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!! 🙏
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
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.
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!
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...
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
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 🙏
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
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
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💛
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.
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.
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!🙏🏻❤️
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.
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
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!!
I LOOOOVVVVEEEE how Real you are. Your freaking Amazing and I love you!!!! I’m thankful I came across you cause I love how you help me understand and break it down for me like a person not a fake…. 😊😊
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. 💖
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
@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??
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!
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 ❤
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!
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
I've been battling with fear, anxiety and intrusive thoughts issue lately and last night I had a dream about lazarus and that's why I searched this name. fun fact: I've never read Bible and did not know about lazarus story.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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. ❤
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!
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!!
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!
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.
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
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!
"You won't always get Lazarus back, but His Presence is always calling something forth." If I can watch only one sermon from Pastor Steven in my whole life, this would be it. Everybody needs to hear this!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Pastor, I was moved to tears by your message. I need to continue to hear, "the whole truth of the matter." I love it because you don't go rabbit chasing, you shoot a bullseye every time! (THE HEART) MAY ELOHIM CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU! SHALOM
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.
I'm sO! FULL IN & WITH THIS MESSAGE I'M JUST CRYING & LAUGHING I DON'T KNOW WHICH ONE I WANT TO DO NEED TO DO WOW GOD IS SPEAKING GLORY TO GOD HALLELUJAH
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😆
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.
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 😔😔
Omg 😭😭😭😭😭 that was for me. I've heard lots of sermons but this one is the most profound most beautiful message straight from the heart of God to my life!!! Thank you Ps. Steven. God bless you.
This Good News is 2 years old & still hits home. Thank you for teaching this ole man about Left on Red. My Eric Chapter 11 is being presented to me as we type. Boy I was putting periods when they were commas. The insight to hindsight. Pastor Steven you are a True Man of God. Thank you Pastor M. Todd for introducing me to Pastor Furtick & Fam (virtually)
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!! 🙏
Congratulations! Praise God!!!❤🎉🥂✨🍾🎉🎂
Congratulations 🥳Praise God 🙏
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
"God's love language is Trust."
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.
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!
Yeah.... Exactly
Bruh and that’s biblical!!🔥
@@truetruths8090 😂 I can relate
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...
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
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 🙏
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
From your lips to Gods ears. Amen.
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
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
trying to hold on to this for myself as well...
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!!
Jesus is the Lord
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💛
🙏🏻😓😓👣❣
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!
The 2 Thousand Years...
Amen
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.
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
@@elevationchurch thank you.
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.
Alexis Hernandez it hit me too. Word can’t even express the revelation I gained.
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!🙏🏻❤️
God bless you
I was about to write a reply so similar. Thanks for saving me the effort ♥️♥️♥️
I hope things are bettér
My all time favorite sermon
I have heard A LOT of messages by Pastor Steven. This one I walked away saying Christ is FAITHFUL!
Pastor Futrick, every time I listen to your word, you Amaze me. Thank you for being obedient to the Spirit of God!
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"You didn't do what I wanted You to do, but that didn't changed my understanding of who You are"
Amen!
This sermon is in my top for sure great word great word🎉🎉🎉
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.
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Father in heaven please help this person who lost her son, in Jesus' name amen.
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
My heart is with yours Michelle. I will be praying for you and your loved ones ...
I'm so glad that God spoke to you via this message. God bless you 🙏❤️
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!!
“Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” (Job 13:15)
I LOOOOVVVVEEEE how Real you are. Your freaking Amazing and I love you!!!! I’m thankful I came across you cause I love how you help me understand and break it down for me like a person not a fake…. 😊😊
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!!
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. 💖
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.
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.
@@skylarroberson9155 thank you for your prayers ✨😄 God bless you
@@jessekozazcki300 Amen
Praise in the storm....and when the enemy gets loud let your praise get even louder.🙏
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.
Franky B thank you
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
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
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.
“Don’t praise him for what he does but who he is”
Wow!!.. I got chills
Nice
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!
The 2 Thousand Years are over with...
Thank you thank HIM
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.
Fool
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
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
Pray God will finish the work he started in me
And pray I no I'm not in control but God has all control
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.
@Youfoundme, thanks for watching. You might be encouraged by Pastor Steven's 2021 Easter message, "That's Not All You Are."
"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."
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.
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.
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!
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.
Relatable. I'm fighting back tears
My understanding of who YOU ARE doesn't change. YOU ARE LORD!
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
Hallelujah praise God
I read the next chapter. Hallelujah I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. ❤
I needed this a lot. I hope everyone has a great week
Ditto
Thank you and you as well.
Hope youre having a great day as well.
Faith is a patience with mystery!
We all have a Lazarus!!
@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!
@joeforHistruth only a trial in life can answer your doubt or your theology
@joeforHistruth the whole point of the Lazarus in us meant that those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
@joeforHistruth so shall we not hope for blessings at all from God??
@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??
when you just feel its over then such a beautiful message comes through, God has a way of talking to His children,
Yes thank you Jesus
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!
