Allen Jackson Ministries

The word "Jew" appears 188 times in the New Testament, and for comparison, the word "Christian" occurs only three times. That should give us a sense of the significance God attaches to the people and nation of Israel. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the blessings we have received through the Jewish people. Non-Jewish Christ-followers were "grafted in" to God's original promise with...

The word "Jew" appears 188 times in the New Testament, and for comparison, the word "Christian" occurs only three times. That should give us a sense of the significance God attaches to the people and nation of Israel. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the blessings we have received through the Jewish people. Non-Jewish Christ-followers were "grafted in" to God's original promise with...

Don't be confused: God's covenant with Abraham still stands. It's through our faith in Jesus that we are grafted into that covenant to become a part of God's family. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses God's decision to make Israel His chosen nation. After the October 7 attack in Israel, antisemitic voices rose from our nation's most celebrated and powerful academic institutions. But Go...

There is no other nation like Israel in all of history. The Jewish people were chosen by God to be His people; they're unique. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Israel's importance today. He shares a biblical perspective on current changes happening in the U.S. government, as well as our new and emerging policies regarding the Middle East. Israel's history is foretold throughout the B...

When you choose to be obedient to God, it will disrupt your life—even so, it's time to obey Him with a greater boldness than ever before. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how following the Lord interrupts the plans we make for ourselves. He teaches from the book of Acts to compare the early Church's works to our understanding of our role in the world today. America is changing, and P...

Our faith is intended to be so living, vital, and robust that it makes non-believers want what we have. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the bold faith God calls us to embrace. As we face deception in the world daily, we are called to shine the light of God's Truth into the darkness. Pastor Allen teaches from the book of Acts to show what it looks like when our faith takes precedent...

We all get caught in the tension between choices. What has authority over your life? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses deception and the Truth. The kingdom of darkness and God's Kingdom of light are in conflict in our world, and Pastor Allen shares a biblical perspective on current cultural talking points like gender identity, abortion, and illegal immigration. Jesus tells us that the...

God's Word helps us to decipher the indecipherable. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of adhering to God's instruction for our lives. It's easy to compromise with the culture around us, but that can bring us into conflict with God. Pastor Allen shares biblical truth about worldly topics like illegal immigration and gender roles, and he pulls from the stories of leaders...

Whatever changes come during this new season and new year, they're unsustainable unless the Church becomes different. That means we'll have to walk in a new way, with new courage and new boldness. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our willingness to work and put in effort for the Kingdom of God. He brings up deceptive beliefs we may encounter, like tolerance and pride, and teaches bib...

Jesus describes the Church as "salt" and "light" in the world. If the darkness in our nation and culture is going to be dispelled, it's because we turn up our light. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the current attitude of the American Church. We've been asleep, but God is moving in the earth, and we need to be prepared for what's ahead. Pastor Allen teaches from Matthew, chapter 7,...

God wants more for us than to simply avoid sin—He wants us to lead a life by faith. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses repentance. The American Church's attitude toward repenting has been pretty casual for a while now, but what approach does the Bible tell us to take? Pastor Allen draws from the New Testament and the books of the prophets to teach about what repentance means, what it s...

"That's how you overcome," Dr. Alveda King said. "It starts with having a relationship with God." Join Pastor Allen Jackson for an interview with Dr. King, an activist, author, and experienced ambassador for the Kingdom of God. A niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Dr. King shares her invaluable insight into topics like forgiveness, hope, and overcoming envy and hatred. She and Pastor Allen discu...

Antisemitism, a hatred of the Jewish people, is on the rise again in our nation and around the world. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the relationship between Christians and Jews. He discusses the history of antisemitism in the world, as well as some incorrect beliefs regarding the Jewish people including replacement theology and covenant theology. The New Testament makes it clear t...

Fear is an epidemic in the world, but we can live free from its control. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson teaches from Matthew, chapter ten, to discuss what Jesus tells us about overcoming fear and practicing obedience. Pastor Allen talks about the importance of trust, false teachings like the "happy" gospel and cessationism, and places in our culture today where the Church can be an influence...

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We will find God's best for us when we're prepared to make sacrifices. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses places in Scripture where people reject a breakthrough opportunity from the Lord. He walks us through the story of the rich young ruler as well as the man born blind to demonstrate where rejection can take place, what it can look like, and how to avoid it in our own lives. America...

God is inviting us to take the next small steps with Him. He is moving in the earth, preparing His people for breakthroughs. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the opportunities we can miss by rejecting an invitation from God. He pulls from the life of Apostle Paul to illustrate that breakthroughs are often incremental, and the path toward them frequently looks disruptive or intrusive...

Breakthroughs are frequently unsettling and disruptive, but they often lead to the most fruitful parts of our lives as we cooperate with God's purposes. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses disruption, disappointment, and breakthroughs as he walks through God's intervention in the lives of Mary and Joseph. In their stories, we see disappointment—but that's not the end of God's plans for...

Deserts may feel empty and bleak to us, but from a biblical perspective, they're places of renewal. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses breakthroughs in desert seasons, or those hard times when it feels like we don't have the resources or strength to move forward. Looking at the biblical messaging surrounding deserts, Pastor Allen shows that God's intervention often emerges from those d...

When God is doing something new, it requires of us elasticity—a willingness to change. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our role in breakthroughs. The Bible demonstrates that God's intervention means we get to be part of the change He initiates. Pastor Allen explains Jesus' teaching on this concept. In Luke, Jesus tells us that new wine requires new wineskins—breakthroughs will requi...

Historically, looting is an expression of God's judgment that happens when His people stop following Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the history of plundering in the Bible, sharing examples across the Old and New Testaments. We see this looting in America today, from the diminishment of the quality of our healthcare and schooling to the broad, expected distrust of our political...

God has intervened, and our country has a choice to make. If we change and align our hearts more fully with Him, we'll experience new freedom—but if we continue in our current patterns, we're giving momentum to destruction. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what breakthrough looks like on a national level. By examining the history of Israel and Judah in the books of 1 Kings, 2 Kings,...

The breakthroughs we pray for and seek often come from spiritual victories. We may think the problems we face are political or social, but real change in those arenas can only come from God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses breakthroughs and the barriers to them we perceive. He draws from the life of Joshua—and the miracle of Jericho's walls falling—to demonstrate how the opposition...

God brings breakthroughs to our lives so we can experience new fruitfulness in the season that follows. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our response to God's interventions for us. The shepherds in the Christmas story show us how God's plans are fulfilled through the breakthroughs He initiates. Pastor Allen teaches from this perspective, sharing lessons we can learn about accepting G...

Breakthroughs—moments when God intervenes—bring us a new awareness of His involvement with our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how breakthroughs happen when we choose to cooperate with God's plans. Examining the lives of biblical characters like Simeon, Anna, and Moses shows us what listening to the Spirit of God looks like, as well as how to foster the discernment to do so....