The Lazarus Factor (God Of The Outcome) | Pastor Steven Furtick | Elevation Church

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Komentáře • 1K

  • @paulp7644
    @paulp7644 Před 2 lety +92

    I watched this sermon throughout medical school when I was unsure if I would even be able to complete it and after years of constantly watching this sermon, God now brought me back to it and proud to say I’m a doctor! Thank you Pastor Steven and the team for all you do!! 🙏

    • @alexblair4511
      @alexblair4511 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Congratulations! Praise God!!!❤🎉🥂✨🍾🎉🎂

    • @sandralomeli927
      @sandralomeli927 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Congratulations 🥳Praise God 🙏

  • @KathleenHassan
    @KathleenHassan Před 4 lety +290

    Pastor Steven - This sermon “The Lazarus Factor” needs to become a book! I love all your sermons but watching this broke me wide open and I sobbed and really felt all the things I’ve buried, avoided and numbed. I could finally see that God allowed me to go through all of it BECAUSE He loves me and wanted me to get to the point of complete surrender so I would finally step aside and stop trying to make things happen and let Him raise my career from the dead. I have been bottling up that cry for decades and I can’t tell you how brutal and beautiful it was to release it all and to know that God was right there with me- not only in that moment- but through every struggle along the way. I’m sure you get millions of these kinds of messages but I pray that this one actually gets to you and you read it and know that God is well pleased with His messenger for getting through to a stubborn nut like me and cracking me wide open!!!! Well done faithful servant!!! Preach!!!

    • @priyabalan3619
      @priyabalan3619 Před 4 lety +3

      I hear you...

    • @edennoel5203
      @edennoel5203 Před 4 lety +7

      Raise my career from the dead ❤🙏 right there with you!! Seeing is not a requirement, believing is. Help me to totally surrender Father, you build it.

    • @MsAurelieBib
      @MsAurelieBib Před 4 lety +8

      So beautifully written

    • @terrymiller2414
      @terrymiller2414 Před 4 lety +5

      Amen !
      I didn't know how to categorize my estranged daughter. Horrible pain. Now I know she IS my Lazarus factor & the stone is rolled away from my heart. Thank you Pastor Steven. And bless you for sharing Kathleen. May God be with you.

    • @andreamcclendon8331
      @andreamcclendon8331 Před 4 lety +5

      I felt the same such a powerful sermon. I have too many Lazarus to count. And I felt God helping me to release many during this sermon. Jesus Christ is our only answer.

  • @mdrenewed
    @mdrenewed Před 4 lety +472

    "God's love language is Trust."

    • @LisaMonks444
      @LisaMonks444 Před 4 lety +22

      This really hit me. I was still thinking about it today. I've naively trusted so many people who ended up lying and cheating and stealing from me, surely I can trust that God is working things out behind the scenes for good. I will try to continue to discover what he wants to do in me.

    • @LisaMonks444
      @LisaMonks444 Před 4 lety +11

      I listened to this online as I got ready to go to Elevation in Toronto to worship. It was so powerful I'm glad I watched both versions. The holy spirit was strong in this message. Thank you Pastor for being so real!

    • @benindi
      @benindi Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah.... Exactly

    • @byronloves7472
      @byronloves7472 Před 4 lety +1

      Bruh and that’s biblical!!🔥

    • @mdrenewed
      @mdrenewed Před 4 lety

      @@truetruths8090 😂 I can relate

  • @lexihernandez4191
    @lexihernandez4191 Před 4 lety +283

    I didn’t even know i needed this, I didn’t know I buried things and was in the process of burying it.
    Literally crying in a parking lot without a clue,
    All I know is this message touched me on a unknown personal level that I didn’t know I needed.
    Thank you Pastor Steven,
    For dedicating your life over to be used as a vessel for salvation.
    I’m forever grateful.

    • @mrsbrownsugarsweetz
      @mrsbrownsugarsweetz Před 4 lety +4

      Alexis Hernandez it hit me too. Word can’t even express the revelation I gained.

    • @genesislady8672
      @genesislady8672 Před 4 lety +8

      Dear. Pastor Steven, I really needed to hear this! I’ve been talking with the Lord about the fact that I really don’t seem to care about many things and have come to the conclusion that perhaps something(s) happened in the past that caused me to emotionally shut down. My past memories are very sketchy, only bits and pieces After hearing your message, I believe my heart is like that sealed tomb that needs opening. Would you please pray for me? I don’t want to leave Jesus at the gate. I want Him to truly come in and make His abode with me. I love my Heavenly Father so much and am glad He loves me . Thank you!🙏🏻❤️

    • @Monisolal
      @Monisolal Před 4 lety +1

      God bless you

    • @asmith8784
      @asmith8784 Před 4 lety +3

      I was about to write a reply so similar. Thanks for saving me the effort ♥️♥️♥️

    • @aldencarmichael9318
      @aldencarmichael9318 Před 4 lety +1

      I hope things are bettér

  • @mattcollins3585
    @mattcollins3585 Před 4 lety +196

    In this Lazarus season of my life, God will make a way, the restoration of my marriage and family is coming in his perfect timing hallelujah and amen

    • @royalt538
      @royalt538 Před 4 lety +6

      From your lips to Gods ears. Amen.

