A Tale of Two Books

Allen Jackson Ministries

A Tale of Two Books

Air Date: April 11th & 12th

Allen Jackson

Air Date: April 11th & 12th | Reading the Bible can thoroughly equip us for everything we need in life—but do you imagine it to be just a book of suggestions? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses different ways people approach the Bible, contrasting the perspectives that grow your understanding of God versus those that diminish it. He also provides insight on how to read Scripture in a way that can make it meaningful, helpful, life-changing, and personal. The Bible has a message for you if you’re willing to accept it.

Breakthrough... New Wine

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 require transformation on our part. He also shares examples of this in the lives of people like Zechariah, Elizabeth, John the Baptist, and Mary: people who received unexpected invitations that required them to make enormous adjustments. God wants to usher us into His perfect plans. Are we ready to make the necessary changes?

The Importance of Community: Life, Values, Experience

Allen Jackson

God's people have an important role in our culture: Keeping the holidays as holy days. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to adopt a God-honoring approach to holidays including New Year's Day. He reviews the practices and traditions of several Jewish Holy Days to show how our holidays can be anchored in acknowledging the Lord, aligning ourselves with His will, and celebrating all He has done for us. This approach offers many benefits and will help strengthen our children, our families, and our community.

Breakthrough... Immovable Barriers

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 we face may seem insurmountable, but it must ultimately surrender to the power and will of God. Change is often required of us in order for the purposes of God to emerge in our lives, and Pastor Allen teaches how obedience is key to receiving His intervention and blessings. Are we ready to demonstrate the strength and courage required for the purposes of God to break forth in our lives and our generation?