Allen Jackson Ministries

We shouldn't be discouraged when the Lord disciplines us. He lays boundaries in our lives because He cares for us and wants us to flourish, so instead of losing heart, let's respond in prayer and thanksgiving. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what the Bible says about praying and the different kinds of prayers we can offer. As deception increases around us, it's vital to know how to...

We have been given the authority to invite God into every situation through prayer. It takes compassion and courage, but it's the best way to turn up the light in the darkness. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the spiritual conflict raging in the earth and the power we have through prayer to make a difference in our lives and the lives of those around us. He draws from New Testament...

When we pray, we bring God's authority, presence, and power into the spiritual battles raging around us—so let's be intentional about our prayers. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the power of praying even very simple prayers to invite God to move in our lives and around the globe. He teaches from Bible passages about King Hezekiah, Peter, and Jesus that demonstrate the difference ev...

Sometimes, God is waiting for us to invite Him into our days before He demonstrates His power to bring healing and freedom. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the transformational power of prayer. As the culture around us becomes more hostile to God's truth, we can't step back in fear—we must be assertive and intentional with our faith and with our prayers. Pastor Allen shares biblical...

Understanding who we are in Christ will help us overcome much of the confusion currently saturating our world. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses who Jesus tells us we are—children of God, His friends, and salt and light in the earth. When we belong to Jesus, He becomes our Lord, and we have the great blessing of building a relationship with Him. Pastor Allen shares what each point of...

When we receive the backlash that can come from speaking up about our faith, it's easy to think, "Next time, I'll stay quiet." But that's not the choice God calls us to make. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what to expect when we obey the Lord. He shares about the life of leaders like Moses, Peter, and John the Baptist to illustrate how perseverance through persecution is where we f...

How many times have we said "No, thank You" to the Lord when He presents us with an opportunity? We feel inadequate, or weak, or too busy—but God knows what He is doing when He asks us to act. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Moses, one of the greatest leaders in the Bible, and how he walked in humble obedience to the Lord even when he felt insufficient for the assignment. God moves...

One of the most consistent characteristics of the people of God in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is that they listen to God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explains how, in order to hear what God is saying to us, we have to know Jesus of Nazareth as King and understand the nature of our position in His Kingdom. He shares that we need the humility to be learners—to have a listening p...

For a handful of generations now, there has been a tremendous falling away in the American Church. Now, it's our watch. Will we impact the next generations in a way that blesses them and draws them closer to the Lord? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the generational impacts of listening to and obeying God, and he shares some tangible things we can do to make a difference in the live...

Are we consciously living out our faith so it brings God's blessings to the next generations? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the impact our faith can—and should—have on our children, grandchildren, and the young people in our communities. He shares examples from biblical characters like Abraham and Isaac to demonstrate how our obedience today can bring blessings for those after us....

While some Christians in America have constructed a theology primarily centered in comfort and convenience, we should be willing to do whatever is necessary to fulfill the assignments the Lord has placed before us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the End of the Age, the time period right before Jesus' return to Earth. He shares what the Scripture tells us we can expect about that ti...

At the conclusion of this age, God's power will break forth in ways beyond our imagination. But in the meantime, we will need His help to navigate what is ahead of us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what we can expect when the prophecies in Revelation are fulfilled. He shares what Jesus tells us about the rapture, the Antichrist, and the Son of God's return to Earth—and he encourag...

As you look ahead to Jesus' return at the End of the Age, do you feel anticipation and joy or fear and dread? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the spiritual growth we need to undergo to be prepared for the future. Jesus advises us to be aware of the "birth pains" that will precede His return, and Pastor Allen points out how many of these are present in the world today, including the...

When we experience hardship because of our advocacy for the Lord, we should remember it's not a desperate season—it's a season of blessing. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our assignments from God and the encouragement He offers in the midst of turmoil. Scripture repeatedly reminds us that our missions here on Earth won't always be easy, but Jesus tells us He is always with us and t...

We write our futures with what we choose to believe, so let's choose to believe in Jesus and His power to transform our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses centurions—Roman military officers who decided to align their lives with Jesus of Nazareth. These men weren't connected to the Jewish religion, but because of their unlikely faith, God was able to move through them and transfo...

Living out our faith doesn't mean we just go to church sometimes. It means we're willing to be identified as Christ-followers in every arena of our lives, no matter where God asks us to go or what He asks us to do. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses two biblical leaders, Cornelius and Peter. They stood for Jesus—even when it cost them—because they understood the power God had to change...

When we're willing to fully identify ourselves with God, it opens doors for God to move dramatically in and through our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the spiritual authority our words hold and the power of believing in the truth of Jesus' divinity. He shares the story found in Matthew 8 of the Roman centurion who asked Jesus to heal his servant, and he encourages us to lead...

Our past failures don't have the power to define our futures because we can choose to align ourselves with Jesus, the One who can overcome anything, even death. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the passage about Jesus' crucifixion found in Matthew 27. At the scene, we're told about a Roman centurion who, against all likelihood, chooses to acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God. Pastor A...

What does our relationship with Jesus look like? How we know Him matters, not because it changes Him, but because it changes the opportunities in our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem before He is crucified. In the crowd that day, many people were rejoicing at Jesus' arrival, but some rejected Him, and others were plotting to kill Him. Past...

We may know about Jesus of Nazareth, but we must choose for ourselves the extent of our relationship with Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we respond to Jesus' invitations and how that choice impacts the rest of our time and future. Pastor Allen shares examples of responses people had when they encountered Jesus, including from the crowd that gathered during Jesus' triumphal...

We're being forced to face difficult topics and situations in culture, and that will continue. But let's determine to do the difficult things anyway, completing our God-given assignments with diligence. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can persevere in hardship by remembering what God has done for us and promises to do for us. We're prepared to overcome when we continually rem...

If the darkness is growing more intense, it's because the light is too dim—so let's turn up the light! In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it means to lead with our faith. We need to remember Who we're representing in our day-to-day interactions, conversations, and family or business decisions, and we should boldly invite Jesus into every space we enter. God will overcome the spiri...

Just because Jesus' plan for our redemption was completed when He rose from the dead doesn't mean He's finished working in the earth. And like Him, we have Kingdom-assignments to complete. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses overcoming fear and opposition on our missions from God. He shares from the lives of Jesus and the apostles Paul and John to demonstrate that we will face challenge...

It's not always easy to live out our faith, but we want to run the race of life with determination to honor the Lord, just like Jesus did. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses preparing for inevitable hardships, striving to be overcomers, and following Jesus' lead on how to manage difficulties. Pastor Allen shares moments from Jesus' life and ministry to demonstrate that difficult situat...

Is it possible that difficulties in our lives aren't evidence God has abandoned us, but evidence of His invitations to accomplish His purposes in the earth? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses cultivating a faith that enables us to face hardships with courage. God will ask us to walk through difficult seasons and undertake difficult assignments, so we should anticipate that things will...