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  • Our faith isn’t a product of what we see; it’s a product of what we
    focus on.
    Jump ahead:
    12:42 - Focus what you think.
    20:18 - Focus what you hear.
    25:53 - Focus what you say.
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Komentáře • 286

  • @evelynmbewe5455
    @evelynmbewe5455 Před 6 lety +41

    "I don't need people who will talk me out of the battle but who will fight the battle with me, believing in what God has said upon our lives. " All victory belongs to God.

  • @relebohileferete5791
    @relebohileferete5791 Před 6 lety +21

    it's so scary how God knows us. There is no secret with Him, He knows and understands us. I love You, God. Thank You, and thank you tou pastor JJ. This message finds me so confused and at crossroads, not being sure of what to do. But i know i can do it bc s God is with me. I love God, i love being a Christian.

  • @brigillemoise3350
    @brigillemoise3350 Před 6 lety +233

    Is it me or he sounds so much like pastor Furtick!!! Great message

  • @ClarkKentLives
    @ClarkKentLives Před 6 lety +3

    This was super timely...I’ve been struggling with so much and it has everything to do with my focus, or lack thereof...this message about staying focused and focusing my thinking, hearing, and speaking is what I needed...if anyone wants to add me to their prayer list so that I remain focused and trusting God over my past and mistakes, I won’t be mad about it!

  • @allynmitchell6123
    @allynmitchell6123 Před 2 lety +3

    I feel like giving up, this helped a lot. I feel like every word was ment for me to hear. I fully surrender to my Savior Jesus. Thank you for such an amazing message, Amen!!

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi there, Allyn! Thank you for being a part of our precious eFam & reaching out to us. Know & believe that you are loved & cared for. You are never alone in your struggles. Jesus sees you & He is right there with you to give you all that you need in this season of your life. Keep your eyes fixed on Him & lead Him lead & guide you. Here is a message that will encourage you. facebook.com/StevenFurtick/videos/2845493465547064/
      We would love to keep you in our prayers. You can reach out to us at bit.ly/2YUFmp9. Our prayer team would love to pray for you. 🧡

  • @sherrilockett2321
    @sherrilockett2321 Před 4 lety +1

    My faith is focused on hearing what God has said.

  • @Jasmineocreates
    @Jasmineocreates Před 6 lety +5

    "If God hasn't said it, I don't need to think about it" !!!!!! #fire

  • @annabellecuenca4400
    @annabellecuenca4400 Před 6 lety +12

    If my eyes were closed, I would think Steven Furtick were preaching - my compliments to both - Furtick and this Canadian guy - for The Trainor and the Excellent Learner - and for Elevation Church - Congratulations :) (joking: he even sports a beard like Steven Furtick's :))
    I praise God for their passion to preach God's Word and to set our hearts on fire to apply it- Thank you :)

  • @jorainsintjago6861
    @jorainsintjago6861 Před 6 lety +4

    Focus what you think, hear and say !!

  • @BAb-kl2ld
    @BAb-kl2ld Před 6 lety +8

    Wow, thanks pastor. I so needed this message.... Focus! Thanks Elevation Church for raising true servants of the Lord!

  • @jennyi4121
    @jennyi4121 Před 6 lety +72

    I just wanna tell ya one thing Pastor JJ, the sermon you have preached is just what i needed right now,...i am in a tough season right now and elevation has been my backbone in walking through..i have so much to tell about it but i don't think i can type all of that here......and this message was what i perfectly needed...tq so so much Pasor JJ, Glory to God and greetings and love from India

    • @marlonjones3376
      @marlonjones3376 Před 6 lety +1

      Jenny,
      God knows precisely which season you're currently in! Thanks for watching!! I am SO thankful God is using Elevation Church to speak directly into your circumstances!!
      Marlon ^EC Team

    • @jonathanj34
      @jonathanj34 Před 6 lety +3

      Jenny I send me an email I’d love to hear what God is doing in your life

    • @marlonjones3376
      @marlonjones3376 Před 6 lety +1

      Jonathan Josephs you preached a sermon yesterday that really resonated with me and a lot of people. I noticed as I volunteered earlier today. 👏👏👏🙌🙌🔥🔥

    • @jennyi4121
      @jennyi4121 Před 6 lety

      @Jonathan Josephs I would love to pastor..but to which id should I send an email so that it would reach you?

