"The House of Steven" Elevation Church Investigation 29mins57secs

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  • Compilation of first six reports on Pastor Steven Furtick and Elevation Church produced by WCNC-TV, NBC Charlotte and its I-Team in October and November of 2013.

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  • @moniquewrites9046
    @moniquewrites9046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This was a good fair critique with facts well presented. As Christians, we should not be offended by this. The journalist his just doing his job and holding us accountable. That’s also the Lord’s Work.

    • @GSXR90
      @GSXR90 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There are many true Christians that follow the word of God and that word is not the same as Stevens. Remember that.

    • @ConstructedMedia
      @ConstructedMedia ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not offended at all and way more sad about how they live on the money
      It's not christ like

  • @AnnalyFaith
    @AnnalyFaith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Steven Furtick received a Bachelor of Arts in communications, he knows what a gimmick is and he knows who to sell a 'product'. Jesus is not a brand, and shouldn't been worn as one.
    The pride of this man is not representative of what a godly Pastor should modeling for his sheep. He's no Shepard.

  • @vladtheinhaler8940
    @vladtheinhaler8940 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Furtick is Elevating his bank account.

  • @wait-what-really.
    @wait-what-really. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I'm so tired of these wolves. Chasing the luxuries of this life, pretending they are being blessed by God.

    • @GSXR90
      @GSXR90 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His ego is overshadowing all of his “work”

  • @meganlopez560
    @meganlopez560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    These mega churches should be required to pay taxes just like any other business. Because that’s exactly what it is…a business!

    • @alexquintana1031
      @alexquintana1031 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robbyclark6915 yeah but you’re a “Christian” because you grew up where Christianity is the dominant religion…your family is most likely “Christian” and your children will most likely be “Christian”…had you been born in Tibet you would of been Buddhist and so on…we do not choose to be Christian it is chosen for us.

    • @alexquintana1031
      @alexquintana1031 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robbyclark6915 did you pick up and read the Quran? Did you pick up and read The Vedas? Most likely you picked up Christian literature because take a wild guess which religion is the most common all around you🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @alexquintana1031
      @alexquintana1031 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robbyclark6915 oh to answer your question of how is anything I said relevant at hand….because you said “I’M A GOOD CHRISTIAN” ….my response to that was pointing out why you happen to be “Christian”…that was a relevant response to your “I’M A CHRISTIAN” 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @johnnyb5984
      @johnnyb5984 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💯

    • @douggauzy6258
      @douggauzy6258 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      TRUE ! Even the small home town church ad well . I’m a Christian too . Radio stations calling themselves Christian. But always soliciting money from listeners . I say the same thing !

  • @kalinovskiy
    @kalinovskiy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Jesus was right! The world surely loves it's own...

    • @s.p.8870
      @s.p.8870 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Amen!

    • @homerscornbread
      @homerscornbread 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You've said it best in the least amount of words . (hands over trophy 😊) . On that note I'll stop responding to this thread.

  • @heatherrae4126
    @heatherrae4126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I suggest listening to Paul washer, Voddie Bauchem and David Wilkerson. All true men of God who preach the Bible

    • @larrybarnett5799
      @larrybarnett5799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      amen. they call out Hersey. and offend a lot of seeker sensitive followers.

    • @PinkieJoJo
      @PinkieJoJo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @I luv origami How so? I have listened to Paul Washer here and there and it seems he preaches the Bible to me. At least it seems he does. I’m not trying to be sarcastic. I truly want to know why you feel this way.

    • @joelwoody517
      @joelwoody517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @I luv origami no they preach the gospel which is absent from most churches in the US today

    • @7748bassfisherman
      @7748bassfisherman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @I luv origami and, then, whom would you suggest to listen?

    • @slimbeaux
      @slimbeaux ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Voddie Bauchman??? A guy who thinks that shyness in a child is a sin and needs to be beat out of that child??? No thank you.

  • @christinpedrick6099
    @christinpedrick6099 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This church has grown immensely since this investigation. I think half my town belongs to the church. I would love for WCNC to do a follow up.

  • @danielleamos7711
    @danielleamos7711 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The man works hard and earns every dime. His sermons are a blessing to many.

  • @richard4019
    @richard4019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I use some of elevations material in my cult awareness training... as examples of how people get coerced and manipulated.

    • @riverdonoghue9992
      @riverdonoghue9992 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a Christian and I have a background in Psychology and you are absolutely right. Its a cult and they specifically target young people. Furtick comes accross as a Narcissist. He has replaced Christ with himself.

    • @putricinthia
      @putricinthia ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m to share this truth, base of my experience I not believe most of those mega church, is become like company, and et the end of the day, there’s a target not about soul, is more about money.. I more give credit for street preachers

    • @davidwright873
      @davidwright873 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He is pretty slick though...If you listen closely, Furtick never really says anything does he?

    • @bryaniler1606
      @bryaniler1606 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why do you consider them a cult?

  • @jerzybala8339
    @jerzybala8339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    When these evangelists refuse to discuss their earnings their followers should "fl ee to the hills!"

  • @FreedomUninterrupted
    @FreedomUninterrupted 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    ALL a bunch of evil hypocrites!
    So what I am hearing is because he's not suffering and hes gaining money off of the books that he sells he is evil?
    I don't even know the man but this is so messed up how many people are collaboratively coming together to find something to demonise this man for because he good at what he does.
    Also, shouldn't be in invasion of privacy that ask for people's account information because you don't think they should have the money that they have? Why be mad that you don't know how much money is going in-and-out of Stephen's pocket or the church? It's not your business! If some stranger off the street ask you to look in your wallet and show him your Cheque book so we could see how your spending your money would you give that stranger your wallet? NO!
    I would like to see them put the same energy into the top 1% of the world that are systematiclly robbing people for only the purpose of their own personal gain and without giving ANYTHING back. They don't do that though because those people have so much money they could destroy these people and take their jobs without even being seen.
    Where is that same energy?
    These religious men that claim to be Christian know good and well that if they had the same support they would not complain. They don't look like their suffering for Christ sitting in their middle class homes toasting to their friends and the other one behind his nice cosy little homemade office. How come they didn't tell us how much their homes cost? How much are their assets while they talking about this other pastor? Being poor in suffering does not mean that your holy! Next thing you know they will be saying Joseph, David and Solomon were evil because they were kings and high ranking officials. The Bible calls them men of God and they had money. Plus people gave them gifts to show graciousness. They were rich; however, they were obviously labelled men of God in The Bible alongside people like the disciples that did not have a whole Kingdom of followers. Also, suffering extends outside of being poor or rich. Read The Bible yourself if you want to compare.🤷🏾‍♀️
    This is shameful prejudiced persecution against men of God that they do not want to be successful. They need to focus on their day job. In the so called religious men need to repent their hypocrisy. This is just sad!
    P.S. Ask the top 1% how much there getting taxed? This man is not even close to being as riche as them however your mad because his churches aren't being taxed? Lol

