Elevation with Steven Furtick

Not Something, But Someone (Still In It)

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Feb 22, 2026
A message about finding present hope in the middle of trials. A call to pursue relationship with Christ instead of chasing things. Stories from Scripture showing God walks with you through waters and fire. An invitation to choose faith even when deliverance is uncertain.
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ADVICE

Pray For People Not Points

  • Shift your focus from crafting clever points to praying for specific people so God gives you what they need.
  • Steven Furtick says praying for individuals yields relevant sermon points and aligns ministry with what God cares about.
INSIGHT

But Now Reframes The Past

  • The phrase "but now" signals a turnaround: something blocking you before is being replaced by God's breakthrough now.
  • Furtick uses "but now" to reframe past shame, missed opportunities, and delay as present possibility.
INSIGHT

Called By Both Your Past And Future

  • God calls you by both past and future names: he summons Jacob and Israel, acknowledging your whole story.
  • Furtick explains God knows who you were and who you can become and calls both parts forward.
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