Israel: Lessons in Restoration & Judgment
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?
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Living Spiritually Aware - Victory over Darkness
We’re here on an assignment: to see the Kingdom of God extended and the story of Jesus held in high esteem. While being a Christ-follower doesn’t remove us from the arena of spiritual conflict, the power of Almighty God resides within us, at work on our behalf. He will give us the ability to stand in the most improbable places so that people will look at us and say, “Only God could have made that happen.”
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Escaping the Descent Into Paganism - The Life of a Christ Follower
Our culture is plunging into paganism at a rapid rate, and stopping the descent will require the Church to be awakened to this reality in a new way. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the decline of our culture, our need for God to pour out His Spirit and change people’s hearts, and how we can respond. Pastor Allen also discusses baptism, offering insight on why we baptize; what baptism is and isn’t; and who should be baptized.
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When Revival Comes!
We’re witnessing the beginning of a revival, an awakening, an outpouring of the Spirit of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses evidence of God’s movement, including the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade and observations from his recent trip to Israel. Chaos and deception will increase as we draw closer to Jesus’ return, and we want to choose to be all-in as Christ-followers, earnestly pursuing purity, holiness, and righteousness. Pastor Allen offers insight on what to expect in the coming days and encourages us to welcome God’s Spirit into our lives—we’ll need His help as we move forward.
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Big Trouble Ahead - Appearing Before the Judge
One day we will appear before the judgment seat of Christ—that’s not a threat, but a promise that can bring great hope to Christ-followers. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson makes us aware of different points of judgment that await us and encourages us to live our lives in such a way that judgment will be in our favor. He offers Scripture to show how our faithfulness to Jesus in this life will determine our opportunities in eternity. How intentionally do you use the gifts God gave you? Do you eagerly pursue Him and His purposes, or are you often swept into worldly pursuits? We want to make choices that lead to God rewarding us for the way we served Him with our time, talents, resources, and efforts.
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Time for a Break Through
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.
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God's Provision - How to Flourish in Chaos
God watches over His people, and He will carry us through whatever is ahead. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses God’s provision. The same God who led the Israelites through the desert to the Promised Land will guide and protect us today—if we are faithful to follow Him. Pastor Allen discusses the laws in Deuteronomy and how they apply to our lives as Christ-followers. We should expect both opposition and great reward as we bring our biblical worldview into today’s culture and build God's Kingdom. Pastor Allen also addresses the question, “How do I know that God forgives me?” and offers insight to help us find freedom from the sins, habits, and behaviors that hold us away from God’s best for our lives.
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Healings & Miracles
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.
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God Bless America - Responsibility of Truth
Understanding God’s perspective, so that we can honor Him and serve Him with our lives, is a significant part of what it means to be a Christ-follower. Pastor Allen encourages us to awaken from our slumber and arise to be the people of God, standing in the public square, giving glory and honor to Almighty God, and lifting up the name of Jesus without shame or embarrassment, for greater is He who’s for us than everything that’s arrayed against us.
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Tenacious Faith - Behind Enemy LInes
How do we live as Christ-followers when we're behind enemy lines? God frequently places His people into situations where the name of Jesus is not welcome. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses why it's important to stand strong in our faith and uphold our biblical principles in these circumstances. Jesus gave His life to totally and completely defeat evil and to once-and-for-all gain victory for all people. Our assignment, as Christ followers, is to declare this good news to the entire world—even when we face opposition.
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Tenacious Faith
We’re living in the midst of great turmoil and confusion, and the path forward will require us to embrace a more tenacious faith. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what this looks like by examining the life of John the Baptist and Jesus, highlighting specific times they had to be tenacious, persistent, bold, and brave. Remembering their stories, their faith, and their reaction to adversity, can help strengthen and prepare us to stand firm in our faith as we encounter challenging situations and conversations in our own lives.