    • @booglywoogly566
      @booglywoogly566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The issue is he's making money off a platform that by his very outward belief calls this behavior out. This isn't an oil tycoon openly flaunting their cash. This is a pastor living in luxury off of money he made through his platform his church has given him. A church that allegedly has its roots in the teachings of Jesus who Christians believe is God incarnate. And he was clearly very against using the church as a place to make money, and for his people to elevate themselves above others.

    • @homerscornbread
      @homerscornbread 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The difference (and its a big one) is that the top one percent of the earners in the world are not running their scam in the name of our Savior and Lord!

  • @mikepublic111
    @mikepublic111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Furtick discovered that religion pays better than rock 'n' roll, plus has more tax breaks.

    • @GSXR90
      @GSXR90 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah unfortunately he is very lost.

    • @johnnyb5984
      @johnnyb5984 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👀

  • @Vanessa-ck4pv
    @Vanessa-ck4pv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It’s very clarear that Elevation doesn’t follow biblical guidelines. This is not Christianity people.
    “Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt.” Juvenal

  • @jjpresley6878
    @jjpresley6878 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    There is a difference in seeing the light and being blinded by the light!

    • @adamgoodword7888
      @adamgoodword7888 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That is so cool Justin. Although I would have said it slightly different:
      _There is a difference in seeing the light and being blinded by the bright lights!_
      In other words they are all 'show' (bright lights, singing, dancing, fantastical stories) and very little true Word (light) of God.

  • @SavdOnlybyGoDsGrace
    @SavdOnlybyGoDsGrace 10 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    these mega churches are sickening, i speak from experience, we attended Lakewood Church for 15yrs until thank God we got out of it. Please people dont follow these wolves in sheeps clothing, also, S/F needs to get some clothes that really fit him instead of a couple sizes too small, i guess to look more muscular/fit - whatever, enough with all the rock star stuff, your not one.

  • @sharoncrawford7192
    @sharoncrawford7192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    There should always be financial accountibility in churches. People that support the church with finances should be aware of where all funds are used.

    • @thomasbailey284
      @thomasbailey284 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It wouldn’t matter, all the faith healers and prosperity ministers have been out and they still rake in big money. People are comfortable and entertained at these churches. They are told what they want to hear not always what they need to hear. Just my opinion

  • @ThenSingsMySoul.
    @ThenSingsMySoul. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mark 12:17 Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s (aka taxes) and to God what is God’s.” And they were amazed at him.

    • @sharoncrawford7192
      @sharoncrawford7192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, that's what Jesus said. He and His deciples paid their share. I know of Christians that were getting paid cash and not reporting it or paying taxes. We had a lady cleaning a church my husband pastored. When she found out she had to pay taxes on what the church paid her, she wasn't to happy. So, my husband try to lovingly tell her the scriptures and that Christians should pay taxes, she got mad and left the church. God wrote the rules, not us. But she still didn't want to pay the taxes. The church was not a 501C3 church. The many churches out there who are 501C3 tax exempt, will one day lose it because of how they are abusing their privilege. At least some are abusing, but will cause all churches to lose it.

  • @sandrawarner4981
    @sandrawarner4981 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    May Steven Furtick have an authentic experience of knowing Jesus Christ(the suffering servant).🙏

  • @coryburke6162
    @coryburke6162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His house was built on Earth, he has his reward. Hes as safe as Kenneth.

    • @marcusgraham5084
      @marcusgraham5084 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep; just like what Jesus said of the religious leaders while he was on earth. So IF guys like Furtick do make it into the kingdom; they have nothing to get. i.e. no rewards.

    • @vladtheinhaler8940
      @vladtheinhaler8940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Furtick is friends with Copeland, they both live well off of their gullible followers. However, their judgment will be much harsher than everyone else.

  • @georgeshelton5101
    @georgeshelton5101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Pastors, remember this one truth; 'We must ALL appear before the judgement seat of Christ!' In that day, you will be without excuse and your situation will be without remedy.'It's sad how much harm Pastors such as Furtick and Young are bringing to the church. However, there's a judgement coming.

  • @barbaramcafee6769
    @barbaramcafee6769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I can’t or won’t judge only God can. I would like for my own ministry to be used by God foremost to point those in need of a savior to Jesus Christ and His soon coming. Secondly, I would like to establish a service to meet their needs from life challenges, based on Biblical principles. And it takes money!! In other words, ministries take money to take care of the flock and in my opinion if the flock isn’t being taken care of, that’s the bigger issue. My prayer for this situation is God’s will be done, who is fair and just to all. Blessings

    • @jjgems5909
      @jjgems5909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yea it takes MONEY to buy Gucci and a 7 bathroom multi acre mansion. And his stevens “flock” has itching ears. Drinking milk and not meat.

    • @sharoncrawford7192
      @sharoncrawford7192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes, Christians can judge. If you don't make judgements on people in the body of Christ that are not Biblical, then you will be deceived. One day we will judge the wicked according to the Bible. There are people doing wicked things in the churches and they should be judged and held accountable. Pastors have no accountability, politians have no accountability, criminals have no accountability, children have no accountability, and we wonder what is happening to our country? The Bible says, Judgement begins in the house of God. The mantra of the lukewarm Christian and church is, I can't judge! Well, what are you going to do on the day you set with Jesus to judge the wicked?

    • @sharoncrawford7192
      @sharoncrawford7192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jjgems5909He doesn't preach the gospel.

