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As Pastor Tony takes a well-deserved sabbatical this summer, we’re introducing The Vault—a collection of powerful messages that have impacted lives and continue to speak to where we are today.Over the next several weeks, we’ll be revisiting some of Pastor Tony’s most memorable teachings through short-form videos, social media posts, and message highlights. These aren’t just old messages—they’re timeless truths that still encourage, challenge, and inspire.While Pastor Tony takes time to rest, recharge, and spend time with his family, The Vault gives us an opportunity to stay connected to his teaching and continue growing together as a church family.Some messages are simply worth hearing again. Welcome to The VaultThis powerful message centers on 2 Chronicles 7:14, one of Scripture's most beloved verses about national and personal revival. We're challenged to move beyond simply pointing fingers at the world's brokenness and instead examine our own hearts before God. The verse begins with 'if'—a word pregnant with possibility and hope. God speaks directly to His people, not to outsiders, reminding us that transformation begins with those who bear His name. The prerequisite for seeing healing in our land isn't complaining about cultural decay or hiding in Christian bubbles—it's humbling ourselves, praying fervently, seeking God's face intimately, and turning from our own wicked ways. We're called to be agents of change in a world desperately needing to see Jesus reflected in His church. The message confronts our tendency toward 'Christianity as usual'—showing up, going through religious motions, then living like everyone else. Instead, we're invited into something radical: a lifestyle of prayer that marks us as different, a pursuit of God's presence so intense that we're 'dripping with the residue of His glory.' The world doesn't need our condemnation; it needs to encounter the living God through us. This isn't about behavior modification or religious performance—it's about desperate, wholehearted pursuit of the One who loves us and calls us His own.Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance.NEXT STEPSAt Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrationsWAYS TO GIVEGod is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. https://elevationindy.com/giveFind out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation IndyFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook / Elevationindy Instagram / elevationindyYouTube / @elevationindy

This powerful message takes us deep into the physical and spiritual reality of what Christ endured through the Roman scourging before His crucifixion. We often hear about the cross, but rarely do we confront the brutal torture that preceded it—a calculated, systematic destruction of the body that Jesus willingly underwent for our complete healing. Drawing from 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 8:17, and John 19:1, we discover that healing is not just a possibility but a finished work, purchased at an unimaginable price. The scourging wasn't random violence; it was prophesied 730 years earlier by Isaiah and fulfilled with precision. Every stripe, every wound, every drop of blood had purpose—carrying our infirmities, weaknesses, sicknesses, and even our mental and emotional struggles. The message challenges us to stop waiting for God to come to us when He's already done the work and is waiting for us to come to Him in faith. We learn that the same foundation that secures our salvation also secures our healing—both were paid for at the pillar and the cross. This isn't about earning healing through sacrifice or bargaining with God, but about obedience, faith, and surrendering to what has already been accomplished. The question becomes: will we take hold of what Christ has already provided, or will we continue to carry burdens He already bore?Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance.NEXT STEPSAt Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrationsWAYS TO GIVEGod is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. https://elevationindy.com/giveFind out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation IndyFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook / Elevationindy Instagram / elevationindyYouTube / @elevationindy

This powerful message invites us into the profound reality of what Christ's sacrifice accomplished through His shed blood. Drawing from Isaiah 53:5 and exploring the seven places Jesus shed His blood, we discover two transformative truths that can revolutionize our daily walk with God. First, through Jesus' agonizing prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane where His sweat became like drops of blood, we learn that we can say no to fleshly desires and temptation. Unlike Adam who chose his will over God's, Jesus modeled complete surrender, declaring 'not my will, but yours be done.' This isn't just ancient history—it's our present victory. We face temptations daily, but God promises in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that He will never allow us to be tempted beyond our ability and will always provide a way of escape. Second, when Jesus wore the crown of thorns, His blood reversed the curse spoken over Adam in Genesis 3:17. Where Adam's disobedience brought poverty, toil, and misplaced destiny, Jesus' blood purchased our restoration to divine purpose. True prosperity isn't about material possessions—it's about discovering and walking in the center of God's will for our lives. We're not here just to survive or get by; we each have an expected end, a destiny that God has prepared. The blood of Jesus didn't just save us from hell—it saved us for purpose, for victory, for authentic abundant life.Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance.NEXT STEPSAt Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrationsWAYS TO GIVEGod is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. https://elevationindy.com/giveFind out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation IndyFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook / Elevationindy Instagram / elevationindyYouTube / @elevationindy

This powerful testimony reveals how divine intervention meets us in our darkest valleys, reminding us that God's ability exceeds our greatest imagination. We journey through a medical crisis where every organ was shutting down and a heart functioning at only five percent—yet prayer changed everything. The message centers on Ephesians 3:20, which declares God is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or think. What unfolds is a beautiful demonstration of unity in the body of Christ, as churches across denominations and continents joined together in intercession. We discover that the enemy hates unity because when believers come together in prayer, heaven bends its ear. The transformation from a five percent heart function to twenty-nine percent defies medical explanation, causing doctors to literally scratch their heads in wonder. Beyond the physical healing, we learn about spiritual warfare and the importance of keeping our minds fixed on Jesus through simple worship—singing 'Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, what a wonder you are' or meditating on Psalm 3. The testimony challenges us to recognize that miracles aren't just stories from the past but present realities with our supernatural God. We're invited to trust that God isn't a respecter of persons—what He does for one, He will do for another. This isn't merely about one person's healing journey; it's about awakening faith in all of us to believe God can still do the impossible in our lives.Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance.NEXT STEPSAt Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrationsWAYS TO GIVEGod is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. https://elevationindy.com/giveFind out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation IndyFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook / Elevationindy Instagram / elevationindyYouTube / @elevationindy

