Elevation with Steven Furtick

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Death By Echo (Run It Back) Aug 17, 2026

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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.

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Chapters
0:00 - Thanks for joining us
1:50 - Join Us On Tour!
3:45 - 1 Kings 19
11:26 - “How’d You Feel About It?”
14:45 - What Are You Replaying?
17:46 - Tormented By A Lie
21:26 - I’m Both
25:24 - What You Really Say To God
28:24 - That’s Not Really A Prayer
32:55 - Pressure Can Cause You To Run
35:03 - Replaying The Wrong Thing
38:06 - Run It Back
40:02 - What’s Really Killing Your Faith
43:16 - God Came Anyway
46:16 - What’s Echoing In Your Cave
48:57 - Come Out Of The Cave
51:01 - This Cave Won’t Be My Grave
54:53 - 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 whisper
James 5, verses 17-18 – The faith of Elijah to pray about the rain
Philippians 4, verses 6-7 – Present requests to God with thanksgiving

1 Kings 18 – Elijah defeats the prophets of Baal with fire
1 Corinthians 15, verses 54-55 – Death swallowed up in victory
Exodus 33, verses 21-22 – Moses hidden in the cleft of the rock
1 Kings 17, verses 1-6 – Ravens fed Elijah by the brook Cherith
Lamentations 3, verses 22-23 – God's mercies are new every morning
1 Kings 17, verses 17-24 – Elijah revives a widow's dead son
Ezekiel 37 – Dry bones brought back to life
Judges 6, verse 15 – Gideon calls himself the weakest
Exodus 4, verse 10 – Moses says he is not eloquent
Matthew 27, verses 57-60 – Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus's body

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The Guided Mind and The Guarded Heart Aug 14, 2026

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Get back what the enemy took. In “The Guided Mind & The Guarded Heart,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals how you can start reclaiming your peace — one thought at a time.

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What If I Got It Wrong? Aug 09, 2026

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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.
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Scripture References:
Luke 7, verses 11-27 – Jesus raises widow's son; John questions if Jesus is the one
Matthew 3, verses 11-17 – John baptizes Jesus; voice from heaven affirms Him as Son
Matthew 11, verses 2-3 – Imprisoned John asks if Jesus is the one to come
Isaiah 61, verse 1 – Spirit anoints the Lord to preach good news to the poor

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The Lazarus Factor Aug 07, 2026

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When God doesn’t show up the way you expected, it doesn’t mean He’s absent. The delay, the silence, or the disappointment may be the very place He’s drawing close, revealing His glory in a way you couldn’t have seen before.

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Take Your Notes On The Boat! Aug 02, 2026

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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.

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Scripture References:
Mark 4, verses 33-41 – Jesus teaches from boat then calms storm
Mark 4, verse 1 – Jesus teaches crowd from a boat
Mark 5, verses 1-2 – Jesus arrives at region of Gerasenes

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The Sticking Point Jul 31, 2026

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Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing. It often means you’re standing in the place where God is strengthening you, stretching you, and teaching you to trust what He’s already put in your hands. The pressure, the resistance, and the pull to go back are all signs you’re on the verge of something significant.

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When Jesus Is Your Jury Jul 26, 2026

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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.
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Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 4, verses 1-5 – God alone judges his faithful servants
John 8, verses 1-11 – Jesus offers mercy instead of condemnation

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I Caught A Thought Jul 24, 2026

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The thoughts you hold on to can determine your trajectory. In “I Caught A Thought,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church challenges us to stop negative thoughts in their tracks, and hold on to the ones that bring us toward our purpose.

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It’s Hard To Hear God Jul 19, 2026

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Have you been wondering how to hear God's voice? If disappointment, comparison, fear, or uncertainty have made it difficult to know your next step, this message from Pastor Steven Furtick will help you discover what the Bible says about recognizing, trusting, and obeying God's direction.

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Scripture References:
1 Samuel 16, verses 1-13 – Samuel anoints David as king
1 Samuel 3, verses 19-21 – Samuel established as prophet through God's Word
Colossians 3, verse 9 – Do not lie to each other
Philippians 2, verse 14 – Do everything without grumbling
James 4, verse 11 – Do not slander one another
1 Corinthians 6, verse 18 – Flee from sexual immorality
Exodus 20, verse 12 – Honor your father and mother
John 10, verse 27 – My sheep know my voice

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Trapped In Transition Jul 17, 2026

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Transition is often where transformation happens. In “Trapped In Transition,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church teaches that, while transitions can be frustrating, we experience growth when we don’t give up.

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