    • @jonathanj34
      @jonathanj34 Před 6 lety

      Jenny I elevationchurch.org/ballantyne - you’ll see it there

  • @ethandavis8756
    @ethandavis8756 Před 6 lety +13

    This was such an awesome message. This was my first time ever physically being at Elevation. I had such a wonderful time and the Lord surely blessed me with these words. Because I do need to stay focused. I have a calling on my life to preach and I need to get focused and not let everything going on around me keep hindering me from what I need to do. Thank you so much JJ for your words and thank you so much to all the staff and workers at elevation for making my first time very memorable. God Bless all of you.

  • @appoiris6990
    @appoiris6990 Před 6 lety

    You know God is speaking to you when you hear the same message from the same passage in the bible every where you turn ♥💃 #hehasgivenme #theland

  • @johnmarkfrejoles2357
    @johnmarkfrejoles2357 Před 6 lety +1

    I loved it when he said "my self consciousness is the product of my failure to be God consciousness" it really moved me in the most real sense like I've been doing this my whole life but now is the time to believe in God Almighty. It motivates to focus on what God has told me and not on what I always think until I felt lost and anxious anymore. From the Philippines BTW.

  • @ninasalter1341
    @ninasalter1341 Před 4 měsíci

    I am focused on Gods ability and even through me ❤️🦋I praise him that he can do anything even when we say it just impossible

  • @edwinghee6373
    @edwinghee6373 Před 6 lety +4

    This sermon has been posted right on time. I needed an encouraging Word & a reminder on focusing... what I think, what I hear & what I say! Praise God for His confirmation!!! THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ME!!!

  • @isabelleileleji
    @isabelleileleji Před 4 lety +1

    Very powerful. Thank you so much!!! Just what I needed. Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • @ericatchison3681
    @ericatchison3681 Před 6 lety +1

    I've got my hands in the air, I'M STAYING FOCUSED, I'M HUMAN AND MAY HAVE MADE MISTAKES BUT I AM PIN THE VERGE OF DOING SOMETHING SO AMAZING AND GIVE MY LORD AND SAVIOR ALL THE GLORY.. NO MORE CRAZY TALK CAUSEI DON'T NEED TO HEAR ALL THAT, I'M FOCUSED, LORD TAKE ME WHERE YOU CAN USE ME FOR YOUR BLESSINGS.. AMEN SO POWERFUL!!

    • @Miner-ny1nm
      @Miner-ny1nm Před 6 lety

      Eric Atchison Don't say I'm human your not human your not like everyone else your more

  • @haleyv6487
    @haleyv6487 Před 6 lety +9

    I love that the description box shows the time of each sermon point! Absolutely great when looking back for something specific! :)

  • @Arkyark672
    @Arkyark672 Před 6 lety +18

    This is exactly what I needed to make a decision. You have no idea how significant this sermon was for my next step in life. I’d love to hear Jay Jay preach again.

    • @jonathanj34
      @jonathanj34 Před 6 lety +1

      Nish Heard glad it was helpful for you

  • @donnellharrisonsr.8979
    @donnellharrisonsr.8979 Před 6 lety +46

    This right on time

  • @abigailcarrier2228
    @abigailcarrier2228 Před 2 lety

    absolutely amazing! super timely! I thank God that He meets us exactly where we are at. I have been struggling with addiction since I was 14 and after significant clean time relapsed. My God sees me and NO ADDICTION IS TO HARD FOR HIM OR BIGGER THAN OUR GOD!!! I am grateful for this word. Amen and Amen.

  • @anonymousf5286
    @anonymousf5286 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you! This sermon was on FIRE! I am so motivated and uplifted. I hope to keep this video! What an anointing he has!

  • @christianmutiga301
    @christianmutiga301 Před 2 lety

    hearing this from Nairobi, Kenya. This is what I needed starting this new year in 2022. I'm read to reset and sharpen my focus and seize what the Lord has in store for me in this new year. God bless everyone at Elevation, you're doing the Lord's work

  • @RosandaCourtar
    @RosandaCourtar Před 2 lety

    Thank You Lord Jesus! God You have really selected this message for me at this time. Thank You.

  • @nikefadipe313
    @nikefadipe313 Před 6 lety +2

    My second time of watching and I’m still gonna listen, it’s so full ... and Pastor JJ is Pastor Steven’s buddy , so little wonder they act and speak the same..it’s the bond at work. God sooooo blessed Elevation Church, I look forward to every Sunday to hear from Elevation all the way from Nigeria.

  • @luciewajesus731
    @luciewajesus731 Před 6 lety +5

    I love this remain focused, thanks pastor, so powerful inspiring sermon, right on time. 🙏🙏

  • @user-zp6gw6tb6v
    @user-zp6gw6tb6v Před 6 lety +32

    God is working 🙏🎉🎉

    • @theawukufamily
      @theawukufamily Před 6 lety

      Yes! Amen!!