This powerful message confronts us with a question we all need to answer: How long will we mourn what God has already rejected? Drawing from 1 Samuel 16:1-7, we encounter Samuel trapped in a season of mourning over King Saul—a king God had already moved on from. The spiritual truth here cuts deep: mourning is biblical and necessary, but it has an expiration date set by God Himself. We often find ourselves grieving not just lost loved ones, but lost positions, rejected dreams, closed doors, and unfulfilled expectations. The danger comes when our mourning becomes more about what we didn't get than about drawing closer to God. Samuel's story reveals that while oil represents our calling and anointing, it's grace that meets us in our mourning seasons. The transformative insight is this: we cannot release the ashes we're still sitting in. Ashes represent what's been burned up in our lives—sometimes good things God had to remove for our benefit. But when we throw those ashes into the air in surrender, they return as oil, a heavenly anointing that transforms us. The mourning process isn't meant to destroy us; it's designed to empty us, clean us, and prepare us like a ram's horn—hollowed out to carry the oil of God's presence. The question pressing on our hearts today is whether we'll stand up from our mourning and grab our horn, ready to move forward into the David season God has prepared, or remain stuck mourning our Saul.Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance.NEXT STEPSAt Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrationsWAYS TO GIVEGod is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. https://elevationindy.com/giveFind out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation IndyFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook / Elevationindy Instagram / elevationindyYouTube / @elevationindy

What if the very thing we're most ashamed of—our failures, our losses, our burnt-down dreams—is actually the raw material God requires to give us our greatest breakthrough? This powerful message explores Isaiah 61:3, where God promises to give us 'beauty for ashes,' revealing that ashes aren't evidence of God's rejection but rather His divine starting point. We discover that in Hebrew, only one letter separates the word for 'ashes' (ether) from the word for 'crown' (afar), suggesting we're closer to victory than we realize. The message challenges our Western tendency to hide our failures, instead inviting us to boldly present our ashes to God—the remnants of broken relationships, failed attempts, repeated sins, and abandoned dreams. Like Moses who threw furnace ashes into the air and watched God weaponize them into a plague against Egypt's oppressors, we learn that our praise in the midst of pain transforms our ashes into weapons of spiritual warfare. God doesn't bless us by what we've lost, but by what we have left, and if all we have left are ashes, that's exactly what He needs to write our next chapter.Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance.NEXT STEPSAt Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrationsWAYS TO GIVEGod is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. https://elevationindy.com/giveFind out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation IndyFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook / Elevationindy Instagram / elevationindyYouTube / @elevationindy

This powerful message challenges us to examine whether our faith has grown stagnant or is actively expanding to new levels. Drawing from Hebrews 11, we're reminded that faith is the currency of God's kingdom—the essential ingredient not just for salvation, but for experiencing every promise, breakthrough, and miracle God has for us. The message confronts our tendency to settle into comfortable, predictable faith that doesn't interrupt our schedules or challenge our understanding. Yet true faith, as demonstrated by Abraham who obeyed without knowing his destination and Noah who built an ark before rain was even understood, often requires us to step forward when everything looks ridiculous or uncertain. We're invited to shift our perspective on life's challenges—instead of viewing them as obstacles trying to defeat us, we can see them as divine opportunities to strengthen our spiritual muscles. Just as physical muscles atrophy without exercise, our faith diminishes when left unused. The testimonies of Moses seeking God's glory despite already encountering the burning bush, and Paul desiring to know Christ more deeply even after heavenly revelations, remind us that spiritual hunger should never be satisfied with past experiences alone. This isn't about earning God's love through impressive faith; it's about positioning ourselves to experience more of His power and partnering with Him for the next assignment He has prepared for our lives.Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance.NEXT STEPSAt Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrationsWAYS TO GIVEGod is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. https://elevationindy.com/giveFind out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation IndyFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook / Elevationindy Instagram / elevationindyYouTube / @elevationindy

This powerful message confronts us with a question we all must answer: are we living distracted or devoted? Through the familiar story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, we're challenged to examine what truly captures our attention. Martha was busy serving, distracted by many things, while Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet—the good portion that would not be taken from her. The invitation is clear: God doesn't want us drifting through life with divided hearts, scrolling through distractions while missing His presence. Instead, we're called to investigate who God truly is, to draw near through Christ our mediator, and to repent—which means changing our minds and turning around from distraction toward devotion.Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance.NEXT STEPSAt Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrationsWAYS TO GIVEGod is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. https://elevationindy.com/giveFind out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation IndyFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook / Elevationindy Instagram / elevationindyYouTube / @elevationindy