Surprise! | Pastor Steven Furtick | Elevation Church

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  • @dwightalmon9418
    @dwightalmon9418 3 роки тому +9

    I'm 65 years old just lost everything I loved and cared about and I'm now homeless, don't take God and the ones you love for granted, but I trust God and have all faith in God to restore what satan has robbed from me, please 🙏for me.

    • @jessicajackson8327
      @jessicajackson8327 4 місяці тому

      Please pray for my grandma she is fighting cancer Johanna breeze

  • @ngoc4312
    @ngoc4312 Рік тому +43

    I'm ex muslim. Thank you Jesus. Since i accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior, i have hope and freedom. Hallelujah

  • @margaretschroedermeier2841
    @margaretschroedermeier2841 3 роки тому +820

    30 days clean of weed thank you Jesus ❤

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +63

      Thank you Jesus. Thank you for sharing your testimony.

    • @slevinchannel7589
      @slevinchannel7589 3 роки тому +1

      Will this Church or Pastor ever make some Statements?
      Many Religious people still are behind their times and
      arent even educated and informed about Evolution and Science;
      let alone more specific things like Covid.
      I still see people who genuinly think Science is Witchcraft
      and Evolution hasnt been proven: Even though its obviously
      proven enough to be taught at Schools on the whole planet.
      I mean, ignoring Schools existing and much more, its impressive,
      to say the least...
      So when will this Pastor cover those and other things?

    • @johnalpine9262
      @johnalpine9262 3 роки тому +2

      😑

    • @bransenmiller6597
      @bransenmiller6597 3 роки тому +2

      Awesome! The Lord is so good

    • @OfficialZMSantana
      @OfficialZMSantana 3 роки тому +32

      Congrats! When I gave my life to Christ I turned away from weed as well, happy to say I am 5 years clean! That 30 days will turn into so much more! God bless you

  • @MabeL22222
    @MabeL22222 3 роки тому +29

    "You don't know your own strength because you Always stop at your weakness"......40:30.💖

  • @nadkellyful
    @nadkellyful 3 роки тому +48

    Please pray for my marriage. Almost 20 years, my husband left 9 mons ago bc he said we argue too much. He's a part time pastor, ive changed during this time & im praying God brings him back home & uses us both together to serve Him. Thank you!

    • @alonzogibson5183
      @alonzogibson5183 Рік тому +3

      Let God use what you Have Left. He is In you as You are In Him. Blessing thru your Day today.

    • @Lyli_istupid
      @Lyli_istupid Рік тому +4

      did he ever come back?
      did u and him reconcile?

    • @rosemaryhaggens5715
      @rosemaryhaggens5715 Рік тому +2

      JUST JESUS HALLELUJAH

    • @rosemaryhaggens5715
      @rosemaryhaggens5715 Рік тому +1

      ❤❤❤😊

    • @DenaLedet-gf7mz
      @DenaLedet-gf7mz 7 місяців тому +1

      I will send prayers to you for your husband to come back to you..amen❤😮😊❤

  • @kelseymartin6792
    @kelseymartin6792 3 роки тому +501

    God surprised me at the grocery store. A man I was helping find something on his list started talking with me and joking around. He told me he was a preacher and after we said our goodbyes he stopped me again and said “God has something for me to tell you” and started to tell me to stop worrying so much and that God is with me and to stay the path I have been going. I’ve been discouraged so much this semester, I’ve been told I’m not smart enough to be a doctor, it’s not fit for me, and I kept praying and was about to give up and settle for the easy until this random stranger told me to continue on my path and God will take care of the rest. It’s still not easy, I’m still stressed and unsure but I do know that God has something planned for my life and if I continue to lean on him, he will slowly reveal what he has planned for me.

    • @naomikyolaba7614
      @naomikyolaba7614 3 роки тому +10

      Thank you so much for you testimony it’s an encouragement to me... I am going through something similar to you

    • @slevinchannel7589
      @slevinchannel7589 3 роки тому +3

      @@naomikyolaba7614 Will this Church or Pastor ever make some Statements?
      Many Religious people still are behind their times and
      arent even educated and informed about Evolution and Science;
      let alone more specific things like Covid.
      I still see people who genuinly think Science is Witchcraft
      and Evolution hasnt been proven: Even though its obviously
      proven enough to be taught at Schools on the whole planet.
      I mean, ignoring Schools existing and much more, its impressive,
      to say the least...
      So when will this Pastor cover those and other things?

    • @deemajors5477
      @deemajors5477 3 роки тому +8

      Thank u for sharing it inspired me and I'm having a hard time but I'm going to have faith I pray god will show me thank you and im praying for you we can't give up it's hard but God is stronger

    • @sinayentenga4503
      @sinayentenga4503 3 роки тому +11

      "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a FUTURE, Then call on me and pray to me and I will LISTEN"
      Be courageous God is with you.

    • @slevinchannel7589
      @slevinchannel7589 3 роки тому

      @@sinayentenga4503 Seen my comment though?

  • @byeseeyounever6690
    @byeseeyounever6690 3 роки тому +9

    I’ve been unemployed for last 3months..but somehow God worked out another workplace to be employed at, but it’s a very hectic work environment and a quite new line of work..hoping this word come true in my coming week as I launch on this new work journey with new people and new tasks..pray for me if you read this! :) God bless you all.