  • @davidburchell2882
    @davidburchell2882 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I delivered to Elevation Church years ago on Independence Blvd in Matthews. I saw some things inside the church that was a little weird. I immediately said to myself, this is a cult

  • @etherealjustice5786
    @etherealjustice5786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh wow. Thats right. That IS money changing. One of the one and only times Jesus actually showed holy anger. Sad...

  • @private2765
    @private2765 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent news special! Epic 👏👏👏👏

  • @theoriginaldashriprock
    @theoriginaldashriprock ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've been a member of a 14,000 member mega church for about 20 years. Everything there is transparent. Senior pastor is hired using a pastor search committee, formed of members. All pastoral staff positions has to be voted on by the membership. All Deacons are voted in by the membership. The annual budget is printed for everyone to see, before it's voted on. Including payroll budget. Our church goes above and beyond to be fully transparent, hiding nothing.

    • @Bhauer2011
      @Bhauer2011 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How about the donations?

    • @theoriginaldashriprock
      @theoriginaldashriprock 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Bhauer2011 what is your question?

  • @kimberlyormiston3228
    @kimberlyormiston3228 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Please tell me why its so bad for our pastor to have a nice home when he has given literally 10 x that amount to Charity but yet society worships celebrities that do absolutely nothing but live in homes 3x that amount. The truth for me is so easy to see if you actually look 😢

    • @s.vanheijnsbergen9644
      @s.vanheijnsbergen9644 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is one of those celebrities.

    • @vladtheinhaler8940
      @vladtheinhaler8940 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should give him more of your money, he probably needs to buy a private jet. You are just like the rest of the degenerate society in regards to celebrity worship, your idol is Furtick.

    • @jaymurphy1306
      @jaymurphy1306 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Also other rich celebrities are not using people’s desire to find belonging and a relationship with God to get rich. Steven is.

    • @mountaindweller777
      @mountaindweller777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He hasn’t given, the church has.

    • @homerscornbread
      @homerscornbread 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Because none of that money is his. It all belongs to our Father in heaven. And Yeshua didn't even have a house of His own. How sickening to know that you are a spiritual leader amidst such suffering in a country that boasts the greatest division of wealth in the world and while someone in your congregation, or in some other part of the country is begging God for help with a true need, your spiritual leader is living it up like that. Yikes!

  • @blackmask404
    @blackmask404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a Christian I agree with the atheists who say it’s not fair. If all of the people in your church have to pay taxes, shouldn’t the pastors and elders of a church pay taxes? This is accountability and transparency, I can’t stand the church acting as a corporation, it’s not right and it’s not biblical.

    • @Shannonapta
      @Shannonapta ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pastors and elders pay taxes - churches do not.

  • @tmiller6640
    @tmiller6640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Had to go halfway across the country to find a radio host that has issues with furtick. Interesting.

  • @Rugged2Rugged
    @Rugged2Rugged 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1 Timothy 5:18
    Amplified Bible
    18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain [to keep it from eating],” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages [he deserves fair compensation].”
    Enjoy your well deserved crib(house)Pastor sreven and Holly....God loves you and so do i.....PETERCHILDGOD

  • @joelwoody517
    @joelwoody517 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's not about how much money he has its about what he's preaching

    • @danielpickering8814
      @danielpickering8814 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Which is also largely wrong man centered and out of context my friend

    • @ryanekklesia504
      @ryanekklesia504 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/C4BLyLxDjf0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1VrPaUq7PcxO7qjR

    • @tifh4205
      @tifh4205 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its about how they Live their life. Their house is a part of their life. Now we are suppose to live like Christ lived! Could you image Jesus living in a house like that On Earth?

  • @kyjohns8271
    @kyjohns8271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I disagree with this report but it is just an opinion. I challenge all of you to listen to 3 of his sermons. Yes, 3 of them bc his delivery is unique and may not be what you are used to. That said, his content is incredibly saturated with the spirit. What he does with his own money from books people bought bc they wanted it not bc they were forced.
    Like him or not.. just be fair in your assessment and ill respect whatever conclusion you arrive at. God bless.
    Btw.. I live in TX and am not a member of Elevation.

    • @meganlopez560
      @meganlopez560 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We don’t want to listen to his cult teachings. Anyone who follows this man has been brainwashed

    • @joniraulerson1802
      @joniraulerson1802 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I couldn't get 2 minutes in. Bad feelin!!!

    • @1955dmb
      @1955dmb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A lot of the money he gets from books sales come directly from other mega churches who buy them with tithe money and hand them out as 'free gifts.' Been there, got the 'free' book.

    • @Stumpy18
      @Stumpy18 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ill pass I prefer a pastor who teaches the bible not narcigesis if you add to the bible you aren't filled with the Holy Spirit.

  • @Chuck8417
    @Chuck8417 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
    And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of."
    2nd Peter 2:1-2

    • @adamgoodword7888
      @adamgoodword7888 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen brother! Keep preaching it!!
      Glad to see you're quoting scripture. Something I forget to do sometimes. :|
      We need to present the Word to the people.
      God bless you! Glory to God!

  • @abonetopick9174
    @abonetopick9174 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The point is this.... why do they do what they do in darkness? Look at what Jesus said about darkness in John 3:19
    This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.
    These "pastors" love darkness... and Jesus' very words indict them.

  • @dd06222002
    @dd06222002 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was posted 8 years ago. In the intervening time Elevation Church has continued to grow at a remarkable rate. They give away 12% of their tithes and offerings. They have small groups (or more) in every state and 120 or so countries. I could go on and on, mentioning the hundreds of baptisms performed annually and much more. Pastor Furtick has written several books along with hundreds of songs. He has an idependent income that he has no need to apologize for and can do what he wants to with. The Bible says it's by the fruit that we know people. Obviously there is much much good fruit here.

    • @elizabethengelbrecht1814
      @elizabethengelbrecht1814 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@1955dmb 👍🧑‍🎓

    • @jamalcook363
      @jamalcook363 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's NOT a pastor he's a false teacher.

    • @jcrojas957
      @jcrojas957 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And yet they hardly ever read the bible and they just focus on showmanship as the main attraction.

