Elevate Granbury

Every 11 minutes, someone dies by suicide—and it’s now the second leading cause of death for students ages 10–19. Suicide is a desperate attempt to escape pain that feels unbearable, but God is not silent on this struggle. Even in Scripture, we see people crushed under the weight of life, yet met with God’s presence and hope. Suicide is not the way out. God Himself says, “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite” (Isaiah 57:15). Your pain is not permanent, and your story is not finished—God Himself steps in to revive your heart and breathe life into your future.

What does God really say about LGBTQ+? Many believe God's design is outdated or even hateful, especially with the way culture talks about identity and love. Our real enemy isn’t each other—it’s the devil who twists what God created for good. Scripture shows us that God’s design for sexuality gives life and purpose, while all sin, not just LGBTQ+, separates us from Him. The hope of the gospel is that Jesus doesn’t push sinners away—He runs toward us with grace, forgiveness, and freedom. Living in His design isn’t about hate; it’s about love that leads to life.

Are faith and science really at odds, forcing people to choose one over the other? Many believe that faith in God is outdated, especially with all the scientific discoveries that emerge. Last night we learned that science isn’t against faith, but actually helps us understand our Creator. Science opens our eyes to see God's fingerprints in and through everything around us. It shows that embracing both faith and reason can deepen our understanding of the world and our purpose in it.

Not all religions point to the same God. Culture says they do, but that’s a lie. Many people assume every path leads somewhere good, but Paul walked into Athens and made it clear: there’s only one God who gives life, and only one way to Him—through Jesus. That truth shook a city full of idols, and it still collides with our world today. Every one of us has to wrestle with it and decide what to do. You can ignore it, fight it, or believe it—but you can’t stay neutral.

Most people assume they’re right with God because they’ve done enough — gone to church, got baptized, never killed anyone, and try to be a good person. But Scripture doesn’t say we’re mostly good — it says we’re dead. Spiritually dead. And dead people can’t fix themselves. In Ephesians 2, Paul is going to teach us the truth about our condition apart from Christ, the cure that only comes through Jesus, and the calling that comes with grace. You weren’t just saved from something — you were saved for something. There are dead people all around you. It’s time to go.

Forgiveness isn’t just a suggestion — it’s a command straight from the heart of God. In Matthew 6:14-15, Jesus makes it clear: if we want to receive forgiveness, we must give it. But many of us are walking around carrying old wounds — hurt, betrayal, abuse — with no idea how much it’s shaping our lives. Unforgiveness doesn’t just stay hidden; it shows up in our reactions, relationships, and even how we see ourselves. Forgiveness may feel unfair or impossible, but Jesus isn’t asking you to do it alone — He’s offering the strength to do what sets you free.

Prayer isn’t just about handing God a wish list and hoping He comes through. In Luke 11:1-13, Jesus shows us that prayer is about relationship — asking, seeking, and knocking with the trust of a child. God isn’t distant or annoyed by our prayers; He invites us to come boldly and often. The real gift of prayer isn’t just getting something from God — it’s getting God Himself. When we believe that, everything about how we pray starts to change.

We’ve all been hurt and can name the person. They caused deep pain, and everything in us wants to make them feel what we felt. But Jesus says something crazy in Matthew 5:38-48, “Love your enemies and pray for them”. This is countercultural; instead of revenge and retaliation, He calls us to respond the way God responded to us. When Christians live this out, the world changes.

How do you get to Heaven? Is it by being good, knowing the Bible, or doing enough? In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus—a religious leader who seemed to have it all together—that he must be born again. Salvation isn’t earned; it’s received. You don’t climb your way to God—He makes you new from the inside out through His Spirit.

Jesus didn’t just heal people—He often asked questions that stopped them in their tracks. In this message from John 5, Grant Troutt walks us through a moment where Jesus asks a man who’s been suffering for 38 years, “Do you want to be healed?” Why would He ask that? And what does it reveal about our excuses, environments, and resistance to healing? Grant unpacks how Jesus sees us, knows us, and calls us to stop settling for temporary fixes—and start walking in real freedom.