Elevation Church

In this time in God's Word, we reflect upon several passages that explore the suffering and sorrow that Jesus chose to bear on behalf of humanity, to set us free from bearing the burden ourselves.

Exploring the often misunderstood passage of “turn the other cheek”, we will see how Jesus does NOT teach us to be weak and passive. Rather he calls us to resolutely refuse revenge and take direction action of powerful, undeserved goodness to overcome evil, without becoming evil.

What if one of the greatest dangers to your walk with God isn't something obvious—but something silent, subtle, and hiding in plain sight? We will dive into Peter's story of bold declarations and heartbreaking denial, uncovering how the spirit of pride blinds us, blocks repentance, and leads us away from Jesus. But there's good news: humility opens the door to restoration.

Jesus calls all of us to be childlike in our humble trust. God describes heaven as play. We explore these aspects of God's word and find that childlike play is a conduit for a joyful connection with God.

In the most powerful demonstration of love in human history, Jesus declared, while being tortured and executed: Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Luke 23:34 God wants to give us the power, like Jesus displayed, to live with hearts clean of offense and full of love.

God has given us a wonderful gift to build up, lift up and comfort one another in community: prophecy. In this message we walk through biblical truths to help create a culture of prophecy in community that is safe, fun and for everyone!

In this workshop, we dig deep into the New Testament framework for pursuing and practicing the gift of prophecy in the context of community.

5 practical steps of courageous communication in order to overcome division and live clean in community.

In addition to the super power of forgiveness, Jesus teaches us the Kingdom Practice of courageous communication in order to overcome division and live with clean hearts in the community.

God has given us the superpower of forgiveness to overcome any negativity and bitterness and live with a clean heart in community with one another.

How do we grow from our current reality into more of our purpose and destiny? Courage – the strength to choose to not retreat from, but rather intentionally face, the battle ahead.

God designed and created us to be conduits of the Holy Spirit that stir one another up to love and good works. Who is on your team of encouragers? Whose team are you on?     #CommunityInChrist, #TeamworkInFaith, #ChristianEncouragement, #SpiritualGrowth, #BodyOfChrist, #FaithInAction, #BiblicalCommunity, #SupportInChrist, #EncouragingOthers, #ChristianLiving, #FaithJourney, #LivingByFaith, #BearingBurdens, #PowerOfPrayer, #ChurchFamily, #ChristianTeamwork, #FaithAndCommunity, #StrengthInUnity, #EncouragementInChrist, #SpiritualRestoration, #ChristianSupport, #LivingTogetherInFaith, #ChristianUnity, #TrustInGod, #GodsPurpose, #TeamInChrist              

Fasting isn't just another thing that we do as a church. It isn't just another beginning of the year starvation season. This is arise and shine time. This is give God your natural and let Him put His SUPER on it, and see what He does. It's a launch pad in to what God has for you.

Partnering with God on His mission and work is life-giving, satisfying food for the soul. The New Year is a great time to seek Him for fresh assignments where we can serve.

Feasting on Gratitude and fasting from Grumbling is designed by God to be a way of Life for His people, all year round.

Paul has been to the “mountain top of success” and yet declares with clarity and simplicity: It is all rubbish compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus Christ.

In this very personal portion of Paul's letter to the Philippians we see that Paul only had a few trusted people in his life but they made him relationally rich!

“Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling…” Many Christians understandably struggle with these words. So let's dig in and excavate the gold that God has for us.

This famous passage about Christ's humble, sacrificial, servant heart is given as the example of how we should live in the context of relationships in the local church in order to fight for and maintain unity in the local body of Christ.

The Holy Spirit is anointing and speaking to the Bride in this hour, encouraging her to compel “them”, the unsaved, to come. We as the bride have this treasure in…

“To live is Christ” is a mighty declaration of single-minded, defining devotion from the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1 that bears miraculous fruit, even while he is in prison!

“To live is Christ” is a mighty declaration of single-minded, defining devotion from the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1 that can inspire and challenge us today.

Looking at Paul's opening prayer for the Philippians we see the essence of the Christian experience: Encounter the Love of God and then abound in love toward others.

Kicking off a study in the book of Philippians, we explore the centrality of LOVE in the life of a Christian.

God wants us to experience Him as the God of extravagance: the God whose nature it is to overflow with abundant goodness toward His children.

Looking at the life of Abraham as a Worshipper (and moving into Jesus's invitation to be worshippers), we see beautiful things about the heart of Worship…

Continuing to look at Abraham as an archetype of faith, we explore the spiritual dynamics of entering into the promised land (God's promises).

Continuing to look at Abraham as an archetype of faith, we see that the call to move out from the status quo is always an invitation to something better!

Looking at Abraham as an archetype of faith, we will be inspired and challenged to step out of the status quo and say yes to God's call to adventure…

The heart posture of a devoted disciple, who knows that the Kingdom of God is at hand, is: “I want to repent!, because I know that repentance is the first…

Have you experienced deep change and transformation over your time in the Lord? The Father desires that for you, and it starts with us knowing and embracing His Heart for His Children.

Concluding our series on prophecy, we look at the nuts and bolts of building a healthy and fruitful culture of prophecy in community.

Partnering with God on behalf of the prophetic words you have received is part of the declarative, faith-filled prayer that Jesus taught us to do.

Partnering with God on behalf of the prophetic words you have received, is a crucial element to see them come to pass and keep your faith strong.

God is inviting us to see Him more clearly through a lifestyle of pursuit of renewing the mind.

Jesus “spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart…” Luke 18:1 Oswald Chambers wrote: “Prayer does not equip us for the greater works—prayer is the greater work.” Let's get working: PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!

Finishing our series in the Lord's Prayer, we explore how Jesus teaches about the spiritual warfare we were born into, as well as the authority we have to walk in victory over darkness.

In today's message, we explore Jesus's parable that teaches us to stay burning as we expectantly wait for Him to pour out revival.

Barnabas was known in the early church as the ultimate encourager, leaving behind him a wake of uplifted people everywhere he went. We too, can choose to be intentional about…

Father's Day is a great reminder of the noble mission that God has given every father, to reflect our heavenly father in all that we say and do to build a healthy identity and powerful destiny into our beloved kids.

Celebrating Pentecost, we look with fresh eyes and fresh awe upon the awesome truth that God loves to pour out his explosive power upon ALL flesh.

God's description of heaven in the prophetic book of Isaiah shows us that central aspects of motherhood are a reflection and revelation of the heart of God.

Continuing our study and practice of the Disciple's Prayer, we explore Jesus's profound words: “Give us Today our Daily Bread.”

In this message, we explore and bask in the astonishingly good news that the same delight the Father has for Jesus, he also has in giving His Kingdom to His beloved children.

Continuing our study and practice of the Disciple's Prayer, we explore Jesus's profound words: “And Forgive Us Our Debts, as We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors.”

Putting into practice the freedom and power of how Jesus “apprentices” us in prayer.  

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to the ministry of encouraging one another daily. In this message, we explore this high and holy calling and what it looks like practically.

Voices are competing for your attention: The Wisdom of God and the “noise” of this world. We are called to rebel against the noise of the world and seek to hear and be transformed by the Wisdom of God.

Let's demystify the prophetic! It is not only for the ones in the office of the Prophet or the “anointed” ones. It's a gift that can be asked for and developed through teaching, exposure, experience, practice, and sheer hunger.  

Building on last week's message, we explore biblical foundations of childlike play, as well as specific ways to cultivate it in our lives.

Childlike playfulness is a connection point of healthy and mature intimacy with God. Today we explore biblical foundations of childlike play, as well as specific ways to cultivate it in our lives.