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The Wisdom of Giving Thanks ? 1977

The Wisdom of Giving Thanks ? 1977

Pastor Jack draws from Psalm 122 and current events in the Middle East to explore the wisdom of giving thanks and intercessory prayer. In this Thanksgiving Eve service from 1977, he examines the prophetic significance of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's historic visit to Jerusalem, calling believers to pray strategically for peace in the region, for the United States to stand firm with Israel, and for discernment as prophetic events unfold. The message culminates in worship and prayer ministry, emphasizing that thanksgiving keeps people spiritually "straight" and aligned with God's purposes.
The Breastplate of Righteousness

The Breastplate of Righteousness

Pastor Jack teaches from Ephesians 6 on the breastplate of righteousness as part of the believer's spiritual armor. He explains that righteousness is not about our own performance or good deeds, but rather Christ's righteousness attributed to us through faith. Drawing on the imagery of Roman armor, Pastor Jack shows how worship and understanding God's love form the foundation for effective spiritual warfare, enabling believers to stand confidently against the enemy's accusations and bring God's rightness into wrong situations through prayer.
The Healing Wounds of Christ

The Healing Wounds of Christ

Pastor Jack teaches on the healing work of Christ, drawing from his wounds to bring wholeness to every broken area of our lives. In this communion message, he reveals how Jesus was pierced at specific points?hands, feet, side, back, brow?not only to forgive sin, but to heal the shame and stain that linger from our past. Pastor Jack invites the congregation to receive wholeness through the broken body of Christ.
Victory Through Singing

Victory Through Singing

Pastor Jack draws from the Song of Moses in Exodus 15 to teach about singing as the pathway to victory and deliverance. Connecting the historical deliverance through the Red Sea to the believer's baptism and triumph over the enemy through Christ's resurrection, he emphasizes that praise and worship break spiritual opposition and release God's power. The congregation learns and practices a new song based on the Song of Moses, celebrating that Jesus conquered through the cross and believers walk in present victory.
Freedom From Fear

Freedom From Fear

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.