
Elevation with Steven Furtick
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Elevation Church led by Pastor Steven Furtick. To learn more visit our website at http://elevationchurch.org or download the Elevation App. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://ele.vc/TI55jR
- 41 episodes
- a few times a week
- Avg 52 min
- English

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October 11 · 47 minHe Hasn’t Forgotten You (Stephen Chandler)
Have you been waiting a long time for something that still hasn't happened yet? This message from Pastor Stephen Chandler will remind you that God hasn’t forgotten about you, even if you haven’t seen the progress you hoped for yet. What if He’s using the season you're in right now to prepare you for what comes next? If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Psalm 105, verses 16-22 – Joseph was sold, imprisoned, then made ruler. Jeremiah 1, verse 5 – God knew and appointed Jeremiah before birth. 1 Corinthians 2, verse 9 – God has prepared things beyond human imagination. Genesis 37, verse 10 – Jacob scolds Joseph over his dream. Genesis 39, verses 3-4 and 22-23 – The Lord prospered Joseph in every place. Luke 16, verse 12 – Faithfulness with another’s property precedes ownership. Proverbs 13, verse 12 – Hope deferred sickens; fulfilled desire is life. Romans 4, verse 19 – Abraham’s faith stayed strong despite his age See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 9 · 1 hrTroubled Mind And An Open Door
When God opens a door, nobody can shut it. In "A Troubled Mind And An Open Door," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church teaches us that, while the enemy may not be able to close doors, he can try to keep us from walking through them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 4 · 47 minA Problem For My Problem (Jonathan Rivera)
This is a message for someone ready to give up. In Philippians, the Apostle Paul shows us what’s on the other side of pain when we persevere with Christ. And here’s the good news: You don’t have to be afraid anymore. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Philippians 1, verses 12-14 – Paul's chains advance the gospel, emboldening others. 2 Corinthians 5, verse 10 – All must appear before Christ's judgment seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 2 · 58 minA Green Light At A Red Sea
God is committed to your freedom. In "Green Light At The Red Sea," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church shows us just how far God is willing to go to set us free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 27 · 59 minTrain Your Heart To Trust
What if the thing you've been worrying about could become the thing you pray about? Trusting God doesn't mean you'll never feel afraid, it means you don't have to carry your fear by yourself. The next time your mind starts rehearsing everything that could go wrong, turn the worry into a prayer and remind yourself: You have a Father who knows what you need. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Psalm 56, verses 1-4 – When afraid, David chooses to trust God. 1 Samuel 21, verses 8-12 – Trapped in Gath, David becomes very afraid. Philippians 4, verse 6 – Present every request to God in prayer. Matthew 6, verses 31-32 – Don't worry, your Father knows what you need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 25 · 51 minWhen The Gift Becomes A Prison
How are you handling the gifts God's given you? In "When The Gift Becomes A Prison," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals how Jesus broke from tradition to show us how to live in His truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 20 · 59 minThis Time Around...
What do you do when you keep showing up, but nothing seems to be changing? Just because progress doesn’t look like you expected doesn’t mean it’s not happening. If you’re frustrated with where you are or focused on where you thought you’d be by now, discover how God can give you the strength to keep going, make adjustments, and trust Him with your next step. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Joshua 6, verses 1-16, 20 – Israel marches around Jericho for seven days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 18 · 56 minCopy That
What you copy is what you become. In "Copy That," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church challenges us, not to replicate what we see in culture, but to imitate the character of Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 13 · 1 hrYou Can Skip This!
Some hard things are part of growing. Others come from staying stuck in patterns God is trying to lead us out of. You may not be able to skip every difficult season, but you can stop letting fear, doubt, or disobedience keep you there longer than you need to be. When you can't skip what you're going through, praise can help you keep moving forward. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Hebrews 11, verses 29-31 – Red Sea crossed, Jericho fell, Rahab spared Numbers 14, verse 2 – Israelites murmur against Moses and Aaron Joshua 6, verses 9-10 – army marches silently until commanded to shout Matthew 4, verses 1-11 – Jesus fasts, tempted by devil in wilderness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 11 · 57 minBe Careful What You Copy
Don't take your cues from culture. In "Be Careful What You Copy," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that, when we copy culture, we're missing out on the unique plans God has for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 6 · 43 minHold On To Your Song (Jonathan Josephs)
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/tIepfr Scripture References: Acts 16, verses 23-34 – Paul and Silas imprisoned Psalm 77, verse 6 – Psalmist remembers his song in the night Revelation 4, verse 11 – Elders declare God worthy of glory, honor, power Colossians 3, verse 16 – Word of Christ dwells through psalms and songs Exodus 14, verse 31 – Israel fears the Lord after Egypt's defeat Exodus 15, verses 1-2 – Moses and Israel sing the Lord is their strength Exodus 15, verses 20-21 – Miriam leads women with tambourines and dancing Psalm 118, verses 14, 17 – The Lord is my strength, I shall live Mark 14, verse 26 – Jesus and disciples sing a hymn before Gethsemane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 4 · 41 minYou Didn't Lose It
It's okay to have doubts. In "You Didn't Lose It," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that the presence of doubt doesn't mean the absence of faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 30 · 1 hrThe Prayers You’re Not Proud Of
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 collector Romans 8, verse 26 – The Holy Spirit intercedes for you 1 Kings 17, verses 1-9 – Elijah is fed by ravens 1 Kings 18, verse 42 – Elijah bows with his face between his knees 1 Kings 19, verses 3-6 – Elijah gives up, but God says “get up” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 28 · 55 minYou Are Not It
You’re more than what you’re going through. In “You Are Not It,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that God doesn’t see us through the lens of what we’ve done, but for who we are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 23 · 50 minFilled By Faith!
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 king 1 Samuel 3, verses 4-5 – The Lord calls out to young Samuel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 21 · 53 minThe Other Hand
God’s hand is on your life. In “The Other Hand,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reminds us to let go of our shame and past mistakes so we are able to receive the promises of God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 17 · 57 minDeath By Echo (Run It Back)
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 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 14 · 51 minThe Guided Mind and The Guarded Heart
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 9 · 54 minWhat If I Got It Wrong?
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/tIepfr 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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