    • @skyybutter1
      @skyybutter1 Před 6 lety

      YES He is ! YES HE IS!!!! He is GOOD GOOD GOOD!!!! Hold on ya'll... Its about to break loose and you gotta answer ..Are you IN or OUT!>?!? No more fence straddling.

  • @allisonschardin7132
    @allisonschardin7132 Před 6 lety +3

    The third point hit me hard-I need to focus on what I say! Thankyou for a timely word 🙌

  • @vanessahickman1099
    @vanessahickman1099 Před 4 lety +1

    I heard this message for the first time yesterday and I listened to it all day back to back and now day 2....... World changing word

  • @Mimz1244
    @Mimz1244 Před 6 lety +5

    After how I feel my life is going in 2018..I needed to hear ths..
    Much love from Nairobi Kenya 😘

  • @marygracesancheztermulo8024

    I thought I was viewing Pastor Furtick! Double checked the date to verify if this video was from before he had gotten fit. Hey! God delivers His message through different means. I thank God for leading me to listen to Elevation Church in youtube.

  • @IcyEdits
    @IcyEdits Před 6 lety +13

    I needed this word so badly. Thank you lord!

  • @MsFaithful36
    @MsFaithful36 Před 5 lety +1

    I really needed this been saying my focus is off. Been deeply in my feelings. Tired of starting so focused and let things set me back. Saved this to listen to over and over again. God Bless🙋🏾‍♀️

  • @dulcesairaderagun4750
    @dulcesairaderagun4750 Před 6 lety +1

    Amen! So timely! STAY FOCUSED! thank u Pastor JJ. 👆❤

  • @Chisandrabenedict
    @Chisandrabenedict Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks so much for reactivating my mind and focus. God bless you!

  • @xander3809
    @xander3809 Před 3 lety

    You preach with such enthusiasm and comedy that it genuinely makes me want to read my bible😂😂😂🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️

  • @jordanriver899
    @jordanriver899 Před rokem

    The house is beautiful, look at all the house warming gifts! Let's get a cleaning crew and clean before we move in! Lol

  • @adrianacarrillo6611
    @adrianacarrillo6611 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much!!! I believe this with all my heart and soul that this message was for me!!!! Praise be to God!! Hallelujah and amen!! 🙏🙌🙏🙌

  • @bobbyjohnson4538
    @bobbyjohnson4538 Před 6 lety

    Sermons like this give those in hard times, an optimistic outlook on their future. Thank you for the positive words and the feeling that anything can be accomplished through the word of God.

  • @hannahelizabethmathews
    @hannahelizabethmathews Před 6 lety +7

    What an anointing on this man! Such great Word Pastor JJ

  • @mariceldelacruz9452
    @mariceldelacruz9452 Před 6 lety

    It's the same Anointing Spirit ... Keep on preaching Pastor JJ 👊

  • @relebohileferete5791
    @relebohileferete5791 Před 6 lety

    Pastor JJ sounds like pastor Steven so much. First time i heard him i was incredibly blessed, i'm looking forward to being blessed by this one too

  • @KendraJelly
    @KendraJelly Před 6 lety

    So timely. Really can’t comprehend anything else! But God surly got my back covered!

  • @daisyreyna1377
    @daisyreyna1377 Před 4 lety

    God is with me and I can do it!

  • @deidrecandicescholtz1535
    @deidrecandicescholtz1535 Před 6 lety +8

    This message was for me. Bless you!

  • @curietabbz5445
    @curietabbz5445 Před 6 lety +1

    Yes I relate to the part of something is put in your heart and you just don't rest to the promise. Thank you for this. From Beirut.

  • @puritywaswa9351
    @puritywaswa9351 Před 6 lety

    Thank you Pastor JJ and elevation church. This message is right on time. Thank you Lord.

  • @kevinf6393
    @kevinf6393 Před 6 lety

    Need this right now good word,been in pain causing distractions focus leads to freedom praise you lord you are faithful God open my heart o lord l pray for instruction not doubting myself all things are possible,walls and gaints get behind me Amen

  • @debih2938
    @debih2938 Před rokem

    It’s for me. I asked for confirmation and this video popped up on my feed…🙏❤️

  • @KrysP325
    @KrysP325 Před 6 lety

    Thank you Lord for this message. I will stay focused. Such a powerful sermon Johnathan!

