Elevation with Steven Furtick

Hold on to your praise, even in your darkest seasons. Drawing from the story of Paul and Silas in prison, this message reveals how worship isn’t a reflection of our current circumstances, but a declaration of God’s unchanging faithfulness. When we choose to praise God in the middle of pain, we invite His presence into our struggle and turn our deepest trials into a testimony for others.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Acts 16, verses 23-34 – Paul and Silas imprisonedPsalm 77, verse 6 – Psalmist remembers his song in the nightRevelation 4, verse 11 – Elders declare God worthy of glory, honor, powerColossians 3, verse 16 – Word of Christ dwells through psalms and songsExodus 14, verse 31 – Israel fears the Lord after Egypt's defeatExodus 15, verses 1-2 – Moses and Israel sing the Lord is their strengthExodus 15, verses 20-21 – Miriam leads women with tambourines and dancingPsalm 118, verses 14, 17 – The Lord is my strength, I shall liveMark 14, verse 26 – Jesus and disciples sing a hymn before GethsemaneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angry? Pray. Confused? Pray. Doubting? Pray. Ready to give up? Pray.  Because the prayer you're not proud of is better than the one you won't pray. God isn't asking you to clean up your emotions or find the perfect words before you come to Him. Whatever you're carrying, bring it to Him honestly today and pray anyway. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:James 5, verses 16-18 – Pray like Elijah Psalm 58, verses 6-8 – David prays honestly Luke 18, verses 9-14 – The Pharisee and the tax collectorRomans 8, verse 26 – The Holy Spirit intercedes for you1 Kings 17, verses 1-9 – Elijah is fed by ravens 1 Kings 18, verse 42 – Elijah bows with his face between his knees1 Kings 19, verses 3-6 – Elijah gives up, but God says “get up”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't have to feel ready to move forward in faith. Sometimes growth looks like grieving what was, trusting God with what's missing, and still choosing to take the next best step. If you're carrying both blessings and burdens right now, discover how God can lead you forward even when life feels mixed. If you’ve been feeling grateful AND sad, excited AND anxious, or blessed AND overwhelmed, this message is for you.  If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:1 Samuel 16, verses 1-13 – Samuel anoints David as future king1 Samuel 3, verses 4-5 – The Lord calls out to young SamuelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s been on your mind? Sometimes the loudest voice in your life is the one in your own head. In this sermon, Pastor Steven teaches from Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 19 and shows us what to do when fear, exhaustion, and discouragement get loud. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Chapters0:00 - Thanks for joining us1:50 - Join Us On Tour!3:45 - 1 Kings 1911:26 - “How’d You Feel About It?”14:45 - What Are You Replaying?17:46 - Tormented By A Lie21:26 - I’m Both25:24 - What You Really Say To God28:24 - That’s Not Really A Prayer32:55 - Pressure Can Cause You To Run35:03 - Replaying The Wrong Thing38:06 - Run It Back40:02 - What’s Really Killing Your Faith43:16 - God Came Anyway46:16 - What’s Echoing In Your Cave48:57 - Come Out Of The Cave51:01 - This Cave Won’t Be My Grave54:53 - For Those Caught In The Echo Scripture References:1 Kings 19, verses 1-19 - Elijah ran and hid in a cave, God came in a whisperJames 5, verses 17-18 – The faith of Elijah to pray about the rainPhilippians 4, verses 6-7 – Present requests to God with thanksgiving 1 Kings 18 – Elijah defeats the prophets of Baal with fire1 Corinthians 15, verses 54-55 – Death swallowed up in victoryExodus 33, verses 21-22 – Moses hidden in the cleft of the rock1 Kings 17, verses 1-6 – Ravens fed Elijah by the brook CherithLamentations 3, verses 22-23 – God's mercies are new every morning1 Kings 17, verses 17-24 – Elijah revives a widow's dead sonEzekiel 37 – Dry bones brought back to lifeJudges 6, verse 15 – Gideon calls himself the weakestExodus 4, verse 10 – Moses says he is not eloquentMatthew 27, verses 57-60 – Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus's bodySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it wrong to doubt God? When we face resistance, or God doesn’t come through like we’re expecting, it’s natural to wonder if we heard Him wrong. But it turns out that doubt isn’t really the problem. It’s what you do with your doubt that matters.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Luke 7, verses 11-27 – Jesus raises widow's son; John questions if Jesus is the oneMatthew 3, verses 11-17 – John baptizes Jesus; voice from heaven affirms Him as SonMatthew 11, verses 2-3 – Imprisoned John asks if Jesus is the one to comeIsaiah 61, verse 1 – Spirit anoints the Lord to preach good news to the poorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wished God would explain why you're going through something? You don't always need a new word from God — sometimes you need to remember the one He's already spoken. If you've been looking for peace, clarity, or confidence in a difficult season, discover how God's Word can help you trust Him even before you have all the answers. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:Mark 4, verses 33-41 – Jesus teaches from boat then calms stormMark 4, verse 1 – Jesus teaches crowd from a boatMark 5, verses 1-2 – Jesus arrives at region of GerasenesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the voice in your head saying about you? When you’re wrestling with self-limiting beliefs, it’s tempting to try to impress people to prove yourself. But that only fuels the unfulfilling cycle of performance. Pastor Steven teaches us how to find freedom from human opinion and reach a new verdict about our worth so we can walk in our purpose.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:1 Corinthians 4, verses 1-5 – God alone judges his faithful servantsJohn 8, verses 1-11 – Jesus offers mercy instead of condemnationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.