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Keeping the Dedication With Joy

Keeping the Dedication With Joy

Keeping the Dedication With Joy

by | Jun 20, 2026

Pastor Jack draws from the book of Ezra to prepare the congregation for the dedication of newly completed facilities at The Church on the Way. He explains how the Israelites "kept the dedication with joy" through sacrifice, praise, purification, and the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread, and invites the congregation to participate in a special week of prayer and communion to dedicate their building and prepare for God's expanding work among them.
The Feast of Forgiveness: The Robe

The Feast of Forgiveness: The Robe

by | Jun 20, 2026

In this message, Pastor Jack explores the profound symbolism of the best robe given to the prodigal son in Luke 15. Drawing from the fifth message in his series on forgiveness, he teaches that the "best robe" signifies believers' position as "first" before God? ?equally important and fully covered by His righteousness. Pastor Jack emphasizes how God clothes believers with garments of salvation, robes of righteousness, and garments of praise, urging the congregation to stop dwelling on past failures and instead embrace their identity as fully accepted, favored children of the Father.
New Testament Evangelism

New Testament Evangelism

by | Jun 20, 2026

Pastor Jack explores the birth of New Testament evangelism in the early church, drawing from Acts 8 where persecution scatters believers into Samaria. He teaches that true evangelism emerges not from human engineering or programmatic effort, but from God's sovereign work in believers who are grounded in worship, fellowship, and the Word. Rather than anxiously planning witness strategies, Pastor Jack encourages believers to pursue the Acts 2 pattern of devotion to teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer? ?from which fruitful witness naturally flows.
Learning to Wage Spiritual Warfare

Learning to Wage Spiritual Warfare

by | Jun 20, 2026

Pastor Jack teaches on spiritual warfare and intercession, preparing the congregation for an upcoming day of fasting and prayer for the nation. Drawing from Luke 3-4, he explains how Jesus' baptism opened the spiritual realm to Him and led directly to temptation in the wilderness? ?a pattern believers also experience. Pastor Jack emphasizes that real battles are fought in the heavenly places against spiritual powers, not flesh and blood, and that the Church has been seated with Christ in authority to wage this warfare through worship, praise, and prayer.
On Lifting Up of Hands to the Lord

On Lifting Up of Hands to the Lord

by | Jun 20, 2026

Pastor Jack explores the biblical practice of lifting hands in worship, addressing common resistance and misconceptions. Drawing from both Old and New Testament passages, he establishes that raised hands are a scriptural expression of surrender, hunger, blessing, and spiritual openness before God. Pastor Jack shares his own journey from resistance to embracing this practice, encouraging believers to understand its power and biblical foundation.
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