Allen Jackson Ministries

God’s judgment on our nation has begun—what do we do? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our current situation and draws parallels to nations that faced God’s judgment in Scripture. The response of God’s people either escalated His judgment, delayed His judgment, or stopped His judgment altogether. Spiritual battles require a spiritual response, and the Church has an important role to play in our generation. Our choices, our reactions, our conversations, and our hearts will influence the extent of God’s judgment on our nation and our future.

When David Smallbone’s successful music company collapsed, he moved his pregnant wife and six children from Australia to Nashville in search of a brighter future. Two of those children were Joel and Luke Smallbone of For King & Country, and their movie, Unsung Hero, documents the true story of the struggles, miracles, and successes their family experienced together. In this podcast, Pastor Allen Jackson meets with Joel and Luke to discuss their family’s story and why they created the movie. “I believe in the power of family,” Luke said. “I think family is more powerful today than it ever has been in the history of the world. But we don't value it maybe as we should. As Mother Teresa said, ‘If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.’ And that's kind of the blueprint—the purpose—behind the film.” Unsung Hero releases in theaters on April 26. Let Hollywood know Christian content matters by taking your family and friends to see the movie on opening weekend. More Information: Unsung Hero: https://unsunghero.movie/ For King & Country: https://www.forkingandcountry.com/ An Extraordinary Life – the book about Pastor Allen’s parents: https://store.allenjackson.com/category/books/bk130228 -- It’s up to us to bring God’s truth back into our culture. It may feel like an impossible assignment, but there’s much we can do. Join Pastor Allen Jackson as he discusses today’s issues from a biblical perspective. Find thought-provoking insight from Pastor Allen and his guests, equipping you to lead with your faith in your home, your school, your community, and wherever God takes you. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JsyO6ysUVGOIV70xAjtcm?si=6805fe488cf64a6d Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-christianity-the-allen-jackson-podcast/id1729435597"

It may not be fashionable to believe in the devil, but that doesn’t make him any less real. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers biblical evidence that shows Satan and demonic forces exist and are influencing our lives today. Jesus believed in the devil, so we should, too. We’re in a spiritual battle that’s escalating, and we need to know who and what we are fighting against, and the weapons available to us. Pastor Allen offers insight on demons and unclean spirits, the reality of Satan’s kingdom and its impact on our lives, and the importance of diligently guarding our hearts and minds.

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.

Evil touches everyone’s life—it’s a difficult part of our journey through time. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses evil and the spirit of Antichrist, which actively works against the purposes of God and His people. He offers examples of where we see this on display in the world today, and evidence of it in the Bible. Persecution always feels personal, but it’s part of being a Christ-follower. Knowing what to expect—and being able to recognize the spiritual realm at work around us—will help equip us to stand in our faith in any circumstance.

It’s not only okay to wrestle with God, it’s a part of the journey when you’re growing in your faith. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers examples of people who wrestled with God over various assignments and decisions. When the Lord is moving and calling us to be a part of His plans, it’s normal to feel resistance—we have to wrestle with God in prayer, bringing Him our fears, uncertainties, and doubts, so we can align our hearts with His purposes.

Is Jesus returning soon, and if He is, how do we know what to expect? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson addresses these questions and discusses events that will take place before, during, and after Jesus’ return. In the Bible, God revealed many things we can expect to see in the season leading up to the End of the Age, but there are also mysteries He has chosen to keep hidden. Pastor Allen offers insight on the Antichrist, the resurrection of the dead, the Rapture, God’s judgment, Jesus’ return, God’s timing, and when all of this will take place (In Matthew 24:36, Jesus tells us no one knows the day and hour except God Himself).

Leading a supernatural life requires cultivating your faith like you do good health, hygiene, and financial habits—it takes effort and diligence. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it looks like to live with determined faith by examining the Exodus story, when the Israelites escaped from Egypt. After being called by God to rescue his people, we watch Moses’s leadership and trust in God grow as the story unfolds. Following God is not a one-time decision; it requires consistently choosing to say “yes” to Him in every season.

We can learn a lot about our current circumstances by observing what’s happening in Jerusalem and the area surrounding it. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of Israel, the spiritual conflict surrounding the Holy Land, and how the promises God made to the Jewish people apply to Christ-followers today. He offers encouraging explanations about the promises of God, the blessings of God, and the judgment of God—we need all three components to understand God’s character, His sovereignty, His love for us, and our role in His Kingdom.

If you’re comfortable with the familiar, it can be hard to recognize when God is doing something new. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about the reality of our spiritual blindness and what we can do about it. To see and hear from God, we need obedient hearts that are willing to cooperate with His Spirit. God is waking up His people as we walk through this deceptive season. We want to be aware of what He’s doing so we can be prepared to follow Him in a new way.

Our assignment doesn’t change, even if God’s judgment unfolds across our nation. If we will pursue His purposes, God will help us and provide for us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses redemption and judgment—what happened after Jesus pronounced judgment on Jerusalem and how those events parallel what we’re experiencing in America today. Being a Christ-follower comes with a responsibility to carry the gospel into our world—especially to the people around us. Are we willing to accept the assignment, stand up for God and our biblical worldview, and become a part of the harvest—or will we choose to stay in the world?

You can invite God’s favor into someone’s life through the powerful practices of blessing and anointing. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explains these two tools, which carry tremendous spiritual authority yet are often left unused. Anointing someone (or yourself) with oil is a way of setting them apart for God’s purposes and inviting the Holy Spirit’s help in their lives. It’s a practice we can implement in our relationships today, as we anoint and speak blessings over others and ourselves. We can also experience blessings from God Himself—health, vitality, prosperity, victory, and more—as we choose to obey and follow Him.

