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What do you do when you keep showing up, but nothing seems to be changing? Just because progress doesn’t look like you expected doesn’t mean it’s not happening. If you’re frustrated with where you are or focused on where you thought you’d be by now, discover how God can give you the strength to keep going, make adjustments, and trust Him with your next step. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Joshua 6, verses 1-16, 20 – Israel marches around Jericho for seven days

Some hard things are part of growing. Others come from staying stuck in patterns God is trying to lead us out of. You may not be able to skip every difficult season, but you can stop letting fear, doubt, or disobedience keep you there longer than you need to be. When you can't skip what you're going through, praise can help you keep moving forward. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Hebrews 11, verses 29-31 – Red Sea crossed, Jericho fell, Rahab spared Numbers 14, verse 2 – Israelites murmur against Moses and Aaron Joshua 6, verses 9-10 – army marches silently until commanded to shout Matthew 4, verses 1-11 – Jesus fasts, tempted by devil in wilderness

Hold on to your praise, even in your darkest seasons. Drawing from the story of Paul and Silas in prison, this message reveals how worship isn’t a reflection of our current circumstances, but a declaration of God’s unchanging faithfulness. When we choose to praise God in the middle of pain, we invite His presence into our struggle and turn our deepest trials into a testimony for others. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Acts 16, verses 23-34 – Paul and Silas imprisoned Psalm 77, verse 6 – Psalmist remembers his song in the night Revelation 4, verse 11 – Elders declare God worthy of glory, honor, power Colossians 3, verse 16 – Word of Christ dwells through psalms and songs Exodus 14, verse 31 – Israel fears the Lord after Egypt's defeat Exodus 15, verses 1-2 – Moses and Israel sing the Lord is their strength Exodus 15, verses 20-21 – Miriam leads women with tambourines and dancing Psalm 118, verses 14, 17 – The Lord is my strength, I shall live Mark 14, verse 26 – Jesus and disciples sing a hymn before Gethsemane

Angry? Pray. Confused? Pray. Doubting? Pray. Ready to give up? Pray.  Because the prayer you're not proud of is better than the one you won't pray. God isn't asking you to clean up your emotions or find the perfect words before you come to Him. Whatever you're carrying, bring it to Him honestly today and pray anyway. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: James 5, verses 16-18 – Pray like Elijah  Psalm 58, verses 6-8 – David prays honestly  Luke 18, verses 9-14 – The Pharisee and the tax collector Romans 8, verse 26 – The Holy Spirit intercedes for you 1 Kings 17, verses 1-9 – Elijah is fed by ravens  1 Kings 18, verse 42 – Elijah bows with his face between his knees 1 Kings 19, verses 3-6 – Elijah gives up, but God says “get up”

You don't have to feel ready to move forward in faith. Sometimes growth looks like grieving what was, trusting God with what's missing, and still choosing to take the next best step. If you're carrying both blessings and burdens right now, discover how God can lead you forward even when life feels mixed. If you’ve been feeling grateful AND sad, excited AND anxious, or blessed AND overwhelmed, this message is for you.  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 future king 1 Samuel 3, verses 4-5 – The Lord calls out to young Samuel Additional Scriptures Referenced Romans 10, verse 17 – Faith comes through hearing God's word Exodus 30, verses 22-33 – Recipe for the anointing oil's ingredients Mark 4, verses 26-29 – Seed grows secretly, unseen by farmer Psalm 37, verse 23 – A good man's steps are ordered Joel 2, verse 25 – God restores years the locust ate

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 whisper James 5, verses 17-18 – The faith of Elijah to pray about the rain Philippians 4, verses 6-7 – Present requests to God with thanksgiving 1 Kings 18 – Elijah defeats the prophets of Baal with fire 1 Corinthians 15, verses 54-55 – Death swallowed up in victory Exodus 33, verses 21-22 – Moses hidden in the cleft of the rock 1 Kings 17, verses 1-6 – Ravens fed Elijah by the brook Cherith Lamentations 3, verses 22-23 – God's mercies are new every morning 1 Kings 17, verses 17-24 – Elijah revives a widow's dead son Ezekiel 37 – Dry bones brought back to life Judges 6, verse 15 – Gideon calls himself the weakest Exodus 4, verse 10 – Moses says he is not eloquent Matthew 27, verses 57-60 – Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus's body

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/tIepfr Scripture References: Luke 7, verses 11-27 – Jesus raises widow's son; John questions if Jesus is the one Matthew 3, verses 11-17 – John baptizes Jesus; voice from heaven affirms Him as Son Matthew 11, verses 2-3 – Imprisoned John asks if Jesus is the one to come Isaiah 61, verse 1 – Spirit anoints the Lord to preach good news to the poor

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. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Mark 4, verses 33-41 – Jesus teaches from boat then calms storm Mark 4, verse 1 – Jesus teaches crowd from a boat Mark 5, verses 1-2 – Jesus arrives at region of Gerasenes Additional Scriptures Referenced: Mark 4, verses 30-32 – Mustard seed grows into large plant Mark 4, verses 3-20 – Sower's seed falls on various soils Romans 10, verse 17 – Faith comes by hearing God's word Romans 8, verses 1-2 – No condemnation for those in Christ 1 John 1, verse 9 – Confessing sins brings forgiveness and cleansing Jonah 1, verses 4-6 – Jonah slept during storm on ship

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 servants John 8, verses 1-11 – Jesus offers mercy instead of condemnation

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 king 1 Samuel 3, verses 19-21 – Samuel established as prophet through God's Word Colossians 3, verse 9 – Do not lie to each other Philippians 2, verse 14 – Do everything without grumbling James 4, verse 11 – Do not slander one another 1 Corinthians 6, verse 18 – Flee from sexual immorality Exodus 20, verse 12 – Honor your father and mother John 10, verse 27 – My sheep know my voice

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

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 began Isaiah 43, verses 1-4 – You are precious, honored, and deeply loved Psalm 139, verses 1-16 – God knew and valued you before birth Mark 15 – A Roman soldier recognized Jesus as God's Son

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. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Nehemiah 1, verses 2-4 – Broken walls don't have to stay broken Nehemiah 1, verses 10-11 – Pray for favor before you take the step Nehemiah 2, verse 10 – Expect opposition when you start building Nehemiah 3 – Your part of the wall needs you to show up Nehemiah 6, verses 1-4 – Don't come down from what God called you to Nehemiah 6, verses 8-9 – The enemy is lying about your situation Luke 13, verses 31-33 – Keep moving when threats try to stop you Psalm 121, verse 1 – Your help comes from looking up

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? If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://www.elevationchurch.org/giving/

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. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr 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.