Arlington United Pentecostal Church

When asked by His disciples how they could begin to do the good works of God, Jesus gave a clear and certain instruction-- to believe in Him.  By keeping the character and mission of Jesus at the center of our motivation, we can be sent, as He was, with divine empowerment to accomplish all that God has foreordained for us to do to advance His kingdom!

Four centuries before the birth of Jesus, God raised up a leader with a clarion call to action-- to unify, to assume a posture of readiness for usefulness, and to accomplish 'this good work' together.  Do you hear that call today to be used to advance the kingdom of God?  If you listen to the message, we believe that you will!

Jesus promised us power when we received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, but what is the purpose of the power?  Join us as Dr. Jackson surveys the operation of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, and provides Biblical and practical instruction for how to receive this magnificent gift of new birth in Christ!

In the vast history of the universe, only One is truly worthy to stand in judgment-- and that righteous Lion of Judah became the Lamb of God, slain for our sin.  One day, all heaven, earth, and hell will join in a mighty chorus to give Him praise.  But you and I can participate in His new covenant, and start the worship song right now-- "He is worthy!"

When confronted with the announcement of God's plan for working in her, Mary gave the response that we should all emulate-- Yes!  In this exploration of a scene from the Christmas story, Dr. Jackson gives us two key tests for knowing God is indeed speaking to us, and encourages us to yield fully to the call of the Lord.

Two millennia ago, the advent of a King demonstrated God's faithfulness in keeping His promises to His covenant people-- and altered forever the lives of all who encountered Him.  Through the lens of the story of a faithful servant, Dr. Jackson contemplates how we, too, are waiting for our coming King, and anticipates that we will see God's promises fulfilled in Christ when He comes again.

Communion is a memorial of a past sacrifice.  But it's also a signpost of a future triumph-- the return of our King in glory and power.  As we partake of the body and blood of Jesus through His grace, we pledge ourselves to be royal representatives of His coming reign.  It begins in us, right here and now, because of what He did then and there on Golgotha.

Only a fool would deny the existence of spiritual darkness.  But evil is not locked in some kind of stalemate with good-- our God has come to light the world with His truth and His love, and it's actually not even a fair fight.  The Captain of our salvation is unstoppable!

In the middle of a petition for restoration, the faithful father stopped the wayward son in his tracks, in effect, saying, "Hold it right there!"  Find out what caused the interruption and started the party, as Pastor Ellingsworth shares this inspiring message from Luke 15.

La ingratitud es un pecado que condimenta toda nuestra vida con condenacion or derecho, pero la accion de gracias llena nuestro corazon de aprecio po el amor de Dios.

Ingratitude is a sin that flavors our whole life with condemnation or entitlement, and both of those states limit our appreciation of God's goodness.  But thanksgiving fills our heart with the knowledge of God's gracious love and providence. Let's don't fall victim to the ravages of the silent sin!

In this personal message, Pastor Jackson relates Biblical truths about the role pastors are designed to play in our lives-- as well as some homespun wisdom he learned on the farm!

En este sermon, el Pastor Jackson nos ensena lo que dicTe la Biblia acerca de la diferencia entre felicidad y gozo.  Te ayudara a tener mas alegria cada dia!

If you've lost your way, or if it seems you're beset by dangers on every side in a place that threatens your flourishing (or your very existence), the Bible has some stories for you-- about One who sees and One who saves.

If you'd like to have more joy, listen to this engaging message from Pastor Jackson as he reveals its nature-- and its Source.  We can have inexpressible joy in our lives as a consequence of abiding in Christ-- it is an iron-clad promise from the Lord Himself!

An experience is not a memory until it meets reflection. The Sabbath is made for memory-making-- for reflecting on the goodness of God, so that His past faithfulness with fill us with present faith for His promised future.

In the Old Testament, there was a table in the place where God met with humanity, and there was supposed to be constant reminder there of God's faithfulness--the Bread of the Presence.  Today, we see that foreshadowing of divine reality fulfilled in Christ, who gave His body to be broken for us.  Yes, friend, He is present with us, and He is for us!

En el Antiguo Testamento, había una mesa en el lugar donde Dios se reunía con la humanidad, y allí se suponía que había un recordatorio constante de la fidelidad de Dios: el Pan de la Presencia. Hoy, vemos esa prefiguración de la realidad divina cumplida en Cristo, quien dio Su cuerpo para ser partido por nosotros. ¡Sí, amigo, Él está presente con nosotros, y Él es para nosotros!

Did you know the Bible is very specific about what constitutes praise?  In this inspiring message, Pastor Jackson reviews the seven Biblical words used to describe the ways we can praise God, and reminds us that we are promised strength through praising the One who is above all!

The way God chooses is different than the way the world chooses-- and that means the ones who make the most significant contributions to the kingdom of heaven might surprise you!  Let's allow the Word to speak to us about what it means to reveal the 'real MVP' today!

What would happen if Jesus opened a door in front of you, and personally guaranteed that it couldn't be shut?  How would your life change?  In this intriguing and inspiring sermon, Dr. Jackson explains the reasons Jesus chose the church of Philadelphia for this unique opportunity, and how we too can be part of Christ's 'open door policy.'

Peter, you left your keys-- and the door is standing wide open!  In this inspiring sermon, Dr. Jackson explains that entry into the kingdom of heaven is available for anyone to is willing to use the keys that Jesus gave to Peter, and that he left for us.

Have you ever wanted to be someone else?  People change identities, and for all kinds of reasons-- but God offers us a new identity in Christ, and for the very best of reasons!  A new appearance, a release from the past, a new way of thinking-- even a new name is given to those who are baptized into Christ.  Let's look at those benefits of being a new creature in Him!

Not everything that is real in our world can be seen, heard or touched.  The Biblical and historical witness is that we are influenced by supernatural and suprapersonal powers.  But for the Christian, there is great comfort is knowing that all powers--in heaven and in earth--have been placed beneath the feet or our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We often mistake God's intention in our circumstances, because as humans, we are conditioned to operate from the principle of scarcity.  But our great King operates from a different principle entirely-- the principle of abundance!  What would happen if you trust Him today?