Mike and Ken wrap up Paul’s confrontation with Peter over his separation from the Gentile Christians in Antioch. In these three remaining verses, Paul repeatedly uses forms of death, life and the personal pronoun I. Ken and Mike discuss what died, what we died to, Jesus living in us, what we’re living for, how we’re living now, living in the body, …

"It’s one thing to be delivered. It’s another thing to bring down the strongholds. That is the only way to see complete freedom."--Nick KummaraguntaLet's open our Bibles to 2 Corinthians 10:4-5.بقلم Steve Dow

The confrontation Paul has with Peter continues in these next four verses. Peter had been separating himself from the Gentile Christians, which was to say they weren’t right with God. It also said the Jews were better than the Gentiles. But the truth is, everyone is dead spiritually and does acts of sin and needs the saving of Jesus. Ken and Mike d…

CALLED and ANOINTED: THE BELIEVERS’ WALK TODAY The Heavenly Call is God's invitation to each of us to become what He has planned for us. It's a divine summons to embrace His purpose and pursue Christlikeness. 5 Values of the Called and Anointed Value Description Bible Reference LOVE - God and the Place, People, and Assignment Love encompasses our r…

Paul’s narrative of how his message was approved and everyone was together shifts to a scene where Peter pulls back from associating with the Gentiles. Peter’s actions as a leader draw even Barnabas, Paul’s close friend, to separate from the Gentiles as well. Paul doesn’t stand for it and opposes Peter to his face in front of everyone. His main mes…

We must know the voice of God that moves us into knowing God’s call and walking in His anointing. His anointing brings authority. From His authority we live in power over Satan and Sin. Hebrews 11:35-39 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Hearing God’s voice prepares us to live out His calling and walk in His anointing! Ephesians 6:10-18 Jesus is coming SOON! The…

Mike and Ken tackle the next 5 verses of chapter 2. In these verses, Paul continues his narrative, which he started in verse 1, about what happened during the meetings in Jerusalem. In them, we learn that the apostles and leaders in Jerusalem add nothing to Paul’s message and bless him and Barnabas to continue on sharing the message with the Gentil…

Ken and Mike are back in the book of Galatians after their Easter intermission. They begin in chapter 2, which in Paul’s account was fourteen years since the end of chapter 1. And Paul is back in Jerusalem, along with Barnabas and Titus. He’s setup a private meaning with the leaders in the Jerusalem church, which then will lead to a public meeting.…

THREE WORDS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD John 19:30 March 31, 2024Easter reminds us that God plays by His own rules. He doesn’t always do what we expect.Easter declares there is only ONE way to Heaven. Acts 4:12Easter tells us: 1. You cannot reject Christ and have any hope of heaven. 2. You cannot look at any other religious leader for salvation. 3. You …

Mike and Ken finish the last episode in their Easter intermission from Galatians. They focus in on Jesus’ last words “It is finished” recorded in the book of John. They are the 3 most important words in scripture. But what exactly was finished? To understand what was finished requires us to understand the problems that needed to be fixed. Mike and …

Ken and Mike continue their intermission from Galatians to focus on Easter. In this episode, the focus is Jesus’ crucifixion, which is the focus for many churches on the Friday before Easter. Historically, this Friday has been called Good Friday. Mike and Ken recount the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. They also discuss two key elements th…

Introduction The cross of Jesus stands as God's invitation to humanity, an invitation to engage with the Holy Spirit through service. In John 3:16, where His sacrifice opens the door to a multitude of blessings beyond mere material prosperity. It's an invitation to understand the purpose behind Christ's sacrifice, moving beyond mere repentance to e…

Mike and Ken take an intermission from Galatians to focus on Easter. Up first, Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, a week before His crucifixion. This is celebrated by churches on the Sunday before Easter and is called Palm Sunday. During Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, some are confused and others think they are in control. But there is someone wh…

Engage with Holy Spirit-Greater Works John 14:12-18 Luke 13:10-21 March 10, 2024Some people are crippled by suffering and others by religion. Jesus came to set people free who are crippled physically and spiritually.1. Some are crippled by suffering. Luke 13:10-13This woman had been crippled for 18 years.Luke uses the Greek ‘astheneia’ which means …

Following Paul sharing how his life was changed by Jesus, he turns to share how others were affected by his new life. Who were these others? The church in Jerusalem, Peter, James, and the churches of Judea. The churches in Judea had never seen Paul in person, but knew of his changed life. And his story led them to praise God because of his conversi…

Paul continues on in his letter, telling the Galatians how everything was going his way as an unconverted rabbi. But then a sudden change happened. Paul had an encounter with Jesus, which showed him his outward work hadn’t brought inner change. Through this interaction with Jesus, he learned God was pleased to have Jesus dwell in him. From this inn…

