Podcasts about pastor allen

Times and seasons change, and God's methods for moving in the earth do, too. Let's move with Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses having the courage to break patterns when God presents us with new assignments. Scripture shows us many times when the Lord determined the time was right for a new approach, and Pastor Allen shares how we can be effective Christ-followers when we're willing to grow, change, and be courageous with our faith. He also encourages us to step into a dangerous faith—a faith that threatens the kingdom of darkness with Christ in us. We don't have to step back from the public square in fear; God will help us overcome.

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.

Jesus' presence in the first century made evil spirits uncomfortable, and His presence living in us today should do the same thing. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses "dangerous" faith that threatens the spiritual forces of ungodliness in our world and the suffering that comes with courageous faith. While the Lord tells us to expect hardship, He also promises to be with us in it. Pastor Allen also reminds us that our God helps us to overcome our fears, our circumstances, and even our own doubts. The Lord has told us to be light in the darkness, compassionately telling people the truth everywhere we go. Let's have the boldness to complete our assignment!

We gain spiritual strength when we listen, obey, overcome fatigue, and persevere—and this is certain: We will need greater strength to participate with God in the seasons ahead. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses developing "dangerous faith" so we can learn to adapt, endure, and overcome. In the Gospels, we see Jesus and His followers facing hardship and conflict because their message challenged traditions of the day. Pastor Allen shows how Jesus' example of faith applies to our lives, as times and seasons change and the need for light in the darkness grows. We know God's purposes in the earth will be accomplished. Are we ready to participate?

Many things about Christianity are unchanging, like the authority of Scripture, the sovereignty of God, and the redemptive work of Jesus. But sometimes we think things are unable to change when, in fact, God can change them easily and dramatically. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the story of Peter and Cornelius, demonstrating that extending God's Kingdom and obeying His will for our lives sometimes requires us to break traditions or patterns of behavior. Living out dangerous faith means we're willing to be transformed, and Pastor Allen details our current culture's need for Christ-followers with this type of transformational faith. Let's have the courage to change and say "Yes" to the Spirit of God when He directs us on new paths.

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.

Many Church traditions are beneficial and should be taught generationally, but we shouldn't confuse our appreciation for tradition with following God. He's not limited to how He's moved in the past for how He will move in the future. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson shows how God continuously breaks patterns so His Kingdom can advance, both in history and our lives today. Scripture is full of faithful people who were called to step out of their comfort zones and cultural norms to complete God-assignments. Pastor Allen challenges us to develop dangerous faith—living faith that confronts ungodliness—so we're prepared when God asks us to move with Him.

Dangerous faith calls people change their patterns of behavior to align with Christ instead of culture—and that's what makes it dangerous. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it looks like to embrace a bold faith that challenges ourselves and those around us to lead godly lives. The truth is often disruptive, and Pastor Allen shares stories of courageous leaders who faced adversity, challenges, and hardship in order to complete their God-assignments. Our faith should challenge culture and advocate for biblical obedience. Instead of accommodating ungodliness, our "dangerous faith" should disrupt it and call it out—not with condemnation, but with conviction, boldness, and care. The only way to bring a biblical worldview back into the public square is by living out a dangerous faith.

"If you will wait, God has a plan for your life," said Dr. George Jackson, Pastor Allen Jackson's father and founder of World Outreach Church. "He's not a day ahead of you. He's way ahead of you." In this interview, Pastor Allen and Dr. George discuss how living out his faith in his family, careers, and friendships helped Dr. George learn to trust the Lord for his future, even when challenges arose. Because of this father's faith, the Jackson family and countless others experienced the blessings of God, and Dr. George shares wisdom for us today about the importance of following the Lord's guidance and making time to care for those around us. We can make a difference in the world when we determine to please God with our lives.

When it feels like God's judgment is unfolding around us, leaning into prayer is one of the most powerful things we can do. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses seeking the Lord through prayer in the midst of turmoil and His discipline. We will all face challenges and suffering, but we don't need to fear—we need to draw closer to God. Pastor Allen shares insight from Scripture about how to have a healthy fear of the Lord, what His judgment looks like, and why obedience, prayer, and fasting are the best courses of action we can take. Our Lord is merciful, so even when our circumstances are troubling, we can trust Him when He tells us He loves us.

We have a Spirit in us Who is greater than any spiritual force of evil present in the world. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our need for a prayer life that involves the Holy Spirit. We all have a sinful or carnal nature that Jesus calls us to overcome, and that's only truly possible when we rely on the help of God's Holy Spirit. Pastor Allen also shares biblical insight about demonic spirits at work today, the nature of deception, and how we can discern the difference between an unholy spiritual force and the Holy Spirit Himself. We don't have to be trapped in sinfulness—Jesus has invited us to be conquerors, and He will equip us with the power we need.

