This past Sunday, Pastor Thomas-Steele shared a powerful vision in a message called “More Than A Building”. As Elevate Church begins the journey toward building a permanent home, the focus wasn’t on blueprints, budgets, or timelines—but on purpose.

Pastor Thomas-Steele reminded us that the most important question isn’t when we’ll build, but why. The vision is clear: this will not just be walls and a roof. It will be a house of God and a home for the community.

A place where people encounter Jesus, find forgiveness, freedom, and new life.

A space where kids, youth, and families discover hope, joy, and discipleship in Christ.

A hub for our town—where celebrations, community events, sports, and service can bless Windsor and beyond.

With faith, prayer, and unity, we believe God will provide, and in the next five years we will see this dream become reality. Because what we’re building is so much more than a building—it’s a movement of God to love Him and love others in tangible, lasting ways.

Come catch the vision. Be part of the story. Let’s build something eternal—More Than A Building

Life is full of battles—some we see coming, and others that blindside us. Fear often creeps in when we step into the fight unprepared. But in this powerful message, Pastor Thomas-Steele reminds us that preparation is found in practice—not just practicing skills, but practicing trust in God.

Drawing from the story of David facing Goliath, Pastor Thomas-Steele challenges us to see our problems not as obstacles but as preparation. The lions and bears we face today are training us to trust God for the giants we’ll face tomorrow.

Discover:

⚡ Why practice is what provides preparation for the confrontation

⚡ How spiritual disciplines like prayer, worship, fasting, and Scripture memorization strengthen your soul

⚡ How to recognize the enemy’s schemes and fight back with faith

⚡ Why you never step into the battle alone—because God’s got your back!

No matter what you’re facing—addiction, financial struggle, a broken relationship, or spiritual opposition—this message will equip you with hope, courage, and confidence in the God who never leaves your side.

Are you living with the concept of God’s presence or the reality of it?

In this powerful sermon, Pastor John Ware unpacks what it means to truly practice the presence of God in everyday life—not just on Sundays. Drawing from Scripture and the wisdom of Brother Lawrence, he shows us how to bridge the gap between knowing God is with us and actually experiencing His presence daily.

Discover three practical tools to transform your walk with Jesus:

1️⃣ Practicing repentance to stay sensitive to God’s presence

2️⃣ Living by a triangle instead of a line—partnering with the Spirit in every task

3️⃣ Embracing simple prompts to remind you that God is near

Whether you’re at work, at home, or in the middle of life’s challenges, this message will help you carry the peace, strength, and awareness of God’s presence everywhere you go.

👉 Don’t just know about God’s presence—live in it.

We fight over phone chargers because without power, our devices are useless. But what about our lives? Too often, we try to follow Jesus, lead our families, fight temptation, or carry our burdens in our own strength—and end up burned out and broken down.

In this message, Pastor Thomas-Steele reminds us that real purpose requires real power—and that power comes only from remaining in Jesus. Drawing from John 15:5, he shows how idols will leave us idle, but staying connected to Christ fills us with the strength, joy, and fruit that only He can produce.

📖 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5

Discover how to stay plugged into Jesus, the true source of life—not just on Sundays, but everywhere, all the time.

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Thomas-Steele explores how the pace of our lives directly affects our peace. Using a relatable family hiking trip as an insightful analogy, he highlights the pitfalls of rushing ahead or lagging behind God's perfect timing. "Walk This Way" teaches us that true peace comes from matching our life's rhythm with God's divine pace. Pastor Thomas-Steele emphasizes that through consistent, intentional prayer, and by following Jesus' example of regular retreat to quiet reflection, we can clearly discern and embrace God's timing. Discover the transformative power of walking faithfully and steadily with God, leaving behind the anxiety and restlessness of a hurried world. Tune in to learn how adopting God's pace brings clarity, purpose, and lasting peace to your life.

In the humorous yet impactful sermon, "You Don't Run in the Lazy River," Pastor Thomas-Steele illustrates how our life's pace directly affects our inner peace. Using vivid imagery from a water park lazy river and biblical examples from the lives of Abraham and Sarah, Moses, Saul, and David, he emphasizes that running ahead or falling behind God's intended pace creates unnecessary stress and conflict in our lives. True peace comes only when we align ourselves with God's timing and direction.

"Have you ever wondered if anyone truly understands your deepest pain? In this deeply moving sermon, Dick Holland explores the powerful truth of Jesus as the Man of Sorrows, intimately familiar with suffering, loneliness, and grief. Using heartfelt testimonies and powerful biblical insights from Isaiah 53 and the Gospels, this message reveals how Jesus' greatest pain paved the way for our greatest hope. Whether you're facing personal trials or simply seeking to deepen your love for Christ, this sermon will inspire and reassure you that Jesus is not just the victorious King—He is the faithful companion in your hardest moments."

In this powerful and deeply personal message, Pastor Ben Rothwell unpacks 2 Corinthians 12 to reveal how God uses the margins—our gaps, deficits, and weaknesses—to display His grace and strength. Drawing from Paul’s thorn in the flesh and his own story of brokenness, Pastor Ben encourages us to stop resenting the areas where we lack and start recognizing them as opportunities for God to reveal His glory. With humor, vulnerability, and conviction, he challenges us to embrace the space where our humanity ends and God's divinity begins.

👉 Whether you're walking through hardship, launching into the unknown, or just feel stuck—this message will help you reframe the pain and trust God's purpose in the margins of your life.

In this heartfelt and challenging message, Pastor Edward Arias urges listeners to take seriously the biblical command to guard their hearts. Drawing from Proverbs 4:23, he compares the spiritual condition of our hearts to a home left unsealed—vulnerable to irritants, distractions, and damage. Just like flies entering a home through cracks, the enemy uses distractions, temptations, and unchecked thoughts to influence and disrupt our lives.

Using the shepherd’s practice of anointing sheep with oil to protect them from flies, Pastor Edward illustrates the need for spiritual covering and daily renewal through the Holy Spirit. He reminds us that spiritual growth requires awareness, surrender, and intentionality. We are already sealed by the Spirit, but we must choose to stay rooted in Christ to experience lasting transformation.

This message is an invitation to stop patching over problems and start allowing the Good Shepherd to inspect and heal our hearts. When we guard what matters most, we not only protect our peace—we position ourselves for purpose.

Key Scripture: Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

Ever felt confident fixing a flat tire… but uncertain trusting God? In this honest, funny, and powerful message, Mike Apperson takes us from Oklahoma highways to Hebrews 11 as he unpacks the question "Why is it so easy to believe in myself but so hard to believe in God?" 🚙📖

With stories that will make you laugh and truths that will challenge your soul, Mike explores how asking why—and why not—can help us discover where our faith stands, what it’s built on, and how to strengthen it. 🔧🙌

📌 Faith isn’t about seeing. It’s about trusting the One who can do the impossible.