Welcome to the Allen Jackson Ministries weekly podcast. Our mission is to help people become more fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. To learn more about Pastor Allen Jackson, World Outreach Church, or our ministry, visit our website at allenjackson.com or download the Allen Jackson Ministries App. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, follow this link: allenjackson.com/podcastdonate
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Many identify themselves based on race, gender, nationality, or their occupation. But as Christ-followers, the allegiance of our lives is to Jesus—and that’s where our identity should rest. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it means to identify as a Christian. He walks through three questions about the defining factors of Jewish, …
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Rejecting God has brought tremendous suffering in our nation. But where does this rejection stem from? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the fear of God—holding a high respect for the Lord that ultimately affects your thoughts, desires, and behaviors. Pastor Allen teaches from Scripture to demonstrate the link between respecting God’s …
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We may think the antidote to fear is courage, but that’s not the case—the remedy for our fears is trust in God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the Church’s need to stand for our faith. In this tumultuous world, it’s more important than ever that our foundation is in Jesus. Pastor Allen draws from passages throughout the Old and New …
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God’s Word instructs us to overcome evil with good, and if we’re given an instruction from God, we can trust it’s possible to complete. So, how can we overcome evil with good? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson answers this question, teaching from the Gospel of Luke. He walks us through Jesus’ Passion—His crucifixion, death, and resurrection—and …
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Even facing brutal execution, Jesus refused to disassociate from the Kingdom of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Jesus’ arrest and conviction, as told by the Gospel of Luke. Over the course of Jesus’ journey, we see contrasts between those who choose to align themselves with God’s Kingdom and those who do not. Pastor Allen teache…
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Life is more difficult than we would like it to be. It comes with challenges we didn't imagine, decisions we would prefer not to face, and sometimes rejection and resistance because of our alignment with Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Jesus’ time spent in synagogues. In the Gospel of Luke, we see a pattern emerge as Jesus tra…
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Our generation is at a cultural crossroads, and our future will be determined by what we decide to do. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses passages in the Gospel of Luke where we find Jesus at the Temple, as well as some important points of Second Temple history. Some of the most notable events in Jesus’ ministry took place at the Temple…
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Jesus gave His followers important assignments, but He didn’t leave them unequipped. His power and authority are available to us, if we decide to commit to following Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses discipleship, as demonstrated in the Gospel of Luke. The twelve disciples didn’t always have the complete picture or understand enti…
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#589: Flags of Fellowship featuring Yael Eckstein
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“Disaster on God's people is disaster on God's people, and Jews and Christians are in this together,” Yael Eckstein said. Join Pastor Allen Jackson for an interview with Eckstein, President of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), as we remember those impacted by the October 7 attacks in Israel. Eckstein discusses the work the…
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How can we learn to hear God when He speaks to us? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explores what the Gospel of Luke has to say about listening to God’s direction over the noise of the world. He discusses the importance of prayer, Bible reading, obedience, and pursuing relationships with other Christ-followers. He also shares the contrast found…
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In the American Church, we love to study God’s Word and talk about our faith theoretically—but sometimes we struggle to apply its instruction in our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the Gospel of Luke, teaching about the reality of spiritual forces in our world and showing the contrast between those who rejected Jesus’ message …
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#586: Obedience & Blessings — Ambivalence & Destruction
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If we want to see change in our culture, it doesn’t start with politicians; it starts with us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the Gospel of Luke and what it has to say about rejection versus obedience. Throughout this Gospel, we watch as religious people like the Pharisees reject Jesus and His teachings, while people we wouldn’t exp…
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Since rejection was very much a part of Jesus' life, we shouldn’t be surprised when we find it to be a part of our lives, too. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the varied responses we see to Jesus’ ministry in the Gospel of Luke. He faced a lot of opposition, but life-changing transformation was available to those who chose to believe…
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#584: Spiritual Conflict — Leading a Dimensional Life
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While we can celebrate the Christian heritage of our nation, we must acknowledge the current momentum of our culture is pointed away from obedience to God. This change isn’t driven just by physical forces in our world, either. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the spiritual conflict taking place throughout our culture. He teaches from …
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Will we have the courage to take God’s Truth into our culture, even in the face of backlash and criticism? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explores what the Gospel of Luke says about John the Baptist. He had an uncomfortable message to share with his community, and he met much resistance; however, John didn’t back down, and we shouldn’t, eithe…
