Elevation Church PODCAST

This week Ps. Brad Whittington unpacks the reality of the early church of Acts, and how they were powerfully transformed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The reality of the church of Acts, should be the reality of the church today; where we are personally and powerfully transformed by the Holy Spirit, and working in tandem, to love those around us well.

The reality is that if we want to have a Powerhouse church, we must be living in partnership with the Holy Spirit, allowing him to transform us in our day to day. But what does living with the Holy Spirit look like, and what does it mean to partner with him? This week we learn about the person of the Holy Spirit with Cairns Location Pastor Luke Nucifora, and on how we can unlock the power of the Holy Spirit to love those around us and be effective in our mission.

The gospel can sometimes been seen as counter-cultural, or in opposition to the values of the world. But how can we remain in the truth of the word, as well as stand firm in our faith and convictions? This week Ps. Isaac Lenton explores the challenges of remaining true to Christ's calling, whilst also reaching the culture of our age.

Christian Community is one of our greatest apologetics strategies to defend the Gospel. Loving one another, celebrating wins and supporting during losses, is our great pleasures and responsibilities as followers of Christ. But how can we do community well, and with healthy boundaries, not to be lazy; but to protect the longevity of our relationships? This week, Ps. Brad Whittington explores how we can do relationships healthily, in order to uplift others and to sustain ourselves!

Sometimes we can feel like we're running on empty, or sometimes we feel it's pushing uphill to maintain our health and healthy relationships. But where does this come from, and how can we make sure that our buckets don't get empty throughout our daily lives? This week, Lead Pastor Miles Paludan continues our Genuine series, and focuses on how Christ ultimately is our source of health that everything flows from.

In today's society, over 54% of adults in Australia are experiencing feelings of loneliness. In our transient culture, it can feel difficult to find relationships and friends that remain consistent. So how do we make real relationships that last? By recognising that real relationships come with a cost attached. This week, Pastor Isaac Lenton talks through how we can walk through building connections and accepting their cost!

We all want healthy, deep relationships. We all need people to turn to when life's challenges become tough, or when we want to celebrate the highs! But sometimes cultivating and maintaining these communities can be easier said than done. This week Lead Pastor Miles Paludan talks through the importance of these relationships, how we can identify good healthy relationships, and how we can start on the journey of building deeper connections.

This week our series "Heart of Worship" closes out on a message about seeking God's presence in worship. However, seeking God's presence can sometimes feel like a broad concept. How do I seek him, what is my involvement, and what does his presence look like? Ps. Lach Holmes explores these concepts this week, to help us find that often the way to God's presence is ultimately through our continual persistent Praise.

You may have heard the term 'Spiritual Warfare' once or twice, and wondered what that means. That outside of the natural, there is a supernatural battle taking place in the spirit. But how can us worshipping God be counted as warfare? This week Lead Ps. Miles Paludan explores how worshipping God is not only beneficial but necessary in the walk of Faith.

Worship brings freedom. You may have felt it as you began to sing, something within you started to change slightly. Perspective, attitude, emotions, peace; all these things can change when we worship. But worshipping while life is difficult or uncertain is not always easy or straightforward. This week, Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton brings a word on how we can worship God not just through trials, but because of them as well.