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How to Handle Fear of Violence

How to Handle Fear of Violence

How to Handle Fear of Violence

by | Jun 27, 2026

Pastor Jack addresses the growing fear of violence gripping his city in December 1977, prompted by specific incidents affecting members of his own family and congregation. Drawing from Psalm 91, he teaches practical steps for handling fear: confronting it honestly before God, identifying its demonic source, specifying the exact fear, and standing on God's promises. He illustrates these principles through a tender account of reading Psalm 91 with his nine-year-old daughter who was afraid at bedtime, showing how Scripture and worship displace fear with faith.
Pathway to Leadership

Pathway to Leadership

by | Jun 27, 2026

In this Men's Growth Seminar session, Pastor Jack teaches on the pathway to leadership, emphasizing that true leadership is a descending path toward servanthood. Drawing from John 1:12 and other passages, he outlines three major corners of spiritual development: moving from death to life, from sonship to discipleship, and from discipleship to leadership. Pastor Jack stresses the importance of learning fatherhood by being a child of the Father, cultivating consistent Bible study and prayer, and ultimately becoming servants who wash feet rather than seeking status. He challenges men to embrace their significance in God while remaining humble and available to serve others at every level of spiritual maturity.
Freedom From Fear

Freedom From Fear

by | Jun 27, 2026

Pastor Jack draws from the list of common bondage points he introduced in a previous session and reveals how nearly all of them trace back to a single root: fear. Using Proverbs 29:25 as his foundation, he teaches that the fear of man brings a snare, but those who trust in the Lord will be safe. He explores the nature of fear, its many expressions?from defensiveness to withdrawal?and shows how imperfect authority figures in our past create patterns of fear. Pastor Jack emphasizes that God is our "boethos," the One who comes running when we cry for help, and that perfect love expressed through praying in the Spirit will erode the roots of fear and bring freedom.
Enlargement Through Spiritual Language

Enlargement Through Spiritual Language

by | Jun 27, 2026

In this Sunday evening message from August 1977, Pastor Jack explores the biblical foundations and practical benefits of speaking in tongues. Drawing primarily from 1 Corinthians 14, he teaches on how praying in the Spirit brings enlargement through communication with God, personal edification, enhanced worship and thanksgiving, and spiritual refreshing and rest. Pastor Jack emphasizes that spiritual language is not a substitute for other spiritual disciplines but a valuable complement to them, correcting abuses while affirming the Holy Spirit's desire that all believers exercise this gift.
The Lord’s Way to War

The Lord’s Way to War

by | Jun 27, 2026

In this Wednesday evening prayer meeting, Pastor Jack draws from the book of Judges to teach on spiritual warfare. He explains that just as God left enemies in Canaan to test Israel's obedience and teach them to do battle, so the church today is called to both purity and power?learning God's ways and engaging in sustained spiritual warfare through prayer and intercession until Christ returns.
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