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To know where we’re going, we need to understand our present location. There is COVID-19, violence, censorship, lawlessness, blatant sexual immorality, and our Christian world views and values are mocked publicly. What do we do? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages us to look to scripture for direction. He highlights several heroes from the New Testament, and identifies consistent patterns and themes in their lives. Jesus recruited young people; He invited his disciples to a new kind of life; He asked them to “leave behind” many things; They were persecuted. God was at work during the many hardships and struggles our heroes endured, and He is working today. Their stories will encourage and equip us, as we continue to follow Him.

Familiarizing ourselves with biblical prophecy, and the events leading up to Jesus’ return, will help prepare us for opposition in the season ahead. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses several passages in Matthew where Jesus foretold specific difficult events His disciples should expect, including His death. Despite these prophetic messages, the disciples were surprised and in despair when they came to pass. Pastor Allen encourages us to be familiar with the prophecies surrounding Jesus’ return. By diligently studying the Scriptures, God will prepare our hearts to stay aware, encouraged, and focused on our assignment.

What does it mean to “fear the Lord,” and why does it matter? Pastor Allen Jackson explains this often-misunderstood concept, and how it impacts our faith. He discusses irrational fears we need to overcome versus healthy fears that should be cultivated, and how both play into our relationship with God. There is a tension between God’s mercy, grace, and justice, and as we grow into this realization, it motivates us to draw closer to God so we can stand firmly in our faith.

What does it mean to “fear the Lord,” and why does it matter? Pastor Allen Jackson explains this often-misunderstood concept, and how it impacts our faith. He discusses irrational fears we need to overcome versus healthy fears that should be cultivated, and how both play into our relationship with God. There is a tension between God’s mercy, grace, and justice, and as we grow into this realization, it motivates us to draw closer to God so we can stand firmly in our faith.