    • @vladtheinhaler8940
      @vladtheinhaler8940 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is the type of follower who gives money and engages in celebrity worship.

    • @philjd86
      @philjd86 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Talk about taking a verse way out of context, the fact that you refer to fruits as money and worldy success show how completely blinded you are and alot of Christains due to churches that run this type of scheme. This is the problem with churches like this that decevie people into thinking that fruits are how associated with money by using God as some sort of personal bank. The fruit this verse refers to is the fruits of the spirit (God's Character). I pray that you will read your bible more, as the truth will set you free. Matthew 7:15-20
      New International Version
      True and False Prophets
      15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them@@1955dmb

  • @SteveN-ev3no
    @SteveN-ev3no 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    you know what no one forces anyone to buy these books I recently purchased one and its been a great inspiration and tremendous blessing And I put Jesus first and foremost not Furtick

    • @FAITHandLOGIC
      @FAITHandLOGIC 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ***** It makes you wonder how he read the book without understanding grammar.

  • @maleanewborn9073
    @maleanewborn9073 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WHEN a church is obviously no longer a church, meaning the worship of the Lord and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ is NOT the main priority? When it’s obviously a business only used to make certain people rich? Maybe they shouldn’t be tax exempt anymore.

  • @johnstanek778
    @johnstanek778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good report Wcnc Newsroom

  • @christhompson4657
    @christhompson4657 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think people need to be more concerned with their own house of cards instead of someone else's, in this case Pastor Furtick's. I will guarantee everyone has shaky foundational cards in their personal and family lives but because everyone is so enthralled in trying to correct someone else's house of cards because of jealousy their own house of cards fall on them. Ever stop to think to kick out that sin of jealousy and just maybe God might open up that door of blessing on your life, something is always blocking that door but everyone gets mad and jealous at somebody else when that person turns things over to the Lord and then the Lord turns beauty from ashes. Don't you all know that the Lord wants the same in your life too? Just a thought not a sermon.

    • @AnonymousC-lm6tc
      @AnonymousC-lm6tc ปีที่แล้ว

      No one jealous of Steven. No pastor or supposed man of God needs or deserves a 16 million dollar home, it’s excessive and greedy, especially when there are homeless and needy people dying every day due to food insecurity.
      Don’t you remember someone writing letters to a few different churches warning them to test teachings? What makes you think Steven is above reproach?
      Furthermore, if a man is preaching and leading people, he deserves to be investigated and scrutinized, if there is nothing to hide there should be no issue with it. Elevation is nothing but an emotionally driven cult made to worship mamon and elevate Steven’s vision rather than God’s. The church is spiritually dead and completely ineffective in the world because God’s people continue to allow wolves and sheep’s clothing to infiltrate the church and keep them in a state of complacency. There is no real worship, prayer or deliverance occurring and people are being lead to hell daily because of superficial ministries like this.
      May God help and have mercy on anyone who follows this man.

    • @AnonymousC-lm6tc
      @AnonymousC-lm6tc ปีที่แล้ว

      Or a multi million dollar home at all.

    • @1955dmb
      @1955dmb ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is not about jealousy. It's about who you allow to lead you spiritually. If a spiritual leader is obsessed with homes, vacations, watches, expensive clothing, selling books and music, speaking for a fee, etc., ......................................seems shady to me. And yes, you are right, we all need to be working out our own salvation with fear and trembling. Part of that is choosing good people to lead us.

  • @thomasbailey284
    @thomasbailey284 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t think pastors should take a vow of poverty but they shouldn’t live above the means of the average congregant. I know There is no way to enforce that

  • @MrDavenez
    @MrDavenez 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I like how he preaches, I mean don't get me wrong, he is making a ton of money but if he helps people then really what does it hurt, he's the only one who knows if he is doing the correct things with his money. He is the only one who will have to answer to God oneday 💔 I pray he is doing right ❤

    • @firstbornjordan
      @firstbornjordan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fair points however, word is you cannot question his theology, as a leader within the Church. Reported on "Doreen Irvine" YT Channel.

    • @MrDavenez
      @MrDavenez 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @firstbornjordan I didn't realize he was questioning theology, everything I have heard him preach so far seems to go along with the bible. Am I missing something? Let me know because I am confused at what your saying 🤔

  • @weldonpinder7295
    @weldonpinder7295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    if Steven preched on how wicked and sinful we are and are deserving of hell. Also preaching the truth about sexual immorality then this church wouldn't be so popular. Never in the history of the church of Christ has sexual immorality and homosexuality been accepted the way it is by christians and the church. wherever you see a great amount of people gathered that way in this generation than there's something to draw them besides the truth of Gods word. it's more entertainment

  • @chickbowdrie4750
    @chickbowdrie4750 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video is on point.

  • @1Nida
    @1Nida 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Birds have nests, foxes have dens, but The Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.
    I came across Furtick over a decade a go. He was a 26 year old senior pastor of a Mega Church.
    He was getting criticized back then and he posted a TH-cam video that was so arrogant and immature. . .sadly I can't find it.

    • @1955dmb
      @1955dmb ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I saw it. It was awful!

  • @markbaz4200
    @markbaz4200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    21:55 AC/DC Songs?

  • @Mayhem121
    @Mayhem121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If we are biblical the only judge is GOD not us! If being apart of the church blesses you and you choose to exercise the principle of tithing that’s a personal choice and God will recognise and bless that act on a personal basis. The bible doesn’t say Christian’s have to be poor he blessed many people of God with wealth. If any Pastor has bad intentions that’s a matter of the heart, God sees what people don’t, the heart that’s y only God can judge. I personally feel if I speak against a religious leader I will have to answer to God about that, and I rather not put myself in that position. Do Pastors have to answer to us or God? Are Pastors humans too? Don’t they make mistakes and only those without sin themselves should cast the first stone. Abusing your position as a leader comes with more repercussions than us, so if we have faith in God should we not leave it to God and not try to dethrone God by taking his rightful place to judge.