We have a Spirit in us Who is greater than any spiritual force of evil present in the world. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our need for a prayer life that involves the Holy Spirit. We all have a sinful or carnal nature that Jesus calls us to overcome, and that's only truly possible when we rely on the help of God's Holy Spirit. Pastor Allen also shares biblical insight about demonic spirits at work today, the nature of deception, and how we can discern the difference between an unholy spiritual force and the Holy Spirit Himself. We don't have to be trapped in sinfulness—Jesus has invited us to be conquerors, and He will equip us with the power we need.

In the latest episode on Pastor Allen's series on the life of David, Pastor Allen explores what we can learn from David's years on the run from an angry and jealous King Saul. Get ready to hear how this powerful story can help impact your life for the best.

In David Part 13, Pastor Allen Nolan continues the story of David by showing how God uses hidden seasons, hardship, waiting, and uncertainty to prepare His people for what comes next. The wilderness may feel like delay, but God can use it as preparation. What looks like isolation may actually be formation.

We shouldn't be discouraged when the Lord disciplines us. He lays boundaries in our lives because He cares for us and wants us to flourish, so instead of losing heart, let's respond in prayer and thanksgiving. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what the Bible says about praying and the different kinds of prayers we can offer. As deception increases around us, it's vital to know how to pray—and then to fill each day with invitations for God to be involved. Pastor Allen teaches through the Lord's Prayer, and he shares examples of Jesus' prayer life that we can learn from. Let's strive to be people of prayer, constantly extending invitations to our Lord.

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!

In 1 Samuel 19, Saul's jealousy turns deadly as he openly plots to destroy David. From secret conspiracies and a spear thrown in rage to assassins surrounding David's home, this chapter reveals what happens when fear and envy are allowed to rule the heart.Join Pastor Allen Nolan as he walks through David's escape, Jonathan's integrity, Michal's intervention, and the unmistakable truth that God remains in control—even when His people are under pressure.

Understanding who we are in Christ will help us overcome much of the confusion currently saturating our world. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses who Jesus tells us we are—children of God, His friends, and salt and light in the earth. When we belong to Jesus, He becomes our Lord, and we have the great blessing of building a relationship with Him. Pastor Allen shares what each point of our identity as Christians means on a practical level and how we can only find spiritual growth when we're willing to change. We have the most valuable friendship in the universe available to us, so let's humble ourselves and get ready to grow.

When God is with you — you cannot fail. Join Pastor Allen Nolan LIVE as he opens 1 Samuel 18 and reveals how David went from national hero to Saul's most wanted enemy, and why God's presence made every scheme against him backfire.

David's victory over Goliath made him a national hero—but it also made him a target. In this message, Pastor Allen Nolan walks through the moment Saul's jealousy turned deadly and David learned the price of popularity. Discover how David responded to rejection, danger, and demotion with wisdom, humility, and faithful service to God.

 What Everyone Gets Wrong About David and Goliath: David 8 with Pastor Allen Nolan

As you look ahead to Jesus' return at the End of the Age, do you feel anticipation and joy or fear and dread? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the spiritual growth we need to undergo to be prepared for the future. Jesus advises us to be aware of the "birth pains" that will precede His return, and Pastor Allen points out how many of these are present in the world today, including the rise of deception, evil, and lawlessness. He also explains the parable of the wheat and the tares and how good will grow alongside evil—we need to keep our eyes focused on the good and what God is doing. We're guaranteed persecution as this present age comes to a close, but we'll also grow closer to God as we persevere.

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.

We write our futures with what we choose to believe, so let's choose to believe in Jesus and His power to transform our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses centurions—Roman military officers who decided to align their lives with Jesus of Nazareth. These men weren't connected to the Jewish religion, but because of their unlikely faith, God was able to move through them and transform history. Pastor Allen teaches from the books of Matthew, Luke, and Acts to encourage us to be like the centurions: trust in Jesus wholeheartedly, obey boldly, and don't be surprised when God moves in new and unexpected ways.

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.

What does our relationship with Jesus look like? How we know Him matters, not because it changes Him, but because it changes the opportunities in our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem before He is crucified. In the crowd that day, many people were rejoicing at Jesus' arrival, but some rejected Him, and others were plotting to kill Him. Pastor Allen shares how our responses to Jesus can change the outcomes of our lives, and he reminds us of a few essential truths: God is present and loves everyone, He has provided a path of redemption for us, the best is yet to come—and while some will accept His gift of salvation, many will not. The world is getting more confusing every day, but we don't have to be overwhelmed. When we trust in Jesus, He is with us wherever we go.

