Elevation with Steven Furtick

Life would be a lot easier if we always knew what to do and how to do it, but God rarely works that way. In this message, set yourself free from the “need to know” and learn how to find peace in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all find ourselves in seasons when we feel like we don’t have what it takes, and we don’t know what to do. But don’t be afraid or discouraged, because God isn’t late — He’s working according to His timing. Don’t lose hope, and don’t give up. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture References:Galatians 6, verses 8-9Matthew 6, verse 342 Chronicles 20, verses 1 & 12-18See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one wants to admit when something isn’t working. Learn how Jesus came to challenge the systems we’ve been unwilling to confront.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The efforts you make when no one’s watching are the ones God uses to shape you. Just because you don't see the outcome yet doesn’t mean He’s ignoring you; He's positioning you. Keep showing up while you wait. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:1 Samuel 3, verses 1-111 Samuel 4, verse 11 Samuel 1, verses 5-7, 12Galatians 6, verse 9See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disappointment is inevitable. But what if your disappointment could be turned into an opportunity? Learn that, when one door closes, there’s always another way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you standing over a situation that’s too big for you? If you feel like your hope, logic, and options are at a dead end, pay attention because this might be your “my God moment.” If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:John 20, verses 1-8Matthew 28, verse 2John 11, verse 39See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When faced with disappointments in life, it can be difficult to believe God is working things for your good. But what if resurrection power has been at work all along and you've just failed to recognize it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you’re going through will not define you. When doubt tries to distort your perspective, follow the evidence that says you’re seen, chosen, and still a part of God’s plan. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:John 20, verses 1-8Matthew 28, verse 2John 11, verse 39See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have wants and desires, but how do we avoid being controlled by them? Pastor Steven shows that because Jesus experienced thirst on the cross, our thirst can now ultimately be satisfied.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your faith being tested? If you’ve been waiting on the details of what God has next, remember that God doesn’t give a test without a lesson first, so if He’s calling you to let go of something, you can trust He’s already provided you with what you’ll need to take that step. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Hebrews 11, verses 17-19Hebrews 11, verse 8Genesis 22, verses 1-2, 6-14Romans 4, verse 19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The greatest pain and greatest pleasure of your life will be experienced in the context of relationship. So, what’s the secret to successful ones? Discover how the cross makes it possible for us to not only have a loving relationship with God, but for us to also have thriving relationships with others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People label, but God names. You don’t have to chase identity or earn worth, because you’ve always been called, loved, and set apart for something more. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Galatians 1, verses 11-20Acts 9, verses 3-6Genesis 17, verses 3-5Genesis 32, verse 28Matthew 16, verses 15-18Acts 13, verse 9See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The decision to follow Christ can be made in a moment and will secure your place in Heaven for eternity, but what about the middle? Learn how to see the purpose in the process and discover God's grace in the gap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’ve been hurt, it can be hard to keep hoping. But God wants to lift the weight you’ve been carrying today. Learn from the life of Israel (Jacob, Jacob), how God will give you a strategy to unburden your heart and move forward. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Genesis 45, verses 25-28Genesis 46, verses 1-5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the day He defeated death, Jesus took a walk with two previously unknown travelers headed in the wrong direction. The itinerary may seem unusual, but Pastor Steven reveals that what we see as a lack of God's presence may actually be a lack in our perception.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been feeling pulled in every direction, it might be time to pivot. God isn’t asking you to do everything — He’s asking you to stay close to Him. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Luke 10, verses 38-42Luke 6, verses 12-16John 11, verses 21-23See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you letting shame keep you from intimacy with God? See how approaching God with vulnerability is always worth the “risk.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shame can keep us sitting down in failure, wondering, “How did I get here?” But God wants to help us stand back up and step into our purpose. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: http://www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture References:Acts 2, verse 14Luke 22, verses 31-34, 54-55Luke 23, verses 44-45Matthew 26, verses 69-70, 73-75Romans 3, verse 23Acts 2, verses 1-4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love comfort. But it may be getting in the way of God’s plan for our lives. See why being comfortable may not be what God wants for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God isn’t afraid of your struggle. In fact, He’s inviting you to face it, because He knows what’s on the other side. Stop running, hold onto Him, and let Him change you from the inside out. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Genesis 32, verses 24-31Genesis 31, verse 31Matthew 4, verse 17Ephesians 5, verse 18Hebrews 11, verse 21See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uncertainty often leads to worry. But it doesn’t have to. Discover one way to find peace in your day-to-day life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stressed, insecure, and stuck — that’s how Moses felt, too. But that wasn’t the end of his story, and it’s not yours, either. It’s just the middle. There’s hope past this chapter, and it’s found by shifting your focus back to God. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Exodus 3, verses 1-11, 14Acts 7, verses 20-30, 36See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt like you don’t fit in? Like you’re an outsider? Learn how to leverage your uniqueness for something greater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t be so confused about the noise around you that you can’t hear the God who made you. When you’re faced with a struggle you didn’t see coming, remember that Jesus is already praying for you, and His prayer is stronger than any attack. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Luke 22, verses 31-34Luke 6, verses 12-16Hebrews 7, verse 25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you’ve been missing your purpose because you’ve been looking in the wrong place? Learn how to see God moving right where you are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re looking at what’s next and feeling nervous, remember this: What God has done in your life is only the foundation, not the finish line. He’s a creative God, still at work in ways you’re not expecting. Let go of your plan so God can show you His purpose. Scripture References:Isaiah 43, verses 16-19Hebrews 1, verses 1-2Mark 8, verses 22-26Mark 10, verses 46-52See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Responsibilities are a fact of life, but meeting the demands of life isn’t always easy. Learn how to stop disengaging and start living with confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When life feels discouraging, it’s easy to wonder how God is at work. But even in the midst of pain and rejection, God is preparing you for something greater. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Genesis 50, verse 20Genesis 37, verses 2-4, 18-20Genesis 39, verses 2-4, 6-7Genesis 40, verses 14-15Genesis 41, verses 1, 14-16, 39-40, 50-52See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to pursuing God's purpose for your life, pushing can only get you so far. Learn about the pulling power of God's grace and its ability to propel you towards your purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all go through times when we’re looking ahead, and our future looks uncertain. We want clarity, but instead, God gives us the courage to move forward in faith. It’s in these moments we learn not to be driven by what’s easy but to be pulled forward by purpose. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Deuteronomy 20, verses 1, 19-20Ephesians 6, verse 13Exodus 16, verse 35John 15, verse 4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our focus often gets fixed on what we don’t have and we ask ourselves "What am I missing?". But, what if God has already provided what we need and we’re just overlooking it? Discover the powerful connection between your perspective and God's provision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re feeling stuck in a cycle of defeat, remember that God’s promises are guaranteed but not automatic. Keep consistently showing up and praising Him for the victories He’s given you, because more are on the way. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Scripture References:Deuteronomy 20, verses 1, 19-20Ephesians 6, verse 13Exodus 16, verse 35John 15, verse 4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t go for a goal without God this year. When you invite His presence in, He’ll be with you every step of the way, bringing things to the surface, and showing you what to reach for. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: 2 Kings 6, verses 1-7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the face of fear and uncertainty, we often stop short in the pursuit our purpose. So, how do we overcome what's holding us back? Learn how to fight past your fears and harness your full potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been preparing for the provision you’ve been praying for? In the Power of Pre, we’re challenged with the fact that we don’t live at the level of our potential, but at the level of our preparation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have battles we wish we didn’t have to fight, but there are some things a battle develops inside you that you can’t get any other way. Don’t run from the battle because you’ll find blessings on the other side when you move forward in faith. Each year, we come together to stretch our faith by giving a sacrificial offering, believing that God will move in our lives and in our church in the coming year. To take part in this offering and help us in reaching more people with the gospel all around the world click here: http://www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:1 Samuel 21, verses 6-131 Samuel 17, verses 32, 34-35Matthew 11, verse 122 Samuel 11, verse 1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling overwhelmed by all of the things you want to change in your life? Trying to win everywhere at once? Learn how to work your window of opportunity by taking aim and taking action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a look back at some of our most impactful sermons and moments from 2024. As we celebrate God’s faithfulness throughout this year, we pray it strengthens your faith and fills you with anticipation for all He has planned for you and our church in the coming year. Scripture References: Matthew 28, verse 8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can’t change our past, but we can learn from it. See why we may need to look back before we can move forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stop waiting for peace and start walking in it instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have our doubts. But what really matters is how we respond to them. In this special Christmas Eve message, discover how to strengthen your faith in the face of doubt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of obstacles and obligations? Shift your attention from how you’ll get through it to Who will get you through it. You’re not alone, God is with you. Each year, we come together to stretch our faith by giving a sacrificial offering, believing that God will move in our lives and in our church in the coming year. To take part in this offering and help us in reaching more people with the gospel all around the world click here: http://www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Luke 1, verses 26-41 Luke 10, verses 41-42See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When hope entered the world through the birth of Christ, it wasn’t easy. And in our own lives, hope often comes the same way. Discover how God uses our greatest hardships to birth even greater hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.