Challenge The Shadow | Pastor Steven Furtick | Elevation Church

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  • No challenge, no change.
    In “Challenge The Shadow,” Pastor Steven Furtick shows us that things can change when we bring our doubts and shame to the light of God’s presence.
    Pastors Steven & Holly Furtick captured a behind-the-scenes conversation where you can hear the parts that didn’t make it into the sermon. You can watch it here: • Go Back For Your Benefit
    To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Challenge The Shadow
    5:10 - No Challenge, No Change
    9:24 - Is This All It Can Ever Be?
    13:56 - Bring Your Situation To God
    18:21 - Weep Bitterly, But Pray Faithfully
    22:10 - Dealing With Your Shadow
    26:07 - Things Change!
    31:00 - Challenging Your Beliefs About Yourself
    34:00 - The Way You See It Must Change
    38:36 - That's Not How It's "Supposed" To Go!
    43:03 - This Will Prove The Presence Of God
    45:15 - Let's Get Practical
    49:55 - Give Yourself Grace To Grow
    53:57 - Speak To The Source
    58:24 - It's Not Over
    Scripture References:
    2 Kings 20, verses 1-11
    John 2, verses 18-19
    #elevationchurch #faith #stevenfurtick #challengetheshadow #church
    Elevation Worship’s latest album, “Can You Imagine?” features songs like “More Than Able,” “Trust In God,” “Praises,” and “Make A Way.” Elevation Worship is the musical expression of Elevation Church, led by pastor and visionary Steven Furtick. Elevation Worship has been steadily writing, recording, and releasing music since the church was founded more than 15 years ago in Charlotte, N.C. The ministry now has multiple locations throughout the US and Canada.

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  • @elevationchurch
    @elevationchurch  10 місяців тому +100

    Elevation Nights with Elevation Worship and Pastor Steven Furtick is back in July! For tickets and more information, go to www.elevationnights.com/

    • @marisolheredia331
      @marisolheredia331 10 місяців тому +20

      God is good 😊 ALL THE TIME

    • @marisolheredia331
      @marisolheredia331 10 місяців тому +7

      Amen

    • @rross118
      @rross118 10 місяців тому +5

      Funny I’m actually watching this in the gym lol! God is good 🎉❤

    • @melaniemartin730
      @melaniemartin730 10 місяців тому +1

      Hot hot hot...period!😁😁😁

    • @melaniemartin730
      @melaniemartin730 10 місяців тому

      @@marisolheredia331 ☀️☀️☀️

  • @DonMoenBestChristian
    @DonMoenBestChristian 8 місяців тому +16

    Greatest man in history, had no servants, yet they called him Master. Had no degree, yet they called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today🙏🏻. His name is Jesus.❤

  • @Best_Playlist_Of_Gospel_2
    @Best_Playlist_Of_Gospel_2 10 місяців тому +160

    I suffered from infertility tried for so many years to get pregnant. I always prayed to god to please bless me with a child. I was watching a mother play with her son on tik tok one day I cried and screamed to God "God please give me a child!!!!!" that same day something in me told me to take a pregnancy test... it came back positive! I couldnt believe it I was in tears and in shock!I took more pregnancy tests and they all came back positive! A week after I found out I was pregnant I found a cross necklace a few steps away from where I worked at and I then knew it was really God all along and never left my side. I now have a 11 month healthy beautiful baby boy. He's turning 1 in a few days! ❤ God is good!💜Amen🙏🏾

  • @jennaleeanderson3263
    @jennaleeanderson3263 7 місяців тому +13

    God has helped me challenge the shadow of addiction and prison and depression. He has delivered me time and time again. His grace has never ran out on my life. I should have been dead. He saved me from that life. He saved me from human trafficking. I could not have done it my self. The glory is all His. It was His hand. He saved me from the shadows. I will never be the same. :)

    • @MrRataPamPam
      @MrRataPamPam 4 місяці тому +1

      Wow! Praise the Lord!

    • @jennaleeanderson3263
      @jennaleeanderson3263 4 місяці тому

      @@MrRataPamPam yes! He is always up to something good!

    • @peggybaker1852
      @peggybaker1852 10 днів тому +1

      Your testimony is that of many! You are stronger than you know! Just your story has helped you connect to so very many🙏🏻

    • @jennaleeanderson3263
      @jennaleeanderson3263 10 днів тому +1

      @@peggybaker1852 Thank you sister! I appreciate your encouragement. It lifted my spirit and made my heart happy :) God is definitely up to something good. I just have to trust His process! May He bless you!

  • @Worship_Together
    @Worship_Together 7 місяців тому +36

    I was born in a Muslim family ...but the love that I have in my heart for Jesus Christ is huge ..I can proudly say that I am a Christian now and GOD has shown that he loves me too.

  • @jillroberts2548
    @jillroberts2548 10 місяців тому +680

    Our daughter challenged the shadow. A person from college stalked and then shot her in the head, BUT God kept her alive, only 2% survive. Walking, talking miracle!!

