Invisible Prisons | Maybe: God | Pastor Steven Furtick

What if God didn’t meet your expectations because He wants to exceed them?
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[@elevationchurch]

How has this message challenged your view of expectations? ^EC Team

[@Itadorii_Yuji30]

That our expectations can cause us to miss what God is doing in our lives, because we hold an expectation of how we want Him to provide when in essence His way is better

[@saraforbesturner6090]

My heart raced this whole sermon. Although I never had unmet expectations or unrealistic views of God. I get it. I've been through some omgeeeeee with my faith! I was even hospitalized and drugged because of my beliefs. I never questioned God or the reasons why life had the twisted turns of events they did. I only allowed them to pull me in closer to him. Allowing my faith to grow stronger and my relationship with Christ to become a knot that could withstand any storm! This series has been amazing. I'm struggling with crippling migraines but trying so hard to concentrate on this message. I will have to listen to this again when I'm on the other side of this. Home run again though for sure!

[@brittanybrooks430]

I have expectations of God, but I realized in this sermon he also has expectations from us such as obedience. That is where my challenge is. He follows through and often I am not. Which is causing problems in my relationship with Jesus and how he is fulfilling his purpose in my life. I also know that part of the reason I struggle with follow through is a direct lack of faith. So pray for strength in this area for me. Thank you Elevation church!

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

My hubby and I are called to start a church in Hawaii. We told senior leadership and now they are taking credit for our idea and leaving us out. This sermon helped us and I will have to listen several times to understand how I should see this. Nobody knows who we are so nobody would believe it is our idea. Pastor Steven knows them. My first response was how can God bless a lair? Even if he is super famous and "successful" His reward is on earth and ours is in heaven! Anyway this sermon helped me to reframe this! I am listening again. I heard it twice already!

[@jennyi4121]

If I have to get really honest here...the past 2 years in my life hasn't been easy...nothing ...just nothing went like I expected it would...I had gone through so much of pain physically, emotionally and mentally..even then God had let me trust in him ..but when things went wrong this time...I couldn't take it anymore...I slipped into a deep dark depression...I hated God..I was angry with him ..I tried running away from him...I just couldn't...he was always trying to reach me ..I shut my ears out..I didn't even know why I joined online yesterday..now I know why...He made me realise what prison I was behind...my own expectations....I still have doubts ...I still have questions...I still don't know what to expect of God in my life...just one thing I am trying to put my hope in...though I am finding it hard...that it has been him all along..and that he says he ll exceed my expectations..

[@faithyoung5628]

Im legit playing this sermon just loud enough for my boyfriend to hear this ya'll pray for us

[@austincurtis636]

I've been healed in the past from severe migraine head aches in church and healed of a damaged hand (caught in a printing press roller) in my apartment with only my best friend praying for me and finally a traveling evangelical pastor through a word of knowledge told me I was healed of vertigo. I currently suffer with an essential tremor, terrible back & sciatic pain and also depression and anxiety. I've been waiting for God to use one of the above mentioned ways to heal me so I'm very grateful for this message God is working -I don't know how but I know who!!!!!!

[@maxobi779]

I just want to appreciate everyone at Elevation who work to ensure that we have these services available here on KZbin. I appreciate you for bringing your church closer to us who are far and I thank you for allowing yourselves to be vessels of God in your own capacity. Thank you Pastor Steven for another amazing word. I feel blessed in my spirit.

[@elevationchurch]

Thank you, Amaka! We appreciate those kind words.

[@maxobi779]

@@elevationchurch 😊 God bless you

[@listening4018]

Amen...I totally agree.

[@MsMoody-tc6eg]

Me too

[@alisiayoung5796]

Amen

[@allthingsmai6407]

What if God isn’t meeting my expectations because He wants to EXCEED them?! My God!!!!!! 🙌🏾

[@elevationchurch]

🔥

[@susanpope6422]

🙌🙌

[@rajpreetsingh2287]

😵didn’t thought of that..

[@cathykagiri7042]

Amen same here!!

[@DeborahAnnsuperversatile]

Yes, Amen.

[@dannettemcinturff-smith725]

"I thought You were gonna" ...... I believed my husband would be healed of stage 4 pancreatic cancer. When he died, I was terrified that although I had loved and followed Jesus since I was a child, maybe I didn't know HIM after all. BUT Father God is loving, patient and ALWAYS GOOD.... In the midst of the deepest darkest pit of grief, Holy Spirit delivered me to see the Savior as I never knew before. 5 1/2 yrs later I see, agree and declare........God's purpose is greater and HIS plan is bigger!

[@allofearth309]

God bless you Dannette!!

[@jab1519]

Praying for you!

[@patringpaciente2626]

Ms. McIturff, may the Lord bless your walk. THere is more for you, I may not know or see you now, but we will meet each other in glory sometime soon. You better keep loving on our Jesus! God bless you Madame.

[@prettyinpink7058]

God bless you for showing Gods love through trials in life. That is when he holds us the tightest. Praying for you and your family

[@evalinachannel]

You can do it Girl! ❤️❤️ I'm also a child 14yrs old.

[@prettyinpink7058]

Thank you for this:-) When I thought God was gonna... make my brother breath after a car accident. He didn’t, when I asked God why didn’t he take him in another accident before he had his children, He told me that was what he was here for. Peace and comfort was with me. God was with me. He never leaves.

[@heyjdhere]

"When you don't understand someone's expectations, you can't make sense of their disappointments." - 3:37 "Expectations is contagious." - 8:20 "The same thing that made him so great, got him in trouble." - 18:40 'You are not the message, you are just the voice." - 19:11 "John is in a WTF moment (Where's The Fork?" - 27:33 "What if God didn't wanna meet your expectations because he wanted to exceed them?" - 28:37 "The way he grows my faith, it's usually to disappoint my expectation." - 28:51 "I'm doing it, just not like you wanted me to." 38:36

[@jernailevans3206]

Thanks so much for Jesus squad 🙏 for the awesome key messages

[@heyjdhere]

Jernail Evans no problem! 🙏I’m glad it helped. God bless

[@DeborahAnnsuperversatile]

Thank you :) I appreciate this laid out like this to remember.

[@veronicaveronica3226]

Thanks for the written out scriptures

[@heyjdhere]

@@veronicaveronica3226 You are welcome. I'm glad you liked it. Hope it helps! God bless you

[@gopalacharya8385]

I had lost my hope on humanity. Looking at Elevation Church, Pastor Steven, my best friend, and the Church of Jesus Christ in general and also other Pastors and Leaders, my hope is being restored. Thank you.

[@evemuoki4712]

When i feel like giving up,depressed,i always listen to your preachings and i always get encouraged and motivated ,God put something special for you to give to the nations...God is so real People

[@NG-iu9xn]

Amen 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@godsent113]

This message is piercing my soul. I'm meant to be getting ready for work but I'm crying on my knees. Scared. Disappointed. Scared to let go of my expectations 😢 Disappointed because sometimes I feel God should have at least ...... Lord set me free from the need to control my life. Help me to let go. Set me free from this disappointment messing up my faith and trust in you. Set me free from the torment of fear. Father God your daughter is scared and tired and has little or no fight left. Set my heart alight again because there's no other God but You. I cannot see or understand the 'bigger picture' and this is why I'm tired and anxious. Thank You Lord for Your word. Amen. God bless Pastor Furtik and Elevation Church for these messages.

[@armoredalucard7883]

Why did I cry of your prayer? And yes, I'm praying with you 😰

[@daisygutierrez5843]

I feel as thought I could have written all of this, myself. I feel you and what you are experiencing 100%. Praying for you, please pray for me too.

[@ogechukwuokpala9607]

First the message and then your prayer, in tears. Lord God please help us to trust completely in your plan and allow us to let go of the disappointments that stop us from doing that, in the name of your mighty Son Jesus we pray. Amen

[@davidpatrick3879]

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[@fallynncooper5276]

This really spoke to me. I often feel this way. Let's work our way through this with prayer and worship.

[@brooklyndoeses7633]

Being unemployed is getting the best of me.. Please pray for me. Im expecting a job but everytime its a no.. but im always gona stay expecting

[@adit2434]

I am praying right now

[@brooklyndoeses7633]

@@adit2434 thank u very much

[@brooklyndoeses7633]

@@normanyoung3867 thank u

[@nykolkay883]

My husband and I watch every weekend pastor!!!!

[@SuuRibeiro]

I need to be set free from my expectations... I’m so frustrated and disappointed now... I want to be set free and embrace what God’s doing now.

[@cindyirelladiosito5821]

Amen..prasie amen the light of lord lives in me.......yes he has n contiue.amen... my brother..mr pastor steven FURICK Amen faith is expection I GOT SECURITY..AMEN🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ola3540]

THIS has to be one of my favorite Elevation sermons, today i was feeling extremely down because I had an expectation on how God was going to deliver me from depression and before i watch this i prayed that even if things don't go my way, i will still praise him. After i watched this, i felt like God was definitely speaking to me through Pastor Steven! Telling me not to rely on my thoughts, feelings or emotions but to know what God has prophesied about me, his child! i feel a million times better than i was!! i praise God, he's so amazingggg!!!

[@LangBezzo]

5more times to watch... I moved in @Elevation from Uganda 15Months now. I am home🙏

[@rodypollock8935]

THIS GUY,, if I lived closer I can almost gurantee that I would be sitting front row err sunday.

[@marquariusdaboss9259]

Me too and also pastor John Gray 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤😊🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@jaehanson781]

Same

[@CaaathASMR]

Rody Pollock agreed! Love him!!!

[@CaaathASMR]

Rody Pollock I would love to get Steven Furtick and Graham Cooke, In the same room! Iron would “sharpen iron” and the Holy Spirit would explode from them! Both very amazing powerful men of God

[@peachycruz4386]

Rody Pollock I know. I would too. He’s so different and doesn’t pretend to be so high and mighty and all righteous like most.

[@rosalindsmith09]

God please set me free from my prison of depression. Disappointment my dad dementia losing my earthly inheritance. Help me to accept your way .there is a bigger picture. I trust u lord

[@jeromesimons5925]

That's crazy!! I literally had a conversation on ME needing the power of God to show up in MY life, as it did for Elijah today. And wow! I picked this sermon, not prompted my anyone else. And BAM! I get hit with truth n revelation. Good stuff God

[@vivianroberts3582]

Yes Lord I am expecting that my husband Carlton to receive Jesus as his Lord and saviour and deny worshiping mother Mary and other saints he will receive a breakthrough from Catholicism bondages in the mighty name of Jesus christ amen and amen thank you lord for answering prayers and all praises to Jesus alone amen

[@samantha36]

"God uses disappointments to develop your faith." A few months ago i commented on one of your sermons requesting prayer about my medical issues. I've had 4 surgeries and was met with disappointment and that made my faith waver a bit. I've prayed so much since then and put all my trust in God. I had my 5th surgery today and things look great so far! It's most likely the last. God really is wonderful! I'm hoping that I'm on my way to a full recovery this time. Thank you for all the prayer! ♥️

[@theresacastillo3192]

Hi samantha this is Theresa Castillo from Bryan Texas can you help me or call me 979..... 551 36 92. Please I need a prayer and God help

[@theresacastillo3192]

I will pray for y get better and my brothers and sister in the world that coming for us to help us

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Glory to God hallelujah God bless you

[@staceyschwindt4689]

Samantha..never allow anything, any day or even a full 60 seconds, STEAL your faith. You and God, are walking hand in hand, by way of Christ's love and ultimate sacrifice. I say this to you, sister, as much for myself. I thank you for speaking your truth.

[@user-lk8nw8tz2o]

God was TOTALLY TALKING TO ME IN THIS MESSAGE! ALL THROUGHOUT OF IT! Thank you, pastor, for this message, it spoke to me on many levels. (I'm 19 btw and in my second year in University in CA). I felt the Lord when Pastor said, "What if God did not want to meet your expectations BECAUSE HE WANTED TO EXCEED THEM" AND the way "he grows my faith is usually to disappoint my expectation". I've had several expectations from God, to turn someone I've loved to Jesus so I can have a future with him, healing for my eyes, and healing from anxiety/depression, however, God may have something better in store for me, a better purpose and plan which is why I should not interpret God through the lens of him not meeting my expectations. This message was amazing and I just needed to thank Elevation Church for posting it! I don't want to be in this prison of thoughts, I want to be a part of what God is doing!

[@peachycruz4386]

Right now I’m in pain, anxious, depressed but still going. I’m trusting God in this season that I’m in. I may never understand why what happened had to happen. I’ve stopped trying to blame myself and just do what I can. I’m letting God direct my life now and I know He will bring me thru it.

[@elevationchurch]

Praying for you!!!

[@mutelarsorhougbe4606]

We are pressured in every way [hedged in], but NOT crushed; perplexed [unsure of finding a way out], but not driven to despair; 9 hunted down and persecuted, but not deserted [to stand alone]; struck down, but Never destroyed. -2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ❤️ Take courage dear heart, stay steadfast dear soul!

[@CharityComeaux]

In the name of Jesus pain be gone! In Jesus name! Thank you Jesus

[@mmowec8159]

Yesssss me too. Ditto all you said. God's got us!

[@corakiart]

We are in the same boat. God take The wheel from Peachy and I and bring us through.

[@robertdameron9438]

Pastor Furtick this message didn't fall on deaf ears here. I have set so many expectations for myself and for other people; so I have lived in a prison of resentment and bitterness in my mind my whole life, until the Lord Jesus came into my heart and gave me liberty. Therefore goodness and Mercy does follow me all the days of my life. May God continue to shower you with his wisdom. understanding, grace, and favor. He makes you a blessing to be a blessing and every sermon you preach administers grace to my ears. I continually praise God for your service!

[@elevationchurch]

Thank you for sharing that, Robert!

[@sherinesackson]

I want to move to Charlotte for this church. "Wtf- where's the fire?? 😂😂 God fulfills his promises not our preferences"💗

[@tobisomori7129]

Me toooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

[@michellehenriquez2717]

Yes.

[@lindaoehlke8942]

Love it!!

[@MM-PrayEverydayForUS]

He's not just in Charlotte :-) but I know EXACTLY what you mean!

[@shanebrooks2112]

I LOVE IT!! ANY PREACHEE THAT WILL WTF, OR REFRENCE TAYLOR SWIFT. HE TRULY PREACHES TO ALL PEOPLE SAINT SINNERS HOS HOUSEWIVES. LOVE IT

[@saraforbesturner6090]

Work of God speak. I started this last night on fb and cried through the whole worship service. Then as soon as #StevenFurtick gave his sermon title all I wanted to do was fall on my face and cry out to Jesus. I had to pause it for bed but couldn't wait for it to post today!!! I gave my testimony for the first time to women in a rehab jail ministry last week. I stepped out in faith after listening to Elevation for months. I had no idea which part of my testimony I would speak or what I would say. Whether I would freeze, studded or pass out. I survived and ended up speakinh about how I was trapped for years in an invisible prison. How i could relate so much to what they were going through because I had been a prisoner myself. I cannot wait to hear what this message says to me because I'm desperately hungry for God's word right now. I'm so thankful and overwhelmed by this series. Bless you Pastor Furtick for your devotion and service...and for week after week feeding His sheep! #grandslamseries

[@viannasrivastava4829]

20yrs. ago God came to me when I was a child and told me that when I turn 32yrs. I will go through the most difficult struggle I would ever experience in my life. Then even after that struggle, there will still be some hurt and pain that I will still be trying to get pass. But soon after all of that, I will experience a happiness unlike I have ever come across in my life. Then he told me I won't be able to understand it now(child me) but when I turn 32 I'll quickly understand what the struggle is that I will be going through. Sure enough, the day after my 32 birthday, the struggle became a reality. It's been almost a year since then and I'm still hurting but not like I was. I kept making so many assumptions of how he was going to help me through all of this but nothing would happen in the way I kept expecting. And then after all the intense struggle, I finally reached the lesser pain that he had mentioned. The struggle is more calmed down. So because of that, I keep expecting this ultimate happiness that was promised to me, only to keep getting disappointed when it still hasn't happened yet. These past 5 weeks I straight up gave up. But these past few days, there's been this pull in my heart to not give up yet. So I've been struggling with myself to not give up and just believe what god has promised me. When it comes to my own life I seem to put a great limitation on what I believe he wants to do for me. Not that I believe he can't, just that maybe he just doesn't want to. But lately I've come to realize that he wants all his children to be happy and on top of that, he literally came to me and told me himself that he was bringing happiness to me. So, This evening I prayed and he said " Now I'm coming to set you free.'' About a half hour later I saw this sermon. Not long after starting through this struggle, I came across this pastor's sermons. This has helped me through this hard time so much. This message was truly so powerful. My mind was blown. All of them are great! But I truly needed this one ! Thanks so much! I hope in a couple of months I can come back to write what this ultimate happiness will end up being. I've waited 20yrs. so what's a few more months of waiting on this. There's also another promise he gave me 12yrs. ago that I'm also waiting on. Crossing fingers and trying hard to keep on believing in those wonderful promises that he has for us all!

[@elevationchurch]

Thanks so much for sharing, Amanda!!

[@ashleyjohnson3939]

OMG! Me 2! Down 2 the age just about too... I'm 33 and still going through pain but not like 3 years bk! God would ALWAYS tell me & even show me Vision of BAD events I was about to go through!

[@viannasrivastava4829]

@@ashleyjohnson3939 I think I was meant to rewatch this video.. thanks for leaving your comment to bring me back too here. I was putting limits back on. God told me a little while ago.. Though I keep asking for a new and improved cuddle bear(metaphor) and I keep expecting just one big new bear I'm putting a limit to the huge gift he wants to give to me. Because he doesn't want to give me just one bear but that he wants to give me an entire factory that makes the bears. Can't wait too see how my life is about to change. It's already started but curious to see what all else he has in store for me. Good luck on your journey In life! May you be rewarded with many blessings and overcome all your difficult paths.✨🙏🤗

[@ashleyjohnson3939]

Hey Omg I wrote u a long email & it didn't send... 🤦‍♀️😂 I wanted to give u my Email 📧 so I could possibly give u my number... I'm like so wanting Fellowship...

[@viannasrivastava4829]

@@ashleyjohnson3939 Do you have instagram or FB? I have the exact same name for both accounts. It would be much easier and secure to share their. I don't think YT allows for sent msgs? I don't know if I would be much help for you. My views travel outside the normal box of religion. I do believe in the creator and I very much enjoy hearing Furticks sermons but Im not sure how much I can give you that fellowship feeling, the kind you may be looking for. I would absolutely enjoy having you as a friend and getting to know you more. I started in a Pentecostal church then switched to baptist. When I got out on my own I started to go to a non denominational church and that felt more right then any I have gone too up to that point. I'm more than happy if you want someone to talk to about religious stuff. But for me their was still something that was missing. I finally found those missing pieces and it took a really long time to even come to accept those truths. But these are my truths and I do not expect anyone else to believe them. So If you can accept me for being way out of the norm..extra extra different then I would be happy to be your friend too. I would love to read your email. I'm sad it did not go through.

[@stephanielynn7510]

Thank you Jesus!!! Thank you for using Pastor Furtick as a messenger for me and all who are seeking you Lord. You speak to me and help me through my difficult times. Thank you for your grace and mercy! Oh sweet Heavenly Father, I believe in you and trust in you! Have mercy on me and my loved ones! I need you God! Please set me free! Much love to the Elevation family! Praying one day I can attend these services in person. Until then, may God bless each and every one of you for helping each other in our mission in serving Christ!

[@shirohannbel7404]

yesterday I attended a Bible Study session where I learnt that life is spiritual. After listening to this I realized sometimes we miss God's will because of having Physical expectations.

[@lokibjorn0313]

I'm currently in a battle with addiction. One I denied for years and buried under other addictions. I've been having trouble because I've been wanting God to heal me on my terms, on my time, and my needs. I've learned that releasing the control I think I have to God, He will heal me in ways I could never see before.

[@nitatoe]

I too have had my struggles with addiction and I was lead on Nov 28 to one of his sermons and I have been listening everyday since. I am praying for you.

[@limpoimboela2092]

Hello friends, for so long I was so disappointed that God didn't do things the way I wanted, it made me upset and question Him, but now am glad that He didn't. Am so glad about who am becoming, I know that the future is blest and safe, not because of myself but because of who He is. You are chosen not because of who you are today but because of what He has called you to be.

[@lyndabell1966]

😭😭😭😭😭😭I am 60 in July. The spirit of the living God from this messenger!!!! Hallelujah Hallelujah!!! Yrs of constantly asking......."why God? Again??"... knowing I'm too old to start over and too wise to want to. I almost can't breath. 🙏🙏🙏

[@elevationchurch]

We're praying God continues to bless you into the new year, Lynda! ^EC Team

[@godshands8224]

My addiction of late...these sermons..my God

[@elevationchurch]

That's a good thing to be addicted to! 🙌🏽

[@onyekaotum8482]

God is using me to fight battles for my children & my children's children, my generation is blessed through me, thank you Jesus

[@DeborahAnnsuperversatile]

My expectations need to be in line with God's character.

[@deepadhariwal9226]

Pastor Furtick I have been following your channel for a couple of months now and every time I hear you preach you get me a step closer to God and make me stand all in AWE about God.... You are steering up my soul and lifting up my spirit.... You are a chosen one of God and today's message was very special to me.... It got tears rolling down my cheeks.... As if God was standing in front of me and saying," I AM who I say I AM.... Trust me completely... Every thing that has been happening in your life I will use it for your benefit... Just faith in my timing.... I AM who I say I AM".... Thank you so much and God bless you and your whole Team Pastor Furtick .... Love from India....

[@katelynnm9750]

The message is straight up fire. And the man that yells “amen” with his very distinct voice in so many of Furtick’s sermons makes me so happy. No reason. Just does lol.

[@MsEssence76]

Katelynn M I said the same thing! 😌🤗

[@gellidanielle3931]

I always hear him! Lol

[@evalinachannel]

Me too always Excited what I'm gonna learn ❤️😂

[@lyndabell1966]

Aaaaaa!!! That fired me up tooooo! Lol Oh how I long to be in church like this one under the anointing of agreement!!! Lol

[@hersheydelphia]

That guy is awesome! God bless ya'll!

[@dlaurar3479]

I truly believe that God is using pastor Steven to change my life.

[@annaking299]

I am happy to know that God delivers from every prison even the invisible ones.Hallelujah.

[@lilly.g.9331]

Just in time! Debt after debt bill after bill Time is going by so slow cause im still broke looks like theres no way out.. Lord are you gonna get me out of this Lord where are you?! ❤ Thank you lord!🙏

[@gangstagrizzlezz]

So many of my expectations in this past year or so have failed to pass. Life is not like I thought it would be. Yet, I'm trying to focus on how God is good. It's hard, but this sermon was so enlightening.

[@ashiaray1666]

‘ There’s A Purpose that is Greater , There’s a Plan that Is Bigger .’

[@darrenshellar2844]

FURTICK ON FIRE!! Thank you Elevation Church for all that you do to make things possible. Thank you Pastor Steven for such a powerful word! God bless the ministry. Love from Cape Town, South Africa.

[@elevationchurch]

🙏🏼 Thank you for tuning in. Glad you enjoyed it, Darren!

[@israahmad1981]

im on the brink of divorce. The whole time, ive been listening to you nonstop, steven furtick, and my faith in God hasnt wavered due to your messages. Every sunday in the past few weeks, your messages have felt so personal. Please keep going and thank you. p.s im Muslim, but in Islam we are suppose to respect Christianity too. We love God and Jesus too ❤️

[@enriesimms4724]

These past 2 years have been the hardest in my life, these sermons are the only thing that keeps me focused on God and reshaping my perspectives. Thank you so much!

[@angelabrowder6221]

There is a purpose that is greater, there is a plan that is bigger in The Mighty Name of Jesus!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@anamasah]

Letting go of my need to control things and how my deliverance should look like 😭 It’s you I’m looking to Jesus... have your way!

[@hollandhollywood329]

One day I will be in a position to give back to this Ministry a portion financially of the Spiritual blessings I benefited from. From the very 1st time I saw this guy preach on tv, I knew he was blessed to bring the Word; and for a guy who has heard all the sermons of other preachers (me) This was something new, refreshing and definately Anointed of God. I'm in that place right now, with expectations and holding on with faith that something is about to happen that will exceed my expectation. may God continue to bless you and your family and your Ministry.

[@beautifulrecovery2337]

I'm walking into work listening to this people think I'm nuts because I am clapping and amening. Sooooo Good

[@lindaoehlke8942]

Awesome!! I recently had an expectation that God would heal me of infection in my foot - BUT GOD - had something else in store - a foot amputation in July of which relieved me of that miserable infection and I have seen God glorified more in the amputation than I even thought of in my and others expectations !!!! ALL GLORY BE TO GOD!!!

[@joannzavala8950]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ This message was for me! I won't let my faith rest on me.. There is a purpose that is GREATER! LOVED THIS PASTOR YOU ARE SO REAL, WE LOVE YOU GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@cindyirelladiosito5821]

live life...God jesus pray for us my family n my loves ones...n myself me your daughther.....no bitterness...betterness set us free...me free.amen. fredom to control my life..amen...i am

[@TheSandycaps]

Do you ever have questions for God and he answers in multiple platforms - each time communicating the same thing. THIS was for me.

[@michellehenriquez2717]

What you described has been happening to me a lot recently. Praise the Lord for his word.

[@yvonnemungai6254]

totally

[@norny1967]

We paint the walls with a smile...but live behind bars on the inside!! Bless the Spirit of the Living God for the preached word and revelation bought forth out of it!!

[@marionseymour1126]

This was so powerful for me. I started dating after 2 years of being single; and the guy I started dating seemed perfect. Just 2 months into the relationship he got transferred and did not want a long-distance relationship, even though he was only a 2-hour flight away. I know now that even though he seemed perfect, God allowed him to be removed from me for His greater purpose. I don't know what that purpose is, and at first I was angry because I could have rather gone longer before dating someone instead of dating the wrong one for a short period. But I know now that all things work for the greater good and the bigger plan. I was meant to meet that guy, but it was not for the reason that I thought. God is in control, not me. His plan is bigger than my understanding. I will no longer be a prisoner to my own expectations.

[@cotteeart]

Thank you so much father God for delivering this message to me all the way in South Africa. Pastor Steven you are truly blessed for I was trapped in my expectations of the Lord and when my plans failed, when I was disappointed just a few days ago I felt pained... But the Lord relieved me of my pain as I gave my expectations, my worries and my life to him as I give it to him everyday. And he delivered me as he does everyday... And now I accept that he doesn't follow my expectations, he goes beyond me and blesses me with so much more than I expected. Please EC Team, continue to make expand the kingdom of God.

[@davidcosloff]

I love this sermon so much. Man, Invisible prisons is the most amazing sermon of all time. I have an invisible prison in my life. In a way, it is a safety but in another way it is a harmful thing because with it in my life, I can't move forward. It made me believe that what I believe in and What I love is burden. It is time for me break out of it because I need to reach my goals and dreams. I want to be a KZbinr, I said it. I want to be an influencer because not just I want my story to be heard but everyone's story is deserved to be heard as well. I want to thank God to keep pushing me to be the man I want to be. God is good, he truly is. I pray that he keeps believing in me, pissing me, reassuring me and even motivating me. I love you Elevation Church.

[@CaaathASMR]

David Cosloff I so enjoyed your comment! I too want what u want in terms of the quality of my character in Christ and I’m struggling to quit smoking despite a very intimate undeniable relationship with the creator of the universe on the INSIDE of me!! It’s soooo spiritually disturbing!

[@kyleejohnson6060]

David Cosloff I relate, I had a passion to be a motivational speaker, because I'm good with speaking , and because the barely beleavable trauma I've experienced in my life. Righ now I'm in chains for him, I have the use of one leg, and the other one takes me only very few steps. I've just been blessed with a favorable disability case. I see that God says I'm ready to begin to get my knee replaced. I've grown so much in this time that he has kept me still, so I could hear and see what he was showing me. I know that if it is the will of God, your desire to serve him will come! It will be in his time and his way, and when it happens for you man you will know it. There's not a more powerful job to want than to bring others to him, through us! Your faith must be very strong, and your walk with him must have grown very much to desire a very unselfish desire to be a vessel for the lord. Don't get disappointed when it feels like it's taking too long, or u r lead to a stage, or somewhere that you find yourself to tell your story, and how Only God could make you whole. Where and whenever it happens, you will know he is saying that your ready, for this stage of his will. I'm inspired by your passion for unselfish work for God through you. I relate to the frustration, that it isn't happening right now!! You must know, it's only because he is still preparing you!! You will get there, and I will too, I know my four children will be my first audience. They live too far for me to travel until my body is healed, I'm on a island off the coast of Maine. They are in kennbunkport. I talk to them over face time all the time, it's not the same as getting gods messages to them in person. The trauma he pulled me out of that some just don't even believe. I know that there are ones that will, who eventually I will have the chance to fulfill my desire to work for him, and bring others to him through me and my past he saved me from. Amen. I will pray for you. I hope to hear you speak one day, let me know! I feel you are a warrior, be patient as he prepares u!

[@elevationchurch]

Praying for you, David. Thanks for sharing!!

[@davidcosloff]

Thank you for all the support everyone, It means. I am realky grateful, I am not alone in this. 😁

[@yvonnesart]

I completely agree with you--its really deep and we can swim in it

[@hubespeakshermind2408]

You’re working, You’re working, You’re working within us and through us Holy Spirit ✨🔥

[@Re-Born_Bone]

As long as I'm in a prison of what I thought, i can't be a part of what God is doing". I pray that God set me free from the prison of trying to figure things out on my own and if you reading this and you're in a prison of self I also pray God gets you out from that prison and let His glory shine up on us.In jesus name Amen🙏

[@elevationchurch]

Thank you for sharing with us, Sbonelo Khumalo. We're praying with you that God will fill your heart with His love and peace and that you will experience victory in your situation. Here is a message that will bless you. facebook.com/StevenFurtick/videos/1309339519274051/

[@sonnywilson9125]

This pastor is blessed by God and he's getting better and better keep up the good work Rev...

[@gigimendoza1192]

Pastor Steven I just want to say thank you for your teachings. I've been watching you for 2 months straight everyday, and I've been to different churches and heard other pastors but You have been such a blessing in my walk with the Lord. Your messages hit me every time and the fact that you break down these parables from the bible and the power of your prayers and the Holy Spirit just washes over me every time I listen and watch you. I love you so much and elevation is so amazing! Praise God for bringing you into my life right now that I needed Him more! Hallelujah!! 🙌🤍👑 He crowned me his princess and j learned a woman of Faith Walks with Authority here on Earth. I've had breakthroughs, revelations and his graces are upon me. Thank you Jesus! I love Jesus ❤

[@shomachakraborty985]

What if God didn't meet your expectations,to exceed them. Hallelujah. Loved it. Blessed word Pastor.

[@cindymurray12]

This message was for me. Wow, thank you for saying YES to God and tell your wife thank you for saying YES also.

[@kazzandranieves6489]

Thank you for this powerful message!! Last night I prayed long and hard. I was bursting in tears of grief and sadness but after waking up and watching this sermon this morning I was bursting in tears of gratitude and relief. The more you spoke the more I began to feel the weight of my expectations that I set too high or too low lift off my shoulders!! Thank you Steven for your honest words and thank you god for answering my prayers in such an unexpected way and broadening my mind. “There is a purpose that is greater, there is a plan that is bigger!! Zoom out, zoom out, zoom out, zoom out” ......... I TRULY felt that!

[@SunshineVivian]

My motto this year is let go and let God. I was tired of doing it on my own, so in 2019 I decided to follow God's lead in each and every area of my life.

[@rizadaybella7645]

This brought me to tears. Something recently happened unexpectedly and it caused me to doubt and even feel like I was being punished or something... it hurt really bad and have been feeling lost. This brought soooo much perspective. Thank you! Will listen as many times needed to shake this feeling off!

[@evettes.6820]

I pray that all things will turn in your favor I know the feeling of doubting and questioning things. This word was for many including myself. I will say a prayer for you.

[@elevationchurch]

So sorry to hear that. Praying for you although I don't know all of the details. Believing God will begin to reveal to you why it happened. Also, Look up Pastors sermons titles "It Had to Happen". I think you will like it!

[@caliguccis]

Got you covered in prayer! Going through those paths are difficult but God is good!! You are not alone in your tribulations! Grateful for his faithfulness and your heart’s disposition to cling to Him in stead of anyone or anything else! May you be found in obedience as He continues to bless, cover, strengthen, and protect you! Pastor Steven Furtick, Elevation Church, and Elevation Worship are all wonderful vessels that can help serve as reminders that God is with you. Be encouraged!!!

[@kinghenryofhighbury]

@@elevationchurch i'll check it out too

[@rlindsey1108]

Same here..

[@coreyhannigan3979]

I almost want to move to where pastor Furticks church is at there aren’t any preachers in CA with the passion that Steven has.

[@christinepinkham5001]

I am learning to let go of my expectations and let God do what God does best......meet my needs and not act like a child

[@susanpope6422]

Me too💜

[@DeborahAnnsuperversatile]

Me too Amen

[@hooksfamilychannel]

Thank you.. Its You .. I know it is .. I feel it , i hear it. Yes Lord as this word has confirmed throught Steven everyday all day. He I know is you. Thank you lord for letting me see and feel your love. Thank you for breaking my chains. Yes Lord it's you, I trust you Lord .

[@Brianna-yh7iy]

“Get around other people who are EXPECTING” love it!

[@pamelalepdung2867]

That was me you were talking to Pastor. I recently suffered what I thought was a disappointment that got me questioning God and His love for me , but this right here was Him speaking to me and setting me free. Thank You Lord for always letting me know that You love me beyond words. God bless you pastor🙌🙌

[@_drlee]

I’m expecting my breakthrough, Amen 🙏

[@brittanybrooks430]

Me too Amen!!! God is at workkkk!!!

[@mmowec8159]

Amen

[@justink.3576]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@CharluvsJESUS]

Jesus Jesus Jesus, Thank you for this service I’m watching. Holy Spirit brought me here! Hallelujah

[@BrendaD35]

I have been so caught up on what I want for myself and my life that I don’t see what He is doing for me already. The miracle is there, it’s just that I don’t see it because it’s not the miracle I expected. I go in with MY expectations that when things don’t go the way I thought it should go I begin to question everything. But He has His own expectations for what will happen in my life. And i should not question it!!! This sermon spoke life back into me. I will reevaluate my life and see where He is working and see where He has blessed me with the things that He sees I needed, not the things that I wanted. THANK GOD ALWAYS!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@elevationchurch]

That's a great perspective shift! Praying for you, Brenda!

