All Nations Church, Tallahassee Florida - Pastor Steve Dow - Sermons, Teaching and Inspiration - Reaching All People by All Means With the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

"The past can be honored. The past can be remembered, but the past cannot be lived in." --Pastor Steve Dow God is the God of all seasons, and no matter how difficult your current situation—whether it's financial loss, hardship, or severe pain—a new day is dawning. Join Pastor Steve Dow as he encourages us to let go of the past, step into the unknown with confidence, and actively participate in the coming season of growth and harvest by witnessing, inviting, and praying. Discover the power of unity and the certainty that God will bring change and renewal to your life. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

"Your great high priest, who is Jesus Christ, isn't waiting on you to do anything other than surrender to him." - Phillip Dow In this message titled "Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus," Phillip Dow challenges listeners to move beyond simply "having faith" to being intentional and strategic with it. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1-3, he uses a humorous personal story and a vivid anecdote about an entangled hunting dog to illustrate the need to "throw off" sin. Dow emphasizes that Jesus is our pioneering, powerful priestly, and persevering example. His sacrifice on the cross was a joy to Him because of the salvation it offered us, and it means our work is finished. We must fix our eyes on Christ, enduring misunderstanding and opposition, so we do not "grow weary and lose heart." +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Pastor Leo Bray challenges believers to move beyond a "people-centered gospel" focused on answered prayers and personal happiness to embrace a Christ-centered gospel dedicated to God's eternal purpose. Drawing from Jesus's call to deny oneself and take up the cross, this powerful message urges listeners to intentionally follow Christ, even if it means bearing shame, enduring persecution, and stepping "outside the camp" of cultural conformity. Discover what true discipleship looks like and the glory that accompanies suffering for Christ's sake. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

"When God makes a promise to you, he has already taken full account of your present circumstances. And the gap between where you are and the fulfillment of God's promise is not proof that he has somehow missed the mark... but that gap is the space where God is going to work." - Chris Dow In this message from Acts 23, Chris Dow explores the descriptive and prescriptive story of God keeping His promises. Using the Apostle Paul's imprisonment in Jerusalem, Dow highlights how God's promises are not based on our circumstances but on His unchanging character. He encourages listeners to have courage when facing opposition and to take wise action, trusting that God can use both likely and unlikely partners to fulfill His will. The sermon emphasizes that while God's promises are yes and amen for believers, the gap between the promise and its fulfillment is the space where God's power is revealed. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

In this powerful message, guest speaker Gary Burd challenges the church to move beyond a mindset of only prayer and a desire for revival. He argues that God is calling believers to engage in "hand-to-hand combat" in their communities, serving and loving people tangibly. Using his own ministry's work with motorcycle runs and community outreach as an example, Burd urges listeners to adopt a sense of urgency, live honorably, and demonstrate their faith through observable good works outside the four walls of the church. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

A Faith That Climbs Join guest speaker Maury Davis as he shares his personal journey to "the top of the mountain." In this message, he challenges us to believe in and pursue God's best for our lives, rather than settling for what is merely "good enough." Maury illustrates his message with six actionable steps for reaching the best that God has for us. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

"Jesus came to set people free and to straighten us up when we’re bent out of shape." --Pastor Steve Dow Finding Freedom from Spiritual and Physical Weakness Join Pastor Steve Dow as he explores the story of two people "bent out of shape" in Luke 13—a woman crippled by a spirit of infirmity and a synagogue ruler bound by legalism. Discover how Jesus's compassion and power can straighten out our physical and spiritual infirmities, setting us free from the burdens of both demonic oppression and religious traditionalism. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

In a powerful message, Addy Reilly shares her personal testimony of moving from a life of convenience and self-reliance to one of radical surrender and obedience. Drawing a beautiful parallel between Isaac's search for a bride and Christ's love for His church, Addy emphasizes what it truly means to be the pure and serving bride of Christ. She challenges listeners to lay down their own plans, make room for the Lord in their lives, and respond to His call with a willingness to serve and be transformed, not to earn His love but to reflect it. This message is a compelling invitation to move beyond a "Sunday-best" faith and embrace the raw, unfiltered freedom of a life surrendered to God. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

