The official podcast of weekly services from Elevate Christian Church in Hiram, GA. We exist as a church to connect people with God and each other.
When God opens our eyes, He also sends our lives. Awareness is never the destination—obedience is.
God prepares hearts—we simply step through open doors. Evangelism is cooperation, not coercion.
7/5/26 Online-Only Service by Elevate Christian Church
Your story is one of God's greatest evangelism tools. You don't need to know everything—you just need to know what Jesus has done for you.
Evangelism starts with listening, not talking. Jesus asked questions long before He offered answers.
The gospel is best shared through love that expects nothing in return. People don't care about what we believe until they believe we care.
5-31-26 Sunday Morning Service by Elevate Christian Church
When Busy Becomes Bondage by Elevate Christian Church
The Beauty of a Rooted Tree by Elevate Christian Church
5-3-26 Sunday Morning Service by Elevate Christian Church
4-26-26 Sunday Morning Service by Elevate Christian Church
4-19-26 Sunday Morning Service by Elevate Christian Church
4-12-26 Sunday Morning Service by Elevate Christian Church
A failure to love ourselves rightly—under grace and redemption—results in a distorted love toward our neighbor. Only when we see ourselves as God sees us—as forgiven, chosen, and beloved—can our love for others reflect His truth and mercy.
One of the greatest struggles in the Christian life is learning to see ourselves the way God sees us. We often look through the lenses of failure, comparison, shame, or past mistakes. But God never views us through those filters. He sees us through the finished work of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:4 tells us that the god of this age blinds minds so they cannot see the light of the gospel. People are looking at the wrong thing. They are mesmerized by a fashionable god of darkness who offers a convincing illusion—something that feels real without being true. Because of that blindness, they miss the brilliant light of Christ, the exact image of God, shining right in front of them.
The way we think directly impacts our joy and peace. We can manage our lives by managing our thoughts. God has not left us alone in this battle of the mind. The thoughts that have characterized our past need not characterize the rest of our life.
2-22-26 Sunday Morning Service by Elevate Christian Church
2-15-26 Elders/Deacons Rededication Sunday by Elevate Christian Church
Breakthrough requires obedience to God's voice every time, not assumption based on last time.
Breakthrough victory comes when we seek God before we fight the battle.
Breakthrough happens when God tears down the strongholds that have stood for too long.
Before God brings breakthrough around you, He brings breakthrough in you.
The Lord of Breakthrough - Week 1 by Elevate Christian Church
The wise men traveled far, following the star, seeking truth. They represent the seekers of all nations—reminding us that Jesus came for the whole world. They brought their best gifts to Jesus—challenging us to consider what we bring to Him this Christmas.
Angels were God's messengers, sent to proclaim peace and joy. Their song of “Glory to God in the highest” declares the purpose of Jesus' birth. Like angels, we are called to be messengers—sharing the good news of Christ with a dark world.
The shepherds were the overlooked, ordinary, and often despised people of their day. God chose to announce the birth of Jesus to them first—showing that Christ came for the lowly and forgotten.
11-23-25 Sunday Morning Service by Elevate Christian Church
11-16-25 Sunday Morning Service by Elevate Christian Church
11-9-25 Sunday Morning Service by Elevate Christian Church
Rejoicing in the middle of a storm doesn't come naturally — but Paul reminds us that through prayer, gratitude, and trust, we can experience God's peace even when life feels chaotic. Paul wrote Philippians from prison — and yet his message was joy. He encouraged the church in Philippi to rejoice, not because their circumstances were easy, but because “the Lord is near.” If Paul could find joy while chained to a guard, we can learn to do the same when life feels heavy.
Death for the believer is not a defeat to fear but a graduation into glory. When we live with eternity in mind, we don't just prepare to die—we prepare to step into the fullness of life with Jesus. The best way to prepare for death is to live faithfully. Start building an eternal legacy today.
Christians grieve differently. Grief is real, but for the believer it is never hopeless. Christians grieve deeply, but we grieve with the assurance of reunion and resurrection. Grief is real and necessary, but we don't grieve like those without hope. Christ brings comfort even in our deepest loss.
A biblical look at the afterlife. The Bible is clear—death is not the end; it's a doorway. We all face eternity, and our response to Christ determines our destination. Be confident in your eternal destiny—and help others find that confidence in Christ.