    • @DRKENTHAMILTON
      @DRKENTHAMILTON Před 4 lety +5

      MATT, I WALK THE SAME WALK. I BELEIVE THAT GOD IS MOVING NOW TO RESTORE YOUR MARRIAGE AND TO RESTORE MINE
      PRAISE GOO , PRAISE GOD, PRAISE GOD
      I WILL HOLD YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS

    • @DRKENTHAMILTON
      @DRKENTHAMILTON Před 4 lety +5

      This I KNOW, that the GOD of the Universe fights for every marraige, He is the resurection and the life . Hold fast , we are all praying for your family

    • @poetikassasin
      @poetikassasin Před 4 lety +2

      trying to hold on to this for myself as well...

    • @yousdymendoza5133
      @yousdymendoza5133 Před 4 lety +3

      Brother I'm praying for the same thing. Restoration of my marriage. It's going to be 4 years soon but I believe there is nothing impossible for God!!

  • @ashishmasih2250
    @ashishmasih2250 Před 4 lety +201

    I am literally in a "Lazarus" situation right now, I have sent so many texts to Jesus but it feels like he left me on read, I don't know how I will get out of this situation, this disease, I don't know the outcome of this season, it is frustrating, it seems hopeless (all these well-wishes, all the "cliche dialogues"), but I know this, my God is the God of outcomes and I believe him and I give praise to him anyway.
    Amen. 💖

    • @jessekozazcki300
      @jessekozazcki300 Před 4 lety +12

      You will get through it with faith in God and good thoughts. Remember, bad thoughts release hormones and chemicals within your body that can make things worse. Good thoughts and a feeling of being blessed should keep the bad things from taking you somewhere you don't intend to be at.

    • @skylarroberson9155
      @skylarroberson9155 Před 4 lety +5

      Just said a prayer for you. I don't know everything you're going through, but I am praying that God would be ever present and comfort you in this current season you're in. God bless.

    • @ashishmasih2250
      @ashishmasih2250 Před 4 lety

      @@skylarroberson9155 thank you for your prayers ✨😄 God bless you

    • @ashishmasih2250
      @ashishmasih2250 Před 4 lety

      @@jessekozazcki300 Amen

    • @LisaMonks444
      @LisaMonks444 Před 4 lety +3

      Praise in the storm....and when the enemy gets loud let your praise get even louder.🙏

  • @deborahiona
    @deborahiona Před 4 lety +66

    The key word is SO - He is putting you through this waiting period because He loves you! He will show up at the right time and place and there will be breakthrough in Jesus name. AMEN💛

    • @Praveen-rr4vx
      @Praveen-rr4vx Před 3 lety

      🙏🏻😓😓👣❣

    • @sissy523
      @sissy523 Před 3 lety +3

      I am just waiting I will just set her and wIt for him for however long it takes I am right here waiting I believe and I love him so so much!

    • @melchizedekqumran960
      @melchizedekqumran960 Před 2 lety

      The 2 Thousand Years...

    • @KAY254
      @KAY254 Před 6 měsíci

      Amen

  • @jovondeonte89
    @jovondeonte89 Před 4 lety +118

    I have heard A LOT of messages by Pastor Steven. This one I walked away saying Christ is FAITHFUL!

  • @michelleholt3008
    @michelleholt3008 Před 4 lety +46

    On September 15, 2019 my one and only son , Antonio Ryan died unexpected at age 17. This literally turned my world inside out. I saw this sermon today from pastor Furtick and this is exactly what i needed to hear. I got an immediate sense of relief.

    • @lakishatoussaint
      @lakishatoussaint Před 4 lety +1

      👑💝👑

    • @mark_tilltill6664
      @mark_tilltill6664 Před 4 lety +2

      Father in heaven please help this person who lost her son, in Jesus' name amen.

    • @leyah911
      @leyah911 Před 4 lety +4

      Michelle Holt i just prayed for you Ms. holt. May GOD provide you peace that passes understanding. We don’t know why things happen and the heartbreak won’t be easy but you will never be alone. I will continue to pray for you

    • @faithhopelove69
      @faithhopelove69 Před 4 lety +1

      My heart is with yours Michelle. I will be praying for you and your loved ones ...

    • @Screaming3agle
      @Screaming3agle Před 3 lety

      I'm so glad that God spoke to you via this message. God bless you 🙏❤️

  • @rozchristopherson648
    @rozchristopherson648 Před 4 lety +40

    “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” (Job 13:15)

  • @ES-nu6rh
    @ES-nu6rh Před 5 měsíci +2

    Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
    Mark 5:36
    Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"
    Mark 9:24

  • @TinoXO
    @TinoXO Před 4 lety +75

    This has greatly eased my anxiety during this transitional period I’m in. Sometimes God allows situations to not work out the way I want ,because he loves me. I can be sad from the outcome,BUT I know even in my sorrows he will make a way ❤️. Thank you Pastor Steven for always bringing hope through the word of God you share every week.

