of rejection and the wounds it creates, and Pastor Allen offers steps we can take to embrace that freedom.

Guilt can help protect us, serving as a warning sign from the Spirit of God—but it can also be a tremendously destructive force in our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explains the difference between good and bad guilt, and the feelings of shame and rejection that often accompany it. He helps us recognize the impact those feelings have on our lives, the spiritual roots behind them, and the actions we can take to be free from them.

Spiritual forces impact our lives all of the time, and in this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how to align ourselves with the purposes of God. When Jesus rose from the dead, He fully and completely conquered evil—but Satan will continue to rule on the earth until Jesus returns. That's where we engage in the conflict—by serving as ambassadors on assignment for the Kingdom of God. To be effective, we need to be able to recognize and engage with the Holy Spirit and grow our faith and trust in God in new ways. Pastor Allen offers insight on how to begin.

Do you imagine God would ask you to take a stand against the devil’s schemes? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the war in Heaven and on Earth. We see evidence of this battle in our physical world through turmoil, chaos, and deception—but the underlying cause of all of it is spiritual, and the Church has a key role to play. As a part of the discussion, Pastor Allen talks about the dangers of pride and the destruction it brings, and the importance of aligning our thoughts with God’s.

What does it mean to be a person of belief in a season when skepticism is more popular? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the middle ground of being “almost persuaded” to believe in Jesus. He presents a series of statements, such as “I am persuaded; Jesus of Nazareth is the Way, the Truth, and the Life,” and discusses why each proclamation is true. Belief is not static but is something that is constantly growing or diminishing. Pastor Allen invites us to personally reflect on each statement as a way to strengthen our convictions so we can serve the Lord with an undivided heart.

Hebrews 6 tells us the laying on of hands is foundational to our faith, but we don’t spend much time thinking about it or practicing it. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the laying on of hands, offers examples of it in Scripture, and explains why we do it. The laying on of hands is a way to transmit blessings, spiritual authority, wisdom, the Holy Spirit, healing, a spiritual gift, or a ministry. It’s also a biblical way to commission a person for service in the body of Christ. Our words carry spiritual authority, and when we bless someone with our words and laying on our hands, we invite God’s supernatural power into their lives and their assignments.