    • @melaniemartin730
      @melaniemartin730 10 місяців тому +7

      She could've lost her life!💔💔💔

    • @glendaboykinsdixon6567
      @glendaboykinsdixon6567 10 місяців тому +12

      Praise god

    • @latindiva8349
      @latindiva8349 10 місяців тому +19

      Wow, a true testimony of our living God and his works!

    • @taraleigh9250
      @taraleigh9250 10 місяців тому +10

      God is the master over 5he shadow. God bless you both

    • @Mary-up1tc
      @Mary-up1tc 10 місяців тому +8

      Amen! Praise God! What a Testimony ❤

  • @michaelangel713
    @michaelangel713 10 місяців тому +205

    Dear Lord, I pray for the person reading this right now. I don't believe in coincidences. I believe that they have came across this because they are in need of strength, protection, restoration, & love during this season of their life. I pray you give this person exactly that Lord God plus more. I pray you bless this person and send your angels to guide them out this storm. I pray at this moment, they feel your supernatural power come over them and fill them with the Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus protect us from the wickedness and snares of the devil. In Jesus Name Amen.

  • @minnistevenson7681
    @minnistevenson7681 9 місяців тому +16

    I was an meth addict for 18 years and I’ve prayed for deliverance since I was only 19 but God finally answered me. Praise God. I tried to kill myself February 6th because of the drugs, my depression was so bad but God said it wasn’t my time and now I have almost 4 months sobriety only because of the grace of God. Nothing was me. All him and his glory. I still can’t believe it!!!! Amen

    • @teebrowne463
      @teebrowne463 9 місяців тому

      Praise God. May He sustain you and hide you in his pavilion

    • @leesutton2395
      @leesutton2395 9 місяців тому

      Amen!! I pray for you to have an abundance of joy and encounters with Jesus!

  • @nadiacharys5848
    @nadiacharys5848 9 місяців тому +44

    46 Year old senior citizen 😅 watching from Moffitt Cancer Center 🙌🏼 was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in December, but God said "not yet" 🕊️ Starting my last chemo cycle tomorrow and will ring the bell in August! 🎉🎉🎉 God moved the shadow

  • @carolinaqueen9996
    @carolinaqueen9996 10 місяців тому +151

    The Enemies cannot touch my daughter!!!! She is delivered from opioids ❤❤ in Jesus' Name!!!!

    • @NSKEIKI23
      @NSKEIKI23 10 місяців тому +6

      Oh my Freind I suffer from the same thing, and I am a woman of God. I will pray and continue to pray for your daughter would you please pray for me as well?

    • @divinealchemy2470
      @divinealchemy2470 10 місяців тому +3

      Amen

    • @Sandra-wy3ck
      @Sandra-wy3ck 10 місяців тому +2

      Hallelujah

    • @zabrondadrake1694
      @zabrondadrake1694 10 місяців тому +3

      IN JESUS NAME!!!!! 🙏🏻💕

    • @christiejohnson2746
      @christiejohnson2746 9 місяців тому +2

      Standing in agreement for deliverance, in the name of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit!!! 🙏🏽🙌🏽

  • @cmcking1967
    @cmcking1967 10 місяців тому +131

    I needed this. Please pray for me whoever reads this.

    • @zabrondadrake1694
      @zabrondadrake1694 10 місяців тому +1

      Done!!!!! 🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕

    • @dred95660
      @dred95660 10 місяців тому +2

      Praying for you and love your way push on

    • @tinyneal1628
      @tinyneal1628 9 місяців тому +2

      God is always faithful 🙏

    • @DJWOODYWOOD
      @DJWOODYWOOD 9 місяців тому +2

      🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @dsuzette
      @dsuzette 9 місяців тому +2

      🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

  • @leighquinones7455
    @leighquinones7455 7 місяців тому +10

    PLEASE LORD give me strength, I'm walking in to challenge the shadow right now...

  • @brandibrooks7770
    @brandibrooks7770 10 місяців тому +53

    Ive been walking through the shadow. My 16 year old daughter has had a rough 2 years - rejected from a Christian school, sexually assaulted, and now confused with her sexuality. She is a Christian, but hurting. I AM Challenging the shadow in Jesus name. She WILL be HEALED. She WILL turn to the WORD, THE TRUTH. She will turn to GOD and his ways.

    • @MichaelaWollam
      @MichaelaWollam 10 місяців тому +1

      AMEN AMEN. I have prayed this with you 🙏🏼

    • @KeanuReevesCharles-uw3mx
      @KeanuReevesCharles-uw3mx 10 місяців тому

      Keep your faith in God and believe that nothing is impossible for him to do. Your comment captivated my attention! Hope you’re well? Also using this opportunity to say thank you for your continuous support and prayers throughout my movie 🎥 career I love you all❤ where are you from??

    • @JohellLancen
      @JohellLancen 10 місяців тому

      Amen

    • @tracimurray5890
      @tracimurray5890 9 місяців тому +2

      Reading your comment was like reading my own words. Prayers for you and your daughter.

    • @elaforde4681
      @elaforde4681 9 місяців тому

      In God's name. Amen!!!

  • @parrlife
    @parrlife 10 місяців тому +186

    My 9 year old daughter is finding life hard and she said Jesus is saving her.

