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

"Jesus didn’t just come to save us from hell. He came to heal us from what hell did to us." — Pastor Steve Dow The Prophetic Purpose of Myrrh While gold and frankincense are easy to celebrate as gifts for a King and a Priest, the third gift—myrrh—is often misunderstood. In this message, Pastor Steve Dow explores the "fragrance of death" brought by the Wise Men and reveals why it is actually a beau...

"We don't stand outside the palace, but we've been invited right into God's throne room." - Pastor Steve Dow The High Priesthood and Healing Power of Frankincense The Christmas gift of frankincense profoundly declares that Jesus is our Great High Priest for all eternity, the one who is our access to the throne room of God. Pastor Steve Dow explores how frankincense, in its Old Testament connection...

"He will never negotiate for space in our life. He is preeminent. He deserves everything. He takes the first and foremost place over every aspect of our life." — Pastor Steve Dow Join Pastor Steve Dow as he explores the true significance of the Magi's gift of gold in "A King's Christmas." This message challenges us to move past "leftover offerings" and polite gifts, revealing that the gold symboli...

1. God’s mercy-2 John 1:3 In God’s Kingdom, our relationship with Him is not based on merit, but on mercy. God’s mercy goes the second mile, replacing judgement with restoration. Lamentations 3:22-23 Paul wrote the greatest two-word phrase in the history of human speech: But God-Ephesians 2:4-5 When we were dead in sin, God gave us regeneration. Ephesians 2:6 2. God’s grace-John 1:14 Grace and Tru...

"Your expectations determine your response. Your expectations determine whether or not you live with overwhelming peace or overwhelming anxiety." – James Newman Pastor James Newman explores the true meaning of biblical peace, contrasting it with the world's counterfeit versions. He argues that possessing God's peace hinges on having the right expectations about life, recognizing the spiritual warf...

"Your life is not hopeless. Your life is not too dark. Your sins are not too great. Jesus came to encounter you today and forgive you of your sins." --Pastor Steve Dow The message "Come Jesus Come" draws its power from Revelation 22:17, the Bible's final invitation to humanity. Pastor Steve Dow passionately asserts that the call to "come" is an open invitation from the Spirit, the Church, and all...

A New Thing Is Coming: Blossoming in the Desert Join Aaron Bagwell of Expect Hope as he shares inspiring ministry updates on rescuing children globally and challenges believers to embrace the 'new thing' God is doing in their lives. Drawing from Isaiah 43, Aaron encourages us to stop dwelling on the past—even past victories—and to keep our faith stretched forward to the glorious destiny, or "visio...

"The proof of desire is in pursuit." – Pastor Jerry McCamey The Great Commission: Is the Church Getting the Job Done? Pastor Jerry McCamey issues a passionate challenge to the church, asserting that "something is not working." Using startling statistics on global births versus daily conversions, he confronts the "deceptiveness of the gradual" that has shifted the focus from the Great Commission to...

"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...

"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 hunt...

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 stepp...

"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 prom...

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...

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...

"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 ph...

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...

"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 m...

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 peo...

"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 t...

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 ti...

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-degrad...

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...

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 h...

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.anc...

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 p...