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The Letter That Kills

The Letter That Kills

Pastor Jack teaches from Romans 7:1-6 on the distinction between legalism and life in the Spirit. He explains that believers have been freed from bondage to the letter of the law through Christ's death and resurrection, and are now "married" to Jesus—united to Him in a relationship that produces the fruit of the Spirit rather than dead works. Pastor Jack emphasizes that Jesus fulfilled the law completely at the cross, liberating us to walk in newness of life with Him rather than striving under crushing religious rules.
Yielding to the Right Master, Romans #17

Yielding to the Right Master, Romans #17

Pastor Jack explores Romans 6:12-23, teaching on the vital place of yielding one's body to the Lord as a definitive act of faith that leads to victory in daily living. He explains how Christ's work on the cross not only dealt with the penalty and future presence of sin, but also provides present deliverance from the power of sin through our identification with His death, burial, and resurrection. Pastor Jack emphasizes that yielding to God is a matter of heart obedience that produces spiritual fruit over time, freeing believers from bondage as they consistently surrender their members to righteousness rather than to sin.
The Power of a New Identity, Romans #16

The Power of a New Identity, Romans #16

Pastor Jack teaches on the power of a new identity in Christ, drawing from Romans 6. He explains that believers are not only freed from the penalty of sin through justification, but also from the power of sin through their complete identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Pastor Jack emphasizes that understanding this truth—that we were crucified, buried, and raised with Christ—enables the Holy Spirit to liberate us from habitual patterns of sin and empower us to walk in newness of life.
Led by the Spirit, Pt. 2, Romans #26

Led by the Spirit, Pt. 2, Romans #26

In this message, Pastor Jack explores the journey of Israel from Egypt to Canaan as a picture of the Spirit-filled believer learning to follow the Holy Spirit's leading. Drawing from Romans 8:13-17 and Israel's wilderness experiences at Marah and Rephidim, Pastor Jack teaches how God leads us into difficult places not to abandon us, but to reveal His changeless, all-sufficient nature. He gives special attention to the Holy Spirit's work in leading believers to resolve bitterness through the power of Calvary, and emphasizes our identity as adopted sons and daughters of God who are chosen, adopted, and fully accepted into His family.
Led by the Spirit, Pt. 1, Romans #25

Led by the Spirit, Pt. 1, Romans #25

In this message, Pastor Jack draws a powerful parallel between the believer's Spirit-filled walk and Israel's exodus from Egypt. He addresses the common question of how to be led by the Spirit, teaching that God commits to lead all His children—not based on their performance, but on His faithfulness. Using Israel's journey through the wilderness, Pastor Jack shows how the glory cloud never departed despite their murmuring, and how God led them through seemingly impossible circumstances to teach them victory over their adversaries.
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