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Lead with Faith - Best News Ever
We’re spending 40 days intentionally seeking the Lord through fasting, prayer, and reading the gospels—spiritual disciplines that can help grow our faith and our ability to lead from a biblical worldview. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson provides a quick overview of the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each book delivers a different biographical look at Jesus, His life, and His ministry. Reading the gospels can transform us—the more we know Jesus, the better we can follow Him.
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Lead with Faith - Storms Approaching
By taking the time to prepare, we will not only survive the storms ahead of us, but we can flourish in their midst. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson draws our attention towards the spiritual pressures that surround us and encourages us to be on guard. He offers insight to help us recognize pressure changes in the spiritual realm and suggests ways we can strengthen our faith and protect ourselves from deception and false prophets. He also discusses behaviors and attitudes that can diminish our faith.
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There is a God! - God's Investment Strategy
The greatest opportunities of our lives come from offering ourselves, our time, our talents, and our resources to God to be used for His purposes. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how God invested in us, and the cost was His only Son, who redeemed us from our sins with His blood. Our lives should also be redemptive to others as we share our God stories, strengthen believers around us, and lead others to know Jesus as Lord, Christ, and King.
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A Tale of Two Plans
Scripture says we can ask God for wisdom, and He will give it to us—but we also need to be willing to actively search for it and listen to what He reveals to us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses two different life plans we can choose: follow God and His instructions; or choose to live according to our own desires. We have entered into a season of great uncertainty in our world, and it will require us to stand in our faith in a new way. Pastor Allen offers practical things we can do to help strengthen our faith for the challenges ahead.
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Determined Faith - Blessings & Curses
When Paul told us to run the race in such a way that we get the prize, he wasn’t giving a motivational speech; He was defining what it means to be a Christ-follower. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers three components necessary to living with an engaged and determined faith. He also discusses blessings and curses, offering insight on the role they play in our faith and the impact they can have on our lives.
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God Bless America - Into the Arena
Life in 21st-century America is difficult, and we desperately need God’s prophetic perspective. In our own power, we as sinful humans don’t naturally gravitate toward justice, righteousness, honesty, and truth. We are a people in great need, but our God is All-Mighty and All-Sufficient. Only through the power of the cross can we be changed and live together in a way that enables all to flourish.
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A Message To The Front Lines - Don't Give Up
As God’s people own our place, tell the truth, and stand for what’s right, we find ourselves on the front line of a spiritual battle. How do we persevere? Where do we find new strength? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers encouragement to the weary—God our Father loves us, and He is training us! Pastor Allen reminds us of our value to the Lord, discusses the importance of seeking Him, and offers insight on God’s redemption and His vengeance. By pursuing the Lord, we’ll find the courage and endurance we need to stand firmly on the front line.
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A King and His Kingdom
Day by day, step of faith by step of faith, a bit of obedience at a time, the Kingdom of God breaks into our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the reality of God’s Kingdom, its arrival, and the role we play in His Kingdom as we live upon the earth. He offers insight on what to expect as we move forward in our faith, how can we keep from stumbling, and the importance of making our position in His Kingdom the primary identifier of our lives.
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Healings & Miracles Lead with Faith—Awkward Truths of Leadership
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.
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Lead With Faith—Stand Firm
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.
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Angels, Demons & You - Out of Options
When it feels like you are out of options, it can be easy to despair. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses many stories in the Bible where God rescues people out of desperate places, and He promises to do the same for us, as we seek Him. Pastor Allen offers hopeful encouragement from several psalms and provides specific ways we can be strengthen our relationship with God and bring intentionality to our prayer life. We don’t need to pretend we can stand on our own; God knows our circumstances and promises to help us, when we call on Him.
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You Are Not Alone - Authority & Power
Do you realize the authority you have in Jesus’ name, and the power of putting your faith into practice? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses fundamentals of our faith—the gospel really is enough to change the trajectory of our lives and our nation. In the book of Acts, we see the disciples praying, healing, performing miracles, and being bold advocates for the gospel. As we follow their example and put our faith into action today, God can move in a mighty way through us.
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