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We tend to think more information would be helpful when we’re deciding to respond to God’s call—but actually, what’s most helpful is obedience and a willingness to believe. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the opening chapters of the Gospel of Luke. In them, he shares with us different accounts of belief and obedience, including the s…
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To what extent do we let the Word of God define our day-to-day lives? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can lose our Christian traditions and ideas over the course of generations, if we don’t prioritize them in our lives now. One of the most important aspects of our faith that we see drifting away today is worship—reverent, bibl…
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Something is happening in our world that can’t be fully understood in terms of nation-states, politics, and economies. There’s another force—a spiritual conflict—at work in the earth. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses spiritual realms and spiritual forces that affect us daily. He draws from the teachings of the Apostle Paul in the book…
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We're told the most secure thing we can have is silver or gold, but our true stability comes from strengthening our faith in Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of generosity. He also talks about the reality of God’s faithful provision as we increasingly learn to trust Him with our resources. God calls us to plant s…
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What’s the best way to prepare for the uncertain future ahead of us? Trust God with our resources! In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about the biblical principles surrounding the money, resources, and possessions God has entrusted to us. He discusses the “Financial Ten Commandments”—biblical teachings about money, tithes and offerings, wor…
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Is it possible to experience a significant move of God without disruption, difficulty, and determination? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the history of the church in Ephesus, illustrating the reality of spiritual opposition in the world, both then and now. He draws from Acts and the Apostle Paul’s letters to show how spiritual force…
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The Devil will try to convince us we were disqualified from God’s purposes by circumstances that are completely beyond our control. But in this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the lives of two of Israel’s kings, David and Solomon, to illustrate how the circumstances of our births don’t define the impact our lives can have for the Kingdom of …
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#575: A Change of Heart — The Shadow of Paganism
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Our generation is presiding over one of the most precipitous declines of Christian influence in the history of the Church—but we can change that. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our need for repentance, or truly turning away from our sins. He teaches about the spreading influence of paganism and false gospels in our culture, such as …
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#574: A Change of Heart — Forgiveness & Resentment
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Resentment is a dangerous filter to view the world through. It can grow into anger, hatred, bitterness, and all sorts of destructive things—but there’s an alternative: forgiveness. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the damaging effects of resentment versus the freedom found in forgiveness. He teaches about transactional faith as oppose…
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#573: A Change of Heart - To Forgive or Not Forgive
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The condition of the hearts of the people of God play a role in determining God's response to that generation. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the importance of forgiveness in finding freedom and initiating change in our spiritual journeys. He relates instances from the lives of Joseph, Daniel, and Jesus, demonstrating what forgivene…
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#572: A Change of Heart - Transformed Lives
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If we’re truly following God, we should look different—not strange or silly, but different in the choices we make and the values we keep. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the escalating spiritual conflict present in the earth and how we need to respond. He offers insight into false gospels and false churches currently surrounding us, …
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When the Spirit of God moves, disturbances to our routines, our communities, our nations, and the earth are inevitable. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses our need for a change in our attitudes, our desires, and our understanding. He shares moments from the books of Acts and Galatians to demonstrate the necessity for a greater awareness…
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#570: A Mission Without Borders: An Interview with Chad Robichaux
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“I am praying for a restoration in our country, a revival in our country. And I believe that starts with us—not in D.C. It starts with us here,” said Chad Robichaux. Join Pastor Allen Jackson for this interview with Robichaux, who is a USMC Force Recon Veteran and a Department of Defense Contractor. They discuss topics including the current US elec…
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God is actively recruiting people who are willing to be an influence and make an impact for the Kingdom of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson addresses our assignment to “stand in the gap” in our culture and our communities. We, like Ezekiel, can lead those around us toward the purposes of God. Pastor Allen offers several ways we can expand …
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With deception increasing around us, we need to learn how to confront evil. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses strategies for overcoming the expressions of evil we encounter. He uses events from Jesus’ ministry and the history of the Church to illustrate the need to invite God into every circumstance of our lives. Pastor Allen emphasize…
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#567: Great Darkness, the Light & the Truth
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To walk in God’s light, we need to be willing to repent. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the battle between truth (light) and deception (darkness) that’s present in our world today. There are several things we can do to protect ourselves from deception, including choosing the truth, praying, and practicing repentance. Pastor Allen of…