  • @kristyparsons1505
    @kristyparsons1505 Před 6 lety +1

    You all need to hear this... wow

  • @dkunder1
    @dkunder1 Před 6 lety

    Honestly I am so blessed -Thanks Jesus .Thanks Pastor

  • @loverirst9009
    @loverirst9009 Před 5 lety

    I know i have to remain focus and as i typed up sermons on remaining focus !out of all the sermons that came up im happy i choose this good word!We all have to be focused on Gods word and his promises😊

  • @bklynlittlejohn4873
    @bklynlittlejohn4873 Před 6 lety +1

    Great words! Thank you Jonathan.... you get better & better ever time you step up to the pulpit... this message was for me! God bless u

    • @jonathanj34
      @jonathanj34 Před 6 lety +1

      I try :) thanks for the encouragement 👊🏼

  • @mayagedeon4162
    @mayagedeon4162 Před 6 lety

    Amen...blessed be the word of God living and active
    what i believe will determine what i see
    thank you pastor for. great revelation,it build a new faith and beleive in my life
    God bless you pastor

  • @damienbutler8508
    @damienbutler8508 Před 4 lety

    Your faith is a product of your focus!!!!

  • @octavia-tamzonoctober4242
    @octavia-tamzonoctober4242 Před 6 lety +17

    I watched this live yesterday, but I came back to watch it again, this word is exactly what I needed for too long I've been stuck in the same situation and this word was truly an eye opener!!!

    • @marlonjones3376
      @marlonjones3376 Před 6 lety +1

      Same here!! It was totally worth another watch! I'm certain I'll watch it again and again!
      Marlon ^EC Team

    • @octavia-tamzonoctober4242
      @octavia-tamzonoctober4242 Před 6 lety +1

      Marlon Jones me too it's like a word that can get you out of anything

    • @danafripp4120
      @danafripp4120 Před 6 lety +1

      Octavia-Tamzon October Me too, Octavia!

  • @adopuro7289
    @adopuro7289 Před 6 lety

    This sermon make my day. thank you Lord. Awesome......

  • @dreamingoffreedom3663
    @dreamingoffreedom3663 Před 6 lety +2

    I really needed this too as much many may of needed as a well
    Prais God He Is Good,
    Brothrs sisters could you please pray I get threw my battles Thank you God Bless💕

  • @chosen5856
    @chosen5856 Před 5 lety

    YES I do ..need this.To God be the glory.

  • @ashleycastillo6037
    @ashleycastillo6037 Před 6 lety +2

    I LOVED THIS SERMON. I WATCHED IT OVER AND OVER LIVE. THIS ONE REALLY SPOKE TO ME. GOD IS LOVE.

    • @jonathanj34
      @jonathanj34 Před 6 lety +1

      Ashley Castillo that’s so encouraging to hear! Thanks Ashley!

    • @ashleycastillo6037
      @ashleycastillo6037 Před 6 lety

      Jonathan Josephs you're welcome. I would love to hear more of your sermons.

  • @lorine3556
    @lorine3556 Před 6 lety +6

    So inspiring! Thank you Pastor JJ for a great message from God!

    • @jonathanj34
      @jonathanj34 Před 6 lety +1

      Lo Rine glad it blessed you! Means a lot that you’d listen.

    • @lorine3556
      @lorine3556 Před 6 lety

      Jonathan Josephs I watched live all the way from Mauritius! It's amazing how God is working in amazing ways to get the Word to every corners of the world...through Elevation Church! Thanking you for taking some of your time to read my comment and for replying! I feel honoured! Many blessings to you Pastor JJ and thank you again for this impactful message!

  • @triceyvle8567
    @triceyvle8567 Před 6 lety

    This sermon is what I needed to hear!!! Amen

  • @veronicajuarez2690
    @veronicajuarez2690 Před 6 lety

    Amazing Just on time for me... He really sounds like pastor Steven.

  • @maabenaa8688
    @maabenaa8688 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much pastor I needed this. God bless you, I pray that God should keep on using you.

  • @nikkipowers1887
    @nikkipowers1887 Před 6 lety +1

    I heard it live, but it was so good I came back for round two. 🙌🏼

  • @christinevanheerden1402

    God is with you, you can do it!

  • @noahhardie8041
    @noahhardie8041 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much... I can not possibly explain in words how much I needed this, and it showed up right when I needed it. Thank you for letting me reconnect with the Word of God in this way!

  • @carolwambua9089
    @carolwambua9089 Před 6 lety

    Such a blessing to me right now. That message was meant for me in my current season. God bless you

  • @caribbeankpoplover
    @caribbeankpoplover Před 6 lety

    AMEN! I needed to hear this st this specific time! Thank you Jesus! :)

  • @kouturekandi
    @kouturekandi Před 6 lety +1

    This Word was so ON TIME!!

  • @mauriceyoung5966
    @mauriceyoung5966 Před 6 lety

    He was amazing, every word made me feel something even if right now I’m fighting it.

