The Anatomy Of The Church Pt. 3| Pastor Josh Roberts | All People
Release Date: 03/02/2025
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This week at All People, Pastor Josh ties in "Search and Rescue”. He emphasizes that God is actively engaged in rescuing humanity from sin and has invited His followers to join this "mission of God," or Missio Dei. He asserts that believers are "missionaries first", regardless of their profession, and are called to "go" out into the world rather than simply "gather" in a church building, which is merely bricks and mortar until the congregation brings it to life. This outward focus is rooted in Jesus's example of seeking out the lost, exemplified by the story of...
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This week at All People, Pastor David Bonilla emphasizes the critical role of fathers in rebuilding the family structure, drawing parallels to Nehemiah's reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls. He highlights that societal decay stems from fractured families and challenges men to embrace their God-given position as spiritual leaders. This "rescue mission" involves three key actions: "return" to prayer and purpose, "keep" God's commandments by setting moral standards and guarding their homes, and "do" by actively leading and collaborating within their communities. Ultimately, the message...
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This week at All People, Pastor Josh continues "Search and Rescue," a series centered on the belief that God is missional, meaning He actively seeks and saves those who are lost, which calls His followers to be a missional people. A significant portion of the message is dedicated to honoring Pastor Tom Kiessling, a leader who passed on with the lord and is remembered for his dedication to living out this missional calling, particularly in pursuing the harvest (those who don't yet know Jesus) and raising up laborers to join in God's mission. The service...
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This week at All People, Pastor Josh continues part two of "Search and Rescue," emphasizing that Jesus came to seek and to save the lost and has sent his followers on the same mission. The message encourages listeners to see themselves as ambassadors for the king, urging them to prioritize their divine assignment to impact others for eternity rather than focusing on temporary possessions or seeking worldly popularity. Ultimately, it is a call to action for the congregation to participate in God's ongoing mission to rescue and transform lives.
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This week at All People, Pastor Josh speaks on a series called “Search and Rescue”. It focuses on the concept of God's mission to seek and save the lost, drawing parallels between the human experience of losing something valuable and God's perspective on lost people. He emphasizes that God is a searching, sending, and rescuing God, highlighting the theological term missio Dei (the mission of God) and arguing that the church's mission is simply to join God in His pre-existing work. The sermon uses the biblical story of Zacchaeus as a key example, illustrating that Jesus...
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This week at All people guest speakers Pablo & Kim Elvir serving as missionaries in Honduras who run a church, a Dream Center providing meals and programs, and a Christian bilingual school. They passionately encourage listeners to see themselves as "everyday missionaries" in their own lives, emphasizing that living the gospel and being ready to "preach the gospel with our lifestyle" is a universal calling, not limited to foreign fields. Drawing on biblical stories and personal anecdotes of healing and provision, the core message highlights the power of...
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This week at All People, Pastor Stephanie speaks about the spiritual power available to believers. She draws a parallel between a mother's unique ability to give physical birth and a Christian's capacity for new birth or being born again in Christ, emphasizing that this spiritual transformation grants immense power. It contrasts the world's view of power as control and dominance with God's definition as a miraculous ability or force for transformed living, overcoming sin, and serving others. Ultimately, encourages listeners to believe they have this...
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This is week at All People, Pastor Josh speaks on the importance of faith that moves without needing all the details. He encourages listeners to trust in God's promise and direction, even when the path is unclear or uncomfortable. Referencing the biblical story of Abram, the message highlights that true faith lets go of comfort and personal understanding to obey God's command, regardless of age or circumstance, focusing on God's "I will" rather than personal convenience or perceived risks.
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This week at All People Pastor Josh centers around the theme of baptism. He starts of by highlighting the special occasion of baptism Sunday. He emphasizes that water baptism is a bold yet basic next step for those who have already declared their faith in Jesus, seeing it as a public declaration of an inward transformation. The message dives into the theological significance of baptism, asserting it as a foundational doctrine and an identification with Christ's death and resurrection, while clarifying that baptism itself does not save. He concludes with an...
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This week at All People Easter Sunday , Pastor Josh is reading from Luke 24 about the road to Emmaus. He uses this biblical narrative of the resurrected Jesus appearing to unknowing disciples to illustrate the central themes of Jesus walking with people even when unrecognized and the table as a place of revelation and intimate connection with Him. He invites listeners, both present and online, to recognize Jesus' ongoing presence in their lives and to accept his invitation to His table, symbolizing an opportunity for forgiveness, healing, purpose, and a resurrected life...
info_outlineThis week from All People, Pastor Josh talks about the central role of community and small groups in spiritual growth. The sermon is structured around the idea that the local church is the hope of the world, not as a physical building, but as a body of believers connected and divinely gifted to support one another. Josh highlights the dangers of isolation, asserting that it breeds deception and hinders the fulfillment of one's potential; instead, he encourages listeners to join groups within the church to find courage, build their lives on a biblical foundation, prioritize prayer, and actively live out their faith. Ultimately, the purpose of the sermon is to encourage participation in church groups as a means to foster spiritual development, build meaningful relationships, and collectively embody the transformative power of the gospel.