Elevate Christian Church Podcast

Today Lead Pastor Kevin Barton reflects on our Independence Day as he reviews the 4 freedoms called out by our 32nd President Franklin D. Roosevelt that he believed every person in the world should have. The freedom of speech, of worship and the freedom from fear and want. Kevin submits that the world should take hold of a 5th freedom, offered to us freely from Heaven. The freedom in Christ. Kevin...

Are you tired of fighting sin alone? Do you feel like you've gone too far or messed up too much for God to forgive? You haven't. Jesus sees you. He hasn’t given up on you—and He is willing and able to heal you. In this powerful message, Pastor Kevin Barton reminds us that no sin is too deep, no shame too heavy for Jesus to heal. He’s calling you. Will you come home?

Are you afraid of death? You’re not alone. For many, the fear of death—whether our own or that of a loved one—can be deeply unsettling. It quietly steals joy, clouds our peace, and leaves us feeling powerless. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Today, Lead Pastor Kevin Barton brings a message of hope and healing: we can be set free from the fear of death. When we are born again in Christ, death...

As we continue our Healing is Here sermon series, Lead Pastor Kevin Barton confronts us with a deeply personal and challenging question: Do you truly believe Jesus has the power to restore you? Your answer isn’t just theological—it’s a direct reflection of your faith in His power and His promises. Through the powerful events of Mark chapter 5, Pastor Kevin unpacks the story of the woman who suffer...

In this passionate and soul-stirring message, Lead Preacher Kevin Barton delivers a powerful teaching on being healed from spiritual blindness. Drawing from the miraculous story of Jesus healing the blind man in John 9, Pastor Kevin reveals how spiritual blindness affects more than just our sight—it clouds our purpose, our identity, and our relationship with God.

Today’s message centers on healing from unworthiness. Lead Pastor Kevin Barton guides us through the powerful story of the Samaritan woman's encounter with Jesus at Jacob’s Well. In this moment, Jesus goes out of His way—breaking social and cultural barriers—to meet her where she is. He reveals Himself as the Messiah and offers her the gift of Living Water. Yet, many today still hesitate to receiv...

In this inspiring and truth-filled message, our Lead Pastor, Kevin Barton, guides us through the profound meaning and purpose of baptism. Rooted in the Greek word βαπτίζω (baptizō)—meaning “to immerse” or “to baptize”—this sacred act represents far more than tradition; it is a transformative step of obedience and faith. As we walk through the book of Acts, we see baptism intricately woven into eve...

Today, Elevate Christian Church is celebrating mothers. Motherhood is both a beautiful gift and one of life’s greatest challenges. Our Lead Pastor, Kevin Baton, shares how moms consistently pour themselves out for the sake of others. Like devoted gardeners, they don’t simply plant seeds and walk away—they spend a lifetime nurturing, watering, and tending to those in their care. To all the moms, we...

Today’s message is truly out of this world, brought to us by Elevate Elder Todd Hindmon. Embracing all things "geeky," Todd draws inspiration from Star Trek—specifically the iconic idea: "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few—or the one." His own prime directive is to show us how we can model our lives after Jesus Christ, who came to earth not to be served, but to serve all of humani...

We’re so excited to welcome guest speaker Tim Smith to Elevate Christian Church today! Tim will be sharing a powerful message as we walk through Luke chapters 18 and 19 together, looking at the stories of the rich young ruler and Zacchaeus the tax collector. He’ll help us see the striking difference in how each man responds when they meet Jesus. Every day, we all have a choice to make—will we foll...

On this Easter Sunday, we rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Lead Pastor Kevin Barton shares a powerful message about having a personal relationship with our living Savior—One who has risen from the grave. Pastor Kevin takes us through John chapter 20, where we witness Mary Magdalene searching for Jesus’ body but encounters two angels instead. Weeping for her savior...

Today, our lead pastor, Kevin Barton, shares a deeply personal and powerful story from his own life, illustrating that no depth is too great for God to rescue us from the grip of depression. Kevin draws from Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians, urging us to “take every thought captive” as we navigate this challenging emotion. He also presents three key points to remind us of God’s active presence in...

Today, Kevin Barton delves into the powerful story of the woman with the alabaster perfume in Luke 7, who washed the feet of Jesus in an extraordinary act of devotion. We explore the Greek word Proskuneo, which encapsulates the deep, personal worship she offered to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Through her actions, she vividly demonstrates a profound truth: those who are forgiven little, love...

Today, Lead Pastor Kevin Barton takes us through Genesis 32, where Jacob wrestles with God, an encounter that changes his name to Israel and leaves him with a symbolic limp. We also explore Paul’s story, once Saul, who pleaded for God to remove his thorn in the flesh. God’s response in 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) remains timeless: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakn...

Today's message, delivered by our Lead Preacher Kevin Baton, explores the transformative power of God's grace. Kevin illustrates how God has the ability to turn the bitterness accumulated through years of hardship, pain, and sorrow into a profound sweetness. He challenges us to rise above the limitations of our discontented spirit, urging us to shift our perspective when we lose sight of the bigge...

Welcome to the Elevate Christian Church service for March 16th, 2025. Our Lead Preacher, Kevin Barton, continues to have us reflect on where we are storing our treasures. In todays message, Kevin teaches on the principle of the First Fruits and Bringing those back to God

In his message today, our Lead Preacher, Kevin Barton, challenges us to reflect on where we are storing our treasures. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, he reminds us of the dangers of materialism and the importance of prioritizing our devotion to God over the pursuit of wealth.

In today's sermon our Lead Preacher Kevin Barton tackles the subject of Doubt. Is normal to doubt God? How do I trust in Him and what should I do if I find myself in a season of doubt.

Ecclesiastes 4:11 illustrates the practical and emotional benefits of being in fellowship with our spouses. We all desire to have a beloved, not just a roommate. Fellowship in marriage provides strength, safety, and a sense of belonging, helping individuals navigate challenges more effectively than they could alone.

The power of partnership in a marriage lies in the unity, mutual respect, and shared purpose that form the foundation of a successful and fulfilling relationship. Marriage is a covenant, not a contract.

The Scriptures are clear that we are all born spiritually lost, poor and without hope, but through Jesus we can be given new life. But how often do we stop and stand in awe of the change that we have experienced? Or, to go a step further, how often do we share our story of redemption with others in the hope that they will see their own need for salvation and believe? Colossians is a letter about C...

The church is doing life together with other Christians in a way that reflects the love of God to a watching world. In biblical community, we are to encourage each other, meet together, hold each other accountable, pray for each other, care for each other, speak life into each other, study God's Word together, and grow in faith together. The Apostle Paul wrote most of the New Testament. His writin...

Sin is not something to linger in or play with. Sin is mortally dangerous to the soul. Christians must not rest or become complacent in the battle against sin. Rather, we are to make war against the deeds of the flesh. Paul wrote, “Therefore, put to death what belongs to your earthly nature” (Colossians 3:5). Just like Joseph fled from Potiphar’s wife, Christians should run from temptation. Like D...

The concept of “keeping in step” suggests a formal dance, where the man often initiates, and the woman follows. Both dancers excel when they move in synchrony, meaning that the woman keeps in step with the man. Considering that the church is Christ’s bride, this analogy seems fitting to illustrate what it means to keep in step with the Spirit. The Spirit initiates the “dance” by convicting sinners...

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