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To Be Spiritually Minded, Romans #21

To Be Spiritually Minded, Romans #21

Pastor Jack teaches from Romans 8 on the crucial difference between living after the flesh and living after the Spirit. He addresses harmful errors about salvation and Spirit baptism, clarifying that having the Spirit of Christ comes at salvation, yet emphasizes that the Holy Spirit continually calls believers beyond past experiences into present, vital relationship—following after what the Spirit is doing right now, not merely collecting spiritual "hash marks."
Learning to Defend Against the Adversary, Pt. 2

Learning to Defend Against the Adversary, Pt. 2

Pastor Jack teaches on spiritual warfare and the armor of God, focusing specifically on the final four pieces: the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Drawing from Ephesians 6, he emphasizes how believers can stand firm against Satan's attacks through proper spiritual preparation, unity with other believers, and the practical application of God's Word combined with prayer in the Spirit.
The Purpose of Fasting

The Purpose of Fasting

Pastor Jack draws from Isaiah 58 to teach on the spiritual discipline of fasting, calling the congregation to a week-long corporate fast beginning the next day. He outlines four biblical purposes for fasting: receiving divine direction, preparing for spiritual battle, enabling deliverance and miracles, and breaking regional spiritual bondage. Pastor Jack emphasizes that fasting is not earning God's favor, but humbling oneself to seek His face and prepare for greater spiritual authority and ministry expansion.
Practical Ministry for the Believer

Practical Ministry for the Believer

Pastor Jack teaches on the vital importance of practical, everyday ministry in the life of believers. Drawing from Matthew 25 and 1 Corinthians 12-14, he challenges the congregation to move beyond spiritualized concepts of service to tangible acts of love—helping single mothers with childcare, befriending prisoners, spending time with children who lack father figures, and supporting overwhelmed spouses. Pastor Jack emphasizes that true ministry is often inconvenient and costly, but it reflects Christ's own sacrificial love and completes "that which is behind of the sufferings of Christ for His body's sake."
The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error, Pt. 6

The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error, Pt. 6

Pastor Jack concludes his series "The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error" by examining what the Bible says about astrology, divination, and other occult practices. Drawing from Romans 6 and multiple Old Testament passages, he warns believers to avoid dabbling in spiritual darkness—not as a legalistic requirement for salvation, but as wisdom for walking in freedom. Pastor Jack emphasizes that both God and Satan seek physical expression through human bodies, and believers must yield themselves to the Spirit of truth rather than error.