Elevation Church

“To live is Christ” is a mighty declaration of single-minded, defining devotion from the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1 that bears miraculous fruit, even while he is in prison!

“To live is Christ” is a mighty declaration of single-minded, defining devotion from the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1 that can inspire and challenge us today.

Looking at Paul’s opening prayer for the Philippians we see the essence of the Christian experience: Encounter the Love of God and then abound in love toward others.

Kicking off a study in the book of Philippians, we explore the centrality of LOVE in the life of a Christian.

God wants us to experience Him as the God of extravagance: the God whose nature it is to overflow with abundant goodness toward His children.

Looking at the life of Abraham as a Worshipper (and moving into Jesus's invitation to be worshippers), we see beautiful things about the heart of Worship…

Continuing to look at Abraham as an archetype of faith, we explore the spiritual dynamics of entering into the promised land (God's promises).

Continuing to look at Abraham as an archetype of faith, we see that the call to move out from the status quo is always an invitation to something better!

Looking at Abraham as an archetype of faith, we will be inspired and challenged to step out of the status quo and say yes to God’s call to adventure…

The heart posture of a devoted disciple, who knows that the Kingdom of God is at hand, is: “I want to repent!, because I know that repentance is the first…

Have you experienced deep change and transformation over your time in the Lord? The Father desires that for you, and it starts with us knowing and embracing His Heart for His Children.

Concluding our series on prophecy, we look at the nuts and bolts of building a healthy and fruitful culture of prophecy in community.

Partnering with God on behalf of the prophetic words you have received is part of the declarative, faith-filled prayer that Jesus taught us to do.

Partnering with God on behalf of the prophetic words you have received, is a crucial element to see them come to pass and keep your faith strong.

God is inviting us to see Him more clearly through a lifestyle of pursuit of renewing the mind.

Jesus “spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart…” Luke 18:1 Oswald Chambers wrote: “Prayer does not equip us for the greater works—prayer is the greater work.” Let’s get working: PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!

Finishing our series in the Lord’s Prayer, we explore how Jesus teaches about the spiritual warfare we were born into, as well as the authority we have to walk in victory over darkness.

In today’s message, we explore Jesus’s parable that teaches us to stay burning as we expectantly wait for Him to pour out revival.

Barnabas was known in the early church as the ultimate encourager, leaving behind him a wake of uplifted people everywhere he went. We too, can choose to be intentional about…

Father’s Day is a great reminder of the noble mission that God has given every father, to reflect our heavenly father in all that we say and do to build a healthy identity and powerful destiny into our beloved kids.

Celebrating Pentecost, we look with fresh eyes and fresh awe upon the awesome truth that God loves to pour out his explosive power upon ALL flesh.

God’s description of heaven in the prophetic book of Isaiah shows us that central aspects of motherhood are a reflection and revelation of the heart of God.

Continuing our study and practice of the Disciple’s Prayer, we explore Jesus’s profound words: “Give us Today our Daily Bread.”

In this message, we explore and bask in the astonishingly good news that the same delight the Father has for Jesus, he also has in giving His Kingdom to His beloved children.

Continuing our study and practice of the Disciple’s Prayer, we explore Jesus’s profound words: “And Forgive Us Our Debts, as We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors.”

Putting into practice the freedom and power of how Jesus “apprentices” us in prayer.

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to the ministry of encouraging one another daily. In this message, we explore this high and holy calling and what it looks like practically.

Voices are competing for your attention: The Wisdom of God and the “noise” of this world. We are called to rebel against the noise of the world and seek to hear and be transformed by the Wisdom of God.

Let's demystify the prophetic! It is not only for the ones in the office of the Prophet or the “anointed” ones. It’s a gift that can be asked for and developed through teaching, exposure, experience, practice, and sheer hunger.

Building on last week’s message, we explore biblical foundations of childlike play, as well as specific ways to cultivate it in our lives.

Childlike playfulness is a connection point of healthy and mature intimacy with God. Today we explore biblical foundations of childlike play, as well as specific ways to cultivate it in our lives.

We all make choices every day about what gets our attention. Today we explore an amazing story of one woman choosing the ONE thing of highest value, even breaking cultural norms to do so. Jesus lifts her up as an example of a true disciple.

