It started as a fun project with his kids: creating the “best hot cocoa in the world.” After countless tries, Dean Packingham thought he had succeeded, and everyone who tried his instant cocoa mix agreed. Named for his kids, Mike & Jen’s Hot Cocoa debuted at specialty shops in their hometown of Duluth. Today, it’s sold in more than 1,300 stores nat…

Fundamentals of Christianity:The Inerrancy of Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16-17The Virgin Birth. Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18-25The Substitutionary Death and Atonement of Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:21The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus. Romans 8:11The Gospel.Every person is born into sin. Romans 3:23Everyone needs a Savior. Luke 19:10Salvation is by grace alone, a…

“People think, oh, it’s just a catchy slogan. No. If marketing does it’s job, it’s what does your brand stand for and how do you buy things. If we do that really well, we’re the number one growth driver of a business.” Margaret Murphy is the founder and CEO of Bold Orange, a Minneapolis-based marketing agency focused on customer experience, growth,…

You can find more information about missionaries Bill and Gretchen Schwartz here: https://give.iphc.org/missionary/bill-and-gretchen-schwartz +++++++ 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…

“I thought, you know what I could do? I could make games.” Julien Sharp is a game inventor and industry executive who moved to Minnesota in 2022 to head up the U.S. division of Paris-based Asmodee Group, a global game company with a portfolio that includes Catan, Spot it!, Ticket to Ride, and Star Wars X-Wing. An avid game player, who can solve a R…

We were formerly in the kingdom of darkness, but now we are in the kingdom of light! Being in a new kingdom means we need to understand what "kingdom time" is.--Pastor Leo BrayΑπό τον Steve Dow

Lisa Lavin is on a mission to change the way the world cares for the people we care about.“We don’t have enough resources to take care of the number of people that are aging. So how do we do that? We leverage technology.” Lavin the founder and CEO of Ōmcare, a digital health company that pioneered the Home Health Hub, an interactive telehealth solu…

Matthew 13:44-46June 2, 2024These parables teach us that the Kingdom of heaven is so valuable that losingeverything here on earth, including your life, is a happy trade-off!1. We learn the Kingdom of God is not visible. 2 Corinthians 4:42. We learn the Kingdom of God presents us with a choice. Romans 10:9-13It is not enough to believe that Jesus li…

FOUNDATIONS Luke 6:46-49 May 19, 2024The foundation is the most important part of a structure. The depth of the foundation is influenced by external pressures against it.In this parable, Jesus says the same is true for human beings.In this parable, two men were doing the same thing, building a house. difference-the foundation.1 Corinthians 3:11 For…

Galatians 6:7-8Who would dare to deny that actions have consequences? Yet Paul wrote, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked.” The truth is, we may give verbal assent to the Law of Sowing and Reaping but continue to excuse ourselves from its ramifications.Everyone sows seed, what is produced is determined by the kind of seed. Paul says there are on…

"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.Από τον Steve Dow

If you spend any amount of time in or around the startup community in the Twin Cities, you will no doubt hear the name Daren Cotter. Today, most people know him as an investor and advisor—his personal portfolio includes more than 100 startups—primarily software as a service and tech. But before Cotter could focus full time on investing, he had to h…

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…

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…

Laura Roos started Minny & Paul as a way to take the hunt out of discovering high-quality, locally made goods. She launched in 2016 with a selection of themed gift boxes that she thought would be popular with bridal parties or for housewarmings. But very quickly, businesses started requesting large orders of boxes for clients or staff. Today, 80% o…

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 …

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…

Ashley Hawks was a successful working model, in print and on runways around the world. But when she thought about her goal of making a magazine cover, she realized, “I’ll still be promoting somebody else's brand, somebody else's lipstick, somebody else's clothing line. And it was this light switch of, I want to be on the cover because of something …

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 …

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…

“We’re going to be helping hundreds of thousands of patients with our device and that’s probably more than a lifetime of patients I could see as a physician.” By the time Allisa Song started medical school at Mayo Clinic in 2018, she was already the founder of an active medical device startup company called Nanodropper. The idea came to her in 2017…

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…

Sean Higgins knew he was spending too much time on his phone—going down a YouTube rabbit hole when he meant to go for a run, or call his mom. But rather than fighting the ever-present phone, he imagined a new way to utilize the technology that sits in the palm of our hands—a better way, if you will. BetterYou is a digital coach that uses artificial…

