Elevate Christian Church Podcast

The first words recorded in the Bible spoken by God are, "Let there be light." Jesus calls himself and his followers the "light of the world." Join us as we kick off a new series, called "Light."

Sometimes,we will, as Christians, replace God with our religion. We will mistake Bible knowledge or church attendance or theology with knowing and being close to Jesus. That's such a big mistake because there is nothing like knowing the person of Christ rather than just belonging to the religion of Christianity! What would our world and church look like if we changed our focus?

As we wrap up our series on the prodigal son, we ask the question: in the story, who was the REAL prodigal? Who was the one who gave something away, extravagantly?

Sometimes, a change in thinking is necessary. When we 'shift gears,' we turn our attention from something to something else. In the story of the prodigal son, when the young man realizes just how far he's fallen, he has a choice to make: to stay where he is, or return home to his father. That question is being asked of us, too - will we stay where we are? Or will we run back home to the Father, wh...

We've all been there. A place where we feel our absolute lowest. Where we feel like it can't get any worse. Where is God when you find yourself in the mud and dirt? Waiting for you to come home.

Sometimes, it's easy to forget that God, our Father, loves us despite what we've done or where we've been. Sometimes, even when we want to 'repent' we focus on our badness rather than Jesus' goodness! Join us as we discuss today.

It's obvious to us which son in the parable of the prodigal son is far from the far, but have you ever thought about the other son? How he was just as isolated? Turns out, there are many ways to isolate yourself from God, whether that's running away... or even being in the same room.

In Luke 15, Jesus gives us three key lessons in what it's like for God to pursue the people far from him. Join us as we explore two of these - the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin

Both Jesus and the Enemy stand at the door. The devil waits behind it, waiting like a lion to devour you, but Jesus waits and knocks - if you let him in, it changes everything! Join us as we close out our series on Cain and Abel.

Anger rarely stay with the person it originates with - it gets passed along easier than we'd like it to. Join us as we continue speaking on anger in the Cain and Abel story.

There are a lot of angry people in our world today. Somebody is angry about something, all the time. Is anger ever righteous? Where does anger come from? Where does our OWN anger ever come from? Join us today as we discuss Cain and Abel, and the all important question that God asked him... "Why are you so angry?"

Cain and Abel both brought offerings to God, but God accepted Abel's and rejected Cain's. Is it even possible to worship God inappropriately? Can we worship God with bad motives? Join us as we talk about worshiping God in spirit and in truth today!

The story of Cain and Abel is playing itself out today. The name Abel means "breath" or "vapor." When we let hatred and anger drive us, we lose perspective - that life is but a vapor. Join us today as we discuss!

James, in the New Testament, specifically points to Job, in the Old Testament, as a prime example for patience. Join us as we take a look at the incredible tale of Job, and how, even in the midst of the worst things the Enemy can throw at us, we have a Savior who declares us victorious!

James tells us that, in our patience, we are to "remember the Prophets." Join us as we take a look at the longsuffering of the prophets of the Old Testament.

Patience, we're told, is a virtue. James says that patience is integral to the life of a believer, but we're not always the best at that, are we? Join us as Kevin leads us with a message about patience

The Bible says "The prayer of a righteous man is very effective." But who among us can be considered righteous? Does that mean God doesn't hear ANY of our prayers? Let's discuss what that means.

James tells us how and when to pray for the sick. What does that look like for us, today?

With everything going on these days, it is more important than ever to pray. James says that, whether you are suffering or are well, prayer and praise should be our response. Join us as we explore why we believe now is the time to pray!

James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God and he will draw near to you." In times as turbulent and uncertain as these, God is the only unchanging, trustworthy thing that we can rely on. Join us today as we discuss "drawing near" to God.

Jesus Christ is our hope. His resurrection is the proof that he is who he said he was, and that death is forever defeated and we belong to God. Join us online in celebrating the empty tomb, and the risen savior!

The shortest verse in the Bible, John 11:35. Most people know it - "Jesus wept." In these two little words, there's a lot to unpack. Why is Jesus weeping? What would make the God and creator of the universe experience such deep emotion? And what does that have to do with Easter and Palm Sunday? Kevin unpacks these two little words.

Life is short. How do we live it well? During all this craziness with the coronavirus, it's one the forefront of our mind more than ever, isn't it? The Bible calls life a vapor - here today, and gone tomorrow. How do we learn the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom?

Wisdom - something everyone desires, but few people actually have. What does the Bible have to say about wisdom? Join Kevin as we explore what the book of James and the book of Proverbs have to say about wisdom.

The words we speak have the power to change the world... for better or for worse. This week, Kevin talks about the tongue, and what the book of James has to say about controlling your speech.