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Brethren, Let Us Love One Another

Brethren, Let Us Love One Another

Pastor Jack draws from 1 Corinthians 13 to teach on the essential place of love in the life of the church. He explores how love is the most enduring manifestation of God's nature, distinguishing between emotional experiences and mature commitment. Pastor Jack challenges believers to grow beyond tolerance to true acceptance, emphasizing that charismatic gifts must be accompanied by the development of Christ-like love, and announces an upcoming emphasis on fellowship and "one accord" from Easter through Pentecost.
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.
Fasting With Prayer for Restoration

Fasting With Prayer for Restoration

Pastor Jack teaches from the book of Esther, exploring the spiritual power of fasting combined with prayer for national and personal restoration. Drawing parallels between Israel's return from exile and the church's journey today, he explains how fasting unlocks God's purposes? ?not by earning favor, but by positioning believers to receive what God has already promised. Pastor Jack calls the congregation to fast on three specific Wednesdays, declaring that the Lord is moving the church into a new season of breakthrough and glory.
My Mind? ?s Made Up: Don? ?t Confuse Me With the Facts

My Mind? ?s Made Up: Don? ?t Confuse Me With the Facts

In this message, Pastor Jack explores the confrontation between belief and unbelief found in Acts chapter 5, where the apostles face imprisonment and persecution for preaching in Jesus' name. Drawing from the title "My Mind's Made Up, Don't Confuse Me with the Facts," he contrasts those who tenaciously cling to disbelief despite overwhelming evidence of God's power with believers who must develop an equally tenacious faith commitment. Pastor Jack challenges both unbelievers to repent and turn their minds to God, and believers to trust God wholly without being confused by circumstances, opposition, or physical assault.
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