    • @chrislopez2125
      @chrislopez2125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saying he's gonna go to hell or deserves hell....that's placing judgement. But to place his character and greed and false ways under the light of scripture is biblical. He's a clown feeding goats. Not a Shepherd tending to the flock

    • @Mayhem121
      @Mayhem121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chrislopez2125 I think u can’t judge people beyond if they are going hell or not. Only God sees the heart, I will never willingly dethrone God by taking his position. If u feel comfortable speaking bad about other people even though we are supposed to love our neighbour then I don’t know where the Holy Ghost is in people who don’t have a heart and say and do unkind things to others especially when they are working for God. I rather focus on me cus I’m trying to save my soul rather than waste time and energy focus on others, I like to mind my own business and not get involved in other peoples lives especially when I don’t even know the person let alone their heart or their intentions. Christians who behave like this is disturbing and disgusting. I hope people desire to clean their heart

    • @chrislopez2125
      @chrislopez2125 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mayhem121 this is why you have to study to show yourself approved unto God. The apostle Paul said we must endure sound doctrine ,contend for the faith and that if anyone preached another gospel than they are accursed. We can't just go off our emotions and say to just love while ignoring the fact that dangerous ungodly teachings are being broadcast from pulpits like steven furticks. Yes we must show grace and love but the truth of God's word must prevail.

    • @Mayhem121
      @Mayhem121 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrislopez2125 so mind ur own business and do that, stop watching the spec in your brothers eye whilst ignoring the massive plank in your own. Study ur bible all of it!

  • @benjaminperez2326
    @benjaminperez2326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Chris always gets it spot on for sure.

  • @Ralph-hw5ri
    @Ralph-hw5ri 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In fairness to Furtick, $1.7 million is pretty conservative for a mega church preacher. You should see Joyce Meyer’s house.

  • @samferguson6839
    @samferguson6839 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Does he preach Jesus Christ Crucified and Resurrected? Does he preach The Cross? Does he preach the strait path and narrow gate? Does he preach The Blood? Does he preach God the same yesterday today and tomorrow? Beware of preaching the contains new age ways to salvation, because salvation only comes one way it has never changed and never will.
    1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
    1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

    • @trustinjesus1119
      @trustinjesus1119 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sam, you know all the people in the upper room on the day of Pentecost were all Jewish. The Jewish apostles were slow to take the message of Jesus to the gentiles. The gentiles were slow to receive it because they didn't want to be circumcised, the men didn't want that, and so Judaism became what you understand as your religion today. Peace Friend.

    • @richardgandy157
      @richardgandy157 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YES YES YES and YES - find out for yourself, answer your own questions

    • @trustinjesus1119
      @trustinjesus1119 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Richard Gandy YES! Steven ROCKS!

  • @1ricky77333
    @1ricky77333 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1.7 million isn't that much on a custom house with land.
    People should read the Bible.
    Some very rich men are in there.
    Abraham, David, Solomon...etc.
    God has no problem with money, just those who love it.

  • @samferguson6839
    @samferguson6839 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Galatians 1:6-9King James Version (KJV)
    6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
    7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
    8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
    9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

    • @trustinjesus1119
      @trustinjesus1119 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd rather hear from Stephen than from Paul at this point.

  • @WATCHMANANDREW
    @WATCHMANANDREW 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely disgusting. JESUS rebuke Steven and all those who are accountable who attend there. What a mess

  • @naturallyvee_triple3tv974
    @naturallyvee_triple3tv974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If they only knew that he gave up his house in order to even start the church originally you don’t see anyone willing to do the same so I feel whether he got the money through church or not he deserves every bit of what God has blessed him. Guys need to mind your business if he is still serving the community and doing what he needs to do I don’t see where the problem is.

  • @winterpatriot1429
    @winterpatriot1429 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matthew 16:26 KJV
    For what is a man profited, it he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

  • @TaylorMMontgomery
    @TaylorMMontgomery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    lol the "Jumper Drive Trust"... Does no one get that pun?? Furtick is laughing all the way to the bank.

  • @johnnytsunami177
    @johnnytsunami177 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, I look at him so different 😢

  • @RW-ij1ci
    @RW-ij1ci 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    They worship the pastor, not god.

    • @RW-ij1ci
      @RW-ij1ci 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope, I'm an atheist... and 100% better now that I don't have a belief in a creator

  • @gailbug007
    @gailbug007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What the heck they said he's generous to the church what does that supposed to mean?

  • @chuckhyland893
    @chuckhyland893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Something to think about..... Why is the church is so secretive about its financial situation? Why threaten the volunteers and members with lawsuits if they speak out? Just saying....

    • @Mayhem121
      @Mayhem121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And that’s your business how, unless ur God that’s none of your concern leave people to God and focus on the plank in your own eye before that of others. Read your bible

    • @chuckhyland893
      @chuckhyland893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mayhem121 because we are to be held accountable in all things and be ready to give an answer. If they want to keep church business within the church that's fine.... But to threaten lawsuits against those in the church, even Jesus spoke against suing your brother it sister in Christ. It is even written that we should question and show those in need if there is a possibility of a violation of scripture. And all if not most cults depend on secrecy. It just makes me suspicious there is more than what is being made known. And don't worry, God has the final say in all of this....

    • @nuage6500
      @nuage6500 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chuckhyland893 Well said!

  • @Stan6468
    @Stan6468 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know about Stephen Ferdic but Housing allowance is not tax free--he still must pay taxes but not as much but it will be alot for $250,000. So this news station got it wrong or is not honest.

    • @DavidKyle
      @DavidKyle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Stan lk no, they didn't. the church clearly stated it was tax free.

  • @davidwright873
    @davidwright873 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    7 bathrooms? that's a shit ton of Comet....just sayin....

  • @kiskiengineering
    @kiskiengineering 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Actually, "In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel." Chill broskis.

    • @swiftpremium
      @swiftpremium 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      "Earn your living" doesn't mean get rich. Don't misread scripture please.

    • @natashaowusudesigns4253
      @natashaowusudesigns4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We also shouldn't judge and love thy neighbor as we love ourselves

    • @jamalcook363
      @jamalcook363 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@natashaowusudesigns4253we judge things as humans every second of every day. God is love truth is love.