    • @LuNaaaaaR
      @LuNaaaaaR Před 4 lety

      Fool

    • @lewisestes4392
      @lewisestes4392 Před 4 lety +1

      Pray far the lazerath in my life pray far me that God will set me free from post dematic stress no pray I'll get my faith restored get rid of this ocd worries pray God will heal my haunted heart and past.pray I will not look behind me are in front of me but pray I'll stay in the middle where God is pray got will take the knots out of my mind and let me be of sober and sound mind and set me free and show me how to guard the gates of my mind pray far me I'm praying far you I'm asking in Jesus name amen

    • @lewisestes4392
      @lewisestes4392 Před 4 lety

      Pray God will give me the strength to gain nolage from my Bible and let me seek the kingdom first then all things shall be given

    • @lewisestes4392
      @lewisestes4392 Před 4 lety

      Pray God will finish the work he started in me

    • @lewisestes4392
      @lewisestes4392 Před 4 lety

      And pray I no I'm not in control but God has all control

  • @frankyb4249
    @frankyb4249 Před 4 lety +4

    SERMON NOTES: John 11:1
    God's love language is Trust and he equates love with trust
    Faith is a patience of mystery.
    Praise God not only for what he does, but for who He is
    If you look at your circumstances for God's love, you're looking in the wrong places
    Never put a Period where God puts parenthesis
    How you process disappointment will determine whether fear/faith propels you
    "Even if He doesn't He is"
    He is with us in the pain of disappointment
    It was the situation that gave the opportunity for the revelation.

  • @yaaaskween7099
    @yaaaskween7099 Před 4 lety +27

    "You didn't do what I wanted You to do, but that didn't changed my understanding of who You are"
    Amen!

  • @sherinesackson
    @sherinesackson Před 4 lety +63

    A funeral is going on in my heart but even now Lord you are sovereign 💗💗💗💗
    He is a friend that sticketh closer!!
    The brutally honest preaching!!

  • @joleencox5900
    @joleencox5900 Před rokem +3

    I've watched this service over 15 times since it was originally preached. In the last 3 years, every single day watching multiple services from Elevation, I have now seen all that are available, multiple times, I have learned so much about the Bible, about the word of God, but THIS TEACHING, The Lazarus Factor, has continued to be my FAVORITE story in the Bible. Here I am, watching it yet another time. This teaching touched my soul, to the very core of me. The story about Lazarus, Martha and Mary, is a story that every single person alive can relate to, we can all apply this to our life no matter where we find ourselves, WE ALL HAVE A LAZARUS, we have all been upset with God, we have all been disappointed and felt like God abandoned us or is ignoring our prayers, but like Martha and Mary, we will see that our Heavenly Father was there the whole time and when its time, hes gonna move in a way that we will never doubt him again!! Praise God

  • @Silver-cl2bd
    @Silver-cl2bd Před 4 lety +34

    Not even 15 minutes in and I'm already so upset. I'm feeling every word of this message already! God please speak to me! Please show up. Don't leave me hanging.

  • @nixycrayton8266
    @nixycrayton8266 Před 4 lety +10

    "If you look to the circumstances of your life for the proof of God's love, you are looking for love in all the wrong places."

  • @theoneandonlypinkypinky8245

    Life changing message! Thanks for uploading it so early in the week! My dad committed suicide recently, my husband has both parents in the hospital, he is handling everything for them plus I am recovering from serious life threatening metal toxicity that I almost died from from an orthopedic implant and I could not walk for almost 4 years learning to walk now. It will take time!
    So much more is going on but this message is for us! He missed it yesterday he was at the hospital all day yesterday! Thanks again for uploading!

    • @jerusalemelias176
      @jerusalemelias176 Před 10 dny

      Reading ur comment posted 4 yrs back and being encouraged 🥰

  • @favouredblessedandprotecte2351

    when you just feel its over then such a beautiful message comes through, God has a way of talking to His children,

    • @LisaMonks444
      @LisaMonks444 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes thank you Jesus

    • @annecollins937
      @annecollins937 Před 4 lety

      I like what my pastor, a friend of Pastor Steve's, says "If God stopped talking, how long would it take you to notice?" lol! No question he's spoken through Pastor Steve - Loud, Clear & right on time!

  • @bradleychafin672
    @bradleychafin672 Před 4 lety +29

    Many tears were shed during this message. Being honest with God is a real place and is scary to come to. But I know God’s glory will come through me being real with God. Thank you so much for this message!

  • @thomasmarchese2808
    @thomasmarchese2808 Před 4 lety +24

    I love this church and Steven. I love that he is so real, so genuine, so relatable. No cliches. No stereotypical, mundane, arbitrary pastor nonsense. Straight up, real life relationship with God and other people. Steven. Much love from central Florida. I watch your videos because I enjoy and connect with your services more than any other pastor I’ve ever listened to. Thank you for what you and your church does.

