Elevation Community Church's Weekly Sermon

Does God really keep His people, or does our salvation ultimately depend on how well we hold on? This is one of the most important questions a believer can wrestle with, and the closing doxology of Jude's epistle gives a powerful and deeply comforting answer. Jude 24 declares that God is able to keep His people from stumbling and to present them blameless before His glory with great joy. But what...

The book of Jude may be one of the shortest letters in the New Testament, but its message is one of the most urgent. Written to believers facing false teaching from within the church, Jude calls Christians to contend for the faith, stay rooted in God's love, and care for one another with mercy and truth. In this message, we explore what the Bible says about false teachers, how to identify them, an...

False teachers. Spiritual deception. God's judgment. These are not abstract theological concerns. They are urgent realities that the Epistle of Jude addresses head-on, and they are just as relevant for the church today as they were in the first century. Jude writes to warn believers about teachers who had crept into the church and were distorting both doctrine and lifestyle. His core argument is t...

What does it mean that salvation is common to all believers? How should Christians respond when false teaching quietly enters the church? And what does Jude mean when he says the faith was once for all delivered to the saints? These are the questions at the heart of the book of Jude, one of the shortest but most urgent letters in the entire New Testament. In just a few verses, Jude addresses the n...

What does it mean to be a Christian? The answer is not a list of rules or religious achievements. According to the opening verses of Jude, Christian identity is defined by three words: called, beloved, and kept. These words describe what God has done for His people, and they form the foundation of everything else in the Christian life. Jude was the half-brother of Jesus Christ. He grew up in the s...

One of our elders, Greg Dolby, introduces us to Matthew 25 Ministries and leads us in a "panel" style discussion with Joe & Pam Leonard, both longtime active members and volunteers with the organization, followed by Joe Leonard bringing us the sermon of the week.

Psalm 130 is one of the most powerful and personal prayers in the entire Bible. In just eight verses, it moves from the depths of human despair to the heights of God's steadfast love, and it speaks directly to some of the most important questions anyone can ask: What do I do with my sin? Can God really forgive me? How can a sinful person stand before a holy God? This exploration of Psalm 130 walks...

Are you facing a battle you feel like you are losing? You are not alone, and you are not without help. Based on 1 Peter 5, this teaching walks through one of the most practical and encouraging passages in all of Scripture on the topic of spiritual warfare, resisting the devil, and standing firm in faith as a Christian. Topics covered include who the devil really is and why it matters, what the ene...

Are anxiety and pride connected? The answer might surprise you. First Peter 5:6-7 reveals that the path to peace runs directly through humility, and understanding why changes everything about how we handle worry. Anxiety is one of the fastest-growing struggles in the modern world, with clinical diagnoses rising by roughly 60% over the last 15 years. Culture offers many solutions, but Scripture off...

Do your good works, church attendance, or religious background make you right with God? It is one of the most important questions anyone can ask, and the answer from Scripture might surprise you. In Philippians 3, the Apostle Paul lays out one of the most powerful arguments in all of the New Testament against self-righteousness and works-based salvation. Paul was not writing as someone unfamiliar...

What does the Bible actually say about church leadership, humility, and submission? First Peter 5:1-5 gives one of the clearest and most practical answers in all of Scripture, and it challenges both leaders and members of the church in equal measure. This passage begins with a direct word to elders. In the New Testament, elder is a formal church office, the same role referred to as overseer, sheph...

Does suffering mean God has forgotten you? Or could it actually be a sign that you are walking closely with Him? First Peter 4:12-19 addresses one of the most misunderstood realities of the Christian life, and the answer may surprise you. Peter opens with a striking word: do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes. Not if it comes. When. Suffering for the faith is not a possibility for t...

Can the gospel actually free you from the power of sin in your everyday life? First Peter 4:1-6 answers that question with a clear and urgent call to arm yourself with the mindset of Christ and to fight sin from a position of victory rather than defeat. This message explores what it truly means to be freed from sin, not just forgiven for it. Topics covered include why the Christian life feels like...