There is a somber sobriety in all four of the Gospels: on “Palm Sunday” the crowd hailed Jesus as the Messiah King AND on “Good Friday” the same crowd shouted “Crucify Him.” Is Jesus defining the terms of His Kingship in your life, or are you?

The Abundant Life – Jesus came so that we may have it. But how does one access it? At the very foundation, it begins with a seed of faith. However, if we put our proverbial hands in the ground – the abundance available to us goes beyond what we can ever fathom or imagine.

Discipline and self-control are not just for certain seasons, but a way of life to walk in communion with God and see God’s Kingdom advance with power.

God has given us the enormous privilege and responsibility to fan into flame the gifts he has given us, receive assignments of mission, and make disciples as we go about life.

God has given us the enormous privilege and responsibility to cultivate healthy relationships that help us grow and transform to be more like Jesus. This takes courage!

Be Disciples. Make Disciples. Jesus said this is what following him is all about, so that is good enough for us. We are not a church that just wants to go through the motions so we can get a gold star on our good person belt, we are joyfully serious about following Jesus and learning to live into everything that he purchased on the cross for us and the world. Deeply connected to that vision is our MISSION: We are learning to build a family of followers of Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, joining in God’s mission to see the Kingdom of Heaven transform earth. The vision is simple, but not easy. So we want to be intentional about the way we invest our time, energy and resources, flowing out of these PASSIONS:   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Be Disciples. Make Disciples. Jesus said this is what following him is all about, so that is good enough for us. We are not a church that just wants to go through the motions so we can get a gold star on our good person belt, we are joyfully serious about following Jesus and learning to live into everything that he purchased on the cross for us and the world. Deeply connected to that vision is our MISSION: We are learning to build a family of followers of Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, joining in God’s mission to see the Kingdom of Heaven transform earth. The vision is simple, but not easy. So we want to be intentional about the way we invest our time, energy and resources, flowing out of these PASSIONS:   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Be Disciples. Make Disciples. Jesus said this is what following him is all about, so that is good enough for us. We are not a church that just wants to go through the motions so we can get a gold star on our good person belt, we are joyfully serious about following Jesus and learning to live into everything that he purchased on the cross for us and the world. Deeply connected to that vision is our MISSION: We are learning to build a family of followers of Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, joining in God’s mission to see the Kingdom of Heaven transform earth. The vision is simple, but not easy. So we want to be intentional about the way we invest our time, energy and resources, flowing out of these PASSIONS:   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Kicking off 21 days of Feasting and Fasting, we explore the amazing truth that God has made us for deep and consistent intimacy with Him. What “Chex mix” are you…

Closing out the year, we look to the wisdom of the scriptures to see principles of intentionally engaging with God at the end/beginning of the year. Then we close with…

As we celebrate Immanuel – God WITH us, we explore how the birth of Christ initiated new normals of God with us in Power through the Holy Spirit.

As we celebrate Immanuel – God WITH us, we explore how he chose to be WITH us in weakness, yet without sin, so that he could both sympathize with us and share His strength with us.

The Christmas season is a mighty declaration of: Immanuel – God WITH us. We can celebrate well with gratitude and praise through intentionally Remembering the many ways that God has been WITH us throughout our lives.

The prophetic is a very powerful and needed gift that can quite literally change the course of history, bless many lives, and save you from much heartache. We are God’s people and we have the privilege to hear His voice and partner with him to see His Kingdom come.

Thanksgiving is not simply a great once-a-year practice. For God’s people, it is a Way of Life. We are a people of Gratitude because we are a people of Grace.

With only a warm smile of pure goodness and steadfast love, God is pursuing us every day. Our response to his pursuit is absolutely crucial to whether or not we experience Holy collisions of Heaven and earth.