    • @thiagoferreira2138
      @thiagoferreira2138 10 місяців тому +4

      That's good! God Blesses you and her a lot

    • @carlacoleman6057
      @carlacoleman6057 10 місяців тому +1

      AMEN!

    • @annyokie7246
      @annyokie7246 10 місяців тому +1

      Amen

    • @KeanuReevesCharles-uw3mx
      @KeanuReevesCharles-uw3mx 10 місяців тому

      Keep your faith in God and believe that nothing is impossible for him to do. Your comment captivated my attention! Hope you’re well? Also using this opportunity to say thank you for your continuous support and prayers throughout my movie 🎥 career I love you all❤ where are you from??

    • @cyndyshafer5669
      @cyndyshafer5669 9 місяців тому

      Grandparents are so important. Praying with you for your 9 year old❤️

  • @ElizabethL-ls1so
    @ElizabethL-ls1so 10 місяців тому +264

    My daughter is special needs but extremely brilliant and Loves Jesus with all her heart, soul and mind!!!
    Thank God for my daughter’s salvation!!!!

    • @melaniemartin730
      @melaniemartin730 10 місяців тому +1

      How's she doing?!🥳🥳🥳

    • @joleencox5900
      @joleencox5900 10 місяців тому +3

      Praise God!! I have a special needs daughter as well and I have seen God use my child’s medical issues and disabilities to reveal his love and grace and ability to do miracles to non believers or just doubting believers!! I know my baby girls special needs has changed so many peoples minds about their unbelief in God. Praise God! I know he’s going to use your daughters medical condition for his glory and to bring others to the kingdom! God bless you mama, I know that it takes a very special person to raise a child with special needs, keep your eyes on Jesus when you get tired or when things start to feel like too much. My daughters doctor said something to me years ago when she was born that I have never forgotten and it has reminded me of the strength I have to do this that I’m not even aware of. He said this…. God only chooses special people to take care of his special little children. So don’t ever doubt yourself, GOD KNEW YOU COULD DO THIS!!!!!!

  • @evimerc7499
    @evimerc7499 9 місяців тому +5

    I’m in my 60’s..He’s not done with me yet!!! Amen!!!

  • @evenegron7315
    @evenegron7315 7 місяців тому +5

    I was on dialysis for 10 years and I have been off dialysis for 4 years. Thank you Jesus my lord amen Hallelujah praise God 💕🙏💕

  • @Maverick_City_Music
    @Maverick_City_Music 10 місяців тому +35

    My wife and I couldn't have children for 11 years and went through 3 miscarriages. I've been listening to a song called "There is a Cloud" from EW the last 2 years. God remembered our prayers and last year gave us 2 children. A third baby is on its way. The Lord does not forget.

    • @chadlockhart6196
      @chadlockhart6196 10 місяців тому

      Chad watching from Virginia

    • @chadlockhart6196
      @chadlockhart6196 10 місяців тому

      I know the Lord has talked to me but I don't listen to him and my life has been so hard since I lost my grandma back in February.

    • @melaniemartin730
      @melaniemartin730 10 місяців тому

      @@chadlockhart6196 good luck to you guys!🌼🍂🌼🍂🍂🌳

    • @shadai2701
      @shadai2701 6 місяців тому

      Amen. God is good isn’t he

  • @shhsounds2445
    @shhsounds2445 10 місяців тому +41

    God healed my son from epilepsy!!!! Praise God!

    • @brandywilleford9157
      @brandywilleford9157 9 місяців тому

      Oh THIS is my dream,my son's 26 living at home,can't work,no disability check yet or medicaid,no friends,no girlfriend..he's SO lonely,he's not great at socializing...God PLEASE heal him,bring him friends and a wife and disability and medicaid amen

    • @feliciavanwyk2147
      @feliciavanwyk2147 9 місяців тому

      Amen

    • @AlwaysputGodfirst-xg8gt
      @AlwaysputGodfirst-xg8gt 5 місяців тому +1

      Hubsand of heart failure pray Healed praise God!
      🙏

    • @AlwaysputGodfirst-xg8gt
      @AlwaysputGodfirst-xg8gt 5 місяців тому

      Praise the Lord

    • @danielbaugher826
      @danielbaugher826 3 місяці тому

      Praise God JESUCRISTO ✝️

  • @cosmosavex606
    @cosmosavex606 9 місяців тому +16

    My name is Kyle schlepp and I'm currently in a community correctional facility. I've been battling addiction and insecurities. Your messages really help me out when I'm attacked mentally and emotionally and I just ask that you and your prayer team would pray for me and my soon to be wife Katie. I ask that you would pray for healing of the heart

    • @BilleyJeanjustice
      @BilleyJeanjustice 9 місяців тому +1

      Hello, I tea your comment and it touched my heart I feel led by the Lord to keep you and family in my prayers.

    • @brandielynn111
      @brandielynn111 6 місяців тому

      I also send prayers for you and Katie, I'm also in recovery. Please stay strong the devil in addiction is strong although we can learn tools to keep us aware of his antics and always remember to arm yourself with his prayers.

