Elevation with Steven Furtick

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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

It’s Hard To Hear God Jul 20, 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

First Things First (Ben Graves) Jul 12, 2026

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When life feels like it’s beating you up, it’s tempting to just slip away and hide. But God hasn’t called you to a cave; He’s called you to contend for a legacy.

If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr

Scriptures Referenced:

Judges chapter 6, verses 11 through 16 – An angel finds Gideon hiding, calls him mighty warrior

Judges chapter 6, verses 25 through 32 – Gideon tears down his father's altar to Baal

Judges chapter 1 – Israel let defeated enemies stay in the land

2 Corinthians chapter 5, verse 20 – Paul calls believers ambassadors for Christ

Romans chapter 5, verse 8 – Christ died for us

You’re Worth It (Lisa Harper) Jul 08, 2026

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It's easy to let your mistakes, your performance, or others’ opinions determine how you see yourself. But your worth was never meant to be measured by what you do; it was established long before you ever had the chance to earn it. If you've been struggling with feeling like you're not enough, this message will remind you of the unchanging value God’s placed on your life.

If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr

Scriptures Referenced:
Ephesians 1, verses 3-6 – God chose you before the world began
Isaiah 43, verses 1-4 – You are precious, honored, and deeply loved
Psalm 139, verses 1-16 – God knew and valued you before birth
Mark 15 – A Roman soldier recognized Jesus as God's Son

Let’s Build Something (Earl McClellan) Jun 29, 2026

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Jesus saves you and makes you new, but He doesn’t stop there. Next, He’ll give you something to do. Pastor Earl McClellan shares from Nehemiah to show that God has called you to build something, but the timing might not be what you expect.

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Nehemiah 1, verses 2-4 – Broken walls don't have to stay broken
Nehemiah 1, verses 10-11 – Pray for favor before you take the step
Nehemiah 2, verse 10 – Expect opposition when you start building
Nehemiah 3 – Your part of the wall needs you to show up
Nehemiah 6, verses 1-4 – Don't come down from what God called you to
Nehemiah 6, verses 8-9 – The enemy is lying about your situation
Luke 13, verses 31-33 – Keep moving when threats try to stop you
Psalm 121, verse 1 – Your help comes from looking up

I Left That Out (Jonathan Josephs) Jun 22, 2026

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Most of us have parts of our lives we'd rather keep hidden, even from God. The disappointment we haven't processed. The questions we haven't asked. The fears we don't want to admit. But what if the breakthrough you're praying for is on the other side of the thing you've been avoiding?

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I Know God Can, I Know God Will, But I Don’t Know How (Jabin Chavez) Jun 15, 2026

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Are you praying for clarity on a decision in your life? Pastor Jabin Chavez preaches about the role of faith in how we see our lives and in the decisions that we make. Maybe the reason you can’t tell what’s next is that God is inviting you into something you haven’t seen before.

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Scriptures Referenced:
Hebrews 11, verse 8 – Abraham obeyed God without knowing where he was going.
2 Corinthians 5, verse 7 – We walk by faith, not by sight.
Hebrews 11, verse 3 – The universe was formed by God's command.
Colossians 1, verse 16 – All things were created by God, visible and invisible.
1 Peter 1, verse 23 – We are born again through the living and enduring Word of God.
Psalm 119, verse 105 – God's Word is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path.
Proverbs 4, verse 18 – The path of the righteous grows brighter and brighter.

It’s Not Fair (Robert Madu) Jun 08, 2026

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Are you disappointed because of what happened… or because of what you expected would happen? When life feels unfair, it’s easy to compare your story to someone else’s and wonder why things worked out differently. But peace comes when you stop measuring your life against other people and start trusting the character of God.

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Scriptures Referenced:
Matthew 20, verses 1-16 – God's grace isn't bound by what you've earned or how long you've served
Matthew 19 – The rich young ruler's encounter with Jesus reveals what it actually costs to follow Him

God Keeps Receipts (Rich Wilkerson Jr.) Jun 01, 2026

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Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. preached from Hebrews 6 to show us that even though we can forget God, He promises never to forget us. God knows us, and He keeps receipts, but it’s not to shame us; it’s to save us. If you need your faith renewed today, this sermon is for you.

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Scriptures Referenced:
Hebrews 6, verses 10-12 – God does not forget your work, your love, or your persistence.Hebrews 6, verses 10-12 – God does not forget your work, your love, or your persistence.
Psalm 22, verse 3 – God inhabits the praises of his people.
Matthew 1, verses 1-17 – Forty-two generations of flawed people listed by name, proving God remembers individuals.
Nehemiah 3, verse 14 – God recorded the name of the man who rebuilt the waste gate, so no act is too small to be seen.
Hebrews 11 – A catalog of men and women who died without seeing the promise fulfilled, honored for faith that never quit.
Hebrews 12, verses 1-2 – Run with perseverance, surrounded by witnesses, eyes fixed on Jesus who endured the cross for you.
Psalm 56, verse 8 – God collects every tear and keeps a record of them.
John 1, verse 29 – John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
John 3, verses 16-17 – God sent his Son to save the world, not condemn it.
Romans 10, verse 9 – Belief in the heart and confession with the mouth are the conditions for salvation.

See It Differently (Larry Brey) May 24, 2026

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Sometimes the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn’t your situation — it’s the way you see it. The more consumed you become with your circumstances, the heavier life will feel. But real joy begins when you shift your focus, invite God into your struggles, and start living with a purpose beyond yourself.
If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr
Scriptures Referenced:
Philippians 1, verses 3-5 - joy from a prison cell and the partnership of the gospel
Philippians 2, verses 1-28 - the mind of Christ, partnership with the Holy Spirit, and Epaphroditus nearly dying in service
Philippians 3, verses 12-19 - forgetting what is behind, pressing toward what is ahead, and those who live as enemies of the cross
Philippians 4, verses 6-9 - do not be anxious about anything, and think on whatever is true and noble and lovely
Philippians 4, verses 15-16 - the only church that partnered with Paul in giving
Romans 12, verse 2 - be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Luke 9, verse 23 - deny yourself, pick up your cross daily, and follow me

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