    • @jonathanj34
      @jonathanj34 Před 6 lety

      Maurice Young glad it could encourage you!

  • @Cassidypilot
    @Cassidypilot Před 5 lety

    3 months ago my grandmother died and I was hurt because she always seemed so healthy to me. She used to always talk about being a better christian and praying and I always listened but when I went back on my college campus then its like I'd just forget and for about two years I was struggling spiritually. After her funeral I felt as if God gave me a message and I spoke to a friend about it and that friend told me that to let God in I would have to make changes in my life. I prayed about it and thought about it for weeks and then my mind was clear. I started going back to church regularly, I started listening to more gospel songs, I even found this youtube channel but I always had to break up with my girlfriend which was the hardest thing to do. I knew breaking up with her would be hard but after I felt free, I was happy and I felt as if I was ready to take on what God had in store for me. Its now been 2 months after all of this and I can say I am a better Christian. I know that the road will be hard and it has been but I know my goal and I will reach it.
    If you are struggling then pray and pray again

  • @ThatTattooGuyOfficial
    @ThatTattooGuyOfficial Před 6 lety

    Awesome sermon. So true

  • @willsalicia
    @willsalicia Před 6 lety

    I needed that. Thank you so much. The plans that God has for my life are good.

  • @JoeFreemanOfficial
    @JoeFreemanOfficial Před 4 lety

    Amen. Thank you for this message

  • @ellengeorge9471
    @ellengeorge9471 Před 6 lety

    Wow! Wow! Wow... amazing... spoke to me personally! God bless

  • @txlaura2010
    @txlaura2010 Před 6 lety

    Amen...this was much needed! Thank you for helping me refocus!!

  • @mohitshrestha4472
    @mohitshrestha4472 Před 4 lety

    Thank you pastor,really needed that sermon today.

  • @sandracheeks9332
    @sandracheeks9332 Před 6 lety

    So good. Thank you.

  • @nokuthuladlamini1561
    @nokuthuladlamini1561 Před 5 lety

    This spoke to me so deep. Thank you so much for sharing Pastor Jonathan 😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @carolineatkinson8555
    @carolineatkinson8555 Před 6 lety +10

    This was 🔥⚡️🔥🔥⚡️

  • @israelgonzalez3619
    @israelgonzalez3619 Před 6 lety

    God bless thanks for allowing God to use you be good bro A

  • @dahonatmusika
    @dahonatmusika Před 6 lety

    Thank you Ptr! It is for me! 😊

  • @nathanielgooding7729
    @nathanielgooding7729 Před 4 lety

    Great message, what you focus will be what you become 🏃🏾‍♂️

  • @drtoniahermon5367
    @drtoniahermon5367 Před 6 lety +1

    This was so powerful! Listening to this has changed my mind. Thank you JJ and Elevation Church! Many Blessings to you and your family JJ!

  • @jorainsintjago6861
    @jorainsintjago6861 Před 6 lety +1

    This is so good about a half hour ago I was reading a verse about mozes and the Israelites

  • @aceace3993
    @aceace3993 Před 6 lety

    Yes my god is awesome blessed

  • @raymondndambuki5129
    @raymondndambuki5129 Před 6 lety

    Right on time,am blessed.From Kenya!

  • @mse5284
    @mse5284 Před 6 lety

    On time message.. so thankful

  • @perfectlycoiffed05
    @perfectlycoiffed05 Před 6 lety

    Amen Pastor JJ!

  • @danaewade3676
    @danaewade3676 Před 6 lety

    So needed right now God is working!!

  • @bremimy277
    @bremimy277 Před 6 lety

    Pastor JJ, you were on fire 🔥 on Sunday. I am listening again. You released God's Word for me. Don't stop preaching. Thank you.

    • @jonathanj34
      @jonathanj34 Před 6 lety

      Emy thank you! So glad to know the sermon blessed you!

  • @miguelramirez2629
    @miguelramirez2629 Před 6 lety

    Yes my god you are my jesus

  • @cicilyly6027
    @cicilyly6027 Před 5 lety

    I needed to hear this. Thank you!

  • @chrisnever9783
    @chrisnever9783 Před 6 lety

    Perfect timing as always God! Ty ^_^

  • @mblake50mb
    @mblake50mb Před 2 lety

    Holy spirit just took over !!!

  • @thankujesusministry
    @thankujesusministry Před 3 lety

    i needed this today ... feb 2021

  • @jeremyandtiffany82
    @jeremyandtiffany82 Před 6 lety

    This man sounds like Pastor Furtick. Had to watch this twice!!