Be Disciples. Make Disciples. Jesus said this is what following him is all about, so that is good enough for us. We are not a church that just wants to go through the motions so we can get a gold star on our good person belt, we are joyfully serious about following Jesus and learning to live into everything that he purchased on the cross for us and the world. Deeply connected to that vision is our MISSION: We are learning to build a family of followers of Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, joining in God’s mission to see the Kingdom of Heaven transform earth. The vision is simple, but not easy. So we want to be intentional about the way we invest our time, energy and resources, flowing out of these PASSIONS:   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Be Disciples. Make Disciples. Jesus said this is what following him is all about, so that is good enough for us. We are not a church that just wants to go through the motions so we can get a gold star on our good person belt, we are joyfully serious about following Jesus and learning to live into everything that he purchased on the cross for us and the world. Deeply connected to that vision is our MISSION: We are learning to build a family of followers of Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, joining in God’s mission to see the Kingdom of Heaven transform earth. The vision is simple, but not easy. So we want to be intentional about the way we invest our time, energy and resources, flowing out of these PASSIONS:   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Psalm 23:6 gives a profound revelation about the nature of God. The question is, do we actually believe it? To embrace this astounding truth of who God is will heal and restore our soul.

Plans don’t always go the way we want. How do we respond when plans don’t go the way we thought they should or would? In His encounter with the House of Jairus, Jesus shares the key to responding well!

When you root yourself in the Word of God regularly, it will produce a prosperity of the soul that overflows into a measurable contribution that will build up and encourage…

There are many different wonderful ways to engage the Word the God. Today we are going to practice a very simple method that facilitates encountering God through his word in a short amount of time, and is simple to pass on to others. This method works great with kids too!! Immersion and Expectation

Today we explore the basics of New Testament prophecy in community. Who can prophesy? What is the purpose? How does the Lord Speak? How should we share a word? And more!…

Worship is a powerful, God-ordained physical act that can cause great deliverance and destruction to the kingdom of darkness. But it is not only that, it is the response of a loving bride to her warrior King.   Our show was edited and produced by Nikao Productions. To check out other shows, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow them on Instagram @Nikaoproductions

In this message from Dawn Crawford, we dig into the scriptures to bask in God’s heart for corporate worship, how much it matters to Him, and how much YOU matter in the process.   Our show was edited and produced by Nikao Productions. To check out other shows, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow them on Instagram @Nikaoproductions

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a call to action to continuously follow Him, to have our minds renewed with His Vision and our hearts dependent upon Him with vulnerability in order to LIVE in His Kingdom victory.   Our show was edited and produced by Nikao Productions. To check out other shows just search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow them on Instagram @Nikaoproductions

As we come to the end of the body of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks strong words of frank warning to be sober and cautious about who you allow to ­­­­influence and shape your vision for life and understanding of what is true, good, and real.

There is a striking phrase in the last line of the body of the Sermon on the Mount that gets to the essence of our purpose for existence. “I never knew you…depart from me…” Matthew 7:23

Nearing the end of His Visionary Manifesto for Life, Jesus prepares us for sober action with the truth that there are two paths you can take in life: The Easy way, that leads to destruction. The Hard way, that leads to LIFE. Which will you choose, each day?

A team of 9 courageous ones has spent almost a year on a discipleship journey of mission, culminating in serving at the Breath of Heaven Children’s Village in Lusaka, Zambia. Today we have the immense privilege to hear some of the work God did in and through them. Be encouraged, testimony is a story of what God did, and wants to do again in YOUR life!

Sense of duty. Devotion to truth and purpose. Hard work. Fighting the Good Fight! These are all important to a healthy walk of faith. And yet the Bible tells us that you can be committed to all this and the Lord could still hold something against YOU. Join us as we examine this very issue through the Church in Ephesus and what they – and we – must do to overcome.

Coming toward the conclusion of his visionary manifesto, Jesus calls the listeners to a revolutionary ethic that mirrors his own sacrificial love in service of others.

God’s Word has great news that we were not made for a life of apathy or complacency but rather a life of consistent burning for Him.

Jesus calls us to actively seek God and ask Him for good things because God is astonishingly good and wants to give us only good things.

Most people spend many years of their lives trying to figure out their life calling/purpose. We conflate purpose with function not understanding that our purpose is to purely BE WITH Jesus which then allows us to function for Jesus.

In your sphere of influence, are you cultivating a culture of judgment criticizing people or a culture of grace calling out their gold? In this portion of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls us to spend most of our time and energy examining and correcting our own flaws instead of other people's.

Fasting (which Jesus calls us to), is not about legalistic no’s, its about cultivating a disciplined life of choosing of your best Yes.

As we celebrate the faithful, sacrificial service of 9 years of Micah and Alicia, we also hear reflections and learnings about our faithful heavenly Father who has been with them…

A breathtaking teaching from Jesus about how God desires for us to genuinely converse with Him as a way of life.