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 ❤
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!
For me the same!
Livermore CA Colleen ❤ Elevation Church! Bucket List to be there in person!🤗🙏🏻🥰
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
This was a loaded sermon ❤🙏
I've been battling with fear, anxiety and intrusive thoughts issue lately and last night I had a dream about lazarus and that's why I searched this name. fun fact: I've never read Bible and did not know about lazarus story.
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.
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.
Amen
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.
You said my name, Rachel. Thank you Lord for speaking through the pastor to me. My husband Jeremy and our marriage is my Lazarus.
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
jesus loves you!
Dont let your Lazarus convince u that HE did not love u ,,,, great sermon
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
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!!
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.
Amen, I pray for a faith like Martha, and honesty like Mary.
I'm living in South Africa and I really like your preaching
im south african too
Me too
Another one.....Me to!! I'm completely hooked!!
I'm also in SA👌🙌
Also in South Africa- Johannesburg Kempton 👌👌👌🙏
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.
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.
Audios Af Praying with you.God is faithful and He loves you more than you will ever know!
If U can still Breathe, You can Still be Saved....NEVER TOO LATE.....
PRAYing With You and For You
BE BLESSED!!!!
"Even though You didn't do what I ask you to do, You are still who You say You are"
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.
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.
@@StevenNsubuga God bless Steven, thank you so much
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. ❤
Janice Daley God got Us my sister,He got Us
Such a painful and confusing time for you and ur family. My heart is with yours. Praying for you ... For God to bring peace ....
♥️🙌🏾God still shows up at the tomb of every Lazarus(the one God helps) 🙌🏾...thank you Lord John 11.♥️
Amen, Jabulile! 🙌 ^EC Team
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!
Reading ur comment posted 4 yrs back and being encouraged 🥰
I can't wait for God's restoration in my life and my future husband.
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!!
HE is going to show the demonstration of His power in a way that I have never seen it before.
"Take your mask off" - YES preacher! This is why I love your sermons!! They are REAL🙌🏽
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!
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.
Ohhh yes Lord. Let your strength kick in with a greater velocity father.
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
This is my season with marriage; still praying
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!
God's love language truly is trust .... He has never failed me. Amen!
And, He never will, Faith! ^EC Team
I cried the entire sermon😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Show Yourself, Lord🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾
"You won't always get Lazarus back, but His Presence is always calling something forth."
If I can watch only one sermon from Pastor Steven in my whole life, this would be it. Everybody needs to hear this!
Thank you so much, Aby! We are so blessed to have you as part of our church. ^EC Team
@@elevationchurch Thank you! Elevation Church is my church, literally. 🧡
God’s love language is Trust ...... powerful i’m blessed
Keith/Michigan❤
Ty Pastor Steven for giving me the tools to live life on life’s terms
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.
Ferdinand Domingo Same
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.
A story of a *Savior * name. *Jesus* *Christ *
"THE HARVEST
REPRESENTS THE RESULT
THE SEED REPRESENTS THE PROCESS" -PASTOR SF
This Message saved my life. You may never see this, but Thank You. God Bless
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!
I never get tired of this message, this message its enough. Thank you pastor
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.
Lord bless us all with your strength peace and joy through the day in Jesus name amen hallelujah hallelujah glory to God 🙏
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!
Pastor, I was moved to tears by your message. I need to continue to hear, "the whole truth of the matter." I love it because you don't go rabbit chasing, you shoot a bullseye every time! (THE HEART) MAY ELOHIM CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU! SHALOM
Love your honesty. This is why I watch your sermons. The realness you bring
Yes & Amen
Love the sermon
Trusting the ENTIRE PROCESSES🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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.
I THANK GOD (most) DAYS FOR YA’ll !!! Thank-U Lord iN Jesus name A-meN !!!!
I wept when I heard Pastor Steven said “Jesus weep”.
Why?
HE is the God of the harvest-the outcome👏👏👏
God listens and delays what we ask. He already knows what we want, what's in our hearts.
I'm sO! FULL IN & WITH THIS MESSAGE
I'M JUST CRYING & LAUGHING
I DON'T KNOW WHICH ONE I WANT TO DO NEED TO DO WOW GOD IS SPEAKING GLORY TO GOD
HALLELUJAH
Znuie Wealthy we are so glad to hear God is working in you. Thank you for being a part of our church. May God bless you.
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😆
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.
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 😔😔
Joy, peace purpose and focus. God's glory ❤ hallelujah
Omg 😭😭😭😭😭 that was for me. I've heard lots of sermons but this one is the most profound most beautiful message straight from the heart of God to my life!!! Thank you Ps. Steven. God bless you.
This Good News is 2 years old & still hits home.
Thank you for teaching this ole man about Left on Red.
My Eric Chapter 11 is being presented to me as we type.
Boy I was putting periods when they were commas. The insight to hindsight. Pastor Steven you are a True Man of God.
Thank you Pastor M. Todd for introducing me to Pastor Furtick & Fam (virtually)