Podcast Summary: "The Fight Is Fixed"

Podcast: ONE | A Potter's House Church
Host/Preacher: Touré Roberts
Date: September 29, 2025

Episode Overview

In this energetic and faith-filled sermon, Pastor Touré Roberts explores the foundational principle that "the fight is fixed"—emphasizing God's pre-ordained victories for His people. Drawing from Matthew 14:22-29 and Ephesians 2:10, Pastor Touré underscores the importance of recognizing Jesus in unfamiliar circumstances, obeying divine instruction promptly, and embracing one's unique, God-given purpose. The message is a call to spiritual impact, bold faith, and prophetic action, all while celebrating the 23rd anniversary of ONE—described as a "movement" rather than just a church.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Movement vs. Religion (01:10-04:50)

• Movement, not Church: The community at ONE is described as a "movement" sustained by God's dynamic spirit, in contrast to the rigidity of traditional religion.
• Religious vs. Kingdom People: A central theme highlighted from Dr. Miles Monroe, warning that the true conflict in end times is "religious people against kingdom people."
  • Quote: "The greatest battle is going to be religious people against kingdom people." (02:00, attributed to Dr. Miles Monroe and echoed by Touré Roberts)

2. You Are God’s Workmanship (Ephesians 2:10) (05:30-10:00)

• Divine Intentionality: Each believer is God's “workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand.”
• Not Random: Lives are not random but are precise solutions to specific problems in the world, crafted before the world began.
  • Quote: "You are a brilliant thought and strategy in God’s mind." (07:05)

3. The Fight Is Fixed – God Works Ahead (10:20-13:50)

• Redemption Precedes the Need: Jesus (“the lamb slain before the foundation of the world”) embodies God’s pattern—providing solutions before problems arise.
  • Quote: "If you realize that God has already worked out what we're trying to figure out, then you can relax." (11:40)
• Don’t Waste Energy on Anxiety: The enemy seeks to drain you by having you stress over battles God already settled.

4. Recognizing Jesus and Obedience (14:00-22:30)

• Main Point: The difference between a life of impact and a life "lost at sea" is the ability to recognize Jesus in all circumstances and to act in faith and obedience.
  • Quote: "Your success is going to be the result of you growing in your ability to perceive Jesus and in your obedience." (16:10)
• Timing Matters: Obedience is about both action and timing—delayed obedience is often disobedience.

5. The Power of God’s Word (23:00-29:30)

• Pregnant Words: God’s commands are “pregnant” with everything needed for fulfillment—even when circumstances seem impossible.
  • Quote: "His words aren’t like our words. … His words are pregnant with anointing, authority, and creative ability." (18:40)
• Prophecy Activates Destiny: Speaking and moving on God’s word draws hidden potential and purpose out of believers.

6. Matthew 14: Jesus Walks on Water (29:30-42:00)

• Timetable of Trust: The disciples are caught in the storm for hours (possibly 12), reflecting times in life when difficulty persists.
• Misrecognizing Jesus: Like the disciples, we often fail to recognize Jesus in unfamiliar forms, sometimes mislabeling God’s move as something negative or alien.
  • Quote: "When God is doing something outside your experience … then they call it a ghost. They call it something evil when it's God." (33:30)
• Don't Judge Prematurely: Be cautious in criticism—what seems unfamiliar may be God moving in a new way.

7. The Breakthrough Is in You (42:00-50:00)

• Recognition Unlocks Possibility: Peter only walks on water after recognizing Jesus—not on the water alone, but on a “pregnant” word: "Come."
  • Quote: "People think Peter walked on water. I think he walked on the word." (44:30)
• Faith Activates the Miracle: Faith is the “substance of things hoped for”; if you have a word from God, you are already “rich.”
• You Carry the Solution: Rather than waiting for breakthrough to come from outside, believers are called to realize: "You are the breakthrough."
  • Quote: "If you're looking for the breakthrough, look in the mirror. You are the breakthrough. And it's time for you to break out!" (47:30)

8. Expectancy vs. Waiting (50:00-55:00)

• Shift the Posture: Believers are not called simply to wait, but to expect—to prepare as if the promise is certain.
  • Quote: "A pregnant woman is not waiting. A pregnant woman is expecting!" (52:10)
• Practical Expectancy: Preparation (buying the crib, organizing life, developing skills) is the natural result of true expectation.

9. Final Exhortation: Follow and Recognize Jesus (55:00-58:30)

• Growth is in Following: A life of impact comes through continually recognizing and following Jesus, often in unpredictable, faith-stretching directions.
  • Quote: "To be who God created you to be, you have to follow Him to find you." (56:30)
• Imitate Flexibility: Jesus leads beyond comfort zones, out of “father’s house” (familiarity) into destiny.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "The greatest battle is going to be religious people against kingdom people." – Touré Roberts quoting Dr. Miles Monroe (02:00)
• "You are a brilliant thought and strategy in God’s mind." (07:05)
• "If you realize that God has already worked out what we're trying to figure out, then you can relax." (11:40)
• "Your success is going to be the result of you growing in your ability to perceive Jesus and in your obedience." (16:10)
• "His words are pregnant with anointing, authority, and creative ability." (18:40)
• "When God is doing something outside your experience … then they call it a ghost. They call it something evil when it's God." (33:30)
• "People think Peter walked on water. I think he walked on the word." (44:30)
• "If you're looking for the breakthrough, look in the mirror. You are the breakthrough. And it's time for you to break out!" (47:30)
• "A pregnant woman is not waiting. A pregnant woman is expecting!" (52:10)
• "To be who God created you to be, you have to follow Him to find you." (56:30)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:10 – Distinction between movement and church; setup for impact theme
• 05:30 – You are God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)
• 10:20 – The “fight is fixed”; solving problems before they form
• 14:00 – War over your vessel; importance of recognition and obedience
• 18:40 – God’s words are pregnant with power
• 29:30 – Breakdown of Matthew 14 (Jesus walks on water)
• 33:30 – Warning against mislabeling God’s acts, judging prematurely
• 44:30 – The miracle of stepping out on the Word
• 47:30 – You are the breakthrough
• 52:10 – Waiting vs. Expecting; practical faith
• 56:30 – Final teaching: follow to find yourself

Final Thoughts

Pastor Touré Roberts delivers an impassioned message urging listeners to recognize God's movements, act boldly on His word, and realize that one's purpose and breakthrough are already embedded within. The sermon is both inspiring and practical—grounded in biblical truth, yet deeply personal and applicable. The “fight” truly is fixed, not because life will lack storms, but because God's promises and timing are sure for all who trust and follow Him.