  • @jessesmith9949
    @jessesmith9949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More of a shout out

  • @Dan_the_Great_
    @Dan_the_Great_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best thing to do is pray for his soul. Pastor Matt if I am correct did a sermon that seem to be a prophetic word

  • @jenniferfanguy2812
    @jenniferfanguy2812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Time to put a limit on exemption.This has to stop

  • @priscillabajandi1991
    @priscillabajandi1991 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    God has blessed him and will continue to bless him because he’s preaching His word.❤

    • @s.p.8870
      @s.p.8870 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Honey that's not true

  • @lamonthicks9555
    @lamonthicks9555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If I was tithing at this church I would want to know what his yearly salary is.And as a tithe payer i think I have the the right to know.

    • @Mayhem121
      @Mayhem121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U don’t have any rights your money first belongs to God, tithing is based on a biblical principle only not for your to then monitor what happens to the money, tithing isn’t about the money it’s about obedience to the word of God. The other details are not your concern

  • @KearneySmith-er1px
    @KearneySmith-er1px 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There's a lack of transparency in selfishness in every false teacher in the prosperity gospel nowadays.

  • @Michael-po7ou
    @Michael-po7ou 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is none of non church members business. We are accountable to God not non Christians. Let the members of the church sort out their own business.

  • @richardgandy157
    @richardgandy157 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    William Cook, you speak against someone you've never heard speak? I could go run with that, all kinds of different places, I could get into my testimony, how I've left my miserable past behind me, how Elevation church has been an integral part of my reconnecting again with the world, about how I have agoraphobia but for the last 3 weeks in a row I have ventured out on Sunday morning to attend church - this church. I could do all that but you won't hear any of it because you've already made up your closed mind. He's calling a VERY LOST, WARPED generation to a life of morality, service, and get-your-act-together behavior. Yeah, what an awful guy. If he can pull that off, with God's help, I say he's worth every penny and more. The world around us, our own country, is going down the toilet, he's trying to make a difference, and all the naysayers can pull from it is....MONEY ISSUES. Figures. Well, news flash, he won't ever stop. He will fight. I wont ever stop. I will fight. People I've never even met yet at Elevation bc of my condition, but I know they wont stop. They will fight. So carry on, sir, carry on. Because that's what you're doing - carrying on. One more thing, all us kool aid drinking sheep know he's pulling in some cash. We still give. Because we believe in his mission to fulfill God's mission. I encourage you to attend one service and then REPLY. If you can't at least do that before coming back at me, then don't bother because you can make no point if you only see and hear one side of a story from an "investigative reporter" looking for his next story, a breaking story, that just might save his years-long career or maybe get him some gig attention himself.

    • @meganlopez560
      @meganlopez560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s sad how brainwashed you by this cult leader. I hope one day you can see what all of us normal people see

  • @gilarmenta1526
    @gilarmenta1526 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 Peter 2, say's it all!!

  • @christinamcastle5512
    @christinamcastle5512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't see how it is anyone's business how much money another person has really.

    • @1955dmb
      @1955dmb ปีที่แล้ว

      Because if you are a believer, you have Holy Spirit discernment so that you can choose wisely - who you allow to lead you spiritually. This is very important! A spiritual leader who uses techniques to get rich is not someone I trust.

  • @jaanbartley5766
    @jaanbartley5766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to like to watch Ed Young, Sr., but like Charles Stanley, at least one of their sons went into another direction.

  • @abramoslabibliaconmarielac3902
    @abramoslabibliaconmarielac3902 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I don’t give, if I don’t buy; I don’t say anything.

  • @isrberlinerin4063
    @isrberlinerin4063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He elevated himself and cash is his God !

    • @isrberlinerin4063
      @isrberlinerin4063 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Clinton Dove i agree !

    • @luischirinos3131
      @luischirinos3131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't judge by perspective. It's not about the things of this world, it's about relationship with the one who created and saved you

    • @isrberlinerin4063
      @isrberlinerin4063 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luischirinos3131 That is your opinion , why don't you you tell him what it is about ! I am not his judge , just an observer and i know whom i serve .

  • @bailofhay978
    @bailofhay978 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy is very obvious to me and we should know what we're looking at.

  • @twildrick
    @twildrick 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    steven furtick is an amazing man. He brings people closer to God and is making the world a better place. Haters gonna hate though I suppose

    • @juarevlo
      @juarevlo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I Agree,GOD is the one only to judging Steven,And his palace.if he is right or wrong GOD already knows.

    • @DavidKyle
      @DavidKyle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Trent Wildrick no, he doesn't. He has only tricked you into believing that. God doesn't even know Steven Furtick's name.

    • @juarevlo
      @juarevlo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am not in his side,but I'M NOT AGAINST HIM EITHER.matth 6:19 lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth where moth and rust corrupt,and where thieves do not break through nor steal. i believe steve knows that well.

    • @joeforHistruth
      @joeforHistruth 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Trent Wildrick The typical response as if that ends the conversation. The proof is in the pudding, by his silly sermons and his excessive lifestyle.

    • @meganlopez560
      @meganlopez560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We’re not haters. We just see that he is a cult leader and a con artist and you all are his followers. It’s absolutely sickening to ser

  • @trutherror
    @trutherror ปีที่แล้ว

    26:16 it saddens me to see what the church is becoming? Not organized religion has historically always struggled? Humble Christian beginnings? Where was that at? Maybe lower ranking celergy men but women Dont not need applie and where does the pope live again? Where and who did the vikings target on their raids for riches and gold? Oh the humble Christian church. Jesus was super humble but my guy was Jewish so... I was raised calothic and I am a spiritual person but organized religion has always had these issues amoung others. My main.man J said turn that stone and their I am, we don't need all the big fancy building and propaganda to practice the word and get together to help others we do need a leader but unfortunately no one is Jesus and the light you seek can blind you if you are not held accountable. Great clip and reporting!

  • @williamcook9009
    @williamcook9009 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Word of Faith, the Emergent church, the Elevation church, Hillsong or whatever they call themselves nowadays....if their so-called pastors, evangelists, preachers or whatever they are called, were to preach on salvation, repentance, hell, wickedness, sin, then I can assure you they won't have big mega-churches like this. But they choose to preach ear-tickling sermons, won't call sin by it's name, won't preach against homosexual abomination, won't preach on hell, damnation and wickedness because they will offend and lose members and thereby the money flow will become a trickle. These churches are no longer what God intended them to be...a place to save souls, but rather it has become businesses where Jesus is no longer Lord of all. It is all about the celebrity-pastors and how much mammon they can earn.