    • @elizabethmartin3054
      @elizabethmartin3054 3 роки тому +1

      I pray & trust The Lord Jesus will guide you . You WILL SUCCEED! Proverbs 3:5,6 tryst in the Lord with all ( ALL ) your heart ❤️... read , pray this verse of scripture. And Romans 8:28 ALL things.. you will thank the Good Lord for HIS surprise 🎉🙌🏼amen

    • @elizabethmartin3054
      @elizabethmartin3054 3 роки тому +1

      I meant to type “trust” not tryst 🙄-lol

    • @byeseeyounever6690
      @byeseeyounever6690 3 роки тому

      No worries!! Thank you for your kind words :))

  • @amysmith2205
    @amysmith2205 3 роки тому +154

    Thank you Jesus for this Pastor. Four months ago I was begging for another day. I admitted myself to a mental hospital thinking I wasn't going to make it. But God surprised me and sent people to love on me and save me from that horrible darkness. Ever since then I've been SURPRISED! THANK YOU PASTOR STEVEN

    • @mariyeta4917
      @mariyeta4917 3 роки тому +3

      Wowww

    • @kanikaamor6905
      @kanikaamor6905 3 роки тому +8

      Woman of God, you are a light building your testimony to preach what God is doing right now in your life to the people he will one day send you. I hear this early in my walk and now God has been sending me people who is where I was and I’m able to minister to them. I also been where you were. He loves you so much 🙏🏾🤍

    • @xMizz_DEADPQQLx
      @xMizz_DEADPQQLx 3 роки тому +3

      That's so awesome 💯💯💯👐 praise Jesus! I have dealt with ptsd & anxiety at times... I know a little of how that goes... keep clinging to God! And If you have any good tips drop em lime it's hawt 😂😁😉🙏🖤🙏

    • @amysmith2205
      @amysmith2205 3 роки тому +2

      @@kanikaamor6905 thank you for this response! It is a real confirmation! Thank you ❤️

    • @dalenmarsh1955
      @dalenmarsh1955 3 роки тому +5

      I work in emergency psych and am SO GRATEFUL for your testimony. I pray over my patients and love that God is available to everyone anytime ❤❤🙏

  • @donnieshannon9382
    @donnieshannon9382 2 роки тому +1

    I just laughed hysterically for a second on his comment about how he used to think that video preaching wouldn't work and people had to be in a room with him 😂 his UA-cam videos and that song Rattle! are 2 major ways God has delivered me from all sorts of stuff! Hallelujah

  • @onyeomachinyeremaka6809
    @onyeomachinyeremaka6809 3 роки тому +305

    Can we appreciate that this man goes above and beyond to illustrate his message😍

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +14

      @Onye oma Chinyeremaka, Pastor Steven puts a lot of time and prayer into preparing to preach. What was your takeaway from this message?

    • @jesusiskingofmyheart
      @jesusiskingofmyheart 3 роки тому +4

      YES EVERY SINGLE WEEK 👏🏼❤️✨

    • @mandelynwelch8952
      @mandelynwelch8952 3 роки тому

      Yes 🙌🏽❤️

    • @chimwemwelisuntha6570
      @chimwemwelisuntha6570 3 роки тому +5

      Every single time!!!👋🏾👋🏾 What a great teacher ☺️

    • @michaeljones2837
      @michaeljones2837 3 роки тому +9

      I love my new family. Most amazing church I've ever seen. Couldn't imagine it possibly being more beautiful! Every detail! Every member! Every tattoo! Every slick outfit! It takes me back! The 90's were an amazing time outside of the major cities. Finally have a church home home! I feel free for the first time in my life.

  • @JordanSmith-TueChree_23
    @JordanSmith-TueChree_23 3 роки тому +221

    This weekends service saved my life. I had been insecure an prideful at the same time. Last week was very trying, I am staying surpriseable.

  • @siphilisiwedulcieMithi4267
    @siphilisiwedulcieMithi4267 3 роки тому +117

    It's a blessing to be able to walk. Have been paralysed due to a stroke!

    • @1judegirl
      @1judegirl 3 роки тому +5

      🙏🏼God bless you and show you, that he gets the Glory.. He still does miracles! You're STILL HERE for a Reason... So, like me, he's not finished with us Yet! ❤️

    • @knockoutchronicles695
      @knockoutchronicles695 3 роки тому +1

      Amen May The Lord constantly heal you and keep you in this stage and keep you safe and prosper in all that you do and in all areas of your life (mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually).

    • @marvelynfoster7934
      @marvelynfoster7934 3 роки тому

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    • @brettlandry5470
      @brettlandry5470 3 роки тому

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  • @michellestory1686
    @michellestory1686 Рік тому +1

    We love you Holly Anna. 💗You are your husband’s beautiful instrument and you help him shine. God bless you

  • @lolagonzalez952
    @lolagonzalez952 2 роки тому +1

    Don't let your struggle keeps you from accessing your strenght! Wow! Amazing thank you!

  • @annedonaldson705
    @annedonaldson705 3 роки тому +48

    My husband was surprised to find out that he has stage 4 lung cancer. with 3 to 5 months to live. He was surprised how his level of love for God would grow. He was surprised to hear how your sermon would speak to him. He was surprised how much he would be discipling he would be doing because of this. He watches and loves you pastor Steven Furtick thank you so much

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  • @Lizohh17
    @Lizohh17 Рік тому +3

    I dont even know what to say. I am sitting in my car in in tears. This message is beautiful.

