Easter Volunteer Service
March 27, 2024 • Allen Jackson
God values holidays, so we should, too. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of holidays in the Bible. God instructed the Jewish people to observe three annual holidays: Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. They stopped their daily lives to mark these holy days, worship God, and recount stories of God’s faithfulness. Observing these holidays helped keep their faith central to their lives, even though the Jewish people had no homeland for over 2,000 years. In a similar way, it’s important to celebrate Christmas and Easter and remember all God accomplished for us on those significant holidays. Taking time to mark the holidays helps strengthen our faith and builds a legacy of faith for our families to carry forward.
Gifts Given (And Not)
December 24, 2023 • Allen Jackson
God provided all Mary and Joseph needed to complete their assignment, but a casual observer might think some things were missing. In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses God’s plans and provisions versus our plans and expectations. God could have orchestrated Jesus’s birth to take place in a clean and tidy room—not a manger; or He could’ve arranged a more comfortable ending to Mary’s pregnancy than traveling a long distance on the back of a donkey. But Jesus’ birth fulfilled biblical prophecies, and every element was a part of God’s perfect plan for our salvation. Often our lives and our God-assignments don’t look the way we expect and come with difficulty. This doesn’t mean we’re on the wrong path—it’s simply what happens when you follow our perfect God in an imperfect world.
The Forgotten Story
December 17, 2023 • Robert J. Morgan
Just as skipping the first chapter of a book can make it difficult to understand the rest of the story, we need to read the beginning of Luke to understand the events leading up to Jesus’ birth. In this sermon, Pastor Robert J. Morgan continues discussing Zechariah and Elizabeth and the unexpected way God changed their lives in Luke 1. He offers five additional truths we can glean from their experiences, which can help strengthen our faith today. The angel told Zechariah, “Do not be afraid,” and that’s a powerful reminder to us, too. We do not need to fear because the Lord is with us, He has a plan, and He will accomplish His purposes—just as he did over 2,000 years ago when Jesus was born.
The Forgotten Story
December 16, 2023 • Robert J. Morgan
We often think of the Christmas story beginning when Jesus was born, but Luke 1 starts with an angelic visit to Zechariah and Elizabeth, the parents of John the Baptist. In this sermon, Pastor Robert J. Morgan discusses Zechariah and Elizabeth and the unexpected way God changed the course of their lives during their old age. He draws several truths from their experiences that can strengthen and encourage us in our faith today. We often overlook the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, but prophecy was fulfilled through their lives, and considering their faith—and their unique roles in the unfolding purposes of God—offers us a fresh perspective on Christmas.
Buy the Truth
December 13, 2023 • Allen Jackson
If you know and follow God’s Truth, it will bring good things to you. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our need for truth, the value of truth, and how to pursue it. We live in an age of increasingly rampant deception. It’s time to choose whether you will believe God, follow Him, and be an advocate for His Truth—even if that comes with difficulties—or be swept away in the deception. Pastor Allen offers examples of people in the Bible who prepared their hearts to hear from God, leading them to respond with amazing faith when God revealed truth to them. Each of us is created with a life assignment, and to prepare our hearts for what’s ahead, we need to passionately pursue God and His Truth.
Truth Over Deception
December 9, 2023 • Allen Jackson
Many think that when truth breaks out into the open, it will be so obvious everyone will embrace it. But as we are experiencing, that’s not the case. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it looks like when truth is revealed in the lives of Joseph and Pontius Pilate. Some people recognize truth, embrace it, and tell others about it—but many reject the truth and the people who bring it to light. In this time of increasing deception and manipulation, the best way to chart our course forward is to know God’s truth, believe it, and give expression to it in our lives.
Lead with Faith, Holiday Edition
November 18, 2023 • Allen Jackson
Gathering for the holidays provides unique opportunities to share our faith with the people around us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers practical ways we can lead with our faith during the holiday season. How do you gracefully navigate difficult family members, coarse conversations, and unexpected changes in plans? How can you bring your faith forward a way that’s not awkward or pushy? It begins by being prepared, and Pastor Allen offers several steps to help us get started. He also offers insight about the history and people in the Middle East, so we can discuss the war in Israel from an informed, biblical perspective.