  • @maxinesmith7002
    @maxinesmith7002 9 місяців тому +31

    My 24 yea old Daughter lost her mind but Jesus has given her back a 'sound mind'. God is amazing ❤😂🎉

    • @JULALAINE
      @JULALAINE 9 місяців тому

      Congrats and stay well 😊

    • @MaryGrace62
      @MaryGrace62 5 місяців тому

      I rejoice with you for the Lords healing hand this is evidently on yours and your daughters' life.He truly delivers and breaks chains and shackles that bind!
      💛🫶🤘

  • @natashariley4315
    @natashariley4315 10 місяців тому +51

    Dear family, please pray for peace for my house. My 13 year old daughter attempted suicide this weekend. What the enemy meant for evil ...I am believing Abba will use for our good to His glory ❤ the devil is vicious but not victorious

    • @estrelladowling5587
      @estrelladowling5587 10 місяців тому +1

      G❤️‍🔥D
      Bless & Protect
      Your Family
      Psalm 91
      Psalm 23
      Romans 8:28

    • @edgarvelasco5282
      @edgarvelasco5282 9 місяців тому +1

      We declare in Jesus’ holy name that the Holy Spirit is breathing LIFE, HAPPINESS, AND PURPOSE into your daughter. “For you and your House will serve the Lord.”

    • @leesutton2395
      @leesutton2395 9 місяців тому

      Will be praying! In Jesus name!! Keep going, only look at Jesus, don't stop! Keep going!!
      Your children are your ❤️! Don't stop seeking Jesus.

    • @Onmywalk1009
      @Onmywalk1009 6 місяців тому

      Praying for your daughter and family! I attempted suicide as a teenager as well. It was a very dark time. God saved me, and although I tried to outrun him for a few more years after that...I couldn't. I surrendered my life to Jesus almost a decade ago now. And while much work has been involved, I am saved. I live a happy life, with beautiful children, a career I love, and a family I care about. Looking back I know I was saved for so many reasons. I pray this for your family ❤❤❤

    • @michelleguzman1970
      @michelleguzman1970 5 місяців тому

      Dear mom: I'll pray for ypu, your dtr and family. I'm a mom. Keep praying now and always bc the Lord hears a mother's pray. Even though the spiritual war you already won in Jesus name, you also need to intervene in your dtr's life... listen to her and guide her, or get a psychologist in case she doesn't want to hear it from you (typical teenager behavior). Pls read 'what a girl needs from her mom' by Cherri Fuller. Keep going and fight for your dtr. You're not alone. Is your dtr in a Youth group? Find local resources too. GB. Greetings from Boston. 🎉❤🙏

  • @joobebescorner1985
    @joobebescorner1985 10 місяців тому +111

    This helped me I'm 30ish years old. I hear a lot that women my age are unwanted by men, and I can't start a family when he said, "Women in their 40s, get married," that touched me ...challenging the shadows

    • @loriwolff6237
      @loriwolff6237 10 місяців тому +8

      Challenge the SHADOW!

    • @Muthoni-3003
      @Muthoni-3003 10 місяців тому +5

      I am here for this ❤❤❤. Challenge the shadow sister.

    • @michoumosmo9377
      @michoumosmo9377 9 місяців тому +8

      Same here sis❤ challenging the shadow and trusting God for a glorious Kingdom marriage and a God-ordained Kingdom spouse🎉🎉

  • @refiloemoloi6344
    @refiloemoloi6344 9 місяців тому +7

    This sermon. I will come back here to tell my testimony because I needed it, in this moment, today and now! About to pray about this and leave it at Gods feet and remember that I have time! Things indeed can change 🤍🧚🏾

    • @refiloemoloi6344
      @refiloemoloi6344 6 місяців тому

      I listened to this while studying to sit for my attorney admission board exams. After trying to write these exams twice prior. Challenged the shadow and God did it! 🥹 passed my exams and I’m only left with 1 exam for admission as an attorney! It could only be God! ❤️🥹 my journey with God has been so scrumptious! I’ll never forget this word!

  • @tracylynn-hs9om
    @tracylynn-hs9om 10 місяців тому +6

    This sermon means so much to me. I was just diagnosed with acute liver disease and may have to have a transplant. I know my God has wrote my story long before I was born so I believe in him to get me through this, so thank you for the sermon I really need to hear this today.

    • @KeanuReevesCharles-uw3mx
      @KeanuReevesCharles-uw3mx 10 місяців тому

      Keep your faith in God and believe that nothing is impossible for him to do. Your comment captivated my attention! Hope you’re well? Also using this opportunity to say thank you for your continuous support and prayers throughout my movie 🎥 career I love you all❤ where are you from??

  • @tarotwithshrestha2163
    @tarotwithshrestha2163 10 місяців тому +48

    I
    was addicted to substances for years and went through a very down phase then Jesus embraced me when I found him and blessed me with a new life , i am now married and in love with the person I am married to its 1 year and 7 months running and we dearly wish to be parents . if you read my comment pastor furtick please pray that i conceive and give birth to a healthy baby and my life a purpose . (India,Meghalaya)

  • @mightymouse1005
    @mightymouse1005 10 місяців тому +28

    I am pushing 60.
    A widow with grown children and noone to love me or care about me. I am faithful to God's word and promises. I am praying and waiting for God to send a Christian man for me....

