Elevation Point Church

Life often brings unexpected difficulties, testing our resilience and challenging our belief in brighter days and God’s promises. In the face of relentless struggles, it's easy to feel disheartened and lose hope. However, it's crucial to remember that each new day carries the potential for a breakthrough. Amidst the uncertainty and hardship, a single moment can transform everything, reigniting our...

In Romans 5, Paul says that as followers of Jesus we have hope and peace, but these concepts may not mean what we typically think they do. He then delivers a surprising message: we should "glory in our sufferings." Generally, we don't like pain, and that's a sentiment most people share. However, just because we don't like something doesn't mean it's bad. We often view suffering as negative, but so...

We often fixate on the idea that our mistakes should disqualify us from God's love. Similarly, it's just as easy to dwell on others' mistakes and think they too should be disqualified. Both perspectives fail to grasp the vastness of God's love. His love surpasses our misdeeds and those of others. In the end, it's only us who are preoccupied with these mistakes—God is more concerned with our identi...

Jesus pointed out that people are often so preoccupied with criticizing others for insignificant actions that they fail to address their own significant issues. The Pharisees, for instance, were well-versed in the rules, laws, and religious practices, yet they missed what truly mattered. While it's easy to criticize the Pharisees for this oversight, if we're honest, we often face the same struggle...

In Genesis 30, we see two sisters who are both blessed in different ways. One is deeply loved by her husband, while the other has already given birth to four children. However, neither of them is happy. It's noteworthy that their discontent doesn't stem from what they possess but from what they lack compared to each other. Leah desires what Rachel has, while Rachel desires what Leah has. Isn't it...

David's emotions seem to be all over the place in Psalm 62. He begins with a strong declaration of faith, stating, "I find rest in God," and expressing his trust in Him, asserting that he will not be shaken. However, almost immediately afterward, he portrays himself as a tottering fence, on the brink of collapse. Throughout this passage, David grapples with an inner conflict that is universal—stru...

In Judges 6, Gideon, much like many of us, resorts to offering every conceivable excuse he can muster as to why he’s incapable of what God’s spoken. These excuses range from what he perceives as genuine and legitimate reasons as to why God must have chosen the wrong person. Have you ever found yourself in such a position? Perhaps feeling as though you're not the right fit for the task despite divi...

God assures us, "I shall provide assistance," thereby alleviating concerns regarding the solo navigation of life's intricacies. We don’t need to dwell on understanding every detail or confronting challenges in isolation; God pledges His support. Furthermore, He underscores, "I have summoned you!" What additional validation could one seek? His divine call and commitment to aid obliterate any doubts...

We sometimes find ourselves in situations that appeared utterly desolate. It could be that our marriage is struggling, or we’re grappling with financial worries such as how to make this month's mortgage payment, or perhaps we’re simply feeling unappreciated and taken advantage of. The intensity of those moments is often magnified by the devil's desire to dwell on the negative, reminding us of our...

While Jesus entered into Jerusalem, He was continually thinking about others. However, He was also grieving. Not because He was dreading the cross, but because those around were missing the moment as it unfolded right before their eyes. They thought they understood, but they didn’t really understand. This happens often in life — we think we understand what Jesus is doing, but we don’t truly unders...

Mary and Martha held onto hope, believing for something miraculous: the preservation of their brother's life. Their faith was anchored in the conviction that Jesus would arrive in time to heal him. Throughout our lives, we encounter moments when it seems as though Jesus is delayed, when time runs out and our prayers appear unanswered. Yet, it's essential to recognize that even for Jesus Himself, t...

No matter where we are in life, how long we’ve served the Lord, or how well we know the Bible — temptations still show up in our lives. Jesus Himself was tempted. This is why it’s vital that we know and understand God’s Word while continually drawing near to Him. When we begin to think we are strong and/or smart enough to face temptation on our own, we’ll give in. Temptations are not always obviou...

Everyone who has experienced life has likely encountered relational wounds. In Genesis 32:22-31, Jacob endured such a wound, resulting in a lasting limp that served as a constant reminder of his struggle that night. Despite this setback, Jacob persevered, refusing to let it hinder his life's journey and purpose. Similarly, when we face wounds in our relationships and friendships, it's common to fe...

Relationships come, and relationships go. Lost or missed relationships are often things that cause us to remain stuck in a season or moment of life. Regret of what happened, or even what didn’t happen, can cause us to stay frozen — rather than moving forward into the new that God is trying to bless us with. If we’re not careful, we can miss new relationships and seasons because we’re still mournin...

We are often tempted to treat others the way they’ve treated us. But the key isn’t to treat others the way we’ve been treated — it’s to treat others the way we want to be treated. In Luke 23:33-34, Jesus found Himself in a difficult situation that He didn’t belong in. However, His response wasn’t to react negatively and reciprocate what had been done to Him. Instead, He showed love, forgiveness, a...

True love is the glue for all aspects of every relationship. If we love, there will be peace; if we don’t, there will be strife. If we love, we’ll honor others; if we don’t, there will be strife. If we love, we’ll put others first; if we don’t, we’ll put ourselves first. The list goes on — but the truth is, we all want to feel loved. With our friends, family, romantic relationships, coworkers, we...

One of the most difficult things for us to do in life is be consistent, no matter the circumstances. It’s easy to remain consistent when things are easy and everything is working; however, we tend to quit being consistent when it’s difficult and we see no change. But what if our consistency in the difficult moments is what would bring about growth, change, and breakthrough? In I Corinthians 15:58,...

In this one passage of scripture, we see two stories that needed a miracle from Jesus. But specifically, we see the lady who had been subjected to bleeding for 12 years. See, it’s a lot easier to believe Jesus will change your story when it’s a new problem than it is to keep believing that when it’s an old problem. For this lady, it wasn’t her pastor, doctor, spouse, or friends that gave her the s...

As we enter a new year, we tend to pray for new things. We pray for God to bless us with more, so that we can experience greater — More talents, more opportunities, more abilities. We read the Bible, we pray, we learn from God’s word; and yet, we’ve made a habit of missing the most important step — putting His word to use. We won’t see God provide more until we first are willing to take what He’s...

When it comes to believing and working toward anything great, we tend to disqualify ourselves in our own minds. It’s often easier for us to believe what we’re facing is stronger and more able than we are. For the Israelites in Numbers 13, they viewed the people in Canaan as giants, while they viewed themselves as grasshoppers. However, Caleb was able to adjust his vision and see the Canaanites for...