Christmas Gifts
December 25, 2022 • Allen Jackson
The greatest Christmas gift we’ll ever receive is the One God gave us. In this Christmas morning sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson celebrates the person of Jesus. Because of Jesus, we have hope, and we can find freedom from doubt, fear, and worry as we learn to trust in Him. Pastor Allen walks through several passages that show Jesus' compassion, His courage, His strength, and His ability to heal—all of these are available to us today. As we invite Jesus more fully into our lives, He changes everything.
From Manger to Majesty
December 21, 2022 • Allen Jackson
The story that changed eternity began in a humble place: a manger in Bethlehem. In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Allen Jackson offers hope that can help us overcome the personal difficulties we face today. Mangers and barns are often full of unpleasant things, and they must be regularly cleaned and refreshed. In a similar way, life tends to present difficult circumstances, and we need to actively protect our hearts from the “manure” of bitterness, anger, and resentment. Pastor Allen helps us address these difficulties so we can more fully embrace the hope and joy that comes from following Christ and the Christmas season.
The Miracle of Jesus Birth: Luke
December 18, 2022 • Allen Jackson
We’ll need the help of the angels and the Holy Spirit to fulfill the purposes of God in our generation. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the Christmas story from the gospel of Luke. The angels played pivotal roles in Jesus’ life and ministry, and we see many examples of the Holy Spirit providing insight and truth to people who were willing to listen. The same kind of supernatural involvement is at work in our world today, ready to strengthen and guide us as we follow Jesus. Pastor Allen also discusses fear and how to address it, then leads us in a prayer to release the fear that hinders us.
The Miracle of Jesus' Birth: Luke
December 18, 2022 • Allen Jackson
We’ll need the help of the angels and the Holy Spirit to fulfill the purposes of God in our generation. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the Christmas story from the gospel of Luke. The angels played pivotal roles in Jesus’ life and ministry, and we see many examples of the Holy Spirit providing insight and truth to people who were willing to listen. The same kind of supernatural involvement is at work in our world today, ready to strengthen and guide us as we follow Jesus. Pastor Allen also discusses fear and how to address it, then leads us in a prayer to release the fear that hinders us.
Understanding Jesus’ Arrival: Matthew
December 17, 2022 • Allen Jackson
The story of Jesus’ birth includes multiple angelic visits and prophecies, which dramatically changed the course of Mary and Joseph’s lives. The same type of supernatural involvement is influencing our world today. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the birth of Jesus using familiar passages from the book of Matthew. Just as certainly as Jesus came to earth the first time, He will return to us again. Reflecting on the circumstances surrounding His birth will help build our awareness of what to look for, as we wait for His return.
Light Has Come!
December 25, 2021 • Allen Jackson
Light has enormous power—A single candle can illuminate a darkened room, and when you remove the light, darkness spreads. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explores the physical and spiritual components of darkness and light. We live in a time when confusion is rampant and it's not easy to see. Our goal is to walk increasingly towards the Light, be determined to stand in the Light that we know, and bring Light into our darkening world.
The Kingdom of God
November 27, 2021 • Allen Jackson
At Christmas time, we celebrate the arrival of the Messiah, Jesus, our King, and the Bible tells us that one day He will return again. Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Jesus’ return; how we can prepare; the attitudes we need to cultivate; and the rewards that come from serving Him with our lives on Earth. We want to prepare for the return of the King and live our lives in such a way that His judgment results in blessings.
Angels, Demons & You
August 8, 2021 • Allen Jackson
There would be no “Jesus story” without the help of angels. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the role angels played in Jesus’s life, and how they interact with ours. Angels are messengers from God. They are mighty in strength, they perform God’s word, and they bring strength and renewal to our lives. Pastor Allen shows us that angels are as real as a virus we can’t see, and just like Jesus, we will need their help to complete our God assignments.