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The Church that Jesus Builds

The Church that Jesus Builds

Drawing from his very first sermon as pastor at the Church on the Way, Pastor Jack explores the foundational passage where Jesus declares, "I will build my church." Preaching now at the beginning of his fifth year, he unpacks four earmarks of the church Christ builds: a church that knows the whole Christ (not a fragmented view), a church where believers discover their true identity in Him, a church built by Jesus Himself (not human effort), and a church that conquers the gates of hell through kingdom authority.
Spiritual Worship

Spiritual Worship

Pastor Jack teaches on the priority and pattern of spiritual worship, anchoring his message in Romans 12:1-2. He emphasizes that true worship involves the whole person—spirit, mind, and body—and that presenting our bodies to God is not merely rational service but spiritual worship. Drawing from both Old and New Testament practices, Pastor Jack challenges cultural and aesthetic reservations about physical expressions of worship, urging believers to embrace wholehearted worship as their primary calling and the key to fulfillment in God.
A Brief Talk on Speaking in Tongues

A Brief Talk on Speaking in Tongues

Pastor Jack teaches on the privilege of speaking in tongues and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Drawing primarily from 1 Corinthians 14, he addresses common fears and misconceptions, explaining the difference between the gift of tongues and the spiritual language available to all believers. He emphasizes that the spiritual language is not a novelty but a powerful resource for prayer, spiritual warfare, and transformation, encouraging every believer to receive and use this biblical privilege.
Participating in the Body of Christ

Participating in the Body of Christ

Pastor Jack explores the biblical concept of submission within the local church, challenging popular resistance to church membership and institutional connection. Drawing from the account in John 6 where Jesus taught about eating His flesh and drinking His blood, he emphasizes that true identification with Christ's body includes committed relationship to a local expression of that body. Pastor Jack shares candidly about his own journey two years prior when God confronted him about fully embracing his place within the Foursquare movement, resulting in newfound freedom and fruitfulness in ministry.
A Day in the Life of a World-Heir, Pt. 2, Romans #13

A Day in the Life of a World-Heir, Pt. 2, Romans #13

Pastor Jack explores the believer's response to tribulation, teaching from Romans 5:1-5. He explains how trials are not meant to be endured through gritted teeth, but rather understood as God's process for producing patience, proven character, and hope in our lives. Drawing from personal illustrations and a prophetic word, Pastor Jack encourages believers to lift their eyes even in darkness, confident that God's timing is perfect and His victory is certain.
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