Elevation with Steven Furtick There’s A Hole In Your Story
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Mar 13, 2026 A sermon about the stories we tell ourselves and how gaps get filled with assumptions. A look at biblical scenes that challenge secondhand rumors and fearful narratives. A warning against self-centered and selective storytelling that creates stress. A reminder to seek the fuller truth and expect the hopeful turn in your life story.
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Your Story Is A Story Within A Story
- Your life story is layered with surface narratives and deeper overarching purposes.
- Steven Furtick uses Acts 11 to show personal stories sit inside God's larger purpose, so small plot holes can hide a bigger narrative.
The Guest Who Left Out Second Chances
- Early in his pastorate Steven invited a man to share his story and later heard a senior pastor say the guest left out helpful details.
- The elder said the interview was entertaining but inaccurate because it omitted people who gave help and second chances.
Verify Stories Before You Believe Them
- Avoid believing secondhand stories; verify what you hear before making judgments.
- Steven Furtick contrasts the Jerusalem believers who merely heard about Peter with Peter who had first-person experience.