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    Even Now HE is sovereign, working and showing up. Even now HE is the resurrection and the Life. He is the friend that sticks closer than a brother. Yes I believe ❤

  • @QQ-cv4qg
    @QQ-cv4qg Před 4 lety +34

    “Don’t praise him for what he does but who he is”
    Wow!!.. I got chills

  • @wearesaltlight
    @wearesaltlight Před 4 lety +27

    John 11- we all have a situation that we felt like God did not come through. I have one right now, praying that my 18 year old son will come back to loving the Lord, serving the Lord and living a life for God like he used to. But after the death of my dad, he has been angry with God. But I know God can bring my son (Elijah) back from the dead. My faith has to remember the so, then, and now of God's timing.

    • @LisaMonks444
      @LisaMonks444 Před 4 lety +1

      I lost both my parents before I came to church. I can honestly say I don't know what would've happened to my faith if I'd gone through losing them as a Christian. Grief is such a whirlwind of mental strain, confusion, pain, anger. I pray that your son see's this as an opportunity to allow the holy spirit in to take over and give him the strength to make it through. If only he would turn to God even if it's in anger and ask for his peace, his wisdom, and his strength.

    • @tiffanyng4255
      @tiffanyng4255 Před 4 lety

      Amen

    • @sabrinashort2999
      @sabrinashort2999 Před 3 lety +1

      Belinda I want to interceded for your son: Heavenly Father I lift up Belindas son. I ask Lord that over the last year since she posted this that her son has been experiencing your supernatural presence. I pray that you have touched his heart. I pray that he will lean not on his own understanding but has begun to acknowledge your ways in Jesus name.

  • @trinitywright9008
    @trinitywright9008 Před 4 lety +74

    I needed this a lot. I hope everyone has a great week

  • @howardragin1063
    @howardragin1063 Před měsícem

    I need to hear this today, its been 4 years since, my mom's passed. Healing from hurt. I'm grateful to God for my beautiful blessings, I do cry often, missing her. Thanks for Pastor Steve for teaching God plans for me.

  • @graudianyambura9654
    @graudianyambura9654 Před 4 lety +29

    He is first Empathetic before He exercises Authority. He is with me even before He does it for me. Hallelujah!!! Exalting God from Nairobi, Kenya.

  • @alexandrine7
    @alexandrine7 Před 4 lety +14

    "Take your mask off" - YES preacher! This is why I love your sermons!! They are REAL🙌🏽

  • @sherinesackson
    @sherinesackson Před 4 lety +19

    Faith is a patience with mystery!
    We all have a Lazarus!!

    • @sherinesackson
      @sherinesackson Před 4 lety +1

      @joeforHistruth we all have a personal issue that's dead and can be revived only by the resurrection power of Christ. And that's our Lazarus! Sigh!

    • @sherinesackson
      @sherinesackson Před 4 lety

      @joeforHistruth only a trial in life can answer your doubt or your theology

    • @sherinesackson
      @sherinesackson Před 4 lety

      @joeforHistruth the whole point of the Lazarus in us meant that those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

    • @sherinesackson
      @sherinesackson Před 4 lety

      @joeforHistruth so shall we not hope for blessings at all from God??

    • @sherinesackson
      @sherinesackson Před 4 lety

      @joeforHistruth and btw I took that from Psalms and Paul applied it in Galatians. He also made compare and contrast with old testament characters in the new. How would you defend that??

  • @naanaamaappiah8927
    @naanaamaappiah8927 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I still come back and watch this, anytime I am down...and every time I feel God speaking to my faith... this sermon is my all best from you, pastor @Steven Furtick. Thank you for allowing God to use you to bless me and increase my faith 🙏

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    My understanding of who YOU ARE doesn't change. YOU ARE LORD!

  • @kongolaisautrement8170
    @kongolaisautrement8170 Před 4 lety +11

    I feel like this particular sermon was customized for me, i lost my Dad to a stroke , 3weeks , after endless prayers and unprecedented faith, God decided to take Him, my faith was fatally injured, haven’t got the energy since His death , because I kinda felt like my prayers and faith were not approved by God, until i heard this sermon on Spotify, came to a conclusion that He’s not God only when things go our way but also when they don’t. If you can read this kindly keep me in your prayers.

    • @StevenNsubuga
      @StevenNsubuga Před 4 lety +1

      Hang in there Reagan, you lost something but it was not in vain, just keep watching for the glory of God to manifest itself even in your situation.

