Investing in Faith: Serving the Lord is a unique investment of your life, offering rewards beyond just heaven. It invites meaningful participation in sharing God's message and impacting others positively.
Life is a unique opportunity to serve the Lord, and each moment is precious and irreplaceable. When you dedicate your life to following Jesus, you invest in something greater than yourself. Being a true Christ follower is about more than just securing a place in heaven; it involves actively participating in sharing God's message and the rewards that come from this commitment. Each person has a role in this divine plan, encouraging us to broaden our perspective on faith and view our journey as an act of investment towards others and the kingdom of God. Serving Jesus not only shapes our lives but also transforms the lives of those around us, creating a meaningful impact in the world.
Transformation Invitation: Following Jesus is a call to transform your life, offering deeper meaning and purpose beyond just securing eternal salvation. It's about living with intention and experiencing profound change in the here and now.
Inviting someone to follow Jesus is about more than just securing a place in heaven or avoiding hell. It's an invitation to experience life differently, to gain new perspectives, and to engage in a fulfilling journey of discipleship. Jesus calls each of us to invest our lives in meaningful ways, transforming our everyday experiences. Just as the disciples were called to leave their old lives behind and become fishers of men, we too are challenged to reorient our lives in accordance with Jesus’ teachings. This invitation comes with the promise of profound change, not only in our eternal destiny but also in our daily lives. It's about actively participating in the work of God and receiving numerous spiritual rewards while we live. Choosing to follow Jesus enriches our lives today, offering fulfillment and purpose far beyond material possessions.
Eternal Perspective: Being a Christ follower means valuing both this life and eternity. Our choices today significantly impact our eternal life, offering hope and rewards that transcend our earthly existence. Living for God is a privilege, shaping our future in ways far beyond current experiences.
Being a follower of Christ offers us dual lives: one in the present and one in eternity. Our physical days matter because they shape our eternal existence. By prioritizing our relationship with Jesus, we receive new perspectives and rewards that transcend this life. Emphasizing godliness today leads to hope for the future, a life filled with joy beyond any earthly measure. We should focus less on what we want from God in our current life and more on how our choices now can yield heavenly rewards. Serving God isn't about earning our way to heaven; it's about recognizing the privilege of living for Him. Embracing this mindset transforms how we spend our time, ensuring our daily life impacts our eternal journey while promising an existence free from pain, death, and tears.
Eternal Opportunities: Life offers one-time opportunities to serve God and share His truth. Embrace each moment and support ministries that spread hope and a biblical worldview, making a lasting impact in our world.
Life presents us with unique opportunities that we can only seize once. It's essential to recognize that our time is limited, and every moment counts. By engaging with faith and sharing God's truth, we can impact the world positively. Supporting ministries that spread this message helps ensure that more people can connect with a biblical perspective, especially in a time of confusion. Investing in such initiatives empowers us to share our beliefs widely and effectively. Time may seem pressing, but our eternal spirit transcends it, allowing us to make meaningful contributions to God’s purposes while we are here. Remember that even during challenges, there are ways to serve Jesus and promote His message, enhancing our journey and those around us with hope and guidance. Ultimately, consider how you can play a role in this mission and make an eternal difference.
Eternal Hope: Eternal life awaits believers, promising transformation and reward. Our current struggles don't define us; rather, our faith and choices shape our eternal roles. God will judge us beyond our earthly lives, offering hope even in hardship.
In 1 Corinthians 15, we learn that when Jesus returns, there will be a significant change for those who believe. Those who are alive will be transformed, and the deceased faithful will be resurrected, receiving imperishable bodies. Our earthly life is not the end; we have eternal life beyond our physical existence. Our actions and choices in this life will shape our roles in eternity. God rewards those who seek Him diligently, and His judgment goes beyond what we may experience in this life. Even in hardship, like Paul faced in prison, there is promise of reward and recognition in the eternal realm. Our worth is determined not by our current struggles but by our faith and actions. Therefore, we are encouraged to live meaningfully today, in light of our future, knowing that God has a greater purpose for our lives.
Serving God's Purpose: Following Christ offers true fulfillment and opportunities. Serving God means valuing Him over earthly gains, as seen in heaven's elders who honor Him with their crowns. Our words carry spiritual authority, guiding our lives to glorify God in everyday actions.