  • @jesusiskingofmyheart
    @jesusiskingofmyheart 3 роки тому +151

    “We want God to change stuff, without changing us...”
    Wow! I felt that part 💯❤️ Definitely guilty of having felt that way before 😭

    • @DubberRucks
      @DubberRucks 3 роки тому

      Oh how I can relate to that!
      Until I realised who knows best lol

    • @xMizz_DEADPQQLx
      @xMizz_DEADPQQLx 3 роки тому

      @GODS Messenger you decided to add your own little parentheses of YOUR words... so don't sit there and say that it comes from God's mouth when your adding to it within the quotations... honestly yea I've wondered about large ministries over the years... he'll it only makes sense if I've doubted God at times... but guess what... we judge what we see all the time... why... it's the way our minds are built so that we can sift & sort thru information the basics being colors shapes and sizes... that a bird, that's a chair, that's a human, that's a blue bird, that's a wooden chair, that's a human of the male form ... our brains are supposed to be able to process what we see... we're human with Adams sin added to it... it's why God shows us how to allow our humanity to function normally also while throwing off the sinful nature to take his on... you don't know me, but it's thru myself that I've learned about GOD... if I can forgive people and things they've done to me that most others wouldn't ... then how Mich more will my father do for me? At the end of the day the judgement belongs to God ALONE ... does he give us parameters to help aid us in our lives yes... here's how I sort it out... you could proabably convince me he's only in it for money... but they eyes are the windows to the soul... the eyes CANNOT LIE I don't care how good or slick you THINK you are... that for me is where God speaks... we're not always meant to agree, different things can apply to different people at different times in their lives... that's why we're supposed to chew the meat and spit out the bones... if I hadn't been thru what I've been thru and been gifted with the gifts that God has given me of the holy spirit I might believe people who comment like you do all the time... & in your willingness to protect & try to help YOUR doing the very thing your accusing him of... normally I keep my mouth shut because when it comes down to it it's between you and God... but it's not right for you to hinder someone's walk just because your unsure of your own... and if your gonna call someone out... bring evidence... notice your putting the same label on him that was put on Jesus... Jesus flipped tables ... I doubt he was exactly nice about it ... and I can respect your want to call something out... but know that when you do.... and if your wrong... it's a label that isn't easily shaken... you don't always have to agree with someone to believe their working for God... we have different levels of graduating as Christians... people who are in places that they need their hand held to walk out of ... you can't know the TRUE evil I've seen... evil that you don't hear about... worse than what you can imagine... so sometimes what someone needs to see their way out of that isn't what will work for you in your time and season... so long as they profess that Jesus is the ONLY way to the father, believe on every word of the bible & welcome the holy spirit I don't see a problem... there are people out there like that but here's the thing... their eyes will always match what your quoting... there was a time when I thought anyone could be capable of being the one saying Lord did I not ... but that's no way to live?! I believe it's that very first scripture you quoted that the enemy uses to make us question ourselves that's why we have to be responsible when we use such mature scripture... but that's where faith comes in & grace and mercy... the law convicts us... faith and mercy and grace frees us... we have to take God on faith right? We'd do well to do the same for ourselves at times... I think you'd be surprised if you knew what God knew... that's why it's sooo dangerous to assume... the pharasies assumed that the messiah would come a certain way too... people are being set free from addictions via this ministry... that's alright in my book... when Jesus was asked about people coming in his name he said... assume their for us... no one can easily say a bad word about me if their coming in my name... maybe meditate on that scripture 🙏🖤🙏

  • @jacintowilliamson5597
    @jacintowilliamson5597 2 роки тому +1

    Please pray for me and for all of my family and friends and neighbors...for salvation and holiness and healing and restoration

  • @arleneduran1832
    @arleneduran1832 Рік тому +1

    Thank you pastor Steven furtick thank you for your support and prayers and blessings we need to hear this for so many of us who are going through so so much I'll take whatever I can get God bless you amen

  • @celinaavila5610
    @celinaavila5610 3 роки тому +113

    My favorite person every sermon is the one who responds “Wow. Wow. Wow” to whatever pastor Steven just said. I feel the same way and it makes me smile

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +16

      Celina, It makes us smile too! We love that God is using us to impact others!

    • @dineshapriyadarshani8470
      @dineshapriyadarshani8470 3 роки тому +1

      @@elevationchurch W O W !

    • @slevinchannel7589
      @slevinchannel7589 3 роки тому

      @@elevationchurch Will this Church or Pastor ever make some Statements?
      Many Religious people still are behind their times and
      arent even educated and informed about Evolution and Science;
      let alone more specific things like Covid.
      I still see people who genuinly think Science is Witchcraft
      and Evolution hasnt been proven: Even though its obviously
      proven enough to be taught at Schools on the whole planet.
      I mean, ignoring Schools existing and much more, its impressive,
      to say the least...
      So when will this Pastor cover those and other things?

    • @1judegirl
      @1judegirl 3 роки тому +1

      @Celina Avila Yes! Ahhh.. ☺️ I think we can All hear that person.. and when I do. .. it makes me smile, too.. because sometimes it's just what I'm saying too . .. and there's a connection within the audience and me.. wherever it is that I'm watching from on my phone. 💕†

    • @dineshapriyadarshani8470
      @dineshapriyadarshani8470 3 роки тому +3

      @@slevinchannel7589 science is only what people have discovered or understood from God's creation and it's like a drop of water from a sea. Without Holy Spirit you will never understand this reality. Earth is rotating around itself ha.... There's no new evolution my son. every thing is explained clearly before you aver known.

  • @joshuaking1291
    @joshuaking1291 3 роки тому +144

    This sermon is challenging me to trust God in areas where I felt I should control everything.

    • @seekandabide
      @seekandabide 3 роки тому +4

      Me too !! 😭😭 I’ve always wanted to be in control and over-planned , but I’m opening room for God to surprise me and work through me. Room for Him to write my testimony instead of asking Him to add on and edit the testimony I’ve already scripted.

