Episodes
We're told the most secure thing we can have is silver or gold, but our true stability comes from strengthening our faith in Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of generosity. He also talks about the reality of God’s faithful provision as we increasingly learn to trust Him with our resources. God calls us to plant seeds—being generous with our time, resources, and attention—as an expression of hope and confidence in His ability to provide. We will see a...
Published 08/29/24
What’s the best way to prepare for the uncertain future ahead of us? Trust God with our resources! In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about the biblical principles surrounding the money, resources, and possessions God has entrusted to us. He discusses the “Financial Ten Commandments”—biblical teachings about money, tithes and offerings, working, debt, contentment, and generosity. He also shows how these ideas connect with our current culture and economy. If we want to secure our...
Published 08/27/24
Is it possible to experience a significant move of God without disruption, difficulty, and determination? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the history of the church in Ephesus, illustrating the reality of spiritual opposition in the world, both then and now. He draws from Acts and the Apostle Paul’s letters to show how spiritual forces are influencing our culture—and how God can help us fight back. Our communities, cities, and nations are divided, but with the Holy Spirit’s...
Published 08/22/24
The Devil will try to convince us we were disqualified from God’s purposes by circumstances that are completely beyond our control. But in this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the lives of two of Israel’s kings, David and Solomon, to illustrate how the circumstances of our births don’t define the impact our lives can have for the Kingdom of God. Pastor Allen teaches about the importance of obedience and repentance. He also asks us to consider what legacy we want to leave and how we...
Published 08/21/24
Our generation is presiding over one of the most precipitous declines of Christian influence in the history of the Church—but we can change that. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our need for repentance, or truly turning away from our sins. He teaches about the spreading influence of paganism and false gospels in our culture, such as Pelagianism and the gospel of cheap grace. Pastor Allen reads from Matthew, Luke, and other books to emphasize upholding a biblical definition of...
Published 08/20/24
Resentment is a dangerous filter to view the world through. It can grow into anger, hatred, bitterness, and all sorts of destructive things—but there’s an alternative: forgiveness. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the damaging effects of resentment versus the freedom found in forgiveness. He teaches about transactional faith as opposed to transformational faith— “using” God to get our ways versus letting Him change our lives. Pastor Allen emboldens us to have the courage to...
Published 08/15/24
The condition of the hearts of the people of God play a role in determining God's response to that generation. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of forgiveness in finding freedom and initiating change in our spiritual journeys. He relates instances from the lives of Joseph, Daniel, and Jesus, demonstrating what forgiveness looks like, even in the hardest situations. Pastor Allen also provides insight on the effects of unforgiveness we see in our culture today. We...
Published 08/13/24
If we’re truly following God, we should look different—not strange or silly, but different in the choices we make and the values we keep. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the escalating spiritual conflict present in the earth and how we need to respond. He offers insight into false gospels and false churches currently surrounding us, including social gospels, socialist gospels, and universalism. Drawing from the books of Galatians, 2 Corinthians, Acts, and others, he also shares...
Published 08/08/24
When the Spirit of God moves, disturbances to our routines, our communities, our nations, and the earth are inevitable. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our need for a change in our attitudes, our desires, and our understanding. He shares moments from the books of Acts and Galatians to demonstrate the necessity for a greater awareness to spiritual forces moving in the earth—false gospels, prophets, and churches, and spiritual forces that are shaping history and influencing...
Published 08/07/24
“I am praying for a restoration in our country, a revival in our country. And I believe that starts with us—not in D.C. It starts with us here,” said Chad Robichaux. Join Pastor Allen Jackson for this interview with Robichaux, who is a USMC Force Recon Veteran and a Department of Defense Contractor. They discuss topics including the current US election cycle, the war in Ukraine, the war in Israel, and the role of the Church in the world. Robichaux also gives insight on recent political and...
Published 08/06/24
God is actively recruiting people who are willing to be an influence and make an impact for the Kingdom of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson addresses our assignment to “stand in the gap” in our culture and our communities. We, like Ezekiel, can lead those around us toward the purposes of God. Pastor Allen offers several ways we can expand our influence, including looking for ways to serve others daily and intentionally aligning our values with God’s. He emphasizes the importance of...
Published 07/31/24
With deception increasing around us, we need to learn how to confront evil. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses strategies for overcoming the expressions of evil we encounter. He uses events from Jesus’ ministry and the history of the Church to illustrate the need to invite God into every circumstance of our lives. Pastor Allen emphasizes the power we have to speak truth into other peoples’ lives through our testimonies. He also offers four biblical lessons he learned from his...
