This week at All People , Pastor Stephanie begins emphasizing that nothing is a surprise to God, and sets a tone of surrender to the Holy Spirit. She addresses the chaotic and divided state of the modern world, which she asserts is foretold in scripture, characterized by self-worship and truth avoidance. She then pivots to the role of the church, defining believers as the unified body of Christ called to live differently, known for unity, love, truth, and peace. Ephesians 4 us used to illustrate the biblical blueprint for the church, emphasizing that spiritual leadership is meant to equip believers for ministry and build up the body in maturity and love. Ultimately, the sermon identifies offense as the enemy's primary weapon to cause division, explaining it as a trap that distorts vision; the antidote is viewing all situations through the lens of biblical love, which involves truth and compassion, and making an act of obedience to forgive and remain unified.