    • @kanikaamor6905
      @kanikaamor6905 3 роки тому +1

      Please surrender to God. 🙌🏾🙏🏾 I always tells myself he knows my future he can see what I can’t see. I’m holding his ands while he leads me down dark paths so that I may be a light. Jesus loves you and he has brought you this far even when you think your in control he still is because he knew what you will do before you did it. So he’s already forgiven you and is waiting for you to begin to always seek him first. I’m still growing as well. Bless you 🤍

  • @michelleridgley
    @michelleridgley 3 роки тому +79

    Amen 🙏🏽 I was surprised this week with the ending of my 4.5 year relationship. I had been in prayer off and on about this situation for quite some time and I was surprised that it finally happened exactly as I asked. God is so good. The pain of heartbreak is still real and present but there is an underlying peace that I now feel. That is the gift of God 🤍

    • @mariyeta4917
      @mariyeta4917 3 роки тому +3

      Wow that's awesome God bless you I'm so happy for you

    • @brandonjones3824
      @brandonjones3824 3 роки тому +5

      Currently facing a similar situation 18 years of a relationship 14 married and have been battling anxiety and depression now for 2 months. These messages have come right on time. I still hurt but I’m getting stronger.

    • @samkecossa5856
      @samkecossa5856 3 роки тому +5

      Going through the same thing...thank you for giving me hope that eventually through prayer I will have peace

    • @roxzannejansenvanrensburg8257
      @roxzannejansenvanrensburg8257 2 роки тому

      Amen

    • @wensleypieter8208
      @wensleypieter8208 2 роки тому

      🤯🤯🤯

  • @rastabilly6880
    @rastabilly6880 2 роки тому +1

    God speaks to me through his word through you ty for being a willing vessel i will be suprisable God bless

  • @jennieminor5123
    @jennieminor5123 3 роки тому +1

    God, please forgive me for trying to control my life! My life is yours and I praise your Holy Name!!!

  • @confessionsofatomboy9068
    @confessionsofatomboy9068 3 роки тому +111

    Yay leg day twice week, God has renewed my spirit that one day I will get married, I told myself that I wasn’t worthy of marriage, God makes old into new again

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +9

      @Confessions of a Tomboy, God can do much more than we ask, think or imagine.

    • @faithstacy7345
      @faithstacy7345 3 роки тому +1

      We never stop trusting and believing in His surprises...been there too,people told me that I can’t stand relationships let alone marriage and I believed that for a long time..I choose to be surprised my GOD not people anymore cause He does exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask of Him.Be blessed Tomboy😍

    • @karenboyd942
      @karenboyd942 3 роки тому

      Amen 🙏

    • @Chainbreakers61
      @Chainbreakers61 3 роки тому +3

      Isaiah 54:5. For your Maker is your husband, The Lord of host is His name. Until the day he will send you a husband, He will be and is a husband to us. Blessings to you. 🙏

    • @TheTiffanyBrand
      @TheTiffanyBrand 3 роки тому +1

      You’re always worthy. ❤️

  • @chayse6936
    @chayse6936 2 роки тому +4

    "don't let your struggle keep you from accessing your strength". ❤️

  • @mariagiannell9726
    @mariagiannell9726 3 роки тому +44

    So powerful...Don’t turn appreciation into expectation.

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +2

      We love it!

    • @tanishaproudie8386
      @tanishaproudie8386 Рік тому +2

      please pray for me I want a financial breakthrough and Godly husband to marry in Jesus name Amen

  • @lilleye.hollandjr1689
    @lilleye.hollandjr1689 Рік тому +2

    Surprise me this week, Lord. ❤

  • @Kimberly-fl7hi
    @Kimberly-fl7hi Рік тому +1

    Hay just wanted to let u and Holly no iam still here learning a lot about Jesus and I no he changing me every day thanks be blessed

  • @lindswags
    @lindswags 3 роки тому +39

    I'm asking Jesus to surprise my husband and I, on his name, for His Glory, to stop our divorce and surprise us with a resurrection power in some step or way, he is for us. The divorce could be done on March 29th (legally), but am convicted to stand for my marriage, so please pray for some small or big surprise towards our marriage and family of 3 kids, in Jesus' name, thank you so much.

    • @rickanddanigramza1316
      @rickanddanigramza1316 3 роки тому +3

      Praying right now, may you both accept His power in transforming what He intended to be used to glorify Him. Let Jesus surprise you both this next year, stay strong and pray for each other daily.

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +5

      We are praying for you!

    • @karynmdhluli3282
      @karynmdhluli3282 3 роки тому +2

      I am standing with you in prayer

    • @MarciaNarine
      @MarciaNarine 3 роки тому +2

      Standing with you.

    • @rachaelnelson4976
      @rachaelnelson4976 3 роки тому +1

      I had to deal with a foolish judge 11 years ago who abused us and was still given the kids any now

  • @1golfcar
    @1golfcar Рік тому +1

    U help me so much pastor there isn’t a word that you preach. I do not miss I listen very attentively. I love how you preach you get me going in the morning because you preach about the morning is the worst time to let negativities come into your mind, and being of the flesh that will happen so I have learned through the word of God spoken through you to approach my mornings in a better manner Jesus name amen and God bless

  • @MrYoitsgeorgia
    @MrYoitsgeorgia 3 роки тому +279

    ❤️ God sent me a challenge today , a surprise, and I’ve been praying for it too but I didn’t know it would come so soon! I’m going to get my first contract signed this week as a new real estate agent and although I’m terrified I know God will get me through it to make me stronger 💖

    • @bethechangeloveothers744
      @bethechangeloveothers744 3 роки тому +8

      Yes, He will! You will do a great job! God is with you and prayers surround you! It will go wonderful!