    • @halizcomet
      @halizcomet 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not true. I served in a family churches for 24 years. That is a lie that is told to make being small feel better. I now serve at a "mega church" where my pastor gives millions, but he speaks the truth dead on with no hesitation and is attacked for it by the media. The media is trying to discredit the church, good or bad. They know if they can raise questions, that is enough to discredit in this world. There are doctors here in New Mexico with 2 million dollar houses. I dont get it. Most pastors I know have people staying over. traveling through and often meetings etc. YEs there are celebrity pastors, but all large churches are not created equal. We cant say that they are not speaking truth. My mega church pastor provides more teaching and word then I ever got from the sensationalists at the smaller churches that hated on big churches.

    • @trustinjesus1119
      @trustinjesus1119 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      halizcomet Yep, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. They're successful for being honest, and for helping people. They're doing the best job and the truth is seen in the success. I used to help in smaller churches, but I would attend mega churches from time to time. They all got along. I live in Riverside, we have a famous cross on Mt. Rubidoux. For years it was on public property! 107 years!!

    • @halizcomet
      @halizcomet 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is beautiful. I pray unity in the Body of Christ. It is our life blood. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you.

    • @adamgoodword7888
      @adamgoodword7888 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We need to pray for the souls in those churches who are being led astray.
      We need to pray for a falling away from the false churches and a gathering unto the true church of the Lord.
      Furtick is a demon. He is no servant of the Lord.

    • @halizcomet
      @halizcomet 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HE is not my pastor, but HE is not a demon. Perhaps he may have one, I cant say. I mentioned my pastor in another post. I only refuted the comment of tax payers... Whoever is full of demons. ought to have servants of God, so full of His Spirit and love, that they are busy casting out demons, not dialoguing about them. Love is the principle thing here.

  • @williamcook9009
    @williamcook9009 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's all about the money with these mega-churches and pastors. For them to live like rock-stars....and become untouchable!!

    • @adamgoodword7888
      @adamgoodword7888 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They all have the prosperity gospel built in to their sermons.
      They worship mammon not God.
      It is sad because if they truly served the Lord they could actually be saving so many souls with their fame and position. I guess it is Satan who put them where they are, which is on TV and TH-cam, and given them fame and fortune (at the expense of believers).

    • @williamcook9009
      @williamcook9009 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely correct. If they were to preach the truth about the gospel\good news, which is Jesus Christ and Him Crucified I wonder how many will leave the church then.

    • @adammadeofwood9393
      @adammadeofwood9393 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obviously you have never watched him preach? Thousands and thousands have been led to the lord through him. Redirect your focus people.

    • @meganlopez560
      @meganlopez560 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adammadeofwood9393 yes meaning thousands and thousands have unfortunately been brainwashed by him. It’s a cult! Anyone with a clear mind can see that

    • @vladtheinhaler8940
      @vladtheinhaler8940 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@adammadeofwood9393 You can't lead other's to the Lord, when you don't even preach the actual Gospel.

  • @bwilde75
    @bwilde75 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved Pastor Steve since COVID. However I just seen him in a 500$ sweatshirt so I went down a rabbit hole. And landed here.

    • @veler6049
      @veler6049 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Read the Bible cover to cover and you won't fall for the lies of this and other charlatans

  • @mattdewberry5728
    @mattdewberry5728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So we're the judges now. Things aren't always as they seen. If you really did some research, most often the home is given to the Pastor, but when a Pastor wants to buy his own house, there's an issue and he's judged before knowing the facts. It sounds familiar, doesn't it!

  • @natashaowusudesigns4253
    @natashaowusudesigns4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yet no one has a problem with the sinner's profitting and building multi million dollar homes. Pastor Steven has worked hard in his life not only worked but worked to glorify God. As Christians we are to love that is all. So do not recite the word without obeying the whole word. Those who condemn are the ones who have fooled themselves. Those who are not Christian, we pray for and love them to Christ. If we spent more time focused on the will of God, we wouldnt have time to focus on condemning the world. Choose your mountains wisely friends.

    • @meganlopez560
      @meganlopez560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He didn’t work hard for anything he has. He conned people out of their money:

    • @christhompson4657
      @christhompson4657 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said!!!

  • @vaderboy2
    @vaderboy2 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What have we come to people my pastor Steven Furtick has a right to have a home like you do. I know what is behinde the scenes. He's not a bad guy. I am a elevator! An proud. He is anointed. I am a volunteer at our church elevation 'Nuff said. Your opinions I know my facts. And also the funny thing is these reporters go to our church.

    • @joehallam1231
      @joehallam1231 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are a fool, and have been deceived by these FALSE and APOSTATE ''entertainment centres'' you call ''church''...''I love my church'', and other silly chants that the fans of these prosperity pimps love you to parrot. You will NEVER get rich by attending these elevators to Hell...you will only get constantly FLEECED.

    • @joehallam1231
      @joehallam1231 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ***** Sorry Joey...I was talking to that gamer guy, but the more you find out about this elevator cult, the more horrified you will be!

    • @joehallam1231
      @joehallam1231 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are trapped in a cult...how's that for a fact...

    • @FAITHandLOGIC
      @FAITHandLOGIC 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ***** The facts are right there. Furtuck also lied his ass off to his congregation, stating that he bought the house from his book sales. That's a load of horse shit. First of all, he bought the house from his outrageous salary and his housing parsonage. Second, his book sales are not that high. He did what Mark Driscoll did - hired a marketing company to manipulate the sales by promoting the book to be sold during the course of one week through bulk purchases to churches and other crappy deals to get him on the NYT Best Seller List for a whopping one week, only to drop off right after.
      These pastors are frauds. Paul warned about ear ticklers. Well, cast your eyes.

    • @FAITHandLOGIC
      @FAITHandLOGIC 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ***** Who said I stopped with the story? Check out his "coloring book".

