Holiday Gifts - Wise People Pursue God - Allen Jackson Ministries

Allen Jackson Ministries

Holiday Gifts - Wise People Pursue God

Air Date: December 21st

Teaching from Matthew 2, Pastor Allen Jackson shows how the “wise men from the east” responded to a prompting from the Spirit of God that would disrupt their lives and send them on a two-year journey that was costly in both time and treasure. In spite of all they would step away from and all they would leave undone, they disregarded popular opinion and followed the star toward Bethlehem. Wise people still pursue God. What are you in pursuit of? Are you willing to say yes to the invitations of the Holy Spirit, in spite of the disruption it may cause the plans you have for your life?

Breakthrough... "The Lord Is With You"

Breakthroughs are frequently unsettling and disruptive, but they often lead to the most fruitful parts of our lives as we cooperate with God’s purposes. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses disruption, disappointment, and breakthroughs as he walks through God’s intervention in the lives of Mary and Joseph. In their stories, we see disappointment—but that’s not the end of God’s plans for them. Our Lord can bring great victories through uncertain circumstances, even when they may look like disturbances or interruptions to our own plans. Breakthroughs lead us through a journey of walking in God’s purposes, and He promises to be with us as we go.

Breakthrough... Alone in the Desert

Deserts may feel empty and bleak to us, but from a biblical perspective, they’re places of renewal. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses breakthroughs in desert seasons, or those hard times when it feels like we don’t have the resources or strength to move forward. Looking at the biblical messaging surrounding deserts, Pastor Allen shows that God’s intervention often emerges from those desert seasons, initiating renewal in our lives. Our nation needs renewal, and while it may feel like we’re in the desert now, being obedient to change and realign our priorities will transform our future. Pastor Allen shares stories of biblical people like Zechariah and Elizabeth, Hannah and Samson, and Abraham and Isaac to demonstrate the importance of generational faith. Let’s reignite the faith of our generations, asking God to intervene and renew our nation.

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?