"The timid will never forgive, only the brave. It takes courage to forgive someone when they haven't asked for it. . . and only the strong will have the courage to let go of the past." --Pastor Steve Dow In this powerful message, Pastor Steve Dow challenges listeners to reconsider what it means to "drop the F-bomb." Moving beyond its cultural connotation of anger and revenge, he reveals that the most impactful "F-bomb" we can drop is the one of forgiveness. He explains that holding on to unforgiveness, no matter how justified it may feel, traps us in a cycle of bitterness and hinders our relationship with God. With scripture and a compelling look at Jesus's own example, he lays out a path to true freedom that comes not from seeking an apology, but from choosing to forgive—and let go—even when the other person doesn't repent. This message is a wake-up call to release the burdens of the past and step into the power and freedom of a forgiven life. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

In this episode, the All Nations Church missions team recounts their recent trip to Peru. Hear powerful testimonies from team members—including some on their very first foreign missions trip—about the life-changing impact of obedience, service, and seeing God's kingdom at work. The trip’s leader, Pastor Steve, also shares his heart for missions and explains his "ulterior motive" behind sending people on these trips, revealing how God uses such experiences to put a "hook" in a person's heart, leading them to a deeper level of service. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

"Wherever you're struggling, whatever you're going through today, it's not proof of God's absence, but it's the place where you're going to encounter his presence." --Pastor Chris Dow In this powerful message, Pastor Chris Dow dives into the familiar story of Lazarus to reveal a profound truth: Jesus knows your name. While we often focus on the miraculous resurrection, Pastor Dow highlights that the greatest miracle is not a dead man coming to life, but the eternally existent Word of God standing in our own cemeteries. Discover how Jesus's personal call brings life, confidence, and a new identity that isn't dependent on your circumstances, but on His presence and power. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Pastor Steve Dow explores the unexpected "value of pain," asserting that while suffering is an unavoidable part of life, believers can endure it without being defeated. He emphasizes that God is in control, sets limits on suffering, and uses pain to refine us, build our character, and equip us to minister to others, ultimately leading to a stronger trust in Him. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Pride is our greatest enemy because it makes God our enemy. Pride contends for supremacy with God. Sin leads us further from God; Pride attempts to elevate us above God. Pride is self-obsession; preoccupation with ourselves. The only cure for pride-Humility. Humility is a form of self-forgetfulness as opposed to pride’s self-fixation. Pride can lead to self-exultation or it can lead to self-degradation. C.S. Lewis, “True humility is not thinking less of ourselves, but thinking of ourselves less.” Pride is a collision course with God Himself. Isaiah 2:12 The collision between the glory of God and the pride of man has two possible crash sites: Hell or the cross. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Pastor Steve Dow's message, "Faith That Moves Mountains," explores the transformative power of faith as depicted in Matthew 21 and Hebrews 11. He emphasizes that true faith is not passive but an active catalyst that moves believers to action, enabling them to overcome life's greatest obstacles and experience God's promises, even when circumstances are challenging. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

The Cost of Freedom John 8:32-36 2 Corinthians 3:17 July 6, 2025 Freedom; the most sought-after commodity in the world. What is freedom? The power of choice to make responsible decisions for oneself and ones future. I. The Desire for freedom is one of the strongest desires of the human soul. Over the centuries men have given their lies and fortunes for freedom. It is a desire placed within every human since Adam and Eve. Genesis 1:27-28 II. Privilege of Freedom. a. It is a privilege to walk in freedom. Galatians 5:1 Romans 8:1-2 We must exercise our free rights. Acts 22:25-28 John 8:36 Galatians 3:1, 4:7 b. We must use our freedom to provide it to others. 1 Corinthians 9:19 III. The price of freedom. John 3:16 Galatians 1:4 1 Timothy 2:5-6 God is aware of your desire for freedom. He gave it to you! He paid the price for your freedom through Jesus. Freedom comes through surrender. Are you ready to surrender to God? +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

