Allen Jackson Ministries

There are places where Jesus in us may not be welcome, but that doesn't mean we should stop sharing our faith—instead, we need to reflect Him more fully. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson shares key takeaways from the 2026 Culture & Christianity Conference. He discusses the faith-filled, courageous speakers who challenged us to lead with our faith, and he answers the question "What can we do?" with practical, biblical wisdom we can live out every day. Pastor Allen shares conference speakers' teachings about the importance of believing and following God's Word and the need for us to be actively involved in politics and education. There is a cost to following Jesus, but that doesn't mean shying away from the spiritual battle ahead. It means being prepared and willing to engage.

One of God's gifts to us is free will—the freedom to make our own decisions. So, we can choose belief or unbelief, but God attaches value to our choices. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the power of choosing to believe God and accepting His invitations in our lives. It begins with acknowledging that God has a plan for us, and He will guide us if we choose to yield to His will. Pastor Allen teaches about Paul and Moses, great leaders who chose to say "Yes" to God's invitations. Our generation desperately needs believers like them, people who are willing to recognize God-opportunities and respond in wholehearted obedience.

Is our goal to be accepted and approved by the destructive culture around us, or are we willing to let God's wisdom direct our decisions? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the simple truths about the character of God and His Kingdom revealed in the book of Proverbs. One example is that we can only walk in the authority found in God's Word when we first choose to yield to it. Pastor Allen also teaches about the spiritual power of our own words. They carry the power to hurt or the power to help, so let's learn to use our words wisely. Thankfully, God has promised to help us and give us wisdom when we seek Him.

Success, by secular standards, can't satisfy us. We need to have higher aspirations than accumulating material wealth, pleasure, or other measures of earthly accomplishment. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what King Solomon and the book of Proverbs have to say about living a successful life. King Solomon was one of the richest men in history, yet he wrote in Ecclesiastes that all his wealth and life experiences were worth nothing. Pastor Allen explains the real measurements of success we should be looking for in our lives, and he explores why we can trust God—and why we should aim to be people God can trust. Proverbs tells us the voice of folly is loud, so let's train our ears to hear wisdom when she speaks.

What if we could know what decision to make when we're at a crossroads? What if we could know what mistakes not to make? What if we could know the ending at the beginning? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the book of Proverbs, how to read it, and the wisdom and direction we can find inside it. The seasons we're in are frightening, but God gives us guidance for how we can live in His peace and safety. Proverbs reveals to us the consequences of our actions—good or bad—and it shares the promises God makes to us when we choose to listen to Him and value what He values. Let's make it our goal to understand what He will bless and reward, and then walk in that wisdom.

Baptism—a public declaration of faith—can be understood as a spiritual line in the sand where we declare we intend to cooperate with the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can know God and be at peace with Him. God is sovereign, all-knowing, and all-powerful, and knowing His character should foster respect for Him. Pastor Allen shares how we've all fallen short of God's intentions for our lives, but we can find righteousness and reconciliation through faith in Christ. A relationship with the Lord means we submit to His will, and that includes being baptized. Let's celebrate with those who have chosen to take that step!

When God puts an invitation in front of us, it's not a casual thing—it's a life-altering proposition. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the personal choice we make to accept God's invitations to a better way of living. Participating in His Kingdom is an individual decision, one that requires accountability and produces transformation. Pastor Allen shares about the uniqueness of Jesus and the need each of us have for salvation. Throughout the Bible, God's Word points to His provision for us, but it's up to us to accept His invitations. When we obey Him, we may think we're doing things for God, but in reality, He's doing something for us.

The Christian life can be summed up in just two words: follow Jesus. Our relationship with the person of Jesus is more important than anything else, and we should be in dogged pursuit of Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses developing a tenacious faith: being courageously determined to pursue God, regardless of our circumstances. He draws from the life of Caleb, whose name means "dog" in Hebrew, to display a pattern we can follow in our own lives. Loyalty to Christ, living by faith, and always desiring nearness to Jesus are qualities we should strive to develop. As any dog owner knows, a dog's mantra is "where you go, I go"—and that should be our mantra, too, as we follow after Christ.

God values us so much He dispenses angels to help us and established His own Son as King over our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the spiritual dimension that tangibly impacts us every day. Our culture tries to convince us reality is only what we can experience with our five senses, but the Bible tells us there are things beyond our understanding that influence us. Pastor Allen shares biblical insights about angels, and he teaches about Jesus' Kingdom—a Kingdom that's not of this world and is more real than any earthly kingdom. Jesus has all authority, and repenting and surrendering to Him amplifies our existence, both now and for eternity.

The Bible never claims to be a science book. Though there are many things about our world we don't understand, it shouldn't diminish our faith. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how Christianity and science are more compatible than culture often believes. He also teaches about the existence of angels and the spiritual dimension that impacts our lives. In Scripture, Jesus appears outside of time and space to guide and recruit His followers, and Pastor Allen shares how trusting and believing in the truth of Jesus' identity is the best way to navigate existence. Our world is not simple or easily understood, but we don't have to be full of doubt or fear when we rely on the Lord to lead us.

When we step into light from a dark place, it's uncomfortable at first. But the light brings visibility and clarity, and it's a healthier place to be. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses growing more spiritually aware as God shakes the earth. There are spiritual forces at work in our world, and as darkness grows more intense, it will take greater courage to live out our faith . Pastor Allen teaches about Paul and Silas' missionary work in Philippi to demonstrate that courageous faith, even in the face of physical and spiritual opposition, brings God's freedom to ourselves and those around us. Transformation is possible when we turn up the light.

When the things we trust in are being shaken, it feels unsettling, awkward, and intimidating, but God is moving in the midst of it all. Let's not miss this opportunity to be courageous for the Kingdom. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses why we suffer and why "dangerous" faith is necessary for the seasons ahead of us. He walks through Paul and Silas' experience in Philippi to demonstrate that when we're bold in our faith, we should expect opposition, often from spiritual forces. We've been coached into a non-threatening faith, but what our culture needs is a faith that threatens the spiritual powers of darkness. So, when we suffer for the name of Christ, let's remember that He first suffered for us.

The challenges in our lives are real, and our adversary, Satan, is real, but Jesus is our perfect source of strength and courage. We're not alone. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can overcome the fear and anxiety we're sure to face as we follow Jesus. He draws from the lives of great leaders like Joshua and Paul to show how God provides everything we need to be victorious in the midst of hardship. Pastor Allen also underscores the importance of community and family as we mature in our faith. Christians have faced persecution for centuries, but we can take courage! Our God is with us, and He is our strength.