At Pentecost, God poured out the Holy Spirit in order to clothe His people with Power to be His witnesses to draw people closer and closer to God.

Hypocrisy threatens to ruin the essence of Christianity, which at its core is meant to be a genuine journey of following Jesus and being transformed to be like him as…

In one of the most hopeful passages imaginable (if understood), Jesus teaches that God’s goal and destiny for our life is that we grow and mature to become like our…

Jesus dives deep into one of humanity’s biggest problems, hating those who are not like you. But he emerges with a Kingdom practice: Love even your enemies with undeserved goodness, just like your heavenly Father does with you!

Digging into an often misunderstood passage “turn the other cheek”; we look at Jesus’ call, not to be weak and passive, but to be powerfully direct in order to overcome the vicious cycle of vengeance.

The vicious cycle of lies and hypocrisy threaten to bring collapse to our relationships and institutions. But Jesus has the solution: tell the truth and live with integrity.

We don’t have to live stuck in the status quo or settle for the “same old, same old.” As followers of Jesus, there is ALWAYS MORE, fresh work that God wants to do in our life that is personal and powerful.

The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, to bring us fully alive in Christ! What needs resurrecting in YOUR life today? https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

With Good News to help overcome the vicious cycle of divorce, Jesus calls couples to a covenant commitment rich with God’s good purposes. https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Division in the body of Christ is the greatest threat to the mission of The Kingdom of God advancing on earth. Thankfully Jesus has the solution: Overcome Division with Courageous…   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

We live in a world where anger is a vicious cycle that damages, disconnects and destroys relationships but Jesus has a Kingdom practice to overcome anger: initiate and pursue reconciliation! https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Do you suffer from a Reformation Hangover mindset? Or are you willing to trust Jesus at His word that as you allow Him to reign as King in your life, you will grow to become true salt and light, with a righteous character that exceeds what you thought possible. https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Jesus begins his vision for the Abundant Life by inviting us to take joy in the divine favor upon our lives in 8 different ways!   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

There is one united theme to open the creation event of the Sermon on the Mount: Blessed! Jesus invites us to live with “JOY because of divine favor.” https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

As we start exploring the Sermon on the Mount, we see Jesus begin to create a vision for life that bridges heaven and earth, what Jesus calls “the Kingdom of heaven.” https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

How are you building your life? As we begin a series on the Sermon on the Mount, we start with the end, where Jesus calls each individual listener to build their life on the rock.   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Coming out of the fast and feast, we want to be extra aware of the Spirit’s promptings toward “new normals” of walking with God.   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

What is your Vision for your life? The apostle Peter encourages us to: AIM as High as you can possibly imagine, and then do everything you can to move toward it. https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Far from a restriction to hold us back, self-control is a purpose-filled step on the pathway to great JOY in God.

Knowing God is the feast of abundance and river of delights for our soul. So as we begin this year and consider the goals we have, Why not AIM at the HIGHEST GOAL possible and Press on!   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Christians are called to have the courage to meet trials head-on in the battlefield, knowing that meeting it head-on will purify your faith and strengthen your character, “perfecting” you to be more like Christ and thus walk in more power and victory.   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

The angels reveal to the shepherds that God has a Gospel of GREAT JOY for ALL the people.   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

The Magi are famous for giving Christ gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but they also give us an incredible example of worshipping Christ in Spirit and Truth.   https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

The prospect of suffering is never pleasant, but armed with the right attitude and viewing through the lens of Jesus, we can rest assured that He is working out His good purpose in every circumstance. https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Digging into the life and testimony of the Apostle Paul, we see how Gratitude is a crucial spiritual discipline that renews the mind to live from the awareness of God’s grace all around. https://weareelevation.com/   @weareelvation   To check out all of our podcasts, just search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!    @NikaoProductions

Far from a season or a day, Gratitude is a crucial spiritual discipline that renews the mind to live from the awareness of God’s grace in everything.

Finishing our study of the UP, IN & OUT relationships taught and modeled by Jesus, we look at several practical ways to steward these relationships well. https://weareelevation.com/ @weareelvation To check out all of our podcasts, just search Nikao Productions wherever you listen to podcasts!  @NikaoProductions