In the book of Revelation, we see a powerful scene in heaven where 24 elders honor God by casting their crowns before Him, showing that earthly power and wealth mean nothing compared to serving Him. This teaches us that following Christ brings great privilege, not limits. By yielding our lives to God and recognizing the opportunities He gives us, we can find true fulfillment. Serving God enriches our lives and allows us to express our worship. Our words hold spiritual authority, and through prayer, we can invite God’s guidance in our daily lives. Embracing this truth allows us to live purposefully and glorify God in everything we do. Being a follower of Christ offers the greatest opportunities and rewards, encouraging us not to see faith merely as a ticket to heaven but as a chance to engage deeply in serving and honoring God.
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A Dimensional Life - Part 2
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 stories of Zechariah, Mary and Joseph, Simeon, and others, and the results of their decisions to trust or doubt God. Pastor Allen shows how these stories—and the lessons they teach—connect with our culture today. God is moving, and being in tune with his Spirit is vital in today’s confusing world. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can thrive by practicing God-honoring obedience and belief.
A Dimensional Life - Part 1
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 stories of Zechariah, Mary and Joseph, Simeon, and others, and the results of their decisions to trust or doubt God. Pastor Allen shows how these stories—and the lessons they teach—connect with our culture today. God is moving, and being in tune with his Spirit is vital in today’s confusing world. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can thrive by practicing God-honoring obedience and belief.
Life Giving Word
The first five books of the Bible—known as the Books of Moses or the Pentateuch—are the revelation of the character of God and His holiness and the story of how He delivered and established His people in the earth. The Exodus story and the surrounding events are a foreshadowing of Christ’s redemptive work on the cross. These books should cause us to rejoice in God’s provision of His inspired, authoritative Word and inspire us to a deeper hunger for the things of God.
Things Forgotten & Remembered
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, biblical, God-honoring worship. Pastor Allen teaches about false gospels that have invaded the Church, making many into civic clubs instead of places where people can earnestly seek God and His truth. True praise starts with our attitudes toward the things of God. Worship begins as a posture within our hearts, inviting the presence and power of Almighty God into every aspect of our lives.
Discerning What Is Next - God is Watching Over Us Part 3
Pastor Allen believes that God is shaking the earth and that the Church must live with an awareness of what He is doing. Two things are happening simultaneously: God is gathering the Jewish people to their homeland and He is preparing and purifying His Church. One thing is certain—when nations declare there is no god, our God is watching over us.
Discerning What Is Next - God is Watching Over Us Part 2
Pastor Allen believes that God is shaking the earth and that the Church must live with an awareness of what He is doing. Two things are happening simultaneously: God is gathering the Jewish people to their homeland and He is preparing and purifying His Church. One thing is certain—when nations declare there is no god, our God is watching over us.
Discerning What Is Next - God is Watching Over Us Part 1
Pastor Allen believes that God is shaking the earth and that the Church must live with an awareness of what He is doing. Two things are happening simultaneously: God is gathering the Jewish people to their homeland and He is preparing and purifying His Church. One thing is certain—when nations declare there is no god, our God is watching over us.
Things Forgotten & Remembered - Part 2
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, biblical, God-honoring worship. Pastor Allen teaches about false gospels that have invaded the Church, making many into civic clubs instead of places where people can earnestly seek God and His truth. True praise starts with our attitudes toward the things of God. Worship begins as a posture within our hearts, inviting the presence and power of Almighty God into every aspect of our lives.
Things Forgotten & Remembered - Part 1
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, biblical, God-honoring worship. Pastor Allen teaches about false gospels that have invaded the Church, making many into civic clubs instead of places where people can earnestly seek God and His truth. True praise starts with our attitudes toward the things of God. Worship begins as a posture within our hearts, inviting the presence and power of Almighty God into every aspect of our lives.
Things Forgotten & Remembered
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, biblical, God-honoring worship. Pastor Allen teaches about false gospels that have invaded the Church, making many into civic clubs instead of places where people can earnestly seek God and His truth. True praise starts with our attitudes toward the things of God. Worship begins as a posture within our hearts, inviting the presence and power of Almighty God into every aspect of our lives.