In his four-part series, "Freedom Fom Worry," Pastor Allen addresses the topic of worry and its effects on our lives. In Matthew 6 - 25-34, Jesus tells us four times not to worry. Worry was as much a part of people's lives in Jesus' time as it is today. Yet, Jesus is still commanding us to not worry, but to trust in the Lord. In a time when worry, anxiety and fear are epidemic in our society, Pastor Allen stresses the fact that worry is a sin that will, in time, erode God's best or our lives. Worry and faith are directly related. Giving in to our worries causes us to believe what WE think, feel and believe over what God says, thinks, and has for us. This makes a god out of ourselves and strangles our faith, leaving us weak and unable to stand. Thankfully, Pastor Allen reassures us that if Jesus tells us not to do something, He has also given us the power not do it. That power comes in our ability to have a greater awareness of eternity. By embraing the gift of the Holy Spirit, we can have the power, love, and peace of mind that God provides for us. This transfer of trust that must take place in order for us to gain freedom from worry can only occur through time spent daily with the Lord, forgivenes of others, letting go of our past failures, and allowing ourselves to dream.
Freedom From Worry - Listening to Jesus
Air Date: May 4th
Protection From Deception
Do you believe the Bible is true, actively applying its teachings to your life—or do you live as if it's a list of suggestions? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses deception, its reality, and what we can do to protect ourselves from it. He shows various places people are being deceived today, the subtle ways deception sneaks in, and the importance of knowing the Bible and practicing what it says. When we choose to believe the Bible, we find a firm foundation for our lives that gives us the ability to discern truth from deception.
God Is For Us
Do we have room to imagine the Lord is with us, even when our circumstances are less than ideal? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson shows how God’s presence dwelled with people who earnestly sought after Him, including Abraham, Joseph, Joshua, Gideon, Samuel, David, Hezekiah, Mary, and Jesus. Just as the Lord's presence resided with these Bible heroes, even amongst extreme hardships, He promises to be with us today. He will guide, protect, and dwell with us, as we earnestly seek Him and submit to His plans for our lives.
National Day of Prayer Service 2024
God responds to the prayers of His people, and throughout the Bible we find examples of prayer changing the course of nations. In this 2024 National Day of Prayer celebration, Pastor Allen leads the congregation through prayers for ourselves, our leaders, our nation, and our world. “Your role in this is mission critical,” Pastor Allen said. “We're asking the Creator of all things to engage with us in impacting our generation. That's a tremendous privilege!” Let’s be diligent to ask for God’s mercy, grace, and blessings upon our nation.