    • @ebibleclub
      @ebibleclub 3 роки тому +1

      🙏🏽

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +19

      Awesome, Georgia! We are praying for you and standing in agreement with you! Check out this song by Elevation Worship, "The Blessing", ua-cam.com/video/Zp6aygmvzM4/v-deo.html! God is with you and He is for you! 🧡

    • @ChillAndOutTheWay
      @ChillAndOutTheWay 3 роки тому +3

      Yes & Amen!🙌🏾 I am rejoicing with you and I am claiming mine to be signed soon after yours! He IS able!

    • @abagalidoreen9090
      @abagalidoreen9090 3 роки тому +1

      God bless u🙏

  • @janetstreet7264
    @janetstreet7264 3 роки тому +57

    God has surprised me with a wonderful relationship, completely out of the blue. I always want to stay surprisable.

    • @mariyeta4917
      @mariyeta4917 3 роки тому +2

      Wow that's beautiful God bless you

    • @heatherhiggs3881
      @heatherhiggs3881 3 роки тому +1

      The same thing happened to me then too. 💛😇

    • @조이잼
      @조이잼 3 роки тому

      @@melaniemartin4319 all of sudden

    • @jcar1720
      @jcar1720 2 роки тому +1

      Yes and you will learn as you grow spiritual life in holy spirit that you further in future already had the relationship knowledge and been preparing the you now for it when it get there.

    • @vernBA
      @vernBA 2 роки тому

      Oo 9okii up uh huh mo no ct. ,,
      8

  • @heatherlamb3844
    @heatherlamb3844 3 роки тому +1

    SSSUURRPRISSEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! GOD IS VERY PROUD OF YOU STEVEN!!!!!!!!!

  • @thomasvong3857
    @thomasvong3857 2 роки тому +2

    I WAS DEAD FOR 3HOURS =GOD PUT ME BACK INTO MY PHYSICAL BODY = I HAVE DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF GOD BUT HE DEFINITELY CLOSE TO GOD EVEN THOUGHT HE DID NOT ENTER HEAVEN LIKE I DID ....I DO PREACH FROM DIFFERENT ANGLE BUT HIS ANGLE TEACHING GREAT TOO

  • @onyeomachinyeremaka6809
    @onyeomachinyeremaka6809 3 роки тому +64

    God is not an option,He is necessity. Trust in Him & God bless y'all abundantly.Amen 💗

  • @georgiasagolsem1652
    @georgiasagolsem1652 3 роки тому +15

    What is amazing to me is that every sermon from Elevation Church comes up and I click on it and it is exactly the thing I need to hear. AMAZING! I'm currently battling cancer and I have been so blessed with God's strength and your sermons gives me the encouragement and the empowerment I need to hold on to God tightly even in my weakest/ fearful moments during my treatment. Thank you for being part of my journey.

    • @hesbonaluoch8415
      @hesbonaluoch8415 3 роки тому +2

      God is with you, He's not observing you, He's Emmanuel

  • @kevinm255
    @kevinm255 3 роки тому +18

    I just cant believe how amazing his messages are...just over and over and over again hitting grand slams like this he just continues to amaze!

  • @BossNonkieBW
    @BossNonkieBW 2 роки тому +1

    I NEED THAT PRAYER, I WANT GOD TO SUPRISE ME. IM ALMOST AT MY GIVING UP POINT

  • @sparkwill5337
    @sparkwill5337 2 роки тому +2

    And for the record, I’m a black woman and I like ROCK, just sayin.🤷🏾‍♀️ Graves into Gardens is one of my favorite worship songs

  • @Peepsyx3
    @Peepsyx3 3 роки тому +16

    On Saturday, I was reading this exact passage of the Bible and I thought to myself.. that is wild, powerful. God works in mysterious ways, is all I've been saying for the past week. He has a plan for even his children that have rejected him...for his children that doubt him.. for children that fall away and sin and then realize they love God more than sin and repent and change their ways. I am so surprised at how God's timing is never wrong. It may feel wrong, during different circumstances but sometimes... it is exactly what we needed to see things differently, we just didn't know it in the moment. This entire Sermon was absolutely anointed w. the holy spirit.. I've never laughed, cried, and felt so deeply God's spirit and calling and definitely the element of surprise. I have so much to do and so much to work on. Thank You Pastor Steven ♡

  • @jesusiskingofmyheart
    @jesusiskingofmyheart 3 роки тому +96

    I'm taking my entrance exam this week which will determine whether I get into the nursing program or not. I know He didn't bring me this far to leave me! I have been studying for it every day. I pray I pass this very important exam. 🙏🏼❤️

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +3

      Amen, Ro! We are praying for you and standing in agreement with you! 🤟

    • @amandablondel4334
      @amandablondel4334 3 роки тому +1

      You will definitley pass because you have the father on your side Bless you 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @jesusiskingofmyheart
      @jesusiskingofmyheart 3 роки тому

      @@amandablondel4334 Thank you so much 🥺💙

    • @amandablondel4334
      @amandablondel4334 3 роки тому +1

      Faith, support, 2 major players in this life journey, happy to give support and to pray for your and the desired result, stay blessed 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @jesusiskingofmyheart
      @jesusiskingofmyheart 3 роки тому

      @@amandablondel4334 AMEN! Thank you Amanda 😊🙏🏼✨

  • @maipficharity
    @maipficharity 3 роки тому +8

    Fam dont wait for the surprise and relax, keep doing what you do. It's always great for it to come right when you never thought it would happen. God is more strategic when you stay surpriseable.