    • @deeeff2074
      @deeeff2074 10 місяців тому +1

      I pray you find him❤sure you are too,but don't just stop with God....ask your friends ,maybe they will pray too...but maybe will hug you,and let you cry and hopefully think...actually I know a guy...because friends have friends and sometimes it's difficult when you need someone so badly..and it hurts...its especially when it's at church...we always need Gods help...but sometimes we need people's too...but make sure, you have someone that you can share your pain with,don't bottle it up,and a little bit of hope now....this is rife now...there are loads of Christian men who feel the same way as you. .so ask around, but only in as much as we so easily say "hi how are you?...it's polite conversation.....but shock them and tell them the truth❤....and you said you have grown up children...tell them how you are feeling inside,don't wear a smile when they're around, and cry when they leave.. ask them too....honestly there are loads and loads of us...the invisible weeping assembly, hope it happens and I hope it happens soon❤❤

    • @kevincoley4662
      @kevincoley4662 10 місяців тому +4

      I've told myself that I have no one to love me. This was a lie I told myself. My life is full of people who love me. I just didn't receive that love.

    • @leesutton2395
      @leesutton2395 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm there too. I have no one also. It's sad when you just accept this has become your life.

  • @TheBlessing288
    @TheBlessing288 9 місяців тому +2

    THANK YOU JESUS AND ST MICHAEL. ALWAYS HELP US IN MOMENTS OF CONFUSION AND DIFFICULTY 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Worship_Together
    @Worship_Together 9 місяців тому +1

    This is what heaven looks like. No separation of race or gender, all in one voice praising the Lord in joy of His Presence 😍😍😍😍

  • @kimfletcher1152
    @kimfletcher1152 10 місяців тому +59

    I pray my mom Cry's out to the Lord as she is in the hospital not able to eat and living off of a feeding tube 🙏❤️😇

    • @beca5035
      @beca5035 10 місяців тому +4

      I agree and declare healing over your mom In Jesus mighty name Amen 🙏🙌❤

    • @kimfletcher1152
      @kimfletcher1152 10 місяців тому +3

      Amen 🙏🙏🙏

    • @allisonhudgins2379
      @allisonhudgins2379 10 місяців тому +2

      Prayers for a complete healing for your mom in Jesus name

    • @joobebescorner1985
      @joobebescorner1985 10 місяців тому +2

      Praying for you

    • @joycerichardson245
      @joycerichardson245 10 місяців тому +2

      God is able to heal, praying with you

  • @noluthandomkwanti8101
    @noluthandomkwanti8101 10 місяців тому +36

    I'm watching from South Africa, I really need prayers, I need Jesus to save me

  • @marthalynnkimbell
    @marthalynnkimbell 10 місяців тому +14

    I know God has carried me all of my life, I’m living proof that there’s a GOD❤️ I left Texas and moved to Central Point Oregon and he came too❤️🙏

    • @Mary-up1tc
      @Mary-up1tc 10 місяців тому

      Amen! What a Testimony 🔥

  • @elainewilliams4359
    @elainewilliams4359 9 місяців тому +4

    "You can weep bitterly and still pray faithfully." THANK YOU! ❤

  • @JordanWard-mq9by
    @JordanWard-mq9by 10 місяців тому +23

    Hey I'm watching from Springdale Arkansas..I started watching your sermons and following elevation church while I was in prison 2 years ago I just want to say thank u..u helped me find God again and change my life..I am now out of prison working and doing good ..God bless you and your family.

    • @joobebescorner1985
      @joobebescorner1985 10 місяців тому

      This is so awesome I hope God blesses you and your family ❤ hope you get promoted 🙏 ❤️

  • @Chibwe155
    @Chibwe155 10 місяців тому +19

    "You can weep bitterly and still pray faithfully, you can weep bitterly and still wait expectantly.
    You can accept what it is and still believe it can be something greater.
    Challenge the shadow"
    This sermon has blessed me. I have heard God speak 😭🙌
    Thank you so much Pastor

  • @SpiritualGangsta1
    @SpiritualGangsta1 9 місяців тому +4

    I have been addicted to meth bc it took away my neck pain i have had since i was hit by a passenger train in my car in 1989 and i was 24 and then with the physical abuse my life now is im clean for almost 16 months and will never use again and have seen so much toxicity in my life with the people around me and now i pray to God for removal of negative things and energy and ty for these readings

  • @corinnenwakuba7650
    @corinnenwakuba7650 9 місяців тому +4

    HIS PRESENCE IS MY PROTECTION

  • @carmeljohnsen9781
    @carmeljohnsen9781 10 місяців тому +35

    God used you to speak DIRECTLY to me tonight! Thank you Jesus for controlling the shadows!!!

  • @cheryl1983
    @cheryl1983 10 місяців тому +33

    Thank you pastor Steven furtick for teaching us the word of God.

