Lessons in "Pleasing God" - Leviticus
God is very aware of our weaknesses, yet He still created a plan for our redemption; it’s an amazing statement of grace. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about the book of Leviticus and what the Hebrew people needed to do to please God. Being familiar with the Old Testament will help us understand the New Testament. When we give our lives to Jesus and offer ourselves as living sacrifices, we strengthen the Church, build His Kingdom, please Him, and invite His blessings.
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Lessons In Worship - Leviticus
Leviticus may seem like a book filled with irrelevant details, but it holds many important truths for Christ-followers. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson shows how the principles presented in Leviticus are reflected in the New Testament and can inform our faith today. As we consider the rules for sanctification, holiness, worship, offerings, sacrifices, and purity, we can learn foundational truths about the character of God, His perspective, and His expectations.
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Big Trouble Ahead - Thriving in the Storm
We aren’t the first generation to wonder if we are approaching the End of the Age, and we don’t need to be afraid—there are good things ahead. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers two perspectives: either Jesus will return soon, or the Church is being awakened and prepared for our next assignment. In either case, we have a responsibility to be Jesus’ advocates on the earth, standing boldly for Him and His Truth. We cannot afford to have an escapist mentality. The Bible says we will not know the exact time or date of Jesus’ return, so our goal isn’t to try to predict the future, but to be fully engaged in doing His work, everywhere we go, no matter what.
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Big Trouble Ahead - How to Respond
How often do we need to hear the Truth before we choose to follow it? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to strengthen the foundations of our faith by hearing God’s Word and putting it into practice. Ultimately, the foundation of our lives and our faith is Jesus, and the more clearly we realize that, the more stable our lives become. A firm foundation will carry us through any challenge, and we need to be intentional in building and maintaining it.
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History Matters
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.
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Masculinity that Honors God
Strong, godly men and fathers are not toxic—they are necessary for our families to thrive! In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of fatherhood, addressing how to overcome the shortcomings of our earthly fathers and the many benefits that come from being God’s child. Fathers have an important assignment: to protect their children, prepare them for what’s ahead, and model what it looks like to follow the Lord. Pastor Allen contrasts the lives of Abraham and Lot to show how a father’s perspectives and values can impact future generations.
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There is a God! - Forces Beyond Yourself
God is real, and He desires a relationship with us. Our lives aren’t just about what we physically acquire or accomplish—we live in a spiritual dimension, as well, and learning about God brings spiritual freedom to our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers foundational truths about God and the reality of His Kingdom. Just as the Kingdom of God exists, so does an opposing kingdom. Pastor Allen discusses both, and offers insight on sin, what it does to us, and ways we can distance ourselves from its influence.
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Big Trouble Ahead - How to Respond
How often do we need to hear the Truth before we choose to follow it? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to strengthen the foundations of our faith by hearing God’s Word and putting it into practice. Ultimately, the foundation of our lives and our faith is Jesus, and the more clearly we realize that, the more stable our lives become. A firm foundation will carry us through any challenge, and we need to be intentional in building and maintaining it.
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Big Trouble Ahead - Preparing for Eternal Judgement
Judgment is not always a bad thing—it can be in your favor! In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the fact that God will judge each of us one day, and truly acknowledging this can change the way we live our lives. We are saved when we accept Jesus as Lord of our lives, but maturing as Christ-followers requires intentionality and effort. Pursuing godliness, holiness, purity, and righteousness unleashes something that will bear fruit for all eternity. The majority of our existence is going to be spent in eternity, and our opportunities there will be linked to what we've chosen to do in time—so honor the Lord in all your ways!
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The Absence of Spiritual Life Is Death
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.
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Gifts & Exchanges - Jesus' Ascension, Help Arrives
Gifts and exchanges are a part of the Christmas season, and they’re a part of our spiritual journey, as well. Our culture has exchanged truth for deception, contentment for greed, and education for experience. But Jesus left us with the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, and He’s available to anyone who believes in Jesus. Pastor Allen discusses the power of the Holy Spirit to help us, guide us, and lead us as we bring the Truth of God into our circumstances today.
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Visions of the Future - Seeing the End at the Beginning
We desperately need insight and direction beyond what the world offers us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of being able to see spiritually. As Christ-followers, our birthright is to understand the mysteries of God, and there is a difference between performing religious rituals and actively pursuing a life-changing faith. God has more for us than we have asked Him for, and as we repent and earnestly seek Him, He will reveal new things to us.
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Angels, Demons & You
If you consider yourself to be a person of faith, you need to be aware of the spiritual influences that surround you and impact your life. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses angels and demons; the Bible makes it clear that they exist and they influence our lives. Pastor Allen shows how this is good news for those who follow the Lord, since the angels are ministering spirits who are sent to protect, inform, guard, guide, and help us along our journeys.
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Growing Our Faith
Your worldview determines how you interpret and respond to the circumstances around you. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses navigating life from a biblical worldview, and highlights several areas where we have slipped away from this perspective. God is giving us an opportunity to realign our priorities, and Pastor Allen presents several pairs of opposing concepts that can help us understand the struggles we face and the life God is calling us to live: generic Christianity and intentional faith; the practice of sin versus the struggle with sin; carnal and spiritual; immature and mature; deceived and aware.
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Big Trouble Ahead - The Resurrection of the Dead
When we have courage to say “yes” to the Lord in the moment, we impact eternity. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the reality of resurrection and eternity, and how thinking about these topics can help us gain God’s perspective on our lives. Jesus was the first to be resurrected, and God will raise us from the dead, too. What does that look like? Will we know each other? Will we look the same way we do now? Pastor Allen offers Scriptures to help answer those questions and provide additional insight. He also spends time discussing Christian Nationalism, patriotism, and the importance of putting Jesus first in your life.
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The Importance of Community: Life, Values, Experience
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.
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About Spiritual Gifts
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.
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The Eyes of a Prophet
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.
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Lead with Faith - Awake, Aware & Concerned
Do our current circumstances indicate that we’re entering the end times? The Bible shows us many events that will occur before Jesus returns, and Pastor Allen Jackson discusses several of them in this sermon. Just as a cloudy sky means a storm may be coming, we need to be aware, prepared, and ready for shifts in the spiritual realm because they directly influence our lives. Pastor Allen offers practical insight on how to recognize and interpret these pressures, and stand for God in the midst of them.
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More Powerful Than I
We’re in troubled times and finding a solution to our current circumstances will require a power beyond ourselves. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the power of God, which is uniquely connected to the person of the Holy Spirit. Though Christians frequently debate the role of the Spirit of God, Scripture makes it clear the Holy Spirit will help those who welcome Him. Pastor Allen also talks about Holy Spirit baptism, which ushers God’s supernatural power into your life, and how it differs from water baptism.
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End Times Pressures - Insight and Understanding
We are witnessing the approaching End of the Age. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson highlights several scriptures that discuss the end times and how they relate to what we’re living through today. To successfully navigate what’s ahead of us, we need to learn to walk in the light in a new way so we can recognize and push back on the darkness. There are elements in our future no human has anticipated, but if we seek God, He will help protect and prepare us for what’s to come.
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