  • @keithlouw-yu4lk
    @keithlouw-yu4lk Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the ministry Pastor Steven Furtick it brings change to my life and may God's blessings overflow in your ministry amen.

  • @hurtinghealinghelpingpeopl2863
    @hurtinghealinghelpingpeopl2863 2 роки тому +1

    I once took God"s gifts for granted but I wasn't able to walk for over twelve years and Praise God, now I'm walking amd jumping and Praising God and it has wreaked havoc throughout my life and people are actually trying to destroy me. But God...!!! 🙌🙌

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  2 роки тому +1

      @Natalie Gordon, thank you for joining us and sharing. We are praising God with you!

  • @Yasmine_WilliamsWoods
    @Yasmine_WilliamsWoods 3 роки тому +26

    I'm working on being "surprisable"as I trust God to do exceedingly and abundantly above all I can ask or think in my ministry.

  • @jackhebb3255
    @jackhebb3255 3 роки тому +5

    My marriage was a mess and I asked God for help and I was surprised to have the best night of our marriage just hours after asking then I tern on my UA-cam next morning to see this message thank you prays God

  • @somersanuimercado8785
    @somersanuimercado8785 3 роки тому +22

    This lesson was perfect for me where I’m at right now. I’ve been so anxious these days. I relate to needing control and feeling afraid of the “bad surprises.” God has been telling me these days to trust him. Stop trying to figure things out and trust him. When God decides to move he will move. God doesn’t need to give me advance notice. I loved all the examples in this lesson.
    My husband died suddenly 3 years ago leaving me a widow and a single mom. That “surprise” can still affect how I view changes in my future. God wasn’t surprised by his death. God already anticipated all of it for me and my family. What helps me is to see where God brought me in the last 3 years. God is full of surprises. He has done so many *good* surprises and miracles in my life and God is trying to help my heart to know how to fully trust him.

  • @eileenjones9345
    @eileenjones9345 Рік тому +1

    I loved this sermon, a lot has been happening lately, I was feeling so defeated yesterday. Even though God blessed me time after time. I am so thankful that this preacher in on UA-cam, that I binge watch everyday. The more I watch the more God blesses me

  • @greatestchristian5913
    @greatestchristian5913 3 роки тому

    You don't have to be a scholar to worship, praise, honor, glorify, read, pray, and talk to God. God does not look at the outside but the inside of our heart.💛💙🙏🙏❤

  • @onyeomachinyeremaka6809
    @onyeomachinyeremaka6809 3 роки тому +48

    Never give up on Prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽God sometimes answered in unexpected ways 🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💗💗💗

  • @naylor14
    @naylor14 3 роки тому +16

    I'm Nakai from Zimbabwe. First of all thank you for your sermons they are life changing to me. Pray for me too and my family we seriously need a great surprise from God and its been years since good things have happened to us

    • @Beccalake10
      @Beccalake10 3 роки тому +1

      I pray God surprises your Family Really soon.It shall well with you in Jesus Name(Amen)

    • @rudograce1884
      @rudograce1884 3 роки тому +1

      God bless you my fellow Zimbabwean sister❤️🇿🇼

  • @1963kdj
    @1963kdj 3 роки тому +64

    I was feeling a bit overwhelmed and so I got on my elliptical and found this message. It was an on time message. Lord help me not to box you in, I want to be surpriseable.

  • @ShelJLouis
    @ShelJLouis 3 роки тому +1

    Lord please forgive us of our sins.

  • @Tryit-x9o
    @Tryit-x9o Рік тому +1

    God has amazing things for you.. stay surprisable❤❤❤

  • @alishavpthomas8136
    @alishavpthomas8136 3 роки тому +8

    Literally goosebumps when it was said, "There is a praise that comes from [those who haven't gotten used to God's blessings]"

  • @julianickel7020
    @julianickel7020 3 роки тому +5

    I want to wake up every morning remembering all the times I didn’t think I could survive and the times I didn’t think I would survive. I need to remember...
    there but for the grace of God!

  • @bootlegbaker1215
    @bootlegbaker1215 3 роки тому +10

    I'm so grateful that God has used you to minister to me in some of my most trying times. You have truly been a vessel that God keeps refilling to pour into me. I pray your strength continues in these trying times

  • @stephenG1988
    @stephenG1988 7 місяців тому

    “You don’t know your strength because you stop at your weakness”

  • @elizabethmartin3054
    @elizabethmartin3054 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Pastor Furtick! I will send out my testimony...THIS WEEK 3/20/21...!!In Jesus name I pray, amen 🙏🏼

  • @kateramrattan3838
    @kateramrattan3838 3 роки тому +26

    Our purpose is revealed in pieces. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @chelsmacaraig
    @chelsmacaraig 3 роки тому +4

    I absolutely love this sermon. Im going through a debilitating healing process of this skin condition I have. I was surprised by the amount of pain I’m enduring. But I know God is with me, making me stronger everyday. Thank you for this message, Pastor Steven!! 😭🤍🤍 these sermons bring me so much comfort and healing in my eczema and topical steroid withdrawal detox process.

  • @Ajthewriter
    @Ajthewriter 2 роки тому +3

    "It's in ya blood boy!!" That part cracked me up. What a blessing this sermon was. I look forward to being surprised and am excited to be used by the almighty to surprise others :-)

  • @healthcore543
    @healthcore543 2 роки тому +1

    Oh boy did God surprise me!! He allowed me to get knocked flat on my back so the only way I had to look, was up. He’s been calling me for years and I have been ignoring Him. I am so grateful and thankful that he did that as I would have never grown as close to him as I have. I was growing farther and farther away from Him. Thank you Jesus!!

  • @breyenkana5030
    @breyenkana5030 3 роки тому

    Pastor, since the first time I saw you a few years ago (homeless, addicted and afflicted), I have been continuously inspired by God's work through you. He is so good, and I know that you must face a lot of challenges in life because of your calling. Just know, that we love you and your family and that God doesn't value the opinion of others, but the fruit that so clearly comes through you. Thank you and Holley for everything! God bless you and yours, and keep you safe.

  • @jimbrocato3722
    @jimbrocato3722 3 роки тому +4

    i want to take this opportunity to thank you as a pastor who gives encouragement. i, myself, was mildly disabled as a child, who's first father abandoned me, and who's second father had issues of his own. i am now 65 years old, and appreciate your ministry. thank you.

  • @maggietheron6795
    @maggietheron6795 3 роки тому +5

    Jesus always suprise me through the father and make me thankful that I am still alive.Thank you past Steven you are dear to me in the way you preach amen. NZ

  • @anthonycostanza4809
    @anthonycostanza4809 3 роки тому +13

    Holy’ Holy’Holy’ is the lord my God Almighty and Holy Holy Holy is He!!!!

  • @tiffanyh4885
    @tiffanyh4885 Рік тому

    Jesus I love you and bless this man you use as a vessel to speak to me threw. You know exactly what I need to see and hear to make me go down the path I prayed for and chose to walk down and with you. You never fail me and always shock me in every way everyday. You are and Always were my foundation and I couldn't ask for more than this and you. 😢😅❤

  • @mandyhoff2631
    @mandyhoff2631 3 роки тому

    I loved SURPRISES...I hated SURPRISES.. TODAY,, once again, I love Surprises. 😭❤👑

  • @ellamorris2588
    @ellamorris2588 3 роки тому +3

    Amen, Thank you, I have more in order. Surprise my sis came to see me. My cousin passed, Holiness she was, my Sis & I was able to go to the funeral together. Praise and worship Easter with cousins the haven't in 30 years. God Bless all this Great Easter weekend. Amen..
    Thanks Steve you and your Staff do a great Job..

  • @KidslearnplayNfun
    @KidslearnplayNfun 3 роки тому +4

    I love peace and my son does the exact opposite he has adhd and is sooooo difficult to deal with. Maybe it's to transform me and give me even a more reason to call on Jesus every second of the day. 💜

  • @AlexisRomizzle12
    @AlexisRomizzle12 3 роки тому +8

    I love How timeless these sermons are. I needed this on Gods timing

  • @heatherlamb3844
    @heatherlamb3844 3 роки тому

    HE LIFTED ME WHILE I WAS TRYING TO GO HOME... HE WOULDNT LET ME GO OUT LIKE THAT... WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF MY KIDS AND LOVE THEM LIKE ME... ALL 44...70... THE SPIRIT IS BEAUTIFUL...

  • @jeberechiahbarraza5651
    @jeberechiahbarraza5651 2 роки тому

    So, Many Things, I Love About Pastor Steven Furtick but one of thing I love is how Pastor Steven Furtick Takes His Time To Teach The Word Of God💙🙏

  • @tamiadunola
    @tamiadunola 3 роки тому +10

    The message: God is most strategic when you’re surprisable, be surprisable!

  • @giftywigglesworth6015
    @giftywigglesworth6015 3 роки тому +15

    I’m Gifty from Ghana
    God bless you so much
    Anytime I hear your message, my spirits are uplifted

    • @slevinchannel7589
      @slevinchannel7589 3 роки тому +1

      Will this Church or Pastor ever make some Statements?
      Many Religious people still are behind their times and
      arent even educated and informed about Evolution and Science;
      let alone more specific things like Covid.
      I still see people who genuinly think Science is Witchcraft
      and Evolution hasnt been proven: Even though its obviously
      proven enough to be taught at Schools on the whole planet.
      ...So when will this Pastor cover those and other things?

  • @karenprater2674
    @karenprater2674 3 роки тому +4

    Watching from Johnson City Tennessee love y’all Holly an Steven ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Christy-xf3ph
    @Christy-xf3ph Місяць тому

    Psalm 82:6,I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’ But like mortals you will die, and like rulers you will fall

  • @kimberlytate2623
    @kimberlytate2623 Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU PASTOR STEVEN🙏

  • @jacsspoor5401
    @jacsspoor5401 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you pastor for this awesome, amazing message. I pray that God surprise you with overflowing wisdom.

  • @youfoundme4939
    @youfoundme4939 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Lord..for giving me strength to walk in faith an in spirit. I was undesired an had no knowledge on how to be heal I needed mercy. Thank you Jesus.

  • @luizadossantos1064
    @luizadossantos1064 3 роки тому +26

    Pastor, I needed this message!!! God bless you!

    • @ebibleclub
      @ebibleclub 3 роки тому +1

      🙏🏽

    • @brownsugarvalley7326
      @brownsugarvalley7326 3 роки тому +3

      Yes Lord🙏

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +2

      Amazing, Luiza! What was your favorite part from the message? We'd love to hear! 🤟

    • @luizadossantos1064
      @luizadossantos1064 3 роки тому +1

      @@elevationchurch Every single part of this message honestly touched me! I've been trying to "assume" of God for so long and this message brought me back and reminded me to stay "surpriseable!"

  • @heatherlynnpurdy6705
    @heatherlynnpurdy6705 Рік тому +1

    Amen at 23 I became quadriplegic I am now turning 41 this year. Grateful for being Alive and I have all feeling head to toe that I can still walk with assistance and talk knowing I was told if never ever be able to Again for I'm first to survive both severe injuries doctors can't explain but I can.. GOD!! HE'S AMAZING

  • @tshegor5893
    @tshegor5893 2 роки тому +1

    This touched me because it has been a surprising week and season for me, I understand that I need to know that I am stronger than I think, and that I should stop stopping at my weaknesses. So to those of you who are afraid to keep pushing past the fear/worry/doubt and insecurities to take that leap of faith, ask that question or step out in faith: Do it! Do it for the glory of God, do it to see your own strength and no matter how it turns out, remember you did something you could do (that you weren't sure you could do before) )and that alone is a step in the right direction. God bless you. And thank you Pastor Furtick for your obedience to preach God's Word.

  • @Cw-ck5qs
    @Cw-ck5qs 3 роки тому +3

    I feel like being surprised and not expecting keeps you humbled and strong in faith

  • @godlydevinemarr6994
    @godlydevinemarr6994 3 роки тому +18

    Always appreciate god and Jesus even through the storm and what ever I am going through please pray for me I trust god thank pastor u are amazing

    • @ebibleclub
      @ebibleclub 3 роки тому

      🙏🏽

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому

      Poetic Girl Marr, thanks for reaching out to us! You are seen by God and LOVED by God! We are praying for you! 🙏

  • @meleduvane3913
    @meleduvane3913 3 роки тому +3

    Amen! I receive that surprise from GOD this week. Thank you Ptr. Steven!

  • @hannelorequandt1839
    @hannelorequandt1839 2 роки тому

    MAY WE BE USED BY THE LORD JESUS TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR SENDING HIS SON JESUS INTO THE WORLD TO DIE FOR US. JESUS WE NEED YOU ALWAYS LORD HAVE MERCY ON ME MAY I BE A SERVANT THAT I WAS MEANT TO BE I WILL BE FAITHFUL HUMBLE AND GRATEFUL. ALL HONOR TO YOU LORD JESUS AMEN

  • @nancylongoria6360
    @nancylongoria6360 11 місяців тому +1

    I stop smoking cigarettes thank you Jesus

  • @creciasglam
    @creciasglam 3 роки тому +16

    I need God everyday!!! On my good days & not so good days, especially when my patience is being tested!! Dear God, I need you

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +1

      @Crecia'sGlam, amen!

    • @GodisGracious11
      @GodisGracious11 3 роки тому +1

      He does what we can’t do! ❤️🙏🏻✨
      I pray the lord gives you peace ☮️ and May you feel and see his love everywhere

    • @rachaelnelson4976
      @rachaelnelson4976 3 роки тому

      We all need God every day

  • @anthonycostanza4809
    @anthonycostanza4809 3 роки тому +8

    JESUS IMMANUEL the Holy !!! I Love you! Thanks for Everything Good!!

  • @gloriameloche967
    @gloriameloche967 3 роки тому +3

    God has surprised me this week from my children. Thank you and I was surprised and so wonderfully grateful. Amen,

  • @jeanedwards9420
    @jeanedwards9420 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Pastor Steven Furtick for true words from God you are a blessing to world God keep you safe always and family God love you ❣🙏🙏In Jesus Christ amen bless

  • @francismadali5003
    @francismadali5003 3 роки тому

    Pastor Steven Furtick and Pastor Robert Madu, are a blessing to me , I enjoyed being with God , because they make me feel very easy , I thought the word was so heavy that I will join it later when am old , but praise God 🙏 the two gentlemen showed me the way of Christ without any fighting or forcing anything , just call the name of the Lord and He will be with you at any given time. I pray that one day by grace of God I will be able to sit in their church and listen to their preaching one on one , I want to stay surprised, despite the distance between my country and USA . But I believe.

  • @aquary0404
    @aquary0404 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for being faithful to your calling even when there was no one to preach to in the church building. Going to be surpise-able (need to send a request to make this word part of the dictionary) 😀

  • @phoebemendoza3008
    @phoebemendoza3008 3 роки тому +12

    sharing this as I am being remembered of one of the most important birthday prayers for me by a woman of steadfast faith. "Lord, make her heart skipped a beat and continue to surprise her." now for this message, it reminded me, that we need to encounter GOD all the more and be more than surprised. that we will resort to worship. be expectant in faith and be surprised no matter what your situation is right now. life and blessing for all!

    • @ebibleclub
      @ebibleclub 3 роки тому +2

      🙏🏽

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  3 роки тому +3

      @Phoebe Mendoza, what a great memory of that prayer. May you stay supriseable this week.

  • @Gigi-qg1cq
    @Gigi-qg1cq 3 роки тому +16

    I love Pastor Steve’s energy and how he’s so passionate when he preaches the word of God.
    Awesome sermon today 🙌🏼

  • @caydennicholas2224
    @caydennicholas2224 3 роки тому +1

    37:00 whoa!!!! Blessed is she that found fulfillment in what was spoken to her from the Lord!!! Luke 1:45

  • @unchartedterritories24
    @unchartedterritories24 2 роки тому

    It has been a challenging day for me!!! I was NOT going listen to this sermon BUT GOD!!!!!!! SURPRISE 🥳🥴👑🙌🏾 CROWN ADJUSTMENT!!!!!!! I’m right where God wants me!!!!!! I need nothing but GOD!!!!!!!! In Jesus mighty name I AM THE CHURCH AND HE IS USING ME FOR HIS GLORY!!!!!! He chose me!!!!!! I’m honored 💯