  • @johnpierresmith3519
    @johnpierresmith3519 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really just goes to show, human nature . Just cause he is now blessed beyond believe. Our God Jesus blessed him and the Bible says you will reap what you saw, he is now reaping his blessings, so a Pastor has to be broke and suffer just because he is a follower?No No No come on people , stop being judgmental. Rather turn to Jesus, read your Bible and open your spiritual eyes so that the Holy spirit can Guide you and our Father in Heaven can Bless you the same.

  • @briancarloss4648
    @briancarloss4648 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd say ole Steven has been fleecing his flock.

  • @markc4626
    @markc4626 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was a non story! NBC is an embarrassment! They say his home cost millions and then admit they were lying to make it sound worse. $1.7 Million is not millions. In fact, it is not even that much of a home for a guy that has accomplished as much and contributed as much to people and charities as Steven has. It is too bad they could not find any one that people actually know and respect to join in on their hit piece. NBC is the worst of the worst. People who have any sense at all would never slow down their giving based on the garbage mentioned in this story!

  • @JohnStockton7459
    @JohnStockton7459 ปีที่แล้ว

    Secularists only get mad when pastors buy big houses, but anyone else its okay?
    God never said don't be rich, in fact the story of Job shows God's way of blessing someone can be with earlthy riches. We were made to thrive

  • @touchainzentertainment
    @touchainzentertainment 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Instead of all the talk about futrick, it should have been more about how all these church are finance. Futrick shouldn't be the middle of attention. His sermon are heart changing. I believe if you're going to do a report, do a report of the finance of these mega churches

  • @rae2737
    @rae2737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sooo umm many other preachers have mega houses. They have whoel networks

    • @gregtanner3161
      @gregtanner3161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sooooo ummm does that make it right?

  • @halizcomet
    @halizcomet 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THEY GAVE 1O MILLION to the community...what is the tax payer getting? You get a bunch of homeless and hungry people fed, you get a bunch of people who would participate in crime, rob you for food, able to go to the place that received money. No one said that you or I would directly benefit.

    • @adamgoodword7888
      @adamgoodword7888 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And they gave NONE of the GLORY to GOD!!

    • @halizcomet
      @halizcomet 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      huh? All glory goes to God at our church. My pastor is persecuted for standing for truth, persecuted by the secular media and unbelievers. Now by "Christians" too? How interesting that you would say that. Isn't that a heavy handed does of premature judgement. He is actually careful to direct it all to Gods doing. I wish every one on here with this attitude would recognize how unloving and how antiChrist like it is to be the accuser of the brethren. We are setting up our own persecution. This type of finger pointing is why the world wants nothing to do with Jesus. We will answer for every word we have spoken. Very sad state we are in brother, when we are so busy falsely accusing the Body of Christ, while every other wicked organization and group is binding together like glue. I have no time for the work of satan...division.

    • @halizcomet
      @halizcomet 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prayer is always the remedy and approach that true, maturing Christians use for fallen brothers. Judge not, lest you be judged. For my dear brother, you will be according to the measure of grace you give or withhold. Yes, even our internet posts are recorded by our Lord, the Almighty. IF this man fell away from humility, pray for him. Israel at times fell away from humility. Remember, God did not cast them off for good. Why are we quick to?

    • @halizcomet
      @halizcomet 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much do you give to the poor? Im not disagreeing except for the motive of the complainers who are the work able takers in our society, yet police everyone else.

  • @TPowell31
    @TPowell31 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 Peter 2:1-3 (KJV), reads "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not."

  • @thequietearthgardens
    @thequietearthgardens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s wrong these people don’t pay taxes when they are making this kind of money

  • @ziodav7490
    @ziodav7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How about we see what Jesus says:
    38 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”(B)
    39 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, 40 for whoever is not against us is for us.(C) 41 Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.(D)

    • @s.vanheijnsbergen9644
      @s.vanheijnsbergen9644 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I get your point against a hostile attitude. But just in case any reads this and does care to be saved;
      Matt 7 21-23 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’

    • @sharoncrawford7192
      @sharoncrawford7192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Furtick preachers false doctrine. He calls himself God. I heard him say, "I am God". He's misled and misleading others. Anyone that has to live in a mansion on ministry money, is all about money. He's just like the prosperity teachers. TD Jake's, his mentor, Joyce Myer, and others. I'm not trying to find fault, but this is not Biblical.

  • @proof2.073
    @proof2.073 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good for him you haters 😊

  • @stevegrosvenor3792
    @stevegrosvenor3792 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want your notice of men here you don't get it in Heaven and if he makes so much money why not pay the fees himself? So typical to have outsiders decide salary and the more information released the fewer questions have to be asked but that why do that. Accountability or international society of back scrathers ? This is

    • @stevegrosvenor3792
      @stevegrosvenor3792 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is the TYPICAL modus operandi for Mega churches and financial info released to the analyzers but the congregation can't know. I would never give to a church like that and if you do so sorry for you

  • @maleanewborn9073
    @maleanewborn9073 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Also he doesn’t own it, someone else does so is he lying? So his name isn’t on it but he says he paid for it? Also the arrogance! He says there are better houses! Yep but the people who own them aren’t servants of Jesus Christ either. Which he claims. THAT is why the cholper. And those houses, Ed young and furtick’s homes sure look huge for that price

  • @kendrawilliamson1737
    @kendrawilliamson1737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    AWESOME PASTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @meganlopez560
      @meganlopez560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao 🤣

    • @gilarmenta1526
      @gilarmenta1526 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awesome wolf in sheep's clothing!!

    • @vladtheinhaler8940
      @vladtheinhaler8940 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's wild how so many people defend and fawn over these narcissistic false teachers.

  • @diannewalker8725
    @diannewalker8725 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who soul as been saved, this is The prosperity gospel on steroids if you were in Elevation Church run do not walk out of the church run for your life because he’s gonna take you to Hell

  • @TruthBomb2022
    @TruthBomb2022 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if we would hang king Solomon on a cross today, because God blessed him? I don’t like this pastor but it’s not my place to attack someone God is blessing.

    • @firstbornjordan
      @firstbornjordan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "Just because God is blessing a Church, doesn't mean it's biblical." (Beresford Job - Home Church Pastor).