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How to Draw Near to God

How to Draw Near to God

Pastor Jack teaches on seven biblical principles for drawing near to God, using James 4:1-10 as his anchor passage. Against the backdrop of life's struggles?striving, unanswered prayer, and worldliness?he explores practical ways to experience intimacy with God. Pastor Jack emphasizes that these aren't sequential steps but different means of approach, including praise and thanksgiving, earnest request, cleansing through the blood of Christ, and quietness of soul, reminding listeners that when we draw near to God, He promises to draw near to us.
Abraham’s Kids and God’s Brats

Abraham’s Kids and God’s Brats

In this message, Pastor Jack explores the biblical distinction between spiritual and national Israel, teaching from Romans 9 on who is truly a Jew in God's eyes. Drawing from Revelation 7 and 14, he examines the role of the 144,000 sealed Jews who will survive the tribulation and become messengers of the gospel in the millennial age, ultimately fulfilling God's original covenant that Israel would be a "kingdom of priests" to the world.
Reclaiming Wandering Children

Reclaiming Wandering Children

Pastor Jack draws from the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4 to teach about reclaiming wandering children and lost hopes. He explores various reasons why children drift away?parental indulgence, neglect, presumption?and outlines three powerful principles for restoration: handle the crisis on your knees in prayer, leave the situation in God's presence, and speak only God's promises over it. Pastor Jack encourages parents to claim God's Word that their children will return from the enemy's land, and assures all believers that what God has given will not be lost if they hold fast to His promises.
Exodus 1

Exodus 1

In this message, Pastor Jack begins a new series through the book of Exodus, first reviewing Genesis as a "handbook of identity and destiny" for Israel. He then introduces Exodus as a "handbook of liberty and training," showing how the Israelites' journey from bondage in Egypt parallels the believer's walk from spiritual captivity to freedom in Christ. Pastor Jack outlines Pharaoh's four-step program to oppress Israel?compulsion, enslavement, invitation to suicide, and legalized murder?drawing powerful parallels to spiritual warfare tactics believers face today.
How To Resist Condemnation

How To Resist Condemnation

Pastor Jack draws from Hebrews 6 and 1 Corinthians 11 to address a deeply personal struggle many believers face: living under condemnation rather than grace. Recounting his own youthful fear when approaching communion, Pastor Jack teaches the vital difference between the Holy Spirit's conviction and Satan's condemnation. He contrasts the dead religion symbolized by bones at Mount Sinai with the living bread of Christ, urging believers to partake worthily? not based on personal merit, but by recognizing the worth of what Christ has done.