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Problems in the Exercise of Spiritual Language, Pt. 2

Problems in the Exercise of Spiritual Language, Pt. 2

Pastor Jack addresses common questions and obstacles people encounter when exercising their spiritual language. He offers practical, pastoral guidance on issues like repetitive phrases, limited vocabulary, fear of sounding phony, and the mechanics of speaking in tongues, all while emphasizing that this gift should be exercised with faith, simplicity, and without fear.
Faith Coming Out From Hiding

Faith Coming Out From Hiding

Pastor Jack draws from the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 18 to explore the dynamics of faith and fear. He teaches on how Sarah's laugh reveals the tension between hope and doubt—a laugh that begins with rising expectancy but ends in fearful cynicism. Pastor Jack challenges believers to stop hiding behind their own "tent doors" of fear and to step into the open promises of God with bold, expectant faith.
Learning to Respond to God’s Presence

Learning to Respond to God’s Presence

Pastor Jack teaches from Genesis 18 on how to respond to God's manifest presence, using Abraham's encounter with the Lord as a model for worship. He emphasizes that when God appears, the proper response is to bow, invite His presence to stay, and minister to Him through worship and sacrifice. The message culminates in a foundation-raising service for the church building, where Pastor Jack connects the physical construction to God's work of building His spiritual temple—the church—and calls the congregation to praise and faith as they trust God for provision.
Taking Inventory on His Name

Taking Inventory on His Name

Pastor Jack draws from the closing chapters of Malachi to encourage a spirit of gratitude rooted not in circumstances, but in who God is. He highlights a remnant who "thought upon His name"—taking inventory of God's redemptive character revealed through names like Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, and Jehovah Shalom—and shows how each finds its fulfillment in Jesus. In a season marked by thanksgiving, Pastor Jack calls believers to count their blessings in Christ and speak often to one another about His faithfulness.
The Spirit of Submission – 1973

The Spirit of Submission – 1973

Pastor Jack teaches on the spirit of submission as more than mere words or concepts, but as a heart posture of trusting God in all things. Drawing from Psalm 37, he explores four essential expressions of submission: trusting in the Lord, delighting in the Lord, committing your way to the Lord, and resting in the Lord. Pastor Jack challenges believers to move beyond fretting and self-reliance, instead learning to release control and receive God's promises with open hands and hearts.