Proverbs 3:1-10 CEVTo live generously, we must trust God and He must also trust us. Living generously touches every area of our life--our time, talents, and treasure. When our relationship with God is based on trust and obedience, we will find true fulfillment in life. Proverbs 3:1-10 My child, remember my teachings and instructions and obey them c…

Immediately following his reprimand, Paul wants to know if the Galatians think he’s out to win people’s approval. He quickly answers that popularity is not his goal because that would negate him being a slave of Jesus. He then lets the Galatians know that not only is his ministry from God and Jesus, but also his message. Ken and Mike discuss these …

Engaging with the Holy Spirit Through LoveIntroductionLove, often proclaimed but sometimes misunderstood, is more than a fleeting emotion. It is a process, a journey, and a commitment that extends beyond mere feelings. In our walk with God, love is not just about professing affection; it's about actively engaging with His love and allowing it to tr…

Paul skips his regular thankfulness for those he’s writing to and launches right into reprimanding the Galatians. He does so because the Galatians are in danger of rejecting the gospel for a phony, knock-off message. Paul loves them too much to let that happen. And he’ll even speak hard words to keep them from fully deserting God and the gospel mes…

Paul shifts from giving his credentials to blessing the Galatians. Every word of his blessing is loaded with meaning. And Paul is sharing it to remind the Galatians they’ve been set free because of what Jesus did and not what they do by living under rules and regulations. Ken and Mike go word by word through Paul’s blessing and help us see what it …

Six ways we Live in the Holy Spirit:1. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:182. Be purified by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19-203. Serve according to the Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:74. Demonstrate the Fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:19-225. Pray in the Spirit. Ephesians 6:186. Go with the Gospel in the power …

Paul opens his letter in a brief, formal, terse, to the point sort of way. He’s concerned for the Galatian churches and he wants to get right to the point. His first matter of business is to give his credentials as to why he’s qualified to write this letter, and that he has support from others to do so. Mike and Ken learned during their season on t…

Engage with the Holy Spirit: Living in the Spirit John 14:16 John 16:7 January 28, 2024In the book, “The Forgotten God: Reversing our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit” Francis Chan wrote, “From my perspective, the Holy Spirit is tragically neglected and, for all practical purposes, forgotten. While no evangelical would deny His existence…there are…

Ken and Mike wade into another one of Paul’s letters for season 8. The book of Galatians is all about how to be and live free. Before looking at the early verses of the letter, the guys spend some time laying groundwork to help us better understand what we’ll be reading. They discuss the author Paul; the backstory involving Paul and the Galatians; …

Karelys Pereira accepted the position as Director of Royal Home Ministries for the Falcon Children's Home and Family Services in February 2019. She, along with her husband Israel Pereira, are ministers of the North Carolina Conference since August of 2016. She also currently serves as a Youth Pastor at Iglesia Northwood in Fayetteville, North Carol…

Mike and Ken discuss the sixth and final characteristic about Jesus found in Micah 5:2-5a. Jesus is peace differs from God, man, king, and shepherd, but is like life. The guys define this characteristic, look at where it’s found in the Bible, and how knowing that Jesus is peace makes a difference in our lives. A listener asks the guys if there will…

Human bricks - real enemies - leadership.Let's open our Bible to the book of Nehemiah 4:13-20.+++++++You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://mobile.twitter.com/allnationstally +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstall…

Ken and Mike discuss the fifth characteristic about Jesus found in Micah 5:2-5a. Jesus is life is a different type of characteristic from the previous of God, man, king, and shepherd. The guys define this characteristic, look at where it’s found in the Bible, and how knowing that Jesus is life makes a difference in our lives. A listener asks the gu…

"This is not the day or the time to play church or play Christianity. This is the time to engage with the Spirit of God and see Him do mighty things."--Pastor Steve DowEngage with Holy Spirit John 14-16 January 7, 2024“From my perspective, the Holy Spirit is tragically neglected and, for all practical purposes, forgotten. While no evangelical would…

A new year causes many of us to pause and reflect on the previous year. And then turn our attention to what might lie ahead in the next. In this rewind episode, Mike and Ken discuss why it’s important to reflect on past events, the trouble with New Year’s resolutions, and offer some practices to help get the year started off on the right foot. Also…

"In the coming year there is a great temptation to ask, 'What else can I do for myself?' But the best way to lay a foundation for the coming year is to ask, 'What is God's plan for my life and how can I fulfill it?'"--Pastor Leopold Bray +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon hi…

What better Christmas tradition than to gather around the Christmas tree or fireplace with a cup of hot coco and listen to Ken and Mike answer Christmas questions from listeners? Who knows, it might become a new yearly tradition? Or not. All the same, the guys have created a third best of with questions not featured in volume 1 or 2. Every question…

Mike and Ken discuss the fourth characteristic about Jesus found in Micah 5:2-5a. It’s not baaa-d because it’s that Jesus is shepherd. Their conversation includes defining this characteristic, looking at where it’s found in the Bible, and how knowing that Jesus is shepherd makes a difference in our lives. A listener wants to know what form of trave…

