The Way Of Escape | Elevation Church | Pastor Steven Furtick

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[@SadieStout-os8yv]

I need strong prayers please I'm fighting huge demons and meth addiction. Please pray hard! 😢😢😢

[@jeromebernard3176]

Praying....God is faithful. I've been there.

[@blissfullyblessed1000]

Amen! Pastor Furtick i'm anticipating the "sin with benefits" message...Preach Pastor Steven!

[@patricianicholas4708]

Come on! THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS ALL ON THIS! GLORY TO GOD... CHAINS FALL, FREEDOM RING!

[@DRwoy]

Can’t wait for the series.. Sins with Benefits 🔥🔥🔥 Thank you so much for this message Pastor Steven

[@ThatGirl912]

"You eat junk when you're hungry" 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@JayJay-sm8zy]

No temptation has overtaken you that is common to man. God is faithful. Amen 🙏

[@mariejohnson9973]

You know you came from GOD. GOD HAS A BETTER CHOICES OF ESCAPE FOR ME AND YOU...

[@sharondamarrell4488]

I Love and want my freedom,space and privacy in the mighty name of Jesus Christ 😇💜🌈🌎💎💯🌎🌄 for life

[@lh7308]

Gods word is the same today as it was yesterday.

[@theonejaynewallace296]

Preachers more like this is what we need. Giving such examples so that God can lead us and show us what He means with this Word. Please preach more like this @Stevenfurtick. Because than we will know better and know how to act better. :-)

[@freedamikana3855]

Can't wait for that *Sins with Benefits* Sermon

[@jameseastridge2273]

Thank GODZ HE gives us HIS love HIS grace,HIS mercy HIS hope HIS FORGIVENESS

[@elissastick1487]

Sins with benefits. Are what has kept me trapped Lord please help me release this IJN. From this man Lord I am not making good choices, I am stepping outside of your will. Forgive me

[@normayvonnemartinez6651]

We are never alone God is with us

[@sharondamarrell4488]

Praise Jesus forty days glory be to God 😇💜🙏🌈🌄🌎

[@Richard-lh3te]

This really resonated with me. I’ve struggled so much with escapism and bulimia, I started when I was in high school thinking I’d only do it for a bit but it really has consumed me. I’ve only found peace and worth in God.

[@kathymcalpin1815]

Thank You, Jesus! For having your hands on me through my wilderness season. Thank You, Pastor Steve! God has rescued me through you

[@jesuslovesyou2861]

Amen hallelujah 🙏🙏🙏 God bless you pastor 🙏🙏

[@michaellopez4272]

I Michael thank you father for your love grace mercy and forgiveness in jesus name amen

[@jessicaaney5240]

Wow! Amen! Amazing word

[@bettybrown6910]

God blessing to you and your family in JESUS Name

[@fibistar6447]

i am fasting. i needed this today. it was a battle

[@obatochukwu2675]

Thank you Steve Furtick

[@itatorres7361]

Preach it 🙌 praise God 🙏💙

[@aubreymayo3513]

RIGHT ON TIME!!! Thank you Pastor Steven!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@desviooffroad5876]

YESHUA! 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼

[@donnessroulette1349]

I’m hearing it now!!! Amen!!!

[@beckygifty]

Am so blessed getting this message at the time am in the middle of temptation. God is really great

[@juditmorton7496]

He is bringing me trough it.!❤🙏

[@mariejohnson9973]

* GOD IS FAITHFUL * **********************

[@kimberlycorley4164]

Why do I need to escape if I’m not special. Even though it’s the same stuff. Some ppl receive differently, some ppl don’t know how to deal with their struggle. It may be the same thing because everyone who go through go through something similar. I’m going to keep listening though. Thank u pastor

[@candysweet869]

Pastor I am so blessed by your teaching thank you Lord for pastor Steven

[@elevationchurch]

Thank you for joining us! ^EC Team

[@tebohomasango9264]

Thank you🙏🏽🇿🇦

[@palmtreealley]

God will get you THROUGH ANY AND EVER THING!!! Faith!! If you need some faith you can borrow mine! God bless you all!

[@sharondamarrell4488]

Praise Jesus to that

[@elevationchurch]

🙌

[@supremevikingfirshizzle120]

I watch you quite frequently, and I see a man going through struggles just as I do, your word each week speaks to my heart , I guess this is why you are such a brilliant leader, you are a real person who doesnt seek self praise,god bless you and thank you for dealing with such sensitive tops that the average pastor is afraid to deal with! I will keep you in my prayers daily! You have spoken to my heart today. God bless you.

[@tripped6956]

Please pray for me, I quit my antidepressants because the symptoms were getting worse and idk what to do, please pray that God leads me to the right path and puts the right antidepressant in my way, I dont want to be this way anymore.

[@martincamacho3671]

Saved God has your back I struggled with depression too and God has taking me out of that! Have faith

[@nglover17]

I’m praying for you in the name of Jesus friend. You are strong and God is stronger and He will show you the right way to go. I pray that you are able to find the right medication and treatment

[@toribarrett_]

Prayer works but you need to pray for yourself too. God needs you to reach out to him personally but I'm praying for you . If you want to talk text me .

[@kellys01010]

I pray that you will not need the pill...find a healing scripture and repeat it several times a day...and always thank the Lord of host for your healing even if it has not happened yet..this time next year you will notice a difference wether taking meds are not...be confident..in the power of God's word..

[@keritho5578]

I will pray. God is with you always. I am sorry that you are going through depression. It is not easy. Please try to give God your pain. You are doing the right thing for it: taking the time to pray and to listen to God's word. God is with you through it

[@isbeldagonzalez1976]

Please give thanks to our wonderful Lord today...for he has guided us here to hear this wonder word...God bless everyone that is going through tough times...amen...🧡🙏

[@lisadonaldson-holt1434]

Woowee good stuff pastor, the very thing that I try to escape is the very thing that it holds me in bondage.. Lord help me to trust your process that I trust you to never let me go to far where I don’t see your amazing Grace... Russellville Ar

[@tabithaskyeealthar]

Mannn those last 5 minutes really got me! Thank you Jesus.

[@joaojassyrmonterrosoarguet7929]

I enjoy listening to messages like these. I attend an outdated church that cares about appearance but I firmly believe that God will do his perfect work here as well. Blessings from Honduras.

[@sandrawiley1755]

Set your eyes on Jesus instead of the people.

[@joaojassyrmonterrosoarguet7929]

​@@sandrawiley1755 so it is, thanks... It is something that God has taught me a lot and what has kept me firm so far and has helped me to know more about him at my 20 years of age and 6 to serve him ...

[@joaojassyrmonterrosoarguet7929]

Sorry if I don't write correctly, I don't speak English and I use the translator, which is not very efficient.

[@sandrawiley1755]

@@joaojassyrmonterrosoarguet7929 It's ok,I hope you go deeper in the Lord,God Bless.

[@elenif.vlachou9126]

and then the tunnel becomes a trap...this is some huge message PAstor. Messages become real when they come from inside...this ones coming from there.

[@donnanichols585]

Amen

[@sharonroberts5493]

Amen Hallelujah 🙏

[@russelpeter2814]

Word 🔥

[@PeaceLoveValeriaaa]

Sooo good!!! Thank u Pastor Furtick for delivering his word so gracefully! I listened to this during my cardio work out 💪🏽 🏃🏻‍♀️

[@ruthyharris6955]

Thank You Jesus 15:34

[@ruthyharris6955]

Yup

[@nalwogamariakemiry9481]

Had to finish everything such that I feel the word of God in every blood vessel. Thank you man of God Pr.Steven May God continue blessing you and your family

[@marystewart185]

AMEN keep preaching the truth pastor Steven furtick

[@pennygooch6598]

God Is Faithful He always gives a way to Escape!!!!

[@MIssNonci]

Such a good word!! Like God is reading your mail and replying you directly - love it and thank you!!

[@penguinfox838]

I needed this today! God bless

[@rosecar9490]

Thank you pastor Steven. Needed this .

[@kejuanlynette8531]

Everything he said about BLAME and CYNICISM!!! 🙌🏾 WOW!!

[@ericacline7525]

You hit home with this today! I needed to hear this! God bless

[@shaarontrigoso9052]

Jesus!!!

[@brooker.1726]

The link between 40 days and 40 years 🤯

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Being the only one working on marriage when I am not the one that cheated . I am not the one that lies to cover the abuse I give to my spouse. I am not the one that isn't remorseful for any of it. I am not the one that gets entertainment from those things. I am escaping soon. After 20 years. And I already told God. I am done. I am done. I am done. I am the only one that surrenders to God. He mocks it, and he's never read the Bible even though he claims to have but he sure doesn't show it. At all.

[@jerribrock129]

I am trapped right now

[@ruthyharris6955]

Umf!!! wow! Glory glory.... to God!!! Realizing how relevant No alcohol... LmBo 😜🤔😂🤓💖

[@MegaDavidhd]

30:45

[@mariejohnson9973]

JOSEPH

[@akmmmmmi2119]

Dear pastor , How we will contact with you for the prayer please helped me.

[@kymariemckenna5029]

Pastor Steven, Thank You. Maybe Your explanation can help ALL Church people to stop saying or referring to maybe you have a medical problem or May be you need medicine They need to realize some go to GOD. Pills are not GODS way. Decernment is needed for ALL right NOW. Only GOD can HEAL YOU ALL THE WAY THRU.........

[@frankyb4249]

SERMON NOTES: 1 Cor 10:13 -Sometimes the place you go to escape becomes the very place that you're enslaved in. -Whatever you trust becomes your master -What is it that I'm escaping from and to? -The way you deal with temptation will determine how you deal with it in the future -God takes your through the wilderness 3things that the enemy tempts us with: 1) Lust of the flesh, 2) Lust of the eye, 3) Pride of the eye -You can make it through the wilderness if you've been under the water!!! Stay blessed:)

[@prospect101]

Thank you for this!!! It is def appreciated!!!

[@olettadlamini9573]

thank you!!

[@brookeboyett1454]

Thank you!!! I screenshot it, to keep myself in my lane better😉

[@nathanieltimothy849]

✌

[@nathanieltimothy849]

@@olettadlamini9573 ✌

[@raymonduribes2889]

Amen

[@jagvill1000]

Please pray for my broken marriage to restore again in the will of the god. I am very frustrated after my wife left me with broken heart.

[@christina2435]

God is faithful and loves you so much. He knows your heart.

[@msandy1182]

Fight for your marriage! Pray and fast, during this days. I will pray for you.

[@christiansoldier9967]

John salm I’m sorry to hear this. I will pray right now for you. Jesus we know that you give us peace, rest and even joy in the storms. For you have a way of giving us peace and rest in the worst times of life. That we laugh when we should be crying and singing when we should be screaming and dancing when we should shaking, for only you God can do this. So I speak that peace and rest into Johns life right now dear God. That he doesn’t spend his waking hours thinking or asking why God. For many times their is no reason for the unreasonable, but God he looks to you for the strength and the knowledge on how to take it one step at a time. God nothing is impossible for you so do the impossible for John right now in the name of Jesus the name above all names for Psalms 91 say we will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty . So right now God in Johns time of darkness let him rest in your shadow knowing you are before him always. AMEN!!’

[@jesuslovesyou2861]

God is faithful to save your marriage don't worry about anything just pray 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stephanieachane9154]

🙏

[@donnanichols585]

Amen

[@fruitofthespirit7599]

I think it is so important to educate people instead of shaming them. This is excellent

[@dominicshaw131]

Smh sin separates from GOD stop listening to these false prophets their going to hell if they dont repent

[@fruitofthespirit7599]

@@dominicshaw131 How do you know they dont repent?

[@fruitofthespirit7599]

@@dominicshaw131 This is bringing people to Jesus. Or back to Jesus. I don't know about you but I did not repent until I felt the LOVE of God. It was shame that kept me away.

[@dominicshaw131]

@@fruitofthespirit7599 you suppose to have the love and fear in GOD you suppose to feel ashamed of your sins fear in the lord brings wisdom they can come to Christ all day long but he want hear your prayers or come near you if you don't Repent and turn from sin and follow Christ ways jesus Christ said these people honor me with ther lips but ther hearts are far from me you can't be a lukewarm Christian and be in his Kingdom all im saying is these elevation church members are false prophets i love you to tell you the truth not keep you from truth like they do living in willful sin seprates you from GOD Jesus say deny yourself and follow him this church is false we are in the last days Christ is coming soon

[@fruitofthespirit7599]

@@dominicshaw131 I understand what you are saying. I didn't realize that they were encouraging willful sin. I think they are encouraging relationships with Jesus. We are saved once our mouth confesses that Jesus is Lord!

[@ellie.rockinkbranch]

I am really looking forward to this “sins with benefits” series!! In God’s timing of course, but man I cant even begin to understand the amazing chains that will break and the souls set free from that series!

[@khadijahenoh870]

Agreed!

[@rachelkozella8116]

Elizabeth Mikkelson I cant wait to hear that!

[@MzEKim]

Yes!!

[@adellafrancis2913]

Omg thank you for your beautiful message God bless you always have a great weekend love you all

[@shawnd7742]

Amen

[@ManOfFaith315]

Hi I’m a young author from Detroit I love all your videos I been watching them all day for the last 10days You have helped me through my break up with my ex I believe God is doing a new things in my life Pray for me please and keep being a savage for Jesus thank you

[@ericarivera238]

I've been watching his sermons alot when I went through a bad break up with my ex shortly after I went through a miscarriage...

[@llNATEDOGGll]

Amen for this sermon. I pray everyday after my recent heartbreak that I will meet the right person for me. Being 25 years old with flaws just like everyone else, my ex really did love and care for me for who I really was but I treated her so bad. She couldn't take it after almost a year of emotional abuse. Ever since she left I have been doing nothing but bettering myself mentally and physically with professional help. I pray every day that that person who will love me for me and my flaws is out there and that we will meet. Even though it feels like I am all alone in this battle, I know others out there are going through similar issues with relationships. I pray for you all as well. Resist the temptation of online dating, resist the temptation of settling whatever comes your way to just cure the loneliness. My ex leaving me put me into shape to better myself physically and mentally. God has bigger plans for me and he will for you as well.

[@deedee2219]

As someone who can relate to being almost 25 and feeling flawed, lonely and depressed most days, I Praise God because our best days are never behind us. The bible say that But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day. PROVERBS 4:18 AMP It also says that but just as it is written [in Scripture], “T hings which the eye has not seen and the ear has not heard , A nd which have not entered the heart of man , A ll that G od has prepared for those who love H im [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, who obey Him, and who gratefully recognize the benefits that He has bestowed].” 1 CORINTHIANS 2:9 AMP Continue pressing on in becoming the man God wants you to be and leave the future where it belongs in God's hands. Blessed be!

[@cdajx9760]

ll NATE DOGG ll U will be a wonderful husband one day. You are trying to change. Continue. Hurt ppl hurt people. Let the love of God heal your pain. U cannot love anyone until you love yourself. Stop punishing yourself. It is not your fault. It will be well. God loves u darling

[@claudettejasminebriones7036]

ll NATE DOGG ll amen 🙏🏻 the same thing happened to me today I’m stronger wiser and living for God

[@fundinkuta7082]

been in the same boat. god kept me away from her, while we both bettered ourselves, and especially me. took a long time, many sleepless nights, tears while praying, gloomy days, but its all coming together now. god's timing is perfect and i could see how important it was that i went through the immense heartbreak to be ready for the efflorescence that's happening now. purpose will take you through the best and worst days. it will remind you, on the days when it seems it's all over or it will never come to pass, that indeed you must just keep your head down, work on bettering yourself a day at a time, and keep faith. i wish you the best on your journey. if god is for you, who can be against you?

[@3redstallion]

Praise God Nate! The Beautiful thing is that you can see what the Lord is doing in your life. Keep letting him order your steps. He will send you the mate that connects with you at the right time. Stay strong Nate! Amen,amen, amen!

[@rabereacts6930]

This is just what I needed 😭, to know that God has made a way out for my temptation. It really gives me strength to fight for my victory

[@toribarrett_]

Keep fighting . God loves you.

[@maddieblake5786]

Amen. I’m with you sister

[@imalisusan5726]

6 minutes through the video and I am already clapping and shouting.👏👏👏

[@angieaceestrada1824]

Me too! It's an amazing word!

[@dominicshaw131]

Yal both lost this man is a false prophet this whole organization are wolves and yal praise them smh

[@davidmaldonado9409]

@@dominicshaw131 dude can you keep your opinion to your self if you don't like what he preach don't listen to it..

[@brookeboyett1454]

Riiiiiiiight!!

[@jamesmessner6004]

if youre reeding i love ALL OF YOU if you need prayer today he will get you past ANYTHING

[@belaineshademe7107]

Yes!

[@mandy0720]

AMEN!!

[@anamgill260]

M

[@joshuabrown9350]

Amen brother God Bless

[@paballoradijeje9605]

Amen

[@elizabethharder1030]

What a word from God!! Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him!! I'm two days away from 7 months free of addiction that was my way of escape for nearly 40 years!! Praise God for his neverending mercy and Grace in my life! This sermon was straight to and from my heart.. thank you, God Almighty!

[@NG-iu9xn]

🙏🏾💪🏾

[@MattMussett]

Praise take disciple

[@jacksontengeya]

12:58 Sometimes the place you go to escape will become the place where you are enslaved.. Maybe escaping for survival. May God give us a better way of Escaping. Amen

[@sandrawiley1755]

God's way is perfect, he never has to go back and make it better.

[@laurawalsh4307]

Your specific word choices were identical to my situations. This message is propelling me forward, exactly what I needed to keep going. Can’t thank you enough♥️

[@jackyk4257]

Watching from Saudi Arabia and thank you pr Steven for the word..I'm always blessed by your teachings..may the good lord bless u always coz you've blessed many..thank you more

[@mindybach8163]

Thankyou

[@nalwogamariakemiry9481]

Ever since I started following elevation church under Pr. Steven's sermons my life changed at work even if things are hard on me, surprisingly I see them as nothing because I know that greater is He that lives in me than he who is in the world. Thank you Lord for driving me here. Glory glory hallelujah.

[@NG-iu9xn]

AMEN 🙏🏾

[@kailashoemaker9828]

He won't take you through what you can't make it through. 🙏

[@maggyebraheem4469]

You tell it in a way it makes people want to listen through to the end... GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@Lip22Gloss]

My favourite pastor I have ever heard. the gift of the Lord is within this man, and all who have eyes to see can see it.

[@mariaelaplante6230]

My sentiment exactly

[@katelynjohnson711]

This series you have called sins with benefits is the series I’ve been searching for that no other preacher is willing to preach. I really hope that God gives you the ability to preach this. 🖤

[@mrsh2167]

Amen

[@vanessadobo8143]

I was blessed to be in attendance for this service. I have been listening to Pastor Steven's sermons for over a year in Cleveland, Ohio. He has the remarkable gift to illuminate The Word in an interesting, relevant way!

[@rebeccazapata1070]

Amen! Thank you for this sermon. I’m fighting against troubles. Pray for me and my family

[@drewmyfaith8054]

God bless you 😇

[@toribarrett_]

I'll pray your strength. If you need to talk,I'm here.

[@NellPetersBanks]

How do you consistently manage to directly speak to me... Your sermons are always Reliable🙈💙

[@twerkformemes]

his sermons are about himself and never about Jesus. These sermons will send you to hell.

[@paultorbert6929]

Nell, me too.... this is for US and Everyone else too !!!!!!!! i hope your today is wonderful, and i hope all your tomorrows are even better than today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NellPetersBanks]

@@twerkformemesI bet you right... You sound wise from your name

[@joellefuamba2362]

Nell Peters he’s amazing! But honey it’s God speaking to you through him. He see’s what we need and talks through his servants. Only God can take a word from a bible we’ve all been readingsnd transform it to touch and deliver so many hearts. We’re thousands to sit there and be like... wow this was for me!!! God promised to never forsake us and he is so faithful 💕 anyways, have a blessed day sis!

[@joshuabrown9350]

the 40 years to 40 days reference was truly a God-giving reveal, I never thought of it that way, great preaching.

[@ambermae9340]

I listen to this every single day so I don't fall back into my old ways thank u very much hearing his sermons really have saved and turned my life around

[@SomethingElse_ZA]

There's always a way of escape!

[@joshuabrown9350]

Amen

[@EdwardGFunk]

budweiser

[@corrinediggs2565]

Thank You Jesus 🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@leykanoel3658]

Please help is it okay to use the cross in any situation to be protected

[@shelitam9074]

Thank you Pastor Steven!! This message spoke to my soul!! Praise God he brought me through it!!!

[@Greenrose23tenkai]

Brothers and sisters of Christ we are not alone. Its so good to know that we all have struggles and escapes that aren't always good. But we will be victorious over it. It is God's Will! Love you guys! Keep fighting the good fight! James 1:2-3

[@CoachABuilds]

This hit in a lot of places. My heart is so heavy, yet at the same time encouraged. Every time God uses Pastor Furtick to deliver a word like this, it begins to wield away at my perceptions and horrible practices to expose me more and more to that which the Kingdom and My God has to offer. I definitely know I’ll have to rewatch this and study. Awesome Word. I’m crying and I’m hurting and I’m oh so tired, but I’m free because now I can see what God has been trying to show me the past two months. Awesome, Awesome Word. Thanks for doing you Furtick. Not that you need a thanks because you’d die if you didn’t both teach and preach because it’s who you are, but thanks anyway. Your obedience and determination to see God’s will be done in the Earth is truly ( like for real) bringing us back to God. Hope y’all have a great week. I know y’all are full to the hilt at Elevation. This was straight meat. No milk. And I thank God for it. ✌🏾✌🏾

[@vathdonethale3971]

Thank you so much for the msg may God continue to speak through you pastor Steven I believe many so touch by the Spirit of God I’m bless to hear God heart through your preaching God bless.

[@traceyg3754]

God is amazing! Thank you for answering God's calling on ur life. I've been struggling, A LOT. God connected our paths, and my eyes were opened. You were teaching what I needed to hear. The battle was already won, and having a storm that I prayed for, but i couldn't see it, It truly truly definitely has changed my life. Im not fighting anymore, but surrendering all, Glory to God.

[@lady8542]

I cannot believe how "On Point" this man is.. What!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Pastor Furtick 🤴in the kingdom!

[@deborahwatson1947]

Yes, you helped open my eyes to loneliness! Being a widow isn't easy!

[@TheMrsHlong]

I click on Steven several times a day to hear what the Spirit has to say about my situation! I am a member of The Potters House in Dallas, no it doesn't get much better to add Bishop Jakes to Steven Furtick! I believe I will and can make it! God is so good!

[@3redstallion]

Yes, they are a POWER PACKAGE my dear sister. I do the same thing! So True!!

[@worldshighestcurrency]

I feel like the word is lingering to my bones . This word from God is so timely. It speaks to my life out loud. Thank you Pastor.

[@athinarmhene5935]

I’ve been listening to Pastor Furtick for about 3 years now and love his teachings. This one has probably been the best one I’ve heard and I don’t say that lightly. Thank you Elevation for your ministry!