  • @stephaniewilliams1767
    @stephaniewilliams1767 9 місяців тому +2

    This. Yesterday as I lay in my hospital bed crying and weeping to God about this cancer…the odds of dying greater than living…telling Him WHY I had to live. This morning I was looking for the sermon I missed last Sunday at my home church and God opened this sermon up and started it playing. Wow. I just heard God speaking directly to my heart. You may have recorded this long ago, but this was meant for me…this morning. Because I needed to be reminded that I’ve got a DIRECT line to the Supervisor. Then I listened to Ugly Trust. Thank you Pastor for delivering both of these for this day. For me. Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow.

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  9 місяців тому

      Stephanie, we're praying for God's divine intervention for healing the cancer in your body. Remember, just like the sermon said, Until God Lifts You..TRUST! 🧡 ^EC Team

  • @latindiva8349
    @latindiva8349 10 місяців тому +9

    Pastor Steven, this was more than on time. My 62 yr old sister has been fighting stage 3 aggressive ovarian cancer. This year has been the most challenging. I try not to cry because anything is possible. They sent her home with home health/hospice but I believe in the doctor himself, God, that it’s not over until he says it’s over. In the past 2 years we have lost mom to cancer, my sister fighting ovarian, my other sister had a mastectomy for cancer and I was diagnosed in Nov 2022 and had a double mastectomy as well 3/2023. My family and I love you and your church. I’m still sending her the word thru you tube because I want her to hear God thru you. Please keep our family in your prayers! Her name is Frances from NJ. Thank you.

    • @donnahutt5336
      @donnahutt5336 9 місяців тому +2

      There is nothing too hard for God to do.I send love and peace to you and your family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤❤❤

    • @user-ve9zf6qy3l
      @user-ve9zf6qy3l 5 місяців тому

      🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @monicahawkins204
    @monicahawkins204 10 місяців тому +30

    God has the final say Hallelujah 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @user-up5sb5rt7k
    @user-up5sb5rt7k 10 місяців тому +7

    No challenge = No change
    Know challenge = Know change
    Man, I have known some challenges and hardly recognize the person I once was.

  • @michelecuprak8974
    @michelecuprak8974 6 місяців тому +3

    PRAYERS FOR MY NEPHEWS!!!! RESTORE US TOGETHER!!! AMEN!!!

  • @tiffanyblackmon9642
    @tiffanyblackmon9642 10 місяців тому +3

    It’s to late for me…it’s never too late for Jesus

  • @wendybanda946
    @wendybanda946 10 місяців тому +4

    No challenge no change 🙌

  • @BarbaraCarson.
    @BarbaraCarson. 9 місяців тому +3

    Yeshua challenges me to challenge the shadow.
    Now this is a friend!

  • @tiffanyblackmon9642
    @tiffanyblackmon9642 10 місяців тому +1

    I believed that I was not worthy of God’s love,now I believe I am

  • @tishah5599
    @tishah5599 9 місяців тому +1

    I challenge my shadows my abandonment issues, my fear of being alone, and fear my children will do the same thing as I did in my life searching for love…

  • @ehmrcooper
    @ehmrcooper 10 місяців тому +44

    Thank you Pastor Steven & The Ministry of Elevation Church! We must Challenge the Shadow! 🔥

  • @dorothyalituha1271
    @dorothyalituha1271 10 місяців тому +5

    Amen listening from Qatar

  • @user-ks3ke6yu3p
    @user-ks3ke6yu3p 9 місяців тому +2

    Truth through tears. Recite truth through tears .

  • @Tinatonerfitness
    @Tinatonerfitness 9 місяців тому +3

    anyone else appreciate the way Pastor Holly looks at Pastor Steve when he's speaking? Such a beautiful expression of respect, support and love.

  • @mrjklee
    @mrjklee 10 місяців тому +3

    been watching for years. Exited for whats to come. Cape Town South Africa.

  • @soleluv4156
    @soleluv4156 10 місяців тому +6

    I found God this year got baptized just been working on me be better with God in my life hopefully I get my wife back in Gods time

  • @tarawoodall8514
    @tarawoodall8514 9 місяців тому +2

    I’m challenging the shadow. I’m trusting God in my life. All doubts are leaving now with this Word. Thank You Lord!!

  • @naeemahfattah6363
    @naeemahfattah6363 10 місяців тому +2

    I Love Elevation Church!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @cindycrawage-fm5lj
    @cindycrawage-fm5lj 10 місяців тому +15

    God used you to speak directly to me. Thank you Pastor Steven. Love from Cape Town , South Africa 🇿🇦 😊

  • @claudinepasi935
    @claudinepasi935 10 місяців тому +20

    Powerful sermon
    Thank you Pastor Furtick
    Being blessed in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

  • @melodywaite8086
    @melodywaite8086 9 місяців тому +7

    The balm of healing only God can apply.❤❤Thank you Jesus.

  • @dhszjesse
    @dhszjesse 9 місяців тому +2

    This is one of the many sermons of Pastor Steven that spoke straight to my heart and I thank God for being so patient with me. Thank you, God for never giving up on me. I love you dear, Jesus, my Lord and Saviour.