What was Jesus doing between His death and resurrection? It is one of the most overlooked questions in Christianity, yet Scripture gives us a clear and powerful answer. First Peter 3:18-22 walks through three things Christ accomplished during those days: His work on the cross, His activity in the grave, and His triumph in the resurrection. On the cross, Christ died once as our substitute. His sacr...

What does the Bible say about responding to people who hurt you, slander you, or speak evil against you? First Peter 3 gives one of the most challenging and practical passages in all of Scripture on how Christians are called to treat their enemies, pursue peace, and defend their faith with grace. In this message from 1 Peter 3:8-17, we explore five key virtues every believer is called to live out:...

What does your faith look like on a Monday morning? First Peter 2:18-25 is one of the most practical and challenging passages in the New Testament, addressing how Christians are called to live out their faith in the workplace, in difficult relationships, and in moments of unjust suffering. This passage begins with a call to honor those in authority, even when that authority is unjust. Peter is not...

Discover the biblical approach to Christian citizenship and government authority in this comprehensive study of 1 Peter 2:13-17. Learn how Christians should navigate the complex relationship between faith and politics, submission and accountability, earthly citizenship and heavenly allegiance. This message explores the challenging command to submit to governing authorities even under corrupt leade...

Discover what it means to be chosen by God and live as His people in today's world. This message explores the powerful identity Christians have as a royal priesthood, holy nation, and peculiar people called out of darkness into God's marvelous light. Learn how believers are meant to live differently from the world while maintaining honorable conduct that points others to Christ. Key topics covered...

Discover your true identity as a living stone in God's spiritual temple and learn how this transforms your daily life and witness. This powerful biblical teaching explores 1 Peter 2:4-8 and reveals how every believer becomes a walking temple of God, carrying His presence wherever they go. Key topics covered include understanding what it means to come to Christ as the living stone, why Jesus is cal...

Discover the transformative power of God's grace through the Apostle Paul's incredible testimony in 1 Timothy 1:12-17. This powerful message explores how God chooses the most unlikely people to display His mercy and grace. Learn about Paul's honest confession of his past as a blasphemer and persecutor, and how God's appointment transformed him into a powerful minister of the gospel. Understanding...

Discover the secret to authentic Christian love that goes beyond surface-level relationships. This powerful message explores what it means to love with brotherly affection in a world of fading connections and temporary pleasures. Learn how to develop philadelphia love - the deep, committed bond that should exist between spiritual siblings. Explore the biblical foundation for extraordinary love fou...

Discover how to live as God's adopted children through biblical holiness and spiritual growth. This powerful message explores 1 Peter 1:13-20, revealing the connection between God's grace and holy living. Learn what it means to prepare your mind for action in Christian life and break free from worldly intoxicants that hinder spiritual growth. Key topics include understanding spiritual adoption, th...

Discover the incredible truth about God's eternal plan of salvation and how Old Testament prophets searched for the Gospel centuries before Christ's arrival. This powerful message explores 1 Peter 1:10-12 and reveals how biblical prophecy works like a sunrise, becoming progressively brighter as it approaches fulfillment. Learn about the prophets who received divine revelations about the coming Mes...

Discover the profound Christian paradox of experiencing joy and sorrow simultaneously during life's trials. This message explores why believers don't need to fake happiness or pretend suffering doesn't hurt, revealing instead how genuine faith allows both emotions to coexist. Learn why even Jesus, called the man of sorrows, wept with those who mourned, and how this demonstrates God's heart toward...

Understanding the true nature of salvation and spiritual rebirth is essential for every Christian. This biblical exploration examines what it really means to be born again and who deserves credit for our faith. Many Christians struggle with questions about salvation, eternal security, and God's role versus human choice in becoming a believer. The apostle Peter reveals that God is the active agent...