This week at All People, Student Takeover features a panel discussion with high school students centered on the theme of identity in Christ. The overarching purpose is to equip students to resist worldly influences and instead find their true self-worth and purpose in God's word. Through personal testimonies and interpretations of scripture, the students emphasize that they are loved, chosen, and fearfully and wonderfully made by a Creator God, highlighting the importance of continually renewing one's mind with these truths. The discussion also touches on practical advice for staying grounded, such as surrounding oneself with scripture and supportive people, and intentionally engaging with God through prayer.

This week at All People, Pastor Josh emphasizes the critical difference between natural sight and spiritual vision, using personal anecdotes about his own eyesight to illustrate how people often miss what's right in front of them, both physically and spiritually. The core message is that many individuals suffer from "blurry spiritual vision," causing them to focus on superficial concerns rather than God's divine purpose. He argues that God's word provides the clarity and discernment needed to perceive spiritual opportunities, identify potential threats, and recognize God's promises even amidst difficult circumstances. Ultimately, the sermon calls for believers to actively seek and apply spiritual insight, aligning their lives with God's vision to avoid fear and actively participate in His supernatural plan.

This week at All People Pastor Stephanie Roberts, delves into the profound subject of identity, asserting that it answers the question "who am I?" and profoundly shapes every aspect of life, from self-perception to relationships. She challenges the world's shifting definitions of identity, particularly those rooted in fleeting emotions or external labels like career or family roles, and introduces the "creator principle": only the creator has the right to define what they made. This principle firmly establishes that our true identity stems from being a child of God, a status achieved through faith in Jesus, which also grants believers divine authority and purpose as ambassadors and witnesses of His kingdom on Earth. She concludes with a powerful call to live out this God-given identity with confidence, emphasizing that our ultimate purpose is to serve God's will, not our own fleeting happiness, and offering a prayer of commitment for those seeking to embrace this truth.

This week at All People, Pastor Josh centers on the distinction between being a "believer" and a "disciple" in faith, concluding a series titled "Get Your Ships Together."  Pastor Josh emphasizes three crucial "ships" or areas of life that need to be aligned: first, one's relationship with God, asserting that personal alignment only occurs when the heart is first aligned with God. Second, the importance of friendships is discussed, highlighting the need to discern whether they fuel faith or drain the soul, and encouraging healthy boundaries. Finally, he culminates in a call to discipleship, contrasting the passive nature of being a "believer"—who admires Jesus and is saved by grace—with the active commitment of a "disciple"—who follows Jesus, is shaped by grace, and recognizes Him as Lord, not just Savior. The core message urges listeners to move beyond comfortable belief into the transformative journey of actively following Christ, which involves denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and submitting to God's plan.

This week at All People Barbara centers on the transformative power of forgiveness as the key to healthy relationships and personal freedom. Drawing parallels between the biblical story of Joseph and Barbara’s own journey, it highlights how acknowledging and releasing past hurts—not merely forgetting them—allows individuals to move forward without bitterness. The core message emphasizes that God's presence remains with us through all circumstances, even when we feel forgotten, and that the ultimate act of forgiveness is exemplified by Jesus, who offered grace to those who didn't deserve it. The discussion culminates in an invitation to embrace this foundational forgiveness from God, which enables individuals to extend it to others and live a life unburdened by past experiences.

This week at All People, Pastor Josh emphasizes the crucial importance of aligning one's life with God's purpose. He asserts that a fulfilling life hinges on three "ships": relationship with God, relationships with others (especially friendships), and discipleship. The foundational principle, drawn from Matthew 22, is to love God first and then love your neighbor as yourself, as all other commandments flow from these two. He also highlights the impact of friendships, citing Proverbs 13 to illustrate how wise companions fuel faith, while foolish ones drain the soul. Ultimately, genuine discipleship, as described in John 13, is evidenced by love for one another, which serves as a powerful testament to the world. Pastor Josh aims to guide listeners in inspecting and steering these "ships" towards God's intended course, preventing life from aimlessly drifting.

This week at All People, Pastor Josh centers on the crucial idea of prioritizing one's relationship with God to successfully navigate life's challenges. He starts by emphasizing that God must be the "first and most" important "ship" or foundation. Drawing an analogy to a battleship mistakenly challenging a lighthouse, he illustrates that God is the unmovable, unchangeable guide, not something to negotiate with. He then outlines practical steps for making God first, including starting each day with Him, centering decisions on His will, and ordering one's life around His priorities. He concludes by stressing the importance of consistent connection to God's word, honest prayer, consistent worship, and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals for a truly thriving life, rather than merely "drifting" through it.

This week at All People, Pastor Josh starts a five-week series titled "Get Your Ships Together," emphasizing the importance of aligning one's life with God's purpose. He uses the metaphor of a "ship" to represent an individual's life journey, asserting that true direction and purpose come from a well-ordered spiritual life. We will explore three crucial "ships": relationship with God, relationships and friendships with others, and discipleship. It highlights that an individual's primary "ship" (their connection to God) must be strong and healthy to prevent "drifting" aimlessly in life. Furthermore, he stresses the profound influence of friendships, asserting that choosing wise companions fuels faith while foolish ones can drain the soul. Ultimately, the measure of true discipleship is demonstrated through love for one another, which serves as a beacon for the world. It aims to provide a "map" for listeners to inspect and navigate these essential aspects of their lives, encouraging a surrender to God's guidance for a purposeful journey.

This week at All People, Pastor Larissa emphasizes the spiritual warfare believers face, likening it to a physical war that requires proper preparation and understanding. The core message highlights that while a "war has been waged against us," it has already been won by Jesus, yet many Christians remain "ignorant of the enemy's devices" and the "weapons of their warfare." She contrasts this unpreparedness with the importance of knowing God's character—that He is good and a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him—and actively resisting deception by discerning God's voice from other influences. She concludes by outlining nine spiritual weapons for this ongoing battle, including taking thoughts captive, leveraging love and joy, prioritizing God's promises, and establishing a "systematic set discourse" to respond to attacks with faith and patience.

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 Zacchaeus, and the understanding that rescue begins with relationships, not sermons. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to embrace their identity as ambassadors of Christ, participating in local and global outreach efforts, because true transformation occurs when individuals genuinely encounter Jesus, whose mission the church exists to further.