  • @winniekitty
    @winniekitty 10 місяців тому +21

    I was just dancing last night using LED light seeing the reflection of my shadow. God gave me a sign; thank You, Jesus

  • @user-jf5wd5ql8y
    @user-jf5wd5ql8y 10 місяців тому +14

    Yes, lord,I will wait. Thank you, SF, for allowing God to use you,to teach his words.

  • @ebengodman6075
    @ebengodman6075 8 місяців тому +3

    Watching from Nigeria...This message is so timely, and I believe my change has come. God bless you.

  • @tammyhanson2620
    @tammyhanson2620 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Lord for this message. I needed it more than anything!!!!!! Hallelujah! He is King of the world 🎉

  • @Cia.theheir
    @Cia.theheir 10 місяців тому +9

    Was here today, in overflow 😅 (aka woke up later than planned), & I need to listen to this daily (or entire July).

  • @ashsenamela4478
    @ashsenamela4478 10 місяців тому +14

    Anything is possible with God. I know this because It Is Written. Amen. Thank you Pastor Furtick🙂

  • @jkathy33
    @jkathy33 9 місяців тому +7

    I lost my veteran son almost 5 years ago and it truly did almost kill me and to be honest, I didn't care if it did because I had lost all hope, BUT GOD!!!! THIS IS SO POWERFUL!!!

  • @user-ei8oz5mi3x
    @user-ei8oz5mi3x 9 місяців тому +1

    Going through some of the worst times. Thank you for every shred of hope that the Lord gives you to share with us. I survived a pretty bad car wreck today and the wake up call didn't even seem real at first. God, your mercy and grace is sufficient. Please bring my family back and help my unbelief. a miracle is what we need. for you to move quickly in our time of need.

  • @Gigglesisfunny
    @Gigglesisfunny 10 місяців тому +5

    Hi my name is Ivy Trevino and I been in the biggest depression I have ever been in and I have missed church for a few weeks now and this is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you so much! God is always working through you.

    • @Gigglesisfunny
      @Gigglesisfunny 10 місяців тому

      I no joke said I needed to speak to someone’s manager on the phone today! Which is bizarre on so many levels you say that.

  • @clevernamehere
    @clevernamehere 10 місяців тому +14

    This is one of the best sermons I have ever heard in my life. Thank you so much Lord for speaking to us thru pastor. My name is Jessica. Knoxville Tennessee... See ya in October 🤍

  • @wanjirukamau3468
    @wanjirukamau3468 10 місяців тому +2

    Anything is possible...Thank you Jesus...from Kenya

  • @marthabejarano8437
    @marthabejarano8437 10 місяців тому +1

    This is the day that the Lord has made and I will rejoice in it!!!

    • @KeanuReevesCharles-uw3mx
      @KeanuReevesCharles-uw3mx 10 місяців тому

      Keep your faith in God and believe that nothing is impossible for him to do. Your comment captivated my attention! Hope you’re well? Also using this opportunity to say thank you for your continuous support and prayers throughout my movie 🎥 career I love you all❤ where are you from??

  • @justinallen5215
    @justinallen5215 10 місяців тому +4

    Listening from Nashville. Pray that I can meet people and make friends. I need it.

  • @eddiewalker7252
    @eddiewalker7252 10 місяців тому +3

    I challenge the shadow daily, then I bleed out then dialed 911. I will keep challenging the shadow, thorn in my side until Jesus comes. His Grace is sufficient, Heal the Sick, and Make Disciples who do the same. Author and Finisher of my Faith..

  • @rebeccavielhak7025
    @rebeccavielhak7025 14 днів тому +1

    I absolutely will challenge any shadow that would try to hold me back from my Blessings from my Lord and my Savior.

  • @melaniemorgan6104
    @melaniemorgan6104 10 місяців тому +1

    It’s time for me to have that funeral for my expectations!

  • @d3ministry405
    @d3ministry405 10 місяців тому +13

    He is the Source of my life and my strength I hall live Thank you Father

  • @vanessamcguire5268
    @vanessamcguire5268 10 місяців тому +3

    Transcribing this in Melbourne Florida to mail to my husband who is currently in Army basic training in South Carolina. Being separated from him feels impossible sometimes, especially with 3 young children. I am just so grateful for your messages that truly keep us both going in this season of our lives. I’ll never forget the first Pastor Furtick video he showed me and I thought: “wow this guy is… a lot.” 😅 Now here I am clinging to and copying down your every word to make sure he can hear it too. ❤️

  • @inwellnesswewin1512
    @inwellnesswewin1512 9 місяців тому +2

    I listened to the clip and had to watch the full sermon. Thank you for your faithfulness. Challenge the shadow.

  • @loudnproudatv3502
    @loudnproudatv3502 2 місяці тому +1

    Yesterday I got a cancer diagnosis and even before I knew the results of my biopsy I prayed and told Jesus I knew he would be with me through whatever it may be because he promises to be and I know he will be ...this blessed me so much and ai shared it on my FB for anyone else who may need to hear it confirmation from God is so rewarding ty for allowing the Spirit to move inside of you to bless others who need Jesus more n more love you brother !!