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.

We're being forced to face difficult topics and situations in culture, and that will continue. But let's determine to do the difficult things anyway, completing our God-given assignments with diligence. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can persevere in hardship by remembering what God has done for us and promises to do for us. We're prepared to overcome when we continually remind ourselves of moments of God's deliverance in the past, and our hope will flourish when we look to the future—to Jesus' triumphant return. However, Pastor Allen emphasizes we still have a mission on Earth to overcome evil, and developing a character ready to lead will help us accomplish God's purposes. We have a responsibility to the generations ahead of us, so let's be prepared to defeat deception, fear, and failure through the power of God in our lives. 

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. 

Is it possible that difficulties in our lives aren't evidence God has abandoned us, but evidence of His invitations to accomplish His purposes in the earth? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses cultivating a faith that enables us to face hardships with courage. God will ask us to walk through difficult seasons and undertake difficult assignments, so we should anticipate that things will not always be easy. Pastor Allen teaches about the life and ministry of Apostle Paul, who faced imprisonments, beatings, storms, shipwrecks, and threats on his life all in the name of spreading the gospel—and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We, too, need to be prepared and have the imagination that God might lead us into hardship for His glory.

God has gifts waiting for us, but to receive them, we must intend to cooperate with Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses seven fundamental principles regarding the gifts of God, including that we must choose to accept them, we're accountable for them, and we will be transformed through them. It's possible to reject God's gifts, though, so we must foster faithfulness and an awareness of the Lord's invitations in our lives. Pastor Allen encourages us to persevere through discomfort and vulnerability because God will trust us with more when we give Him our best with what we have. God is moving, and we want to do everything we can to join Him!

For our lives, communities, and nations to get to a better place, we have to stop waiting for someone else to be different; we have to become the difference. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the spiritual authority of God's Word and the responsibility we have to let it change our hearts, minds, and behaviors. As evil grows in our world, so do our opportunities for spreading God's Kingdom to those around us, starting with the people at our kitchen tables. Pastor Allen teaches about Jesus' parable of the wheat and tares, and he clarifies Christians' relationship to the Jewish people, answering the question, "Did the Jews kill Jesus?" As antisemitism increases, so will Christian persecution—but we don't have to be afraid. Let's determine to build a relationship with God, our only source of peace and protection.

This message traces the tragic decline of King Saul and answers a crucial question: if David sinned just as badly as Saul, why was Saul rejected by God and David called “a man after God's own heart”? Drawing from 1 Samuel 10–16 and 28, as well as Deuteronomy and 2 Chronicles, Pastor Allen walks through three major failures in Saul's life:- Offering sacrifices his own way instead of God's way  - Partially obeying God's command to destroy the Amalekites  - Turning to a forbidden necromancer when God stopped answering him  We see how Saul's disobedience, excuses, blame-shifting, and refusal to fully submit to God's authority led to the Spirit departing from him and God choosing David instead.

The American family can find restoration when we establish God as the authority in our homes once more. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the connection between the Jewish holiday of Passover, Jesus' final supper with His disciples, and our practice of communion—and how all of these, centered around sharing a table, invite God to move in our midst. When we gather around the kitchen table, we have the opportunity to establish who or what has spiritual authority over our homes. Will we let the culture drive our habits and traditions, or will we surrender to God's will? Pastor Allen shares how under the Lord's authority, we find protection, salvation, and deliverance. We've been waiting for the world to change, but God has already given us everything we need to make a difference, starting at our kitchen tables.

Obedience to God takes daily, intentional effort. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses recognizing the spiritual authority over our homes and how we can show obedience to God through hospitality. As we can see from the ministry of Apostle Peter, it's not always easy to yield to God, but following His guidance for our lives brings transformation and extends His Kingdom. Pastor Allen also talks about the kitchen table as an expression of spiritual authority over our homes—who or what takes precedence in our households? We must decide for ourselves if we will yield to the daily demands and pressures of this world or if we will choose to obey the God who created us and cares for us. 

What if the only way to step into God's calling… was to make it impossible to ever go back? In this episode, we look at the early days of King Saul—not the paranoid, jealous Saul we usually remember, but a humble farmer who had to make one shocking decision.

In this message, Pastor Allen Nolan explores Israel's demand for a king and shows how their reasons—Samuel's age, his corrupt sons, the desire to be like other nations, and the need for defense—were mostly excuses masking a deeper lack of trust in God. Pastor Allen walks through God's warning in 1 Samuel 8 about conscription, property seizure, and taxation, revealing the high price of “being like all the other nations,” and how this applies to our lives, warning that when we insist on our own way, God may sometimes grant our demands as a form of discipline.

