Tony Jackson Ministries: Deal or No Deal - Addiction (click here for podcast)

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Deal or No Deal - Addiction (click here for podcast)

Most of us don't have to look far to see the devastating effects of drugs and alcohol addiction on our lives or lives of our family and friends. Deal or No Deal - Addiction was our lesson topic on Sept 28th. A brief outline of that lesson is as follows.

What is an addiction?

Compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance that has physiological symptoms upon withdrawal.

Persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful.

Types of addictions:

Nicotine
Food
Video Games
Television
Sex
Shopping
Drugs & Alcohol

Five sins that can come with drug & alcohol use.

Drinking leads to drunkenness. (Isaiah 5:11; Ephesians 5:18)

It can cause you to do things that you would not normally do. (Proverbs 20:1)

It can cause others to stumble. (Romans 14:21)

It can harm your body. (Romans 12:1-2)

Drugs and alcohol are addictive. (1 Corinthians 6:12)

Crossroads Challenge - Get Help!

National Addiction Assistance Help Line: 1-800-559-9503
Drug Rehab & Treatment Centers in Michigan: 1-877-437-8422

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Tony's Bio

Tony Jackson was born in Muskegon, Michigan, and moved to Jackson, Michigan upon his graduation from Western Michigan University in 1990. While at WMU, he met the former Alisa Suddeth who he married in 1992. Tony is a devoted husband and father of four, Shakia, Adrienne, Tony II, and Christopher.

In May of 1995, Tony accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, and united with Second Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral care of Rev. A. P. Williams. Tony immediately began working in the church serving as a Trustee and Treasurer until he accepted God’s call into the ministry. In March of 2002, Tony was licensed as a Gospel Minister. He was ordained three years later in March of 2005. Tony continued to serve as an Associate Minster under the guidance and mentorship of Pastor Williams.

During his tenure as an Associate Minister, Tony has served in various capacities within the ministry including teaching the Young Adult Sunday School as well as performing the duties of Sunday School Superintendent and Director of Christian Education. The Lord has given Tony a passion for sharing the gospel with the youth. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit and Pastor Williams, Tony was instrumental in starting the Extreme Church Youth Ministry at Second Missionary Baptist Church as well as Men Helping Men’s Ministry.

After much deliberation and prayer, Tony accepted the Lord’s call to launch a new multi-cultural, purpose driven church in Jackson. After receiving the blessing of Pastor Williams, he began organizing Crossroads Christian Center in February, 2008.

Tony is currently working towards a Master’s and Doctorate of Ministry Degrees at Andersonville Theological Seminary. He is also the owner of a State Farm Insurance Agency, where he has been blessed to be among the top agencies in the nation.