  • @deannascarborough5045
    @deannascarborough5045 10 місяців тому +10

    God's timing is so perfect. I needed this today. Thank you Lord
    Thank you for the answered prayer

  • @vanessagonzales7744
    @vanessagonzales7744 10 місяців тому +3

    My name is Vanessa E. From the Philippines, I wanted to hear God's words through you Pastor Steven, May the Lord bless us through you . I'm in my deepest situations and I hope & pray that God could help me.

    • @shernikaroberts-Blake
      @shernikaroberts-Blake 10 місяців тому +2

      GOD IS OUR PRESENT HELP IN OUR PRESENT TIME OF TROUBLE

    • @melaniemartin730
      @melaniemartin730 10 місяців тому +2

      ​@@shernikaroberts-Blakeindeed!💔💔💔

    • @vanessagonzales7744
      @vanessagonzales7744 10 місяців тому

      ​@@shernikaroberts-BlakeThank you so much for lifting me up. And may the Lord bless you also for blessing me with God's encouragement. 😇🥺

  • @daisymapfumo8273
    @daisymapfumo8273 10 місяців тому +1

    Hallelujah! Glory unto the Almighty God who controls directs the shadows!!

  • @AmandaThompson-ut4kd
    @AmandaThompson-ut4kd 2 дні тому

    Lord is helping me daily.. I was blind but now I see, I've been so much and still remain moving forward

  • @melissastone5491
    @melissastone5491 10 місяців тому +7

    I'm from Lewiston, ID. My name is Melissa. I continue to be encouraged and touched by God in your sermons. Thank you Elevation Church and Steven Furtick!

  • @user-ks3ke6yu3p
    @user-ks3ke6yu3p 9 місяців тому +6

    Hallelujah . Those who hope unto the Lord shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings like eagle's they will run and not grow. ❤🎉

  • @karleelave7284
    @karleelave7284 9 місяців тому +2

    Hello from New Mexico me and my grandma were listening to a steady hand for a sudden blessing before she passed away please keep us in you’re prayers as her children are making this grieving time hard

  • @MarianQuinones
    @MarianQuinones 6 місяців тому +1

    You have no idea how much God is lifting me up great work hallelujah praise God 🙏💪

  • @adelevella90
    @adelevella90 10 місяців тому +7

    This sermon has blessed me so much! Anything is possible! It's NOT over, I challenge this shadow! Move back! In the name of Jesus!! ❤

  • @cheryelgunngodhasmyback2661
    @cheryelgunngodhasmyback2661 10 місяців тому +5

    I faced that wall on Thursday night Pastor Steven and was able to hear from the Holy Spirit. Your words of encouragement this Sunday God Bless allowing God to order your steps in every direction of life concerning ministry and family. We are blessed to have an anointed Overseerer .

    • @beca5035
      @beca5035 10 місяців тому +1

      Amen 🙏🙌❤

  • @ES-nu6rh
    @ES-nu6rh 8 місяців тому +1

    Bless me Lord Jesus with uninterrupted and restful sleep.
    Thank you Father. Amen.

  • @gwenkinny2995
    @gwenkinny2995 10 місяців тому +1

    This one is for me. Things change, I one time thought I wasn't going to make it through 2022, I will be married before I'm 40, I lived after faced with life's worst tragedy, I was depressed, couldn't get out of the bed, now I'm working to form my own company, I was fired in 2022 for being incompetent, I am now celebrated for my work, when you put it in His hands, things change. At the end of 2022 I said God I'm starting this new year 2023 with an empty hand, no job, no love, nothing, But I'm placing it in Your hands. And God has filled my hands with joy, peace, love and so much more. Amen.

  • @lisacruz9579
    @lisacruz9579 10 місяців тому +5

    Fresno California!! This spoke to me BIG TIME!!! And I never heard the Bible story!! Thank you so much pastor Steven!!! I will challenge the shadow (s) until the Son shines in all the dark places, in Jesus name amen and omg i❤ just LOVE you Holly!! What a beautiful soul and wife and woman of God you are!!! 🌷🌷🌷🌷

    • @bethclements4953
      @bethclements4953 10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah!! I’m from Fresno California!! I love Pastor Steven and Holly as well!! 💕🙏❤

  • @kedibonelekganyane1408
    @kedibonelekganyane1408 10 місяців тому +3

    Kedi from South Africa. And God is turning my career path around! Praise the Living God!

  • @RobertD-cy1ev
    @RobertD-cy1ev Місяць тому

    Those who wait on the Lord shall renew there strength!!!🙌🙌🙌

  • @user-vx8mo8bs1d
    @user-vx8mo8bs1d 4 місяці тому +1

    Jesus is AWESOME!

  • @melissaperusha7687
    @melissaperusha7687 10 місяців тому +3

    Pastor Steven came kicking doors, he's most definitely in my house. Such an anointed word

  • @marthabejarano8437
    @marthabejarano8437 10 місяців тому +3

    His Presence is my Protection 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @claudeh.raphael5024
    @claudeh.raphael5024 11 днів тому

    That’s for me:” God that said let there be light, controls also the shadows “. Thank you my Lord.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