Church Out of the Box: Evangelism by Pastor Steve Dow on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Are we willing to do whatever is required to get people to Jesus? In this transformative message, Pastor Steve Dow unpacks the narrative of the paralytic in Mark 2 to illustrate what true evangelism looks like. It is messy, it disrupts plans, and it often offends religious tradition. As we look toward exponential growth in 2026, we are reminded that God does not move in straight lines or through stagnant rituals. This teaching moves beyond the "programs" of the past and invites every believer into a daily lifestyle of witnessing—simply sharing what God has done for you. -- The definition of insanity in the church is doing the same religious routines over and over while expecting a revival; God is calling us to do something different to see different results. -- True evangelism isn't about reciting a script or knocking on doors with a program; it is a lifestyle of friendship and influence where we introduce people to the Jesus who healed us. -- Jesus prioritized forgiveness over physical healing because He knew the condition of the heart was the man's deepest need, proving that spiritual restoration unlocks every other blessing. -- We must be willing to destroy "generational boundaries" and "traditional mindsets" that say we must wait for the right time; the time for the church to rise is now. -- Your comfort zone is the enemy of your calling; just as the four friends had to climb a roof and dig through dirt, we must push past inconvenience to bring our friends to Christ. Scriptures for Further Study -- Mark 2:1-12 -- John 16 -- Galatians 3:3 -- Galatians 5:16 +++++++ 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