"Mo Isom tackles a topic many churches avoid: sex. “Jesus is unconcerned and with what we would culturally call ‘taboo.’ He came to set the captives free,” Isom told Pastor Allen in this podcast, where she shares about her ministry and how it began. She was a college soccer star who was struggling with her faith, when she found herself in late-night car accident. As she hung upside down in her Jeep, she had an encounter with God that changed the trajectory of her life. The Holy Spirit began to minister to the broken places in her life, and Isom now invests her time sharing what she has learned, encouraging teenagers and young adults toward purity and making choices that honor God. A New York Times Bestselling Author of three books, Isom offers a powerful testimony of God’s ability to change a person’s heart—and the course of their lives—in a single moment. More about Mo Isom: Mo’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/moisom Mo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moisom/?hl=en 5th Wheel Missions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5thwheelmissions/?hl=en -- It’s up to us to bring God’s truth back into our culture. It may feel like an impossible assignment, but there’s much we can do. Join Pastor Allen Jackson as he discusses today’s issues from a biblical perspective. Find thought-provoking insight from Pastor Allen and his guests, equipping you to lead with your faith in your home, your school, your community, and wherever God takes you. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JsyO6ysUVGOIV70xAjtcm?si=6805fe488cf64a6d Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-christianity-the-allen-jackson-podcast/id1729435597"

We express our faith through our actions. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson addresses a variety of things that can prevent us from moving forward in faith, including fear. When God presents you with an invitation, it can feel frightening or overwhelming. But our finest moments come when we choose to move forward in faith and pursue God’s best. Pastor Allen highlights several circumstances where this was true in his own life and the lives of others. As World Outreach Church considers expanding, he asks the congregation to continue to pray and seek the Lord for wisdom and direction regarding their roles.

There should be a distinction between Christ-followers and people who aren’t trying to honor the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our need for God’s wisdom and the importance of intentionally using our time, talents, resources, and money to strengthen God’s Kingdom. There is a life beyond time, and it’s a realm of existence that can be impacted by the choices we make today. Following Jesus will always seem radical to those who don’t believe, but choosing to obey God and His Word—even when it's difficult or unpopular—will bring us eternal rewards.

The Church is not a perfect place. We do not come to church to observe righteousness on display. We come to church because we believe God is restoring ungodly people, and we are in need of restoration. “We all are guilty, but God has justified us,” Pastor Allen Jackson teaches. “I want everyone to know what it means to be free. I don’t want anyone to live beneath the crushing weight of guilt and shame and condemnation. There is hope!”

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.

What do you believe about Jesus? Do you know Him as your Savior? Do you know Him as a healer? Do you know Him as someone who baptizes in the Spirit? Do you know Him as a deliverer? Do you know Him as a restorer of dreams? Do you know Him as Lord—or do you still dictate policy to Him? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how being “lost” extends beyond those who don’t know the Lord—it also applies to Christ-followers who don't know Him fully, losing or forfeiting the opportunities of their faith, due to their own choices and resistance. Our strength, power, and direction come from diligently seeking God, drawing close to Him, listening to Him, and following Him.

Do you really believe the world is going to come to an end, or is that an idea preachers talk about just to manipulate us? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the biblical evidence for the end of time, and what that means to our lives today. No one knows exactly when the end of time will come, but as we see prophecies being fulfilled around us, we need to prepare. Pastor Allen discusses key behaviors we can cultivate to strengthen our faith so we can stand firm until the end.

We can see what repentance and holiness looks like by reading the book of Leviticus. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Leviticus and offers specific ways it applies to our lives as Christ-followers. Moses gave the Hebrew people a lengthy list of practices they needed to do to be cleansed from sin. Then, God ushered in something new—we are reconciled to Him through our faith in Jesus. Would we be able to recognize God doing something new today, or would we hold on to tradition or what's comfortable? As we read Leviticus, we can imagine our High Priest—Jesus—taking our offerings directly to the Lord on our behalf.

God didn’t create the world and step out of the story. The Bible is filled with times when God engaged in the lives of humans and impacted outcomes on their behalf, and His creativity is still at work for us today. Until the end of the age when God steps into human history and makes all things new, we have a message for the world: There is a God. He cares about you. He has a plan for your life.

God’s people are battling against discouragement—the loss of courage. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses three common reactions to our current culture. Christians are either pressed and distressed; unaware and unconcerned; or listening and obedient to God. He discusses the differences in these responses and encourages us to personally reflect on where we are, versus where we would like to be. He offers proactive steps we can take to move toward the Lord and refresh our courage, so we can be salt and light to our generation.

As persecution and adversity increased, the Apostle Peter courageously stood firm and led others through the opposition. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Peter and his influence on the early Church and the foundations of our faith. As he walks through the latter chapters of the book of Acts, Pastor Allen offers insight on the stoning of Steven, Peter’s vision that led to Gentiles being welcomed into the church, the exemplary judgment of Ananias and Sapphira, Peter’s imprisonment and the angels that miraculously rescued him, and more. Each story presents a powerful principle or truth that can help us grow in our faith today.

We are a nation founded around an idea, that we would be one nation under God. And the idea was centered in a biblical worldview: the authority of Scripture, the uniqueness of Jesus, a desire to worship God. One of the responsibilities of every generation of American Christians is to defend, teach, and communicate that God loves us and has a purpose for our lives, even when sharing a God-perspective seems inconvenient or uncomfortable.