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Have Yourself a Maranatha Christmas

Have Yourself a Maranatha Christmas

In this Christmas morning message from 1977, Pastor Jack teaches on what he calls a "Maranatha Christmas"?celebrating not only that Christ came, but that He is coming again. Drawing from the story of Zacharias and Elizabeth in Luke 1, Pastor Jack explores how God chose ordinary people to play extraordinary roles in His redemptive plans, just as He desires to work through us today as we await Christ's return.
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.
1977 Abraham and Isaac on Golgotha

1977 Abraham and Isaac on Golgotha

Drawing from Genesis 22, Pastor Jack explores the profound connection between Abraham's offering of Isaac on Mount Moriah and Christ's crucifixion at Golgotha. Through archaeological, geological, and biblical evidence from his recent trip to Israel, Pastor Jack demonstrates how God's sovereign foreknowledge orchestrated these events at the same location two millennia apart, revealing both the Father's heart and His predetermined plan of redemption.
How to Receive Prophesyings, Pt. 3

How to Receive Prophesyings, Pt. 3

Pastor Jack brings to a close his series on receiving prophetic words, walking through seven biblical examples of people who received prophecies and what they did with them. He emphasizes the importance of balance in handling personal prophecy, teaching that prophetic words require wisdom, prayer, and obedience?not haste or presumption. Pastor Jack offers practical guidance on pondering God's word in the heart, submitting it to the Lord in prayer, and living in faith without attempting to force fulfillment.
How to Receive Prophesyings, Pt. 2

How to Receive Prophesyings, Pt. 2

Pastor Jack explores the biblical principles for receiving prophetic utterances in the second part of this series. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 20 and 1 Corinthians 14, he teaches that all valid prophecy will exhibit at least one of three traits: edification, exhortation, or comfort. He carefully explains how believers should seek God's direction through prayer, Scripture, sound counsel, and inner conviction before seeking prophetic confirmation, warning against using prophecy as a primary means of decision-making rather than as divine confirmation.
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