    • @kongolaisautrement8170
      @kongolaisautrement8170 Před 4 lety

      @@StevenNsubuga God bless Steven, thank you so much

    • @janicetribby7853
      @janicetribby7853 Před 4 lety +1

      Faced a similar situation when my grandmother passed in August. She was so healthy. No diabetes, no high blood pressure, ate well, was pretty strong. And then she went from that to being wiped out in 5 months. I had so much faith and I prayed so much when she got sick. I had faith to the very end. But after she passed my faith got so weak. I'm trying really hard to bounce back but its been tough. Praying for your strength during this difficult time. ❤

    • @kongolaisautrement8170
      @kongolaisautrement8170 Před 4 lety

      Janice Daley God got Us my sister,He got Us

    • @faithhopelove69
      @faithhopelove69 Před 4 lety

      Such a painful and confusing time for you and ur family. My heart is with yours. Praying for you ... For God to bring peace ....

  • @dylanswavey3924
    @dylanswavey3924 Před 4 lety +5

    Best sermon I've heard from you pastor Steven it finally clicked I invited God to my buried tomb and I feel peace God is with me in those places

  • @mahanikinana6739
    @mahanikinana6739 Před 3 lety +1

    Pastor Steven the one u love is in need of you she cooks she cleans she creates she do it all she listens she loves CHRIST more than anything!

  • @joleencox5900
    @joleencox5900 Před rokem +1

    I just watched this sermon again, it's probably the 50th time, and im sobbing just like I did the first time I heard it. This is the most powerful message you have ever preached Pastor Furtick. I know that God chose you and only you to deliver this one because you delivered it in a way that only you could do, a way that touched every single one of us to the very core of our hearts and souls. I will never stop watching this service because everytime life throws me a curve ball that I didn't see coming, one that leaves me wondering if God is really with me, if he really knows what is happening in my life, I return to this very message and it all makes sense again. It always gives me the strength to keep pushing forward, to keep praising God, and to just keep waiting to see what it is that my heavenly father is trying to call forth in my life. Thank you for this message Pastor Furtick, this one is a lifeline for me...

  • @MsNella
    @MsNella Před 4 lety +11

    I’m 13 minutes in and I’m sobbing like a baby. I needed this message so badly and I didn’t even recognise how much. Thank you Pastor Steven for obeying the Holy Spirit.

  • @lethacourtneyharmon5077
    @lethacourtneyharmon5077 Před 4 lety +6

    The verse that I will remember is John 11:35, Jesus wept. I remember when my little sister died, she was murdered, our older sister said to me that her death was for God's glory. At the time I truly didn't understand and still didn't until now, 4 years 38 days later..Thank you Lord and Pastor Steven for this message today! BTW, I put on a green post it " God's love language is Trust", and ours should be "Faith". Amen!!

  • @calliebriggs9021
    @calliebriggs9021 Před 3 lety +1

    Forgive me for all my horrible sins I want to change

  • @space2079
    @space2079 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Jesus is the Lord

  • @denisebay5800
    @denisebay5800 Před 4 lety +17

    Sometimes God's love is proven by what he chooses not to do, so The Lazarus Factor is the faith to follow Jesus anyways, even when our dream didn't play out. Amen! Tks Jesus for PASTOR STEVEN

  • @T-She-Go
    @T-She-Go Před 4 lety +9

    This is the word that I needed. I've had a horrible time this year, in terms of my academics and it just made me doubt whether I was going to be able to fulfil this dream that God had placed in me. I think after this sermon I realised that this dream (my Lazarus) had died and today, it has just come back to life. I don't know how, but I know the God that I serve, that he will do what he needs to when he needs to do it. This has happened so that His glory will be revealed. I want to trust in you God fully, I pray that you may show me how. "... I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" - Mark 9:24. Trust in God guys, and me. We don't know how, but trust that he will do what he promised. See yourself (myself) in the end with that thing (dream fulfilled, worshipping God again, God's will being done in your life.) 😌 Thank you pastor.

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    But I know that even NOW. Even now God will give you whatever you ask. Because I am the resurrection not because of what I do, but who I AM. Waw hallelujah Yes Lord.

  • @lorirobertson5397
    @lorirobertson5397 Před 2 lety

    My Lazarus Factor was my husband, my best friend, my other half and my everything died of cancer at 55 and 11 months 1 year and 6 months ago. I know God is no respecter of persons and what He does for one He WILL do for others. My prayers were answered, but not answer I wanted. His ways and thoughts are higher than mine. At no time did I blame God. My flesh has grieved enormously, but NOW He has redeemed the time and given me an inner strength to KNOW that God is the author and the finisher of my faith. There is nothing that I am not able to do through the power of Jesus. The witness and testimony during this trial that I have been walking through is my light that truly shows God is the one who guides my way even at times I do not know the why. I am the lord of the seed and He is the Lord of the Outcome!! Hallelujuah!! One who finds life finds God!!

  • @znuiewealthy9222
    @znuiewealthy9222 Před 3 lety +3

    "THE HARVEST
    REPRESENTS THE RESULT
    THE SEED REPRESENTS THE PROCESS" -PASTOR SF

  • @faithhopelove69
    @faithhopelove69 Před 4 lety +3

    Ume .... Never will I leave u nor forsake me! In the name of Jesus ... He heard us the first time. He weeps with us .. Amen

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    Hallelujah even though you didn't YOU ARE. Even now I believe YOU ARE. Even in the absence of the thing she wanted she believed.