Praying our way through the Gospel of Luke, chapters one and two. This serves as an example of what it can look like to not just read Scriptures, but pray as we read, and connecting with God while we read. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://allnationstallahassee.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https:…

In this episode, Ken and Mike tackle the third characteristic about Jesus found in Micah 5:2-5a. The fact that Jesus is king. Their conversation includes defining this characteristic, looking at where it’s found in the Bible, and how knowing that Jesus is king makes a difference in our lives. A listener asks the guys to settle the debate of whether…

The Hope of Christmas brings JoyJohn 1:14December 10, 2023Jesus was born to bring JOY! A joy that is not dependent on circumstances.John describes the Incarnation of Jesus-God putting on skin and living as one of us among us.The birth of Jesus gives us reason to live in Joy.1. We can have joy because God came to us.Life can look like a messy disast…

Mike and Ken venture into season 7, which is a special Christmas season. They will be pulling characteristics of who Jesus is from Micah 5:2-5a. In this episode, they lay some groundwork for the season and then discuss Jesus as God and man. The conversation includes defining these characteristics, looking at where they’re found in the Bible, and ho…

Peace is the hope of Christmas Luke 2:8-14 December 3, 2023The reason for Jesus’ birth is God’s deep desire to see his creation no longer broken and in conflict but rather restored and at peace. John 14:7 Jeremiah 26:3Shepherds in first century Israel were individuals who existed on the fringe of society.In a recent survey, nearly one-third of thos…

The Christian life is about surrender, following Jesus means taking up the cross and following Him . Denying ourselves daily is what we ought to be.

Ken and Mike review some of the key elements from season 6’s trip through the book of Esther. They break their discussion down into the three types of people found allegorically in this book. These types are non-Christians, fleshly Christians, and spiritual Christians. Also, it’s Jesus Changes People’s 100th episode! As you can imagine, the bunny t…

The Heart of Christmas-HOPE Isaiah 9:2-7 November 26, 2023 Two major statements come from Isaiah 9:2-7: 1. Isaiah acknowledges the brokenness and darkness surrounding Israel due to sin and corruption. 2. Isaiah declared the HOPE of a dawning light through the birth of a child that would one day make all things right. Matthew made the connection bet…

The day when both edicts of Haman, Esther, and Mordecai go into effect has arrived. What will happen to the Jews and those opposed to them? Will King Xerxes remain in power when this day ends? Join Ken and Mike as they discuss these events and the allegorical picture they paint for us of how we live life in the Spirit. They point out that life in t…

WOKE OR AWAKE? : ME-OLOGYNovember 19, 2023.WOKE DEFINITIONIt’s an authoritarian worldview that seeks to deconstruct the foundations of our Christian faith by overwhelming, overpowering, and overthrowing those who do not adhere to its ideology.Theology is He-ology - The Study of God…who He is, His greatness, His Holiness.Woke-ology is Me-ology - The…

With Haman out of the picture, what should be done with his estate and the decree to destroy, kill, and annihilate the Jews? Xerxes has some decisions to make. How’s he going to clean up the mess left by Haman? Join Mike and Ken as they discuss the allegorical pictures found in the kingdom's cleanup. Their conversation focuses on how a life switche…

Esther finally unmasks Haman. She tells the King about Haman’s plot to destroy, kill and annihilate her and her people. Xerxes is so unhappy he gets up and leaves his wine at the table. Now that says something for a guy that threw a 187 day party! Join Ken and Mike as they discuss the events of Haman’s unmasking and demise. And how these events hel…

WOKE OR AWAKE? : THE WOLF OF WOKEISMMatthew 7:15“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”Matthew 18:6“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in Me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hungaround their neck and to be drowned in the d…

King Xerxes can’t sleep, so he has the book of the chronicles read to him. He discovers that Mordecai saved his life. How did he forget in the first place? Mordecai wasn’t honored for this heroism. So what to do? Ask Haman how to honor his archenemy! How’s this going to turn out? Join Mike and Ken as they discuss how the realization of our life bei…

WOKE OR AWAKE? : WOKE-OLOGYWHAT IS WOKE-OLOGY?I am CENTRAL and the source of TRUTH.WHAT IS A WOKE CHURCH?1. They Emphasize the LOVE of God over the HOLINESS of GodHebrews 12:14 (NIV-1984)“Make every effort to live in peacewith all men and to be holy;without holiness no one will see the Lord.”2. They Offer an OFFENSIVE – Free Environment2 Timothy 4:…

In this chapter, lives are on the line. Esther risks her life to approach the king, and Haman concocts a plan to kill Mordecai. What will happen to these two main characters? Join Ken and Mike, as they discuss how human free will is respected by God and won’t be forcibly overridden; and also what might be behind the two delays Esther makes in her g…