Allen Jackson Ministries

Most of us avoid sorrow and only engage in mourning when it is forced upon us. But mourning as Jesus described it in the Beatitudes is not a temporary grief but the sorrow that emerges in our lives when we realize our alienation from God—and there is a blessing attached to it. When we realize our brokenness and our helplessness apart from Christ, we are eager to fall on our knees before Him and se...

We've all prayed for blessing, but what does it mean to be blessed? We may have used the word so casually in our culture that we have lost its biblical meaning, which is of something conferred or bestowed upon you by God that has consequences in time and often for eternity. Pastor Allen Jackson tells us what the Bible says about the extravagant blessings of God, and how they are distinct from the...

The word "Church" is used to describe those who choose to believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah and will acknowledge Him as Lord of their lives, and serve Him as King. The Church was Jesus' idea, and He is at the heart of it today. We gather together for worship and do life together, maturing as followers of Jesus and learning to cooperate with the Spirit of God more fully. It is not hard...

The God we worship does amazing things in the earth. Remarkably, He has chosen to involve us in that. He doesn't do the amazing apart from us, but in us, through us, and around us. God doesn't just make the impossible possible, Pastor Allen Jackson teaches. He gives us the Holy Spirit so that we can live in a way that the probability and expectation of our future is that the impossible is part of...

God is watching over His people in the earth and opening doors for the proclamation of the gospel as never before. But we also are seeing greater antagonism toward Jesus than we have ever seen and in many ways feel as if the world is shaking around us. Pastor Allen Jackson reminds us that in our own strength we are frail and limited, but in God's strength we are more than conquerors over whatever...

Teaching from Matthew 2, Pastor Allen Jackson shows how the "wise men from the east" responded to a prompting from the Spirit of God that would disrupt their lives and send them on a two-year journey that was costly in both time and treasure. In spite of all they would step away from and all they would leave undone, they disregarded popular opinion and followed the star toward Bethlehem. Wise peop...

Mary is not in the Christmas story because she was smarter, or stronger, or kept the rules better than some other girl. She is in the Christmas story because the Spirit of God was able to do something remarkable through her life. God intruded on the hopes and dreams Mary had for herself and completely changed the life journey she would take as the mother of God's Son. Pastor Allen Jackson shows ho...

This week, Pastor Allen explores the intervention of the Spirit of God in the lives of three key characters in the Jesus story. Just like in the lives of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John, the Spirit of God will empower us to make a difference in the kingdom of God, if we will welcome Him and His gifts. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: al...

Jesus said, "But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you: but if I go I will send Him to you." In this episode, Pastor Allen sheds light on why this verse is so significant in our lives today; It is only by the person of the Holy Spirit we can be prepared for service in God's Kingdom. To support this ministry and help us...

Did you know that the Holy Spirit is a person? The person of the Holy Spirit has many gifts to bring us and blessings to bestow upon us, but it is up to us to cooperate with His direction. In this sermon, Pastor Allen explores how we can overcome the plethora of temptations in our lives by yielding to the power of the Holy Spirit and experience true freedom in Christ. To support this ministry and...

This week, Pastor Allen has the opportunity to sit down with Bill Gaither for a conversation about the music industry, his career, and his ministry. You can learn more about Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band at gaither.com. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: allenjackson.com/podcastdonate

Did you know that the Holy Spirit is a person? And the person of the Holy Spirit has many gifts to bring us and blessings to bestow, but it is up to us to cooperate with His direction. In this sermon, Pastor Allen explores how we can overcome the plethora of temptations in our lives by yielding to the power of the Holy Spirit and experience true freedom in Christ. To support this ministry and help...

Have you ever heard the phrase "It doesn't matter if you win or lose, it's how you play the game." ? In this episode Pastor Allen explores why this isn't always the case when serving in the Kingdom of God. When the outcome matters – winning or losing matters. Grace is given freely, but it is up to us to run the race for God to win the prize. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach p...

When we choose Jesus as Lord of our life, we are made a new creation in Christ. As a part of that identity, we open the door to new covenants and promises from God. Covenants are the most binding commitment between God and human beings - they are redemptive and eternal. Promises are invitations that enable us to live a "God designed life." In this sermon Pastor Allen explores how we can unlock the...

Have you ever wondered what it means to be truly in Christ? We all begin as learners of the Kingdom of God and Jesus wants to help us to grow in our faith. In this episode Pastor Allen explores what's next after you are welcome into the Kingdom of God and that together we can grow in Christ. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: allenjackso...

Being a Christ follower is the best way to live. In today's message, Pastor Allen shares 12 ways Jesus Christ will bring your life more peace, purpose, pleasure, joy, and fulfillment. When we choose the Lord, we are offered an escape from the corruption of this world and given a new identity in Christ. Jesus changes everything. When darkness comes to steal your joy, do not fear – turn up the light...

This week, Pastor Allen has the opportunity to sit down with Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton for a conversation about his Ice Skating career, his battle with cancer, and how he has tackled the struggles in his life. You can learn more about Scott at his website, scotthamilton.com, or purchase his book Finish First to hear more of his story. To support this ministry and help us continue to rea...

Through fasting and prayer, we observe several remarkable individuals in scripture who have made a difference for the kingdom. We look at Daniel, Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah, and the impact they made for God's people. The same tools are made available to Christians today, if we will use them. Consider making fasting and prayer a part of your routine - it makes a difference when God's people do. To...

This week, Pastor Allen sits down with actor Kirk Cameron for a conversation on faith, family, and how technology has changed how we interact with one another. Kirk's documentary "Connect" is available on streaming, and sheds some much-needed light on the dangers of technology and how to stand firm in your faith in a connected world. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people al...

Have you ever wondered why Christians are called to pray and fast? In this episode, Pastor Allen shares how praying and fasting has the power to shape the course of nations. Fasting is a physical expression of humility to honor the Lord. Our nation is in the beginning stages of an awakening and If we do our part as believers, God will add momentum to it. The choices we make today will have an enor...

Pastor Allen has the privilege of sitting down with evangelist Angus Buchan for a long form interview. Angus, whose story is told in the movie "Faith Like Potatoes", has spread the good news of the gospel to millions of people in Africa and around the world. You can learn more about Angus and his ministry at https://www.angusbuchan.co.za/ To support this ministry and help us continue to reach peop...

Today, there is a leadership vacuum in the body of Christ. In this episode Pastor Allen invites us to imagine that we can use the influence of our lives to make an impact for the kingdom of God. Throughout Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, God looks for leaders to help execute the purposes of God. Jesus is still recruiting Godly leaders today. He has a purpose for you in your home, work, and...

When God says that we can lead courageous lives free of worry, we can be confident that it is possible to do so. As Christians, our assignment is to lead with courageous faith, and help others to do the same. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: allenjackson.com/podcastdonate

Courageous and faith are two words we typically do not put together when speaking about our spiritual journey. As Christians, many of us have misunderstood what it means to be on the journey to honor the Lord with our life. In this episode, Pastor Allen reveals that we have to build an awareness of spiritual forces of both good and evil at work in the world. It is only through the Cross we have be...

Do you have the imagination to believe that every day we are faced with spiritual forces we cannot see? A common misconception of the Church is that our journey will not require courage. However, to complete our course we have to courageously face forces that will try discourage and distract us. In part two of today's message, Pastor Allen explores the destructive characteristics of the spirit of...