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    I read the next chapter. Hallelujah I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. ❤

  • @tracybannerman5666
    @tracybannerman5666 Před 4 lety +3

    The thing is how to hold up all your dissappointment and still believe that Jesus is Lord. Sometimes it sucks up your life but I thank God for the Holy Spirit who keeps reminding all of us about the the deep love of God. Amen

  • @chrislangland2857
    @chrislangland2857 Před 2 lety +3

    I wrote a sermon to share with the congregation tomorrow night on Lazarus in preparation for Easter. I wanted to listen to several sermons to just continue to immerse myself in what I will be preaching. I found myself in tears multiple times throughout this message. Thank you!

  • @michaelwilliams3869
    @michaelwilliams3869 Před 3 lety +1

    Pastor Futrick, every time I listen to your word, you Amaze me. Thank you for being obedient to the Spirit of God!

  • @colleenlois8943
    @colleenlois8943 Před měsícem

    Livermore CA Colleen ❤ Elevation Church! Bucket List to be there in person!🤗🙏🏻🥰

  • @CoachABuilds
    @CoachABuilds Před 4 lety +11

    I'm on listen number three and I'm just going to keep playing it and listening and praying until a shift happens because I know it's gotta happen. #theplacenoonesees

  • @christianheger1877
    @christianheger1877 Před 4 lety +39

    I'm living in South Africa and I really like your preaching

  • @michaellopez7624
    @michaellopez7624 Před 11 měsíci

    Good morning let's go to work in the morning in the name of Jesus 🙏 thank you Jesus for another day Lord I Michael ask for your presence and protection 🙏

  • @jeremykincer9946
    @jeremykincer9946 Před 2 lety +1

    Going through a divorce that I don't want. I've prayed over and over for God to stop it, but he hasn't. After listening to this, it makes a lot mor sense now. Thank you Pastor Steven!!

  • @JT-or7bb
    @JT-or7bb Před 4 lety +5

    After watching the fifteen minute clip I had to come watch the whole sermon. Thank you Holy Spirit. Thank you God for Pastor Furtik. Thank you God for this message...right on time. Frustrated praises up!

  • @onceuponarenee
    @onceuponarenee Před 4 lety +11

    I wept when I heard Pastor Steven said “Jesus weep”.

  • @feminahlychhochannel
    @feminahlychhochannel Před 10 měsíci

    "Even though You didn't do what I ask you to do, You are still who You say You are"

  • @strydomconglomerate8549

    And Jesus was late in human time. But Jesus was on time. He is never late. He was on time in God's time.

  • @FerdinandDomingo
    @FerdinandDomingo Před 4 lety +28

    I'm crying right now. The message hits me right at my heart. Lord, I need you! Thank you that you never leave me. Thank you for showing me who you are. You're my light and my salvation. I am forever Yours.

    • @gerardgaray828
      @gerardgaray828 Před 4 lety +1

      Ferdinand Domingo Same

    • @kyahvennea521
      @kyahvennea521 Před 4 lety +2

      God bless you, he’s moving in your life where every dead dream will come alive. He loves you and is about to make change. Know he will never leaves nor forsake you so don’t give up. He sees you and is there for you.

  • @blessingmugariri9561
    @blessingmugariri9561 Před 3 lety +3

    God’s love language is Trust ...... powerful i’m blessed

  • @SarahSmith-gh9dv
    @SarahSmith-gh9dv Před 3 lety +1

    My place is my marriage. I’m divorced after a 20 year marriage. I never thought I’d be here. I put my hope and worth in my marriage. God is so faithful and patient with me. He loves me as He mends my brokenness. He has shown me over the last year that I find my hope and value in Him. It’s been a long painful process but He never leaves my side and He has loved me so well through this process. I am forever grateful for Him! I am thankful for Elevation church and pastor Steven as well.

  • @michaellopez4272
    @michaellopez4272 Před 3 lety +1

    our father thank you for your forgiveness and mercy lord strengthen me in my addiction and for give me for I am a sinner in Jesus name bring love and peace through out our nations all praise and glory too the e heavenly father in Jesus name I pray amen

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  Před 3 lety +1

      Michael, we are so grateful for God's blessing over you, and we pray for your healing. He loves you and so do we! 🧡^EC Team

  • @renitalockhart5959
    @renitalockhart5959 Před 4 lety +12

    He is truly an anointed man. I pray that God continues to bless him and his ministry for this message blessed my soul. I thank God for Pastor Steve and others like him.

  • @renedreyer4440
    @renedreyer4440 Před 4 lety +7

    Thank you Pastor Steven for being real!! More Pastors need to be real about who God is...I have experienced Jesus so differently this last year since I took the mask off and I got real with Him!! Thank you for being a faithful servant of His Word!

