Elevation with Steven Furtick

We all have wants and desires, but how do we avoid being controlled by them? Pastor Steven shows that because Jesus experienced thirst on the cross, our thirst can now ultimately be satisfied. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your faith being tested? If you’ve been waiting on the details of what God has next, remember that God doesn’t give a test without a lesson first, so if He’s calling you to let go of something, you can trust He’s already provided you with what you’ll need to take that step. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:  ele.vc/tIepfr Sc...

The greatest pain and greatest pleasure of your life will be experienced in the context of relationship. So, what’s the secret to successful ones? Discover how the cross makes it possible for us to not only have a loving relationship with God, but for us to also have thriving relationships with others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People label, but God names. You don’t have to chase identity or earn worth, because you’ve always been called, loved, and set apart for something more.  If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Galatians 1, verses 11-20 Acts 9, verses 3-6 Genesis 17, verses 3-5 Genesis 32, verse 28 Matthew 16, verses 15-18 Acts 13,...

The decision to follow Christ can be made in a moment and will secure your place in Heaven for eternity, but what about the middle? Learn how to see the purpose in the process and discover God's grace in the gap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’ve been hurt, it can be hard to keep hoping. But God wants to lift the weight you’ve been carrying today. Learn from the life of Israel (Jacob, Jacob), how God will give you a strategy to unburden your heart and move forward. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Genesis 45, verses 25-28 Genesis 46, verses 1-5...

On the day He defeated death, Jesus took a walk with two previously unknown travelers headed in the wrong direction. The itinerary may seem unusual, but Pastor Steven reveals that what we see as a lack of God's presence may actually be a lack in our perception. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been feeling pulled in every direction, it might be time to pivot. God isn’t asking you to do everything — He’s asking you to stay close to Him. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Luke 10, verses 38-42 Luke 6, verses 12-16 John 11, verses 21-23 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Are you letting shame keep you from intimacy with God? See how approaching God with vulnerability is always worth the “risk.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shame can keep us sitting down in failure, wondering, “How did I get here?” But God wants to help us stand back up and step into our purpose. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: http://www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture References: Acts 2, verse 14 Luke 22, verses 31-34, 54-55 Luke 23, verses 44-45 Matthew 26, verses 69...

We love comfort. But it may be getting in the way of God’s plan for our lives. See why being comfortable may not be what God wants for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God isn’t afraid of your struggle. In fact, He’s inviting you to face it, because He knows what’s on the other side. Stop running, hold onto Him, and let Him change you from the inside out. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Genesis 32, verses 24-31 Genesis 31, verse 31 Matthew 4, verse 17 Ephesians 5, verse 1...

Uncertainty often leads to worry. But it doesn’t have to. Discover one way to find peace in your day-to-day life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stressed, insecure, and stuck — that’s how Moses felt, too. But that wasn’t the end of his story, and it’s not yours, either. It’s just the middle. There’s hope past this chapter, and it’s found by shifting your focus back to God. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Exodus 3, verses 1-11...

Have you ever felt like you don’t fit in? Like you’re an outsider? Learn how to leverage your uniqueness for something greater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t be so confused about the noise around you that you can’t hear the God who made you. When you’re faced with a struggle you didn’t see coming, remember that Jesus is already praying for you, and His prayer is stronger than any attack. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Luke 22, verses 31-34 Luke 6, v...

What if you’ve been missing your purpose because you’ve been looking in the wrong place? Learn how to see God moving right where you are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re looking at what’s next and feeling nervous, remember this: What God has done in your life is only the foundation, not the finish line. He’s a creative God, still at work in ways you’re not expecting. Let go of your plan so God can show you His purpose. Scripture References: Isaiah 43, verses 16-19 Hebrews 1, verses 1-2 Mark 8, verses 22-26 Mark 10, verses 46-52 Se...

Responsibilities are a fact of life, but meeting the demands of life isn’t always easy. Learn how to stop disengaging and start living with confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When life feels discouraging, it’s easy to wonder how God is at work. But even in the midst of pain and rejection, God is preparing you for something greater. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Genesis 50, verse 20 Genesis 37, verses 2-4, 18-20 Genesis 39, verses 2-4, 6-7 Genesis 40, verses 14-15 Genesis 41, verses 1, 14-...

When it comes to pursuing God's purpose for your life, pushing can only get you so far. Learn about the pulling power of God's grace and its ability to propel you towards your purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all go through times when we’re looking ahead, and our future looks uncertain. We want clarity, but instead, God gives us the courage to move forward in faith. It’s in these moments we learn not to be driven by what’s easy but to be pulled forward by purpose. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:  ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Deutero...

Our focus often gets fixed on what we don’t have and we ask ourselves "What am I missing?". But, what if God has already provided what we need and we’re just overlooking it? Discover the powerful connection between your perspective and God's provision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re feeling stuck in a cycle of defeat, remember that God’s promises are guaranteed but not automatic. Keep consistently showing up and praising Him for the victories He’s given you, because more are on the way. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:  http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Deuteronomy 20, verses 1, 19-20 Ephesians 6,...

Don’t go for a goal without God this year. When you invite His presence in, He’ll be with you every step of the way, bringing things to the surface, and showing you what to reach for. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:  http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References:  2 Kings 6, verses 1-7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.