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How to Receive Prophesyings, Pt. 2

How to Receive Prophesyings, Pt. 2

Pastor Jack explores the biblical principles for receiving prophetic utterances in the second part of this series. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 20 and 1 Corinthians 14, he teaches that all valid prophecy will exhibit at least one of three traits: edification, exhortation, or comfort. He carefully explains how believers should seek God's direction through prayer, Scripture, sound counsel, and inner conviction before seeking prophetic confirmation, warning against using prophecy as a primary means of decision-making rather than as divine confirmation.
How to Receive Prophesyings, Pt. 1

How to Receive Prophesyings, Pt. 1

Pastor Jack opens a new teaching series on how to receive prophetic words from the Lord. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 20 and Jehoshaphat's response to prophecy, he lays foundational principles for understanding prophecy in the church today. Pastor Jack emphasizes that while the Holy Spirit is moving powerfully in this generation to fulfill Joel's prophecy about sons and daughters prophesying, believers must be grounded in God's Word to properly receive and test prophetic utterances.
New Anointing, New Union

New Anointing, New Union

Pastor Jack draws from Revelation 3 and Psalm 92 to teach on a prophetic word given at the New Year's Eve service. The Lord promises the church a "new anointing" and a "new union"?a fresh qualifying touch of the Holy Spirit and a uniting of hearts toward God's purposes. Pastor Jack emphasizes that God qualifies us not by our greatness, but by our faithfulness to keep His Word and not deny His name, opening doors of ministry that no one can shut.
The Life of the Church

The Life of the Church

In this Sunday morning message from December 1976, Pastor Jack teaches from the letter to the church in Sardis, exploring Jesus as the life of the church. He addresses the tension between God's call to righteousness and His mercy, urging believers to remain watchful and strengthen what remains rather than giving up. Pastor Jack emphasizes that walking closely with Jesus?staying "soft" and pliable to the Holy Spirit?is the key to avoiding spiritual death and maintaining purity, not legalistic rule-keeping.
The Ghost of Christmas Past

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Pastor Jack explores the theme of hope in the midst of trials, drawing from the Old Testament prophecies of the coming Messiah. He teaches that in seasons of difficulty, God speaks promises that seem impossible?like a virgin conceiving or a branch springing from a stump?to sustain His people through darkness. Pastor Jack emphasizes that just as the Holy Spirit gave Israel hope through prophecies of Emmanuel and the Branch, believers today can stand firm in trials by declaring the name of Jesus.