Allen Jackson Ministries

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 stories to teach about the different kinds of prayer and why this is a spiritual weapon we need to know how to wield. When we're feeling anxious, lonely, or overwhelmed with the problems in the world, we can rejoice in knowing our God hears us when we cry out to Him.

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 examples of times when praying for God's intervention brought otherwise impossible freedom and deliverance. When we go to Him in humble prayer, we too can experience our Lord's mighty power to save!

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 find spiritual growth and deeper faith. The Bible clearly tells us that, even though it's not easy to follow Jesus, the only way we can change ourselves, our communities, and our broken culture is to humble ourselves and walk with the Lord.

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 posture and to intentionally invest our strength, our resources, our gifts, and our entire selves as a living sacrifice to our King. As Jesus is lifted up and given our reverence as our Lord, we will experience the presence of the Holy Spirit and hear the voice of our King.

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. This means taking time to read and understand God's Word, learning about His character and will for our lives. Our current culture has no problem trying to influence the next generations for wickedness, so let's stand firm to push back against the darkness.

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 encourages us to live righteously, without fear of the future. Choosing to align with God's will instead of the destructive culture around us will help us to withstand any hardship ahead. So, we don't have to live in fear, anxiety, or confusion about the End Times. Our Lord is coming back!

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 there are rewards for perseverance. Pastor Allen draws from the lives of messengers like Jeremiah, Daniel, and the apostle Paul to show how God preserved and rewarded their endurance. Let's remember to be encouraged and not afraid when we travel through shadowed valleys because we know God is walking with us as we fulfill His purposes.

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 their lives and circumstances. Because of their obedience and love for Jesus, the course of history was changed—and God is inviting us to the same kind of assignment. When He asks us if we love Him, let's answer like Peter and sincerely say, "You know I love You." Then, let's accept with joy the mission the Lord hands us.

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 Allen asks us to consider our own responses to the Lord, and he teaches about the power of Jesus to transform our lives. No matter how difficult or unlikely our circumstances, God is with us, and He can supply us with everlasting hope.

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 entry into Jerusalem, the people coming to see Lazarus raised from the dead, the audience who heard Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost, and the believers in the early Church. Like every person then, we also have a choice to make—a daily, intentional choice to either accept Jesus and His teachings or reject Him. Let's decide today to be witnesses for Jesus in a purposeful, intentional, determined way.

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 spiritual forces of evil manifesting in our tumultuous culture—but Pastor Allen reminds us we've been called to help. Let's be faithful stewards of what we've been entrusted with and good ambassadors for the Kingdom of Heaven. It's time to be salt and light!

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 situations or seasons can be a part of God's plan for our lives, but we don't have to be afraid or anxious. There's a spiritual war waging in the earth today, and developing a courageous faith can protect us from deception and enable us to victoriously finish the race God has set before us. We will face challenges, but God will help us overcome because He is faithful.

God entrusts us with gifts for a reason: not to upgrade our lives, but to be part of God's Kingdom expressed in the earth. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what we've been called to do with the gifts God has given us. When we accept an assignment from the Lord, He will equip us to accomplish our tasks, and we can be confident that the Holy Spirit will help us and guide us. Our faith must be lived out in public, not hidden inside church buildings, and cooperating with God to spread His love will bring change, both to those around us and to ourselves. Whatever we can accomplish on our own pales in comparison to what we can do when we yield to God—so let's accept His invitations.