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“The great duty of your life is the pursuit of Almighty God,” Pastor Allen Jackson said. “Everything else is secondary to that.” In this sermon, Pastor Allen discusses the importance of knowing and understanding the character of God. He shares lessons from history—stories from the Old Testament centered around the life of Joshua, as well as insight…
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How can we overcome the challenges that inevitably arise in our lives? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Joshua and the lessons in overcoming we can learn from his life. He shares the importance of trusting in God’s promises, which is demonstrated in the story of the Exodus, when God led the Israelites from captivity in Egypt to freedo…
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#564: One Nation, Under God — Heroes Emerging
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God is calling forth a new generation of heroes. Will you be one of them? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it takes to be a true hero: standing for a biblical, Judeo-Christian worldview; acknowledging Jesus is Lord; and learning to say “no” to ungodliness and “yes” to godliness. He offers several examples of what this looks like …
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The goal of enduring is not just endurance—it’s triumph. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what it takes to be a hero in our generation. Heroes consistently face strong opponents, adversity, and challenges—but it doesn’t stop their mission. Instead, they allow those obstacles to make them stronger. We see this truth throughout American…
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To understand America’s history, you must acknowledge the blessings of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how the Christian faith has impacted our nation. The Declaration of Independence acknowledges God’s sovereignty, stating we are “endowed by (our) Creator with certain unalienable rights.” We need to invest in developing our cha…
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At the end of the day, the best leaders are the ones who bring the blessings of God upon the people around them. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the behaviors that will help us lead effectively in the approaching season. Instead of relying on “how we’ve always done it,” we need to become more interdependent on God—intentionally learn…
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Being a strong leader doesn’t require a large following or the type of influence that’s recognized by others. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses what makes leaders great, according to Jesus, and how this differs from the world’s standards. He reviews passages from Hebrews 11 and Acts 16, highlighting people who allowed God to speak into…
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Our current season is demanding us to grow spiritually, and the Holy Spirit promises to help us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers several observations from his recent trip to Israel that speak into our lives today. Though the Israeli people live in a war zone, their lives show a remarkable sense of peace that can only come from God. We c…
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#568: Let's Please God — Lead a Life of Significance
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God is still recruiting men and women who will give themselves to His purposes. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about the importance of choosing to please God, saying “yes” when He recruits us for assignments. Pastor Allen shows how several heroes in the Bible responded when God asked them to do something difficult. Their initial respons…
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#567: Let's Please God — We Have a Choice
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When we decide to honor God with our lives, it brings a significance to them that extends beyond time. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson offers fundamental principles that can help us understand how to please the Lord. It begins with cultivating a respect and a reverence for God, along with a heart that’s reluctant to do anything that displeases…
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#566: Let's Please God — Character Counts
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Here’s a clear action plan that will help us navigate what’s ahead: Let’s please God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about some of the difficulties we’re facing as a nation, then offers a pathway toward contentment and peace: making consistent choices that please God. If we allow it, God will use our daily lives to influence, encourage,…
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#563: Faith Mountains — Then the End Will Come
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If we choose to follow God, He will help us navigate the difficult mountains of life—even when the odds are stacked against us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson talks about our significance to God and His plan for restoration that will help us through any struggle. He discusses incidents from lives of David, Peter, Noah, and Moses, showing thei…
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You need to know what to do in a crisis before you find yourself in one—because at that point, it’s too late to make a plan. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson points out the crisis we’re facing as a nation, and God’s plan that leads to restoration. He offers insight from the book of Leviticus, which shows God’s great holiness and our need for re…
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Just as physical mountains separate masses of land, we can have spiritual mountains in our lives that separate us from God’s best plans for us. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson explores barriers that may exist in our lives and the provision God offers to help us overcome them. Many times, the best way over a mountain isn’t by scaling it, but by…
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#559: Battle with Good & Evil — Without & Within
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We need to be aware of the battle taking place within us and around us, and the authority we have through Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the conflict between good and evil and the way it has infiltrated the Church, our culture, and ourselves. He points out several ways good and evil presents itself in the Bible and our world…
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