We avoid talking about death, but Scripture speaks of it honestly. Recognizing its reality helps us live with greater intention and eternal perspective.
Paul says in Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." (NIV). This is a very popular verse that is usually taken out of context as it is often associated with our ability to accomplish a difficult task. Paul is actually speaking of being content in all situations and circumstances because he holds fast to Jesus and His comforting hand to endure. Today we close out this Silent Killer series as we discuss discontentment. Watch as Lead Pastor Kevin Barton brings the energy and honesty in today message about remembering who we belong to and like Paul who was writing from prison that we can be content if we remember the promises of God. Not matter the challenge, "To live is Christ and to die is gain."
This week we're addressing the destructive force of sexual lust—a sin that quietly corrodes the soul, sabotages marriages, and distorts intimacy. When fed, especially through pornography, lust reduces people to objects—commodities to be consumed and discarded—leaving behind shame and broken trust. In today's message, Lead Pastor Kevin Barton exposes this silent killer, drawing on powerful biblical examples that reveal how every hidden deed will one day be brought to light. He teaches us that freedom doesn't come from sheer willpower, but through surrender—turning to God, who alone can break the chains of lust. If you've wrestled with this struggle, we invite you to watch and receive hope, healing, and the assurance that God's grace is stronger than any sin.
Do you know the difference between jealousy and envy? Today's message exposes the “Comparison Trap”—that silent snare we fall into when we measure our lives against others and crave what they have. Envy doesn't inspire; it corrodes. It erodes your happiness, drains your peace, and robs your joy. Instead of building you up, it quietly rots away the beauty of your spirit. Join Lead Pastor Kevin Barton as he reveals how to break free from the grip of envy and reclaim the joy God intends for you. This teaching is more than a lesson—it's a lifeline. Don't miss the chance to learn how to overcome this silent killer and walk in true freedom.
Bitterness is a silent poison, turning old wounds into weapons we wield against ourselves and others. Forgiveness may feel impossible when your heart is still bleeding from past hurt, but clinging to bitterness only deepens the wound. We often fail to see it within ourselves, blinded by the pain we keep replaying like a broken record. Yet, it's your spirit, your relationships, and even your worship that suffer. Healing begins the moment you choose to forgive. Not because they deserve it, but because you were never meant to live imprisoned by their offense. Today's message shows us that forgiveness heals this wounds freeing us from that prison and we hear a sobering warning from Jesus Himself (Matthew 6:14–15) should we choose to no to forgive. Please listen and start your forgiveness journey today.
When the Church leaves the building what are we called to do? Today Guest Preacher Tim Smith reminds us that Jesus calls us to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew28:19-20). This is passage is referred to as the Great Commission. Why do they call it Great? Let us listen and see.
When the Church Leaves the Building We are called to be the salt and light of the world (Matthew 5:13–16), living out our faith beyond the walls of the church. Our mission is to reach those who have yet to hear the Good News. Today, Lead Pastor Kevin Barton challenges us with the words of Paul in Romans 10:14–15: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Are you carrying the Good News with you? Who have you shared it with lately?
Finding Yourself by Losing Yourself - Lead Paster Kevin Barton takes us though what it means to fully surrender to God. He defines 3 stages to the process. Please listen and to see if you can identify where you are on in this process.
Join Lead Pastor Kevin Barton as he shares a heartfelt message about the toll isolation can take on our hearts and lives. He reminds us that we were created for connection — to walk alongside one another in faith, friendship, and love. As the Church, we're called to gather, to rejoice together in the good times, and to stand strong beside each other in the hard times. After all, two are always stronger than one.
What do you consider too wild, too audacious, or too sinful to be done in Church? Lead Pastor Kevin Barton teaches us to consider where the New Testament church resides particularly as it relates to the actions we have been thought that are not acceptable in the "House of God". His message challenges us to reflect on these behavior that we do especially when we think no one is looking. Listen for yourself.
Narcissism is defined as a personality trait marked by an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. As we conclude this series, Pastor Kevin Barton guides us through the key traits of narcissism and teaches how we can find healing from these tendencies.
Where do you place your hope? Is it in your wealth, your health, your skills, or maybe just luck? In today's message, Lead Pastor Kevin Barton reminds us that true peace and salvation are not found in these fleeting things. Instead, we can be healed from the false hopes we cling to by placing our trust in the only One who is truly able to deliver us—Jesus Christ.
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