Our culture has undervalued the significance of regularly gathering together for meals in our homes—something that impacts the spiritual formation of our families and the unfolding purposes of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses three biblical passages where Jesus teaches His audience "table manners": what it means to be a host or guest in someone's home. Hospitality, humility, and mercy are crucial components of expressing our faith, especially around the kitchen table, and Pastor Allen stresses the importance of valuing people and their invitations. God is inviting us to a more vivid faith—how will we respond?

Gathering for a meal—a central part of family life throughout time—is increasingly disappearing, but it's more important than we think. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson invites us back to the kitchen table. He discusses how to prioritize seeking the Lord, and he shares from the Book of Acts about the role of hospitality in the Church. Pastor Allen also teaches about discerning God's will for our lives, which is possible when we focus on His Word and cultivate a desire to know Him. Our God is a God of justice and discipline, but He is also a God of promises and provision. Let's return to the kitchen table, and through that habit, let's invite God into the midst of our lives. 

It is God alone who brings restoration and healing to us, and we can trust in Him for renewal. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how our ability to receive from the Lord is linked to our willingness to invite Him into our lives. The Lord will not always respond right when we want Him to, but through faith, we can overcome disappointment and trust that God is moving—regardless of how we feel. Pastor Allen shares stories of eye-opening acts of God's power in the lives of people like Apostle Paul, Apostle Peter, and even himself. God is inviting us to live out a bolder faith as He moves in new ways. Let's respond with "Yes!"

From the opening chapters to the final page of Scripture, miracles and healing are a consistent part of God's interactions with humanity. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can have confidence in Jesus' authority to heal. He is our Great Physician, and Pastor Allen teaches on Matthew, chapter 8, to show that our God has all authority and power over sickness, disease, and spiritual attacks. We can have the peace and confidence to approach Him, too, through Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross. While a miracle or healing is never guaranteed, let's cultivate the faith to trust that God's will for us is always perfect.

Healing and miracles are part of God's redemption story for us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson teaches about the physical and spiritual restoration available to us through Jesus' work on the cross. In Genesis, we see that all of God's creation was perfect until the introduction of sin and humanity's fall from God's ideal. Pastor Allen shares that because of Jesus' sacrifice, we can be sanctified, redeemed, and restored through His blood. Does this mean God will always heal us immediately? No—our Lord is more interested in our seeking Him and being in relationship with Him. But it does mean we can hope and trust in our Savior and His perfect will for our lives.

Our nation will see reform not when policies change but when we begin revolutions in our hearts. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can transform our lives and communities when we repent and honor God's authority. Significant change is catalyzed spiritually, and that begins with repentance—recognizing our missteps, apologizing to the Lord, and changing our minds and behaviors. Pastor Allen shares Jesus' teaching on having clean hearts, and he details four steps to spark transformation in our lives. We're watching more and more corruption and lawlessness be exposed, like light revealing what's hidden in darkness. So let's trust Jesus to help us walk in new paths. 

Our culture needs a reformation, and that's going to start from change within each of our hearts. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our need for a greater awareness of God's power and a desire to develop spiritually. We can impact our society for God's Kingdom when we consistently choose to commit and submit to our faith. Pastor Allen shares a four-step process that fuels this transformation: repent from carnal behaviors, renounce any attachment to them, release anyone or anything we're harboring unforgiveness toward, and resolve to be different. Through the blood of Jesus, we have been made clean, and when we pursue a deeper faith, God works in and through us to renew our culture.

As we continue to step into an uncertain future, let's determine to seek the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can rely on God and His strength when we're not sure how to persevere. He teaches from the life of the Apostle Paul to demonstrate that in the midst of persecution and hatred, God's strength will allow us to endure—and endure with hope for the future. Now more than ever, our spiritual health is vital, and Pastor Allen shares the importance of prioritizing seeking the Lord. When we're faced with disappointment and hardship, let's remember that we don't have to rely on our own strength; God is faithful to help us.

Our world tells us that love should always be easy and stress-free, but is it possible that God's love for us—true love—could lead to disruption and discomfort? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses love, the theme of Advent's fourth week. We have a variety of mistaken notions about love, but we can go to God's Word to understand the truth about this topic. Pastor Allen teaches from three stories—humanity's fall in the Garden of Eden, Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, and Jesus' death on the cross—to show how our Lord's best for us can often look like boundaries, disappointment, and hardship. But through our obedience and by His love, God will faithfully transform us into something better.