In this powerful message, Pastor Leo Bray explains that the "good fight of faith" is not a struggle for victory, but the enforcement of a victory already won in Jesus. Discover the three principal assignments of every believer as a new creation: to know God intimately, to follow Him as Lord, and to represent His power on earth. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

1 Timothy 6:11-12 1. Fight for your family. 1 Timothy 6:12 A fundamental spiritual truth: Life is War! Greek word “agonizomai”, translated ‘fight,’ is only used 8 times in the New Testament. Four times it teaches us that: John 18:36-the fight is not fought by normal means. 1 Corinthains 9:25 The fight requires discipline and self-control. Colossians 4:12 The fight is fought on the battlefield of prayer. Colossians 1:29 The fight requires our labor and God’s power. The home is under attack in the 21st Century. We must fight in faith, not in fear. 2. When we fight, God fights for us. Nehemiah 4:13-23 Noah was the 8th person on the Ark. Joahua challenged Israel to choose who they would serve. Joshua 24:2, 15 Job continually lifted his 10 children before the Lord through sacrifice. When we are praying, fasting and pleading the Blood of Jesus over our families, God will fight for us! 3. Be aware of dangerous distraction. 1 Timothy 6:3-10 What is distracting you? What is pulling your family away? Display actively what you are saying, don’t just say it, Live it! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Wait! Acts 1:4-8 June 8, 2015 Jesus last command to the disciples was, Wait! Time spent waiting often becomes a paradox. Go-but wait Conquer by yielding Reign by serving Exalted when humbled Free by becoming bond servants Strongest when weakest Live by dying First is last Often what we expect when we are waiting is not what occurs. Acts 1:6 Waiting gives us an eternal perspective. Romans 14:17 1. Waiting brings clarity. John 16:12-14 We must learn to WAIT with purpose. The purpose is to change us! Truth: Holy Spirit was not poured out to solve the disciple’s problems, but to create new challenges. Waiting could be the most important spiritual work we can do. Waiting helps us to learn that because a dream is delayed doesn’t mean it is denied. Transformation occurs while we wait. 2. We must wait with promise. Psalm 149:2 Psalm 27:13-14 Psalm 37:7-9 3. We must wait for power. Acts 2:1-3 Wind that does not destroy- Fire that does not consume- Fervency that will not be extinguished- Word that cannot be denied. Peter preached the first Gospel message because he chose to wait! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Dr. Mary Ritz shares her inspiring journey of founding "Channel" to restore identity and purpose to youth in Zimbabwe. She challenges listeners to identify their personal "Zimbabwe"—areas of chaos—and step out in faith to serve, trusting God to qualify them for impactful work. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

John 21:1-19 Do you need a second chance? Have you wondered if my failure is too great for God’s grace? Maybe Peter’s story is your story too. Jesus set Peter up for a second chance. Matthew 28:10 Peter left Jerusalem a failure, a washout, a has-been. Sound like someone you may know. Who many times have you said, “Why me, why here, why now?” When God sets us up for a second chance, He is really setting us up for a comeback no man could orchestrate. Ever wondered if God still has a place for you? Remember, God is NOT finished with you yet! Jesus does not leave us in our failures. He redeems us from them. Peter went home to Galilee. It is a deep human tendency that when we feel lost, unsure of our purpose or like we’ve failed, we go back to old places, habits and ways of thinking. Peter went fishing. John 21:4-14 He returned to what he knew best, yet even with his expertise, he caught nothing. Maybe your frustration is to prepare you for a second chance! Jesus met Peter at the same place He had originally called Peter, Peter reacted to Jesus’s voice-not because of a miraculous catch, but because he had been caught! Three times Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him. It wasn’t about affection; it was about commitment. To step into your second chance, you must commit to Jesus and His will for your life. Peter’s denial had been public, now his restoration was public. Jesus made it clear; Peter’s failure did not define him; his calling did. What does this mean for us? • Jesus does not give up on us, even when we fall short. Lamentations 3:22-23 • Love for Jesus always leads to action. 1 John 3:18 • God uses our failures for His glory. Acts 2:14-41 Jesus is in the business of second chances! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally