Living In The Tension | Pastor Robert Madu | Elevation Church
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- Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
- When the pressure is on and emotions are high, we each have a choice in how we respond. In “Living In The Tension,” Pastor Robert Madu teaches on the art of empathy and reveals the necessity of living in both grace and truth - regardless of circumstances.
Pastor Robert addresses this challenge by taking a look at a scene in the Gospel of John. When a crowd of onlookers wanted to stone a woman, Jesus showed empathy, saw beyond her sin, and offered her grace.
God knows what you’ve done, knows what you’re going through, and still has grace for you. You don’t have to live in shame. He came so you can live in freedom - and offer it to others in turn.
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0:00 - You Have A Reason To Praise
1:44 - We’ve Got To Come Together
4:15 - Jesus Is Full of Grace and Truth (John 8 verses 1-11, John 1 verse 14)
7:17 - Living In The Tension
9:18 - Seeing Jesus From All Angles
12:02 - Jesus Knows How You Feel
15:08 - Balancing Grace and Truth
21:00 - Do You Know How To Live In The Tension?
25:15 - Jesus Isn’t Shocked By Your Sin
28:42 - You Can’t Trap Jesus
31:50 - The God You Can Trust
33:57 - THIS Is How We Should Respond
37:31 - Don’t Miss Jesus’ Response
40:10 - Jesus Came Down To Where We Were
42:00 - We All Need To Take A Look At Ourselves
44:16 - He Is Handling What You Are Crying Over
46:42 - An Opportunity For Grace
Living In The Tension | Pastor Robert Madu | Elevation Church
I highly appreciate Pastor Robert Madu’s preaching. Always blesses my Spirit. Thank you Elevation church for blessing our souls every Sunday but particularly over the course of the last few months. Thank you for reminding us that God is still in control. ❤️❤️❤️
Amen I agree!
AMEN!!! .. .ESPECIALLY last Sunday and Today....TRUTH....we need to hear the truth!! I will ALWAYS look to JESUS!!
Amen to that !
Yes! I love that God will always come through for us! ^EC Team
Amen brother!
"Why are you stressing about what you are stressing about when you got a God who has all power and all wisdom".... that hit
Yes! Amen
I learned this lesson awhile ago but still at times I would allow myself to stress. Letring go of old ways today
“If we are not attracting the same type of people Jesus attracted, are we preaching the same gospel Jesus preached?” - Robert Madu
Kevin M Smith that was a powerful reality brought to our attention, I also caught it!
I grew up, having the Church open all day, souls need the love of God 24/7, many will go to find peace, I was surprise when I came to the USA, to find the Church open on scheduled, God has NO scheduled. Jesus preach in open fields many times, because it's no doors, is open for everyone. Doors close on a church " intimidate " reason why many do not go to church. That's what I found in the USA. We limited ourselves, when do with God. I'm alive because He IS. Plenty of testimony to that in my life. I work knocking peoples homes everyday. Through my work, I bring God with me, if someone need Him, i dont limited the time, God is first, He always give me what i need, when i need.
That phrase U highlight is truly profound and goes directly to what i always believe.
Jesus say " My Father want you to talk to those that don't know Him, what's the use to do it, to those that know Him ? " That was engrave real hard on my heart.
God be with you and yours !
I’m glad He came down to my level and saved me! Thanks you Jesus ✝️
Yes, so good!🙌 ^EC Team
Amen!
Amen YESHUA ✝️🔥😭😭💯🎉
Praise the lord. He is alive in our mist.
Hands down the best sermon I have heard in my whole 30 years... (Sorry Pastor Steve, the next best 99 are all yours 🙈). This has literally been the answer to the one question I have never been able to answer in Christianity. I am a grace person who deep down knows that it’s not enough and didn’t know how to balance that with truth... This just made me grow up spiritually and I can’t thank Pastor Madu enough.
Ditto, dear sister..I'm a recovering Methodist...lol.....his anointing & spot on Gospel Holy Ghost fire had me jumping outta my chair!!!. HALLELUJAH...Praise You Lord for raising this brother up for a time such as this!!
Completely agree wow!
Notes
John 8:1-11
John 1:14
Jesus is full of grace and truth
What do you do while living in tension?
These cameramen give us different views on who Jesus is
The word became flesh
We need empathy
On the surface grace and truth don’t go together
No matter where you’ve been that God can reach you, no matter what you’ve done that His grace can come to you
Oh some people are rich in other things but God is rich in grace
His grace will never run out, His grace can meet you right where you are
His truth can set you free but generally will tick you off before it does
People can’t handle the truth
The truth hurts
Grace without truth is meaningless
Surely she wanted to meet Jesus, but not like this
Jesus is not shocked by your sin
Humans look at sin in categories
You can be right and wrong at the same time
It’s one thing to have power, it’s another thing to have power and wisdom
Some of you need to take a cue from Jesus and stop being so quick to react to your critics
Quit being so quick to give a reaction to the enemy (because that’s what he wants)
Theres a difference between reaction and a response
Be a responder
A reaction tends to be quick, a response is deliberate
James says to be slow to speak, slow to anger
Jesus got down to her level
Hope this was helpful, and whoever you are wherever you’re at, I hope you have a great or had a great day! God bless! 🧡❤️
Thank you these notes help a lot 🙏☺
Beautiful. Thank you.
thank you so much, bless you today!
Great notes
That was a well wrung out sermon- he squeezed EVERY BIT out from that text. Great meal that will stick with me...it was full of grace AND truth!!
Thank you for your kind words! ^EC Team
Great metaphors. I love it ❤.
You must have a very poor appetite to appreciate such a seeker friendly performance.
Love this ... passing it on to other believers:
Grace without Truth (is) meaningless
Truth without Grace (is) mean
Grace with Truth (is) Medicine
Thank you ...
Awesome interpretation of this principle.
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on (+2348052989606) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.
The two things this country needs GRACE and TRUTH. The Church needs to embody this truth.
Remember, the last time God wrote anything in the earth with His finger it was the 10 Commandments (The Law). This time the WORD was writing ✍ 🙌🙌
I started streaming elevation 2 months ago, I was so bless I started sharing their sermon with my friends and it graciously became something we do together every week. Bless the day I found this church. Streaming from Aruba
Thank you so much for joining us each week. We pray God continues to encourage and support you and your family through our messages.
Thank you for joining us!🧡 ^EC Team
Wow! Praise God!!
"Grace without truth is meaningless. Truth without grace is just mean." How about I just put some money in the meter and parked right there. Great message!
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Ditto, I also caught it and had to SOAK on the revelation
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on (+2348050713452) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.
Let’s give thanks to all the Bible preaching pastors my Pastor Ron
“When the enemy comes to you with all kinds of drama and chaos, the best way to respond is to turn your back, get your knees to the ground and remind yourself that God’s got you” - Ps. Robert Madu. Not the exact words but this is really the exact words that I need right now 😭 Thank you Elevation! 💕🙌
This man shall be blessed 😭👏🏾
By far one of the BEST sermons I've ever listened to. Blessed my entire heart. God is so faithful.
Can someone pray for me? I've been living in depression for the longest time of my life and I just don't know what to do about it
Thanks for reaching out Zack! Praying for you! You are seen by God, known by God and LOVED by God! 🙏 ^EC Team
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 praying for you Zack
Praying for you Zack!
Thank you guys for praying on my behalf
Read Matt 17:1-11
This is my favourite NIGERIAN preacher , full of grace and truth. Met him live at Rhema South Africa.
Pastor Robert is one of the most eloquent people I've ever had the privilege is listening to 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I never realized that grace and truth were at odds. Thank you for that revelation. Amen!
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on (+2348050713452) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.
Trying to be that believer that lives in “Grace and Truth” 🙏🏼
Amen 🙏🏼💕
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Where he been at??? His preaching is poetry OMG he has a deeper wisdom about his preaching
It is poetry :) I love it. God bless him
As a woman who's lived a life of recovery for nearly 20 years by the grace of God. The love I have for King Jesus compels me to take an inventory daily, and continuously so that I don't get heady about my freedom. King Jesus has set me free so that I can tell everyone about HIM nad the Hope I have in Him. It is by God the Holy Spirit that I'm able to look at my own ugliness, brokenness and potential to sin, He gives me the strength to work on it with Him each and every day. Amen.
mind = blown
I usually watch these sermons on rebroadcast or even live every Sunday, but yesterday I didn’t for some reason. I think that was God reinforcing the fact that He is All-knowing and ALWAYS in control, because I needed this today of all days. I was so anxious ALL day and made some mistake out of anger and i’ve been so quick to anger recently and have been sinning more. Now, here I am bawling my eyes out for no reason. Please PRAY for me to break these strongholds and to turn away from anger.. I need to defeat my demons. 🖤🙏🏻
Jesus is the Word, the book, the Doctor, the lawyer...personified...and dwelled among us. I couldn't help but SHOUT! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
100% Grace
+
100% Truth
= Jesus
Respond don’t react! That’s powerful. Thank you
Love you Pastor Robert Madu
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Grace n Truth is medicine
Lord thank you for washing away all my sins this is my brother's profile and just want to let everyone arround that GOD helped me in my time of need and he will help us to understand more of him and we have to repent he does all kind of things to let us rise back up take the Lord in all of our life now
Powerful message👐♥️ I pray that this message touches many lives and reaches in places that we never imagined.
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Amen
Amen!
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on (+2348050713452) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.
God did not send a condemner, he sent a saviour
Jesus I surrender my life to you.
PASTOR ROBERT MADU - MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ABUNDANTLY IN JESUS NAME
Amen pastor let. That be everyone who sees this sermon. Amen hallelujah Amen🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💯💯💯👐👐👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Goodness - I just love it here. Pastor Madu has such a way of beautifully unpacking a message, it leaves you bound to your seat and hanging onto every word. This sermon has fed my mind and soul, it humbled me and lifted me up. I am grateful to Elevation for giving this man a platform to speak that day. His passion and annointing and strength touched me deeply, may Yeshua bless you all, thank you for this word.
the word became flesh and dwelt among us.Halelluhya!!
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth!!" Wow, such a complete blessing to hear Pastor Robert unravel the difference between grace and truth!! Jesus came and put a face on the Father, so now we can put a face on Jesus and lead people to Him!!
So good! Thanks for sharing. 🧡 ^EC Team
Jesus is DA BEST!!!!!
Man! Does Jesus loves us or what? Wonderful sermon! LOVE LOVE LOVE
WOW PASTOR! JUST WOWWWW
My mumma is a doctor... Lately she's facing a lot of controversies at her workplace for no good reason... She hasn't face any problems till last 15 years... But now suddenly, she has a team of doctors conspiring against her...
We were praying about it and this sermon came as a comforter... She's decided that she's going to respond and not React...
And that the WORD became flesh for US!
And that Jesus is full of Grace and Truth... And that he will be her rescuer...
I love how Robert brings the Bible to life. Thank you for this message from God.
I started watching 2 weeks ago and i know God is doing something in my life
Grace AND Truth MUST KISS EACH OTHER.
Powerful preaching Pastor Robert Madu! I learned a lot about God's Grace and Truth today. The paradox between grace and truth. How amazing is our God!
So good! 🧡^EC Team
I BELIEVED everything he said because he has such a way with words and passion!
The passion is the holy spirit.
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Thanks for worshipping with us! What was your favorite part of the experience? ^EC Team
My face part was "dont miss Jesus's response
@NaturalGI have not heard this Pastor before. He was all the way in thoughts. Reminding me to pay much more attention to this great and troubling journey. I NEED THIS TO DAY.
whoever is seeing this I wish you the best and remember the Lord will never let you go through something that beyond your ability so your strong enough to overcome whatever the future brings. have a good day and may Lord be with you.
Grace and Truth is medicine. Amen.
He just breaks the Word down so well. Pastor Madu is a great teacher.
Thank you Pastor Madu. 💜
Praise the Lord
Pastor Robert I am so thankful for you and the way you talk about our God!
Woow Jesus came to our level. WE WERE COUGHT IN THE ACT,THANKYOU LORD
I love when pastor Madu speaks, you can feel the Holy Spirit coming through him🙌🏼Thank you Pastor Furtick for being so humble to share the stage with such an amazing Pastor that shares your gift from our Lord 👏👏👏
Amen
I appreciate Pastor Robert Madu’s preaching
Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!
I AM CHAMP VINCHI APPROVES OF PREACHER! Crowd will catch it in their sleep! I’m going JAM!
THANK YOU SO MUCH ELEVATION CHURCH, PASTER STEVEN & HOLY!
POWERFUL😭 The tension of grace and truth. Like sometimes I find myself judging other people for the sins that they do but then I remember that I am not so perfect myself. But still then I hold that judgement against them. I pray that God may renew my heart so that I may learn how to show grace and truth to myself and to others.
Thank you pastor Robert. May God richly bless you
God bless
11“No, Lord,” she said.
And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.”
I’m thankful for Elevation Church.😁
A man that is spirit filled.. Thank You Jesus for this minister
Grace and truth
Lord in this season of turmoil and tension ,make me strong give me the strength to endure
I love to hear Pastor Madu's sermon every time he comes to Elevation! He has such an eloquent and at times funny way to deliver the message! May God bless him and his family!!!
God will work it out . Amen
ELEVATION NOW HAS IMAGINATION
Wow! Pastor Mandu is on fire. What a blessed message.
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First time I heard pastor Robert, he's awesome very understandable and clear straight forward teaching ❤️
Amen!
I need his grace today
All praise to God for sending Elevation Church and having a Pastors who delivers God's Holy word in such a powerful way. There's no one like Jesus, His Love and Mercy endures forever. Our hearts and souls are Precious to Him.🙌
I will walk shame free
Lessons learnt: Respond
Respond > React 🙌^EC Team
@@elevationchurch Amen
Amen! Also I love how he says that he never had a “you know what I just noticed” moment because he is powerful and knows everything....There’s another sermon from the same gospel that’s claims that Jesus didn’t doodle on dirt; he doodled on concrete like it was dust because he is almighty^^ (my Bible says unfailing Love & faithfulness instead of grace & truth but they are the same )
My God. " He knew He could not redeem us and be removed from us. "
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Thank you so much for pastor Steven
Thank you Elevation church ⛪
Lord wanted me to listen to this message today
It's amazing that God gives us what we need just in time. We are glad that you were reached by this message Jennifer. 🧡^EC Team
Robert is one of my favorite guest speakers to hear at Elevation!
Grace without Truth is meaningless;
Truth without Grace is mean!
I love Jesus that I want to hear his word every day, I wanna be filled with the Spirit of truth and joy
Praise to Jesus, hallelujah 🙌🙌🙌
Amen Amen
Thank you for this encouraging word. Jesus FULL of GRACE and TRUTH! Oh, Father, thank you for making a way!
Thank you Jesus Christ you are my savior, grace, healing, peace, power, wisdom and the truth. I love you Jesus and God so much. I always pray and repent for my sins.
Me and my mother have been so grateful
Thank you Father for the word.
Hallelujah! I know that His grace and truth are real! He loves me so much that He forgives me for all of my sins daily. He trusts me so much that He revealed the Cure to COVID-19, Systemic Racism, and many world problems!!! (JESUS!) Why would He trust me with all of this? Because He knows that I’m quick to obey regardless to what He tells me to say or do or where He asks me to go and I’m a constant work in progress of Grace and Truth! 🙏🏾🙌🏽🙏🏾🙌🏽❤️ Thank you Pastor Madu!! You are such a blessing!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽
This sermon is perfectly worded. Amen.
What a message ! He presented a story totally different and profoundly deep, I have read it, many times as if I read a book. I discover in the past weeks, that the Bible messages are most deeper than simply reading, it's under line. I'm old, but today, I see the Bible totally different. This message has giving me a different view, of what I have known all my life. Thank you !
Thanks for sharing. We are glad you are impacted by Pastor Steven's messages. 🧡^EC Team
I bless God for Elevation preachers & teachers of the Word who walk in integrity.
You're appreciated Pastor. Thank God for using you.
"There is a difference between a reaction and a response." What a revelation! 🤯
That is going to stay with me. ♥️
This was an amazing service! I am so grateful for Gods enduring grace and everlasting truth. Thank you Pastor for breaking forth a message that literally knocked the wind out of me but strengthened me to know I serve a God who sees me. Who loves me and who wants me to survive! I promise to be a responder and not a reactor! Thank you Lord for this message!
YES HALLELUJAH AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH FROM ANGEL IN CALIFORNIA
Wow...just wow...so amazing!!!! 💪 'He who is without sin..." only GOD...!!!
So good! ^EC Team
Thank you through the storm