Elevation Point Church

We often face situations where following God's way feels difficult, slow, or even inconvenient. In those moments, it’s tempting to take matters into our own hands, seeking quick relief or immediate results. However, when we prioritize our own wisdom over God's direction, we may experience temporary satisfaction, but it often comes with long-term consequences. God's way may not always be easy, but it is always best. When we trust His timing and direction, even when it’s uncomfortable, He leads us to lasting peace, provision, and purpose. The challenge is to surrender control and believe that God's plan is worth the wait.

It’s easy to think we’re following Jesus, but if our words are out of control, we’re deceiving ourselves. Scripture reminds us that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks—so if our speech doesn’t align with what we claim is in our hearts, something isn’t right. Controlling our words isn’t easy; it’s much simpler to follow Jesus in church than to guard our tongue in daily life. But the difficult thing is often the right thing. As followers of Jesus, it’s our responsibility—not our friends’, family’s, or even God’s—to ensure that our words reflect the example Christ set for us.

In the rush of our daily lives, it’s easy to become so consumed with our schedules, responsibilities, and distractions that we fail to recognize Jesus' presence right in front of us. Just like Martha in Luke 10:38-42, we can be so busy doing things for Jesus that we miss simply being with Him. In this message, we’ll explore how busyness can crowd out our awareness of Christ and how we can intentionally slow down, refocus, and make space to hear His voice. Jesus is always near—are we too busy to notice?

It's easier to overcome the fear of man when you have assurance that everything will work out, but that’s what makes the faith of the three men in Daniel 3 so remarkable—they had no guarantee that God would save them from Nebuchadnezzar. Too often, we anchor our hope in the “what if.” What if God heals? What if He delivers? What if He answers? What if things improve? We tend to base our faith on what we expect God to do, and while that’s not necessarily wrong, it raises an important question—one that I believe shaped their unwavering trust: What if He doesn’t? What if nothing changes? What if, years from now, we’re still facing the same struggles? What if the plans we hold onto never come to pass?

No matter how far we stray or how badly we fall, God’s love remains relentless. He never turns His back on us or decides we are beyond redemption. Instead, He continually pursues us, offering grace upon grace and countless second chances. In our lowest moments, we may feel like there’s no hope of turning things around—as if we’ve gone too far or waited too long. But with God, it is never too late. His arms are always open, ready to receive us when we humble ourselves, recognize where we’ve fallen short, and choose to follow His leading once again.

We all make mistakes—none of us are perfect. There are times we wish we could undo our past actions, but that isn’t always an option. However, while we may not be able to erase the past, a fresh start is always possible. No mistake is too great for God to redeem and bring about a better outcome. In this message, we explore how Jonah navigated his way back from his own missteps and experienced a powerful turnaround through God’s grace.

God is always speaking, guiding, and directing us. Yet, in the midst of life’s noise, we often choose when to follow His voice. Sometimes, we convince ourselves He isn’t saying what we don’t want to hear. While God’s direction may not always be easy or preferred, His Word is always clear. This message will challenge us to silence the distractions, discern His voice, and faithfully obey His call.

We often find ourselves in situations where decisions must be made. Many times, we start off on the right foot by praying and asking God for guidance, which is always a great beginning. However, inevitably, God’s opinion isn’t the only one we hear. If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve likely discovered that there’s always someone eager to share their opinion—whether it’s a family member, a friend, a co-worker, or even a complete stranger. Consider the story of David. God gave him clear direction, but his men advised him against following it. What’s worth noting here is that David didn’t even ask for their opinions, and his men weren’t bad people—they simply had a perspective that conflicted with God’s direction. The problem doesn’t necessarily arise from others sharing their thoughts or even from us asking for advice. Trouble begins when we prioritize what people say over what God has already spoken.

Often, when we pray, we come to God with our own expectations—how, when, and what we want Him to do. This can lead to frustration and disappointment because God doesn’t always act according to our will; in fact, He seldom does. But our prayers shouldn’t depend on whether God meets our expectations. Instead, prayer is meant to draw us closer to Him, trusting that His plan—always better than ours—will unfold in His perfect timing.