[@kimhudson190]

How did things turn out for you?

[@skyhighmentality]

God chose this man to preach his word. He has written and preached 1h 30m long sermons for 13 YEARS! No human can do that.

[@teaw4ever251]

This sermon is going down as One of Pastor Furticks ALL TIME BEST SERMONS. Now time for me to listen again!!

[@chimwemwelisuntha6570]

FOREAL!!!

[@victoriastallard]

Oh yes I agree :) Amen

[@camonturquoise4561]

Elevation Church is number one on my bucket list!

[@created4passion442]

Trust God that he will give you the words to say and however he wants to use you

[@gillianraq5485]

God's continued blessing on this Ministry, He is exceeding our expectations in ways beyond understanding. I always felt deeply that the religious world was missing something, yet He is proving that He will fulfill His purpose in spite of that. All praise to the Kingdom of GOD.

[@ninat6550]

6:38 kind of off topic, but Pastor Steven has got the freshest lineup I've ever seen on a pastor.

[@lindashelton9167]

I’ll be getting up and heading to church this morning instead of watching it on my phone

[@denisebay5800]

The 4th part of Maybe God was so powerful. I watched 4th time and learn each time something new. I was on my tears when Pastor Steven said: The way God grows my faith it is usually to disappoint my expectations. It is so true because sometimes I am praying for something but The opposite just appears. And I will be in that place where I am questioning God or just give up. My prayer today is That Please God set me free of my invisible prisons 🙏🏽

[@elevationchurch]

Love this, Denise!

[@denisebay5800]

I am so thankful and glad I moved in Edmonton to learn english because without english I will never be able to understand all of Pastor Steven 's messages. I am like I just accept Jesus in my life now. I learn another level of God love through Pastor Steven. God bless him and bless all of you as well

[@maggietheron6795]

Thank you past Steven whatever you preach we can believe Jesus is our Savior and the son of God we come to took our sins away so that we are really children of the Father amen Maggie NZ

[@extraordinarygirl2105]

LOVE THIS PASTOR AND THIS INCREDIBLE CHURCH!!! 💚💚 THANK YOU PASTOR STEVEN!!! ❤ FROM 🇦🇹

[@J77J90]

Unrealistic expectations are what I have had, for about 9 months now. I now realize I should never expect another human at all, in relation to myself moving forward in life. Maybe other individuals are only here in our lives for a little while. Maybe they are just a part of my milestones. To help me with a roof over my head and to help me stay the race of sobriety. I have 10 months sober on the 19 of this month. I was lost for 9 years to meth.

[@emrowe]

Furtick bumping Hezekiah Walker on Sunday morning got him LIT like whoa!

[@ladyamma1753]

Am speechless, Lord you are mighty, please have your way. God bless you Pastor Steven.

[@LauryneAmanda]

I’m not 20 minutes in and everyone is turnt up! I love it.

[@justink.3576]

I want to thank everyone that has pray for me God bless you all

[@tanganikarobinson713]

I’m Expecting Something 🙏🏽❤️

[@dwightwiltz5481]

Just wanted to say thanks no matter what I have and will be loyal

[@AdornedinArmor]

Ahh, so timely! God gave me "imagine" as my word of the year. Ephesians 3:20: "Glory belongs to God, whose power is at work in us. By this power He can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine."

[@elevationchurch]

So great to hear!

[@justink.3576]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@HopeWins777]

IMAGINE? ...ME TOO!!!!! lol. fun. It's been a ride already. I'm strapping in tighter and pressing on! Hope you are, too. :) Love your screen name - adorned in Armor. yes and amen!

[@epiccoconut5995]

"This? 😕i gave up my life to Jesus and I'm still struggling with depression and anxiety? THIS? Yes! I wish i was forwarded. I struggled so hard the last 4yrs with a LOT of this cuz i thought ALL my problems would disappear immediately after baptism, but Holy Spirit corrected me on this.

[@NG-iu9xn]

AMEN 💪🏾🙏🏾

[@kalizyanmbewe576]

Blessed is he who does not trip over the way you thought it was going to be! !!!ahhhh !!!! **Doing Bicycle kicks in the air**

[@qrentas]

Im free from the prison if MY expectations! His Grace and mercy opened my ears and soul to another level....i can breathe again! Thank you Lord for using this mans gift of visual words it has drawn me closer to my faith!

[@POWERSPORTKING]

I love listening to your sermons

[@brianking9485]

God's hatred for me and merciless vengeance upon me have killed all expectations I may have had. For me, he is now the promise breaker. Not the promise keeper, because he has never kept one to me.

[@sekaikarima9937]

Your massages are just awesome I'm growing in every area thank you so much God bless you

[@NG-iu9xn]

Amen 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@PackLuna1111]

God was just on me about loving him for who he is ,not what he does for me .love is Unconditional. 🙌🙌

[@CharityComeaux]

brittanea podbevsek we worship Him for who He is and we praise Him for what He has done!! Keep fighting the good fight of faith! And don’t worry because Jesus prayed for our faith to not fail! He has you!!!