What happens after a founder appears on Shark Tank, and walks away from a $250,000 offer? For Beth Fynbo, her Busy Baby activity mat saw six weeks worth of online sales in in three days. “And two weeks later,” she says, “no one had heard of us.”“I thought Shark Tank was going to be life changing, and it was—just not in the way that I thought.” Fynb…

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 …

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…

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…

“Where passion meets frustration creates motivation.” Erin Pash is the co-founder and CEO of Ellie Mental Health—one of the fastest growing franchise chains you’ve probably never heard of—yet. The Mendota Heights-based company opened its first franchise clinic in July 2022. Now there are more than 200 Ellie Mental Health clinics open around the cou…

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…

When your arteries are blocked, you see a cardiologist. For cancer, there’s the oncologist. But for the 13.5 million Americans dealing with a serious wound—from surgery, an injury or disease, an ostomy bag, or old age—there’s often no one coordinating care until the problem becomes a crisis. Nima Ahmadi saw the white space, and co-founded The Wound…

"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…

Kristen Denzer is the founder and CEO of Tierra Encantada, a Spanish immersion daycare that is on its way to becoming a national brand. Currently there are 11 locations in four states—two of them are franchise centers, and an additional 20 franchise units have been sold. It’s already a $22 million business, and Denzer is just getting started. Tierr…

"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…

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:…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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:…

Woke or Awake Adopting a Biblical World View Part 2October 22, 2023WHAT IS WOKEISM?Willingly Overlooking Known EvilGOOGLE"Someone who is aware of, and actively attentive toimportant facts and issues, especially issues ofracial and social injustice.”It’s an authoritarian worldview that seeks to deconstruct the foundations of our Christian faith by o…

Behind many popular drink brands—Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Celsius Energy Drinks, Pabst Blue Ribbon—is BevSource, a St. Paul based company that provides beverage development, sourcing, and production—everything from supplying the can that holds your beer to helping develop and test an entirely new drink idea. Today BevSource is one of the largest packi…

WOKE OR AWAKE? Adopting a Biblical World View 10/15/2023 WHAT IS WOKEISM? Willingly Overlooking Known Evil GOOGLE "Someone who is aware of, and actively attentive to important facts and issues, especially issues of racial and social injustice.” It’s an authoritarian worldview that seeks to deconstruct the foundations of our Christian faith by overw…

WOKE OR AWAKE? Hebrews 5:11-14 WHAT IS WOKEISM? “WOKE” Someone who is alert to injustice in society, especially racism.” It’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. HOW DID WE GET HERE? Ephesians 5:14-15 “‘Wa…

"We call it the health care system, but really, it's the illness-burden-treatment system. There are so many things we can do to improve in health care."Tony Miller and Dave Dickey are serial health benefits entrepreneurs who've built and sold multiple companies, leading the way toward consumer-driven insurance programs. The most recent is Bind Bene…

Bruce and Becky McDonald are missionaries that have spent more than thirty years circling the globe fulfilling the great commission. Following God's will, they have lived and ministered in the regions beyond, including the USSR, Latvia, Russia, Congo, Sudan and Rwanda. Since moving onto the mission field, their vision has been to reach the ares whe…

The Cost of the Cross Hebrews 13:11-13 (TPT) Never let the truth of the cost of the cross grow dim. Our redemption was premeditated, prescribed, and precise. Isaiah 53:4-5 The fact that Jesus was crucified ‘outside the walls’ has great significance. 1. Outside the Walls was the place of rejection. The area outside the ‘camp’ was ‘no man’s land.’ Fo…

Nora and Jay Schaper are serial entrepreneurs with a big idea: rid the world of single use plastic bottles—starting in the bathroom. Experts told them salon-quality shampoo couldn’t be produced in solid form, but that only made them more determined to come up with a winning formula. They did, and HiBar launched in 2018. The line, which has grown to…

Exodus 2:11-15 Exodus 4:10-12 The Scripture is filled with examples of people who were discarded, thrown by the wayside, deemed unqualified. Moses is one such story. His sin, murder, caused him to flee from God’s destiny. He was convinced of his uselessness. As a result, he determined to stay out of sight. What caused you to be discarded? A broken …

What Would Jesus Say? John 15:5 September 10, 2023Jesus said, “I am the Vine, you are the branches,” He is the source of life. A branch cannot survive, let alone bear fruit, without the vine.The fruit Jesus speaks of is not good deeds or moral behavior, rather the character traits developed by the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22The power of the Vine ch…