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    HE is going to show the demonstration of His power in a way that I have never seen it before.

  • @faithhopelove69
    @faithhopelove69 Před 4 lety +1

    I remember telling my husband that his treatment was unfair and I didn't deserve it ... He responded "That's funny, God said he looks down and he doesn't see 1, not one is deserving!"
    Talking about breaking my spirits ... But husband also told me "You need to take ur pain and frustration to God because only he can help you!"
    Although he removed himself from his husband responsibilities, hurt me with really cold & beyond hurtful words, and his departure broke me to pieces ... He left me with the most high ... My father.
    He used the word to hurt me, not lift me but I heard God's whisper in all of it!
    My father has restored my heart ... He kept me still. I went through the storm but I was not alone!
    How is it possible that this was all for me to run to my father ... I'm not bitter ... I pray for him and gave it to God!
    God took what the devil destroyed and gave beauty for ashes ... Amen!
    I am restored ... Have faced all of my fears, and lifetime pain, at last. Grateful and redeemed.

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  Před 4 lety +1

      Faith, we are glad you are able to lean into God during challenging times. Know that He is always working for your good! 🧡 ^EC Team

    • @faithhopelove69
      @faithhopelove69 Před 4 lety

      @@elevationchurch thank you.

  • @egbochiejoy78
    @egbochiejoy78 Před 4 lety +3

    Going through a lot , seven years of stagnation
    I pray God have mercy on me and remember me
    Please put me in your prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏
    Recently I feel so drained and sad so much 😔😔

  • @tonysnyder9
    @tonysnyder9 Před 4 lety +6

    "you're never going to let me down....except that one time when I was 14" so true 🤣🤣🤣

  • @gloriamambala2236
    @gloriamambala2236 Před 2 lety +1

    I never get tired of this message, this message its enough. Thank you pastor

  • @mahanikinana6739
    @mahanikinana6739 Před 3 lety

    October1st2020 in my notebook i wrote this:
    i miss Pastor Steven Furtick he is amazing & awesome when i watch his sermons; everyday is a good day, smooth day, not sad or frustrated, i had no problems, but, i learned so much & grew with him, up until this moment I AM WITH HIM STILL,"
    i wanted to share not for him to know or see but for the empty brain & hearts that refuse to accept the good in us in GOD in ability in capacity of who HE EMPOWERS US TO BE TO ACHEIVE when we go out of our way to help people in need to be kind... that we should be in a state of knowing we are safe it is okay to have fun to believe to be safe to speak to feel without restrictions or suppressing... a lot to learn wen love is there we are forced on competing on being stiff in emotions so we can get a house or money or buy kindness or a smile or sadly deeply a small peice of bread an illusion of freedom!

  • @kuuleimesa5442
    @kuuleimesa5442 Před 4 lety +12

    Love your honesty. This is why I watch your sermons. The realness you bring

  • @thisisshanelle1649
    @thisisshanelle1649 Před 4 lety +5

    I THINK THIS HAS TO BE MY FAVOURITE MESSAGE SO FAR. THANK YOU FOR THIS. I BROUGHT MY MOM WITH ME TO CHURCH AT THE MISSISSAUGA LOCATION AND SHE WAS CRYING THE WHOLE TIME. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

  • @qtpie23451
    @qtpie23451 Před 2 lety

    God let my marriage die to show me He could resurrect it! And He restored it in a better condition!!! God is so good!

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    Ohhh yes Lord. Let your strength kick in with a greater velocity father.

  • @audiosaf5178
    @audiosaf5178 Před 4 lety +3

    I need to be prayed for, I’m trying so hard to come back to Christ. It’s hard, after years of being away, my spirit is finally drawn back to being right with christ. I miss, and want my father in my heart. My soul is terrified because the end times are close, and it knows- I’m not saved, it’s a feeling, which is why I’m here now. Please pray for me, I hope there is time for me to get right with the lord again.

    • @agnesmwanza3164
      @agnesmwanza3164 Před 4 lety

      Audios Af Praying with you.God is faithful and He loves you more than you will ever know!

    • @andreawilson3278
      @andreawilson3278 Před 4 lety

      If U can still Breathe, You can Still be Saved....NEVER TOO LATE.....
      PRAYing With You and For You
      BE BLESSED!!!!

  • @ndanjisinikiwenakazwe8558

    I cried the entire sermon😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
    Show Yourself, Lord🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @rachelcole4687
    @rachelcole4687 Před 2 lety

    You said my name, Rachel. Thank you Lord for speaking through the pastor to me. My husband Jeremy and our marriage is my Lazarus.

  • @sheribell421
    @sheribell421 Před 4 lety +2

    Verse 4 tells us why Jesus did not come, it was for the Son of God to be glorified through it. John 20:30-31 tells us the purpose of this book....but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God and that by believing you may have life in His name. This may be a message that makes you feel good but it’s reading things into the scriptures that aren’t there, please be careful ❤️

  • @roxylipz2672
    @roxylipz2672 Před 4 lety +3

    God listens and delays what we ask. He already knows what we want, what's in our hearts.