Published 07/25/24
To walk in God’s light, we need to be willing to repent. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the battle between truth (light) and deception (darkness) that’s present in our world today. There are several things we can do to protect ourselves from deception, including choosing the truth, praying, and practicing repentance. Pastor Allen offers Scripture to show how Jesus wasn’t shy about proclaiming the truth, and we shouldn’t be, either. Women play a significant role in God’s...
Published 07/23/24
“The great duty of your life is the pursuit of Almighty God,” Pastor Allen Jackson said. “Everything else is secondary to that.” In this sermon, Pastor Allen discusses the importance of knowing and understanding the character of God. He shares lessons from history—stories from the Old Testament centered around the life of Joshua, as well as insights on early Church reformers and more contemporary figures—to demonstrate how we can courageously follow our assignments to honor God. Overcoming...
Published 07/18/24
How can we overcome the challenges that inevitably arise in our lives? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Joshua and the lessons in overcoming we can learn from his life. He shares the importance of trusting in God’s promises, which is demonstrated in the story of the Exodus, when God led the Israelites from captivity in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. Pastor Allen shares stories of several early Church reformers, inspiring us to stand firm in our assignments—even in the...
Published 07/17/24
God is calling forth a new generation of heroes. Will you be one of them? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it takes to be a true hero: standing for a biblical, Judeo-Christian worldview; acknowledging Jesus is Lord; and learning to say “no” to ungodliness and “yes” to godliness. He offers several examples of what this looks like from the Bible and our world today. Following God requires obedience, and when we choose to stop looking for the applause of men and instead seek...
Published 07/16/24
The goal of enduring is not just endurance—it’s triumph. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it takes to be a hero in our generation. Heroes consistently face strong opponents, adversity, and challenges—but it doesn’t stop their mission. Instead, they allow those obstacles to make them stronger. We see this truth throughout American History and the Bible. Following Jesus comes with a cost, and Pastor Allen offers several examples of people in the Bible who made great...
Published 07/11/24
To understand America’s history, you must acknowledge the blessings of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how the Christian faith has impacted our nation. The Declaration of Independence acknowledges God’s sovereignty, stating we are “endowed by (our) Creator with certain unalienable rights.” We need to invest in developing our character—and our children’s character—so we’re prepared to protect our freedoms and liberties with the same kind of tenacity previous generations...
Published 07/10/24
At the end of the day, the best leaders are the ones who bring the blessings of God upon the people around them. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the behaviors that will help us lead effectively in the approaching season. Instead of relying on “how we’ve always done it,” we need to become more interdependent on God—intentionally learning, growing, and being open to new things God wants to show us. A heart that's willing to grow and change comes through cultivating humility,...
Published 07/09/24
Being a strong leader doesn’t require a large following or the type of influence that’s recognized by others. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what makes leaders great, according to Jesus, and how this differs from the world’s standards. He reviews passages from Hebrews 11 and Acts 16, highlighting people who allowed God to speak into their lives and their determination to follow Him, even when it required changing their course. At times their faithfulness led to opposition, not...
Published 07/05/24
Our current season is demanding us to grow spiritually, and the Holy Spirit promises to help us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers several observations from his recent trip to Israel that speak into our lives today. Though the Israeli people live in a war zone, their lives show a remarkable sense of peace that can only come from God. We can gain that peace by drawing closer to the Holy Spirit and becoming more interdependent on Him. He is the one who will teach us, guide us, counsel...
Published 07/03/24
God is still recruiting men and women who will give themselves to His purposes. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about the importance of choosing to please God, saying “yes” when He recruits us for assignments. Pastor Allen shows how several heroes in the Bible responded when God asked them to do something difficult. Their initial responses were much like ours: "I’m not ready; I’m not capable; I’m too busy; There are other people more qualified to do that, God.” When God calls us to...
Published 06/19/24
When we decide to honor God with our lives, it brings a significance to them that extends beyond time. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers fundamental principles that can help us understand how to please the Lord. It begins with cultivating a respect and a reverence for God, along with a heart that’s reluctant to do anything that displeases Him. Pastor Allen provides a simple framework to help us evaluate whether our actions, behaviors, attitudes, and intents are pleasing to God—or...
Published 06/13/24
If we don’t know the character of God, it’s impossible to know how to please Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how, if we intend to please God, we need to recognize what actions bring Him pleasure and those that invite His wrath. We find examples of people pleasing God in every book of the Bible, and Pastor Allen offers insight on what this looks like in Daniel’s life and the parable of the talents. These stories show a variety of behaviors that led to God’s trust and...
Published 06/11/24
Let's please God. Making that statement the focus of our lives will cause the troubles of this world to dim as we engage in the specific assignments God has for us each day. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about the freedom that comes from choosing to please the Lord in each decision we make. Our tendency is to please men or fit in with the culture. This is nothing new; we see examples of this behavior throughout the Bible. The truth is that our choices either please the Lord—or...
Published 06/06/24