Courage | Pastor Josh Roberts | All People

Pastor Stephanie Roberts | All People

This week at All People, Pastor Stephanie Roberts delivers a message centered on the tension between divine promises and personal expectations. She utilizes her own life story of professional and romantic uncertainty at age twenty-eight to illustrate how disillusionment often stems from misinterpreting God's "goodness" through a lens of human comfort rather than spiritual growth. She structures the message around biblical examples—such as the Israelites fearing giants and the doubts of the apostle Thomas—to argue that resistance and hardship are not signs of abandonment but are intentional tools for spiritual transformation. Ultimately, the text serves as an exhortation for believers to anchor their peace in the presence of Jesus rather than the absence of trouble, concluding with a call to align one's perspective with the "higher ways" of God.

Courage | Pastor Josh Roberts | All People

This week at All People, Pastor Josh encourages the congregation to maintain a healthy momentum and having courage in the middle. He emphasizes that healthy rhythms of rest are essential for long-term leadership and spiritual replenishment, rather than a retreat from the church's vision. Using the biblical story of Joshua and the acquisition of territory, he argues that courage is the starting point for every divine assignment and is sustained only through God's presence rather than self-reliance. He concludes with a powerful charge for his followers to stay anchored in their faith and continue serving courageously.

Dust Pt.4 | Pastor Josh Roberts | All People

This week at All People, Pastor Josh Roberts concludes Dust, emphasizing that true discipleship requires moving beyond mere church attendance to active spiritual multiplication. Drawing from the biblical narrative of Elijah and Elisha, the message illustrates how a follower must eventually pick up the mantle of their mentor, transitioning from a student who receives to a leader who carries divine authority and responsibility. The central theme, "May you be covered in the dust of your rabbi," serves as a call for believers to remain in such close proximity to Jesus that his character and power naturally transfer to them and, subsequently, to those they lead. Ultimately, the sermon challenges the congregation to become disciple-makers who ensure the mission of the Gospel continues through their own boldness and sacrifice.

Dust Pt.3 | Pastor Josh Roberts | All People

This week at All People, Pastor Josh encourages believers to transition from passive observation to active obedience in their spiritual journeys. Drawing from the Jewish blessing of being "covered in the dust of your rabbi," the text explores the narrative of Peter walking on water to illustrate that true transformation requires movement rather than just acquiring information. The teaching emphasizes that Jesus calls those who are often overlooked—the "ordinary dudes"—and empowers them to do what He did by taking on His "yoke" of interpretation and action. Ultimately, he challenges the congregation to identify their own "steps of faith," such as financial generosity, forgiveness, or vocational shifts, asserting that one moment of obedience teaches more than a lifetime of watching from the safety of the boat.

Pastor Chip Judd | All People

This week at All People, Pastor Josh Roberts introduces Chip Judd as a new overseer and mentor for All People church, framing the relationship as a vital partnership for long-term soul health and ministry integrity. Judd, a veteran counselor and pastor, shares his personal story of resilience following a double lung transplant and offers a framework for spiritual longevity built on hunger for God and compassion for people. He provides a psychological and spiritual tool for self-understanding, explaining that our struggles are often shaped by multigenerational predispositions and early life imprints rather than mere personal failure. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to view themselves and others through a filter of grace, arguing that understanding one's own story is the first step toward living a life defined by transformative love.