  • @twebazejudith4351
    @twebazejudith4351 Před 4 lety +12

    💯💯💯💯oh God!!!! This is the situation am in now!!!

  • @deekea3995
    @deekea3995 Před 3 lety +1

    I can't wait for God's restoration in my life and my future husband.

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    Hallelujah I worship you Lord🩸❤️🙌🎶👏🔥Yes Lord

  • @benindi
    @benindi Před 4 lety +8

    God works in you as much as you want him to. Let's surrender everything withholding nothing back . Thank you elevation and God bless you ... All the way from Rwanda we loooovee you so much.

  • @kenwitt4911
    @kenwitt4911 Před 4 lety +11

    Great message for me. I’ve been praying for a long time for a healing in my body. Expecting it already wondering way it hasn’t come. I KNOW he can do it. That’s why I asked him. Wanting to hear what to do about it. Still waiting.

  • @murphygirl1388
    @murphygirl1388 Před 4 lety

    I'm sorry, but God has NEVER LOST A BATTLE. Even if we feel like He did

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    HE is the God of the harvest-the outcome👏👏👏

  • @damitatolbert7587
    @damitatolbert7587 Před 4 lety +5

    I love this message. I can listen to it everyday

  • @NSKEIKI23
    @NSKEIKI23 Před 4 lety +4

    Man, I love how you have the courage 2 say stuff, that everyone thinks about but just can't say. The real worship songs part of this sermon is going down as one of my favorites!! classic furtick😆

  • @kanga6002
    @kanga6002 Před rokem +2

    I am going through a rough phase in my life now...And the Lazarous Factor made me remember that even in my sorrows, pain, weeping and disappointment My God is still with me through it all and he will get me through this storm😭🙌
    God was and is still showing up at the tomb of every Lazarus
    Amen❤️

  • @kathyannphillip414
    @kathyannphillip414 Před měsícem

    Joy, peace purpose and focus. God's glory ❤ hallelujah

  • @Saminaszn
    @Saminaszn Před 4 lety +4

    I had no idea what trust was or how to trust. Seeing this vid now let’s me know that in my heart I didn’t know how to love. Trust and love go together and that’s why I melted away so many relationships and opportunities that God had for me. It’s was because of bitterness in my mind that had a twisted connection with what people or God could do for me. Revelation definitely shifted me forward with Christ because of who He is.. I trust Him.

  • @jessicaa8474
    @jessicaa8474 Před 4 lety +7

    This spoke into my situation right now. It's difficult but thank you 😭🙌🏾♥️♥️

  • @youfoundme4939
    @youfoundme4939 Před 3 lety +1

    One of my favorite verses Jesus wept. It may seem as if God isn't moving in my life right now an I may feel a banded by people that I had thought would be in my life to help me in my struggles. I may feel alone in my faith an even get discourage in my decisions. But I know this is all for a reason. Even though I may not feel his presence. Give Glory to his name cause he is near.

    • @elevationchurch
      @elevationchurch  Před 3 lety +1

      @Youfoundme, thanks for watching. You might be encouraged by Pastor Steven's 2021 Easter message, "That's Not All You Are."

  • @michaellopez7624
    @michaellopez7624 Před 11 měsíci

    Lord bless us all with your strength peace and joy through the day in Jesus name amen hallelujah hallelujah glory to God 🙏

  • @wounddresser
    @wounddresser Před 4 lety +5

    I LOVE how this man is willing to bring healing to the wounded heart! What tender compassion.

  • @lwinston5950
    @lwinston5950 Před 4 lety +4

    Lord knows I’m tired of the Lazarus in my life . Wonder when God will show up but I don’t even know if I believe any more . Pray for my faith

    • @T-She-Go
      @T-She-Go Před 4 lety

      I know it is hard, but keep the faith anyways. You need to see yourself out of this phase, that will give you strength to get through it. You need to believe it to see it, so keep the faith. I shall pray for you 😌

    • @jeanninekoski1699
      @jeanninekoski1699 Před 4 lety

      I have been walking thru some stuff with a young believer who has spoken those very words to me. And then God does this through Pastor Steven. Our very conversations over the very scriptures even right down to planting seed and harvest...only God. So please know, God’s got you, he loves you...and You are going to make it.

    • @jeanninekoski1699
      @jeanninekoski1699 Před 4 lety

      I meant the same words you said dear one

  • @msve3730
    @msve3730 Před 4 lety +2

    Omg. I thank you Steven for this message. I have been at a funeral for the majority of my life. My happiness has died, my trust has died, my faith has died. I have prayed prayers but I feel like I'm repeating myself to God. I need God. I feel like he left me on read. 😔.

  • @marybond7070
    @marybond7070 Před 3 lety

    I THANK GOD (most) DAYS FOR YA’ll !!! Thank-U Lord iN Jesus name A-meN !!!!