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.

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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

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Don't take your cues from culture. In "Be Careful What You Copy," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that, when we copy culture, we're missing out on the unique plans God has for us.

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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.

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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

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It's okay to have doubts. In "You Didn't Lose It," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that the presence of doubt doesn't mean the absence of faith.

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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.

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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”

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You’re more than what you’re going through. In “You Are Not It,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that God doesn’t see us through the lens of what we’ve done, but for who we are.

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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. 

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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

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God’s hand is on your life. In “The Other Hand,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reminds us to let go of our shame and past mistakes so we are able to receive the promises of God.

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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.

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Chapters
0:00 - Thanks for joining us
1:50 - Join Us On Tour!
3:45 - 1 Kings 19
11:26 - “How’d You Feel About It?”
14:45 - What Are You Replaying?
17:46 - Tormented By A Lie
21:26 - I’m Both
25:24 - What You Really Say To God
28:24 - That’s Not Really A Prayer
32:55 - Pressure Can Cause You To Run
35:03 - Replaying The Wrong Thing
38:06 - Run It Back
40:02 - What’s Really Killing Your Faith
43:16 - God Came Anyway
46:16 - What’s Echoing In Your Cave
48:57 - Come Out Of The Cave
51:01 - This Cave Won’t Be My Grave
54:53 - For Those Caught In The Echo

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

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Get back what the enemy took. In “The Guided Mind & The Guarded Heart,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals how you can start reclaiming your peace — one thought at a time.

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