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On Lifting Up of Hands to the Lord

On Lifting Up of Hands to the Lord

Pastor Jack explores the biblical practice of lifting hands in worship, addressing common resistance and misconceptions. Drawing from both Old and New Testament passages, he establishes that raised hands are a scriptural expression of surrender, hunger, blessing, and spiritual openness before God. Pastor Jack shares his own journey from resistance to embracing this practice, encouraging believers to understand its power and biblical foundation.
The Biblical Basis for Men? ?s Ministries

The Biblical Basis for Men? ?s Ministries

Pastor Jack draws from Ephesians 4 to teach on the structure and development of New Testament ministries, with particular focus on the roles of elders, deacons, and pastor-teachers. Recorded at a Men's Ministries Breakfast in 1974, he announces a significant transition in the church's ministry approach, unveiling a new plan for Elder's Discipleship Seminars designed to raise up mature men for ministry. Pastor Jack emphasizes that every believer is called to be a minister? ?not a "layman"? ?and explains how God develops saints through the five-fold ministry gifts to build up the body of Christ.
The Ministry of Angels

The Ministry of Angels

In this message, Pastor Jack explores the often-overlooked biblical doctrine of angels and their ministry to believers. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and Revelation 4-5, he teaches that angels are messengers assigned by God to execute His will, protect His people, and work in cooperation with the church. Pastor Jack reveals how the Church on the Way came to understand that when God's people align themselves with the throne of God through ceaseless praise, they participate with the angelic hosts who continually worship around God's throne, establishing His rulership in their midst.
The Rising Intensity of Evil

The Rising Intensity of Evil

Pastor Jack delivers the second message in his series "Who's Afraid of the Exorcist?" examining the film's cultural impact within a prophetic framework. He teaches that we are witnessing an unprecedented intensification of evil as Satan's kingdom matures and manifests more openly, preparing the world to worship the Antichrist. Drawing from Revelation 12 and Matthew 24, Pastor Jack equips believers to stand firm through the blood of the Lamb, the Word, and the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
The Force and the Fury: Demonic Presence and Power

The Force and the Fury: Demonic Presence and Power

In this message, Pastor Jack explores the reality of demonic presence and power in response to widespread fear and confusion surrounding the book and film "The Exorcist." Drawing from Mark 5 and other passages, he teaches on the nature and origin of demons, how people become demon-possessed versus demonically bound, and how deliverance comes through Jesus Christ. Pastor Jack emphasizes that believers need not fear, but should understand spiritual warfare and minister truth to those in bondage.