Elevation with Steven Furtick

Welcome to the weekly podcast of Elevation Church led by Pastor Steven Furtick. To learn more visit our website at http://elevationchurch.org or download the Elevation App. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://ele.vc/WeX3nP

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29 minutes ago

57 min

What’s been on your mind? Sometimes the loudest voice in your life is the one in your own head. In this sermon, Pastor Steven teaches from Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 19 and shows us what to do when fear, exhaustion, and discouragement get loud.
If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr
Scripture References:1 Kings 19, verses 1-19 - Elijah ran and hid in a cave, God came in a whisperJames 5, verses 17-18 – The faith of Elijah to pray about the rainPhilippians 4, verses 6-7 – Present requests to God with thanksgiving
1 Kings 18 – Elijah defeats the prophets of Baal with fire1 Corinthians 15, verses 54-55 – Death swallowed up in victoryExodus 33, verses 21-22 – Moses hidden in the cleft of the rock1 Kings 17, verses 1-6 – Ravens fed Elijah by the brook CherithLamentations 3, verses 22-23 – God's mercies are new every morning1 Kings 17, verses 17-24 – Elijah revives a widow's dead sonEzekiel 37 – Dry bones brought back to lifeJudges 6, verse 15 – Gideon calls himself the weakestExodus 4, verse 10 – Moses says he is not eloquentMatthew 27, verses 57-60 – Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus's body

Aug 10, 2026

54 min

Is it wrong to doubt God? When we face resistance, or God doesn’t come through like we’re expecting, it’s natural to wonder if we heard Him wrong. But it turns out that doubt isn’t really the problem. It’s what you do with your doubt that matters.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfrScripture References:Luke 7, verses 11-27 – Jesus raises widow's son; John questions if Jesus is the oneMatthew 3, verses 11-17 – John baptizes Jesus; voice from heaven affirms Him as SonMatthew 11, verses 2-3 – Imprisoned John asks if Jesus is the one to comeIsaiah 61, verse 1 – Spirit anoints the Lord to preach good news to the poor

Aug 3, 2026

50 min

Have you ever wished God would explain why you're going through something? You don't always need a new word from God — sometimes you need to remember the one He's already spoken. If you've been looking for peace, clarity, or confidence in a difficult season, discover how God's Word can help you trust Him even before you have all the answers.
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Scripture References:Mark 4, verses 33-41 – Jesus teaches from boat then calms stormMark 4, verse 1 – Jesus teaches crowd from a boatMark 5, verses 1-2 – Jesus arrives at region of Gerasenes
Additional Scriptures Referenced:Mark 4, verses 30-32 – Mustard seed grows into large plantMark 4, verses 3-20 – Sower's seed falls on various soilsRomans 10, verse 17 – Faith comes by hearing God's wordRomans 8, verses 1-2 – No condemnation for those in Christ1 John 1, verse 9 – Confessing sins brings forgiveness and cleansingJonah 1, verses 4-6 – Jonah slept during storm on ship

Jul 26, 2026

58 min

What is the voice in your head saying about you? When you’re wrestling with self-limiting beliefs, it’s tempting to try to impress people to prove yourself. But that only fuels the unfulfilling cycle of performance. Pastor Steven teaches us how to find freedom from human opinion and reach a new verdict about our worth so we can walk in our purpose.If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr
Scripture References:1 Corinthians 4, verses 1-5 – God alone judges his faithful servantsJohn 8, verses 1-11 – Jesus offers mercy instead of condemnation

Jul 20, 2026

1hr 4 min

Have you been wondering how to hear God's voice? If disappointment, comparison, fear, or uncertainty have made it difficult to know your next step, this message from Pastor Steven Furtick will help you discover what the Bible says about recognizing, trusting, and obeying God's direction.
If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr
Scripture References:1 Samuel 16, verses 1-13 – Samuel anoints David as king1 Samuel 3, verses 19-21 – Samuel established as prophet through God's WordColossians 3, verse 9 – Do not lie to each otherPhilippians 2, verse 14 – Do everything without grumblingJames 4, verse 11 – Do not slander one another1 Corinthians 6, verse 18 – Flee from sexual immoralityExodus 20, verse 12 – Honor your father and motherJohn 10, verse 27 – My sheep know my voice

Jul 12, 2026

43 min

When life feels like it’s beating you up, it’s tempting to just slip away and hide. But God hasn’t called you to a cave; He’s called you to contend for a legacy.
If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr
Scriptures Referenced:
Judges chapter 6, verses 11 through 16 – An angel finds Gideon hiding, calls him mighty warrior
Judges chapter 6, verses 25 through 32 – Gideon tears down his father's altar to Baal
Judges chapter 1 – Israel let defeated enemies stay in the land
2 Corinthians chapter 5, verse 20 – Paul calls believers ambassadors for Christ
Romans chapter 5, verse 8 – Christ died for us

Jul 8, 2026

51 min

It's easy to let your mistakes, your performance, or others’ opinions determine how you see yourself. But your worth was never meant to be measured by what you do; it was established long before you ever had the chance to earn it. If you've been struggling with feeling like you're not enough, this message will remind you of the unchanging value God’s placed on your life.
If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr
Scriptures Referenced:Ephesians 1, verses 3-6 – God chose you before the world beganIsaiah 43, verses 1-4 – You are precious, honored, and deeply lovedPsalm 139, verses 1-16 – God knew and valued you before birthMark 15 – A Roman soldier recognized Jesus as God's Son

Jun 29, 2026

50 min

Jesus saves you and makes you new, but He doesn’t stop there. Next, He’ll give you something to do. Pastor Earl McClellan shares from Nehemiah to show that God has called you to build something, but the timing might not be what you expect.
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Nehemiah 1, verses 2-4 – Broken walls don't have to stay brokenNehemiah 1, verses 10-11 – Pray for favor before you take the stepNehemiah 2, verse 10 – Expect opposition when you start buildingNehemiah 3 – Your part of the wall needs you to show upNehemiah 6, verses 1-4 – Don't come down from what God called you toNehemiah 6, verses 8-9 – The enemy is lying about your situationLuke 13, verses 31-33 – Keep moving when threats try to stop youPsalm 121, verse 1 – Your help comes from looking up

Jun 22, 2026

46 min

Most of us have parts of our lives we'd rather keep hidden, even from God. The disappointment we haven't processed. The questions we haven't asked. The fears we don't want to admit. But what if the breakthrough you're praying for is on the other side of the thing you've been avoiding?
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Jun 15, 2026

47 min

Are you praying for clarity on a decision in your life? Pastor Jabin Chavez preaches about the role of faith in how we see our lives and in the decisions that we make. Maybe the reason you can’t tell what’s next is that God is inviting you into something you haven’t seen before.
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Scriptures Referenced:Hebrews 11, verse 8 – Abraham obeyed God without knowing where he was going.2 Corinthians 5, verse 7 – We walk by faith, not by sight.Hebrews 11, verse 3 – The universe was formed by God's command.Colossians 1, verse 16 – All things were created by God, visible and invisible.1 Peter 1, verse 23 – We are born again through the living and enduring Word of God.Psalm 119, verse 105 – God's Word is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path.Proverbs 4, verse 18 – The path of the righteous grows brighter and brighter.

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