The REAL Problem With Elevation Church…

[@joshuaborne4721]

Jesus began His ministry saying, "repent for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand."

[@judithmainer9622]

Angels have four heads:Lion,Ox,Man and Eagle. The four gospels represent the four faces of the angels... Matthew(Lion) Kingdom of God Mark(Ox) Servant Luke(Man) Son of man-direct descendant John(Eagle) Jesus is God

[@judithmainer9622]

I meant to say Matthew(Lion) Kingdom of heaven.. oops!

[@Orwellwascorrect]

@@judithmainer9622 no these represent the tribes and there placement as in where they resided. You can read this in the book of numbers. Also prophesied in ezekial.

[@judithmainer9622]

@@Orwellwascorrect can you please give me chapters in Numbers and Ezekiel where I can find and read this? I'd appreciate that very much thank you.

[@DV77737]

Amen

[@muckmucker7331]

The first two things she wants people to find are “help and healing”….I would think a church would desire that people would find “Jesus and forgiveness” for their sins…that would be the greatest help and healing anyone could find on earth🙏🕊👑

[@gortom0310]

Der

[@cymonesinspirations]

Good God you your comment is totally underrated the only reason I'm not leaving the same exact common is because you already made it I am going to just go ahead and agree with you and say you dropped the mic on this one

[@cymonesinspirations]

It's where it begins is it not MUCK? UHHUH YES EXACTLY! YOU DID GREAT ON THIS COMMENT HAD TO TELL YOU 2XS!

[@cymonesinspirations]

@Jaiyhana Tubbs amen Sista! Neva

[@cymonesinspirations]

@Jaiyhana Tubbs I never have not sure why you messaged me that

[@robw2486]

I use to be apart of the 'Hillsong Family' for 15 years, and they use to say the same thing which Furtick's wife say's which is 'Everybody has their own story, everybody is on their own journey'. Well, when you became a believer, it stops being about you, and starts being ' about Jesus', and when a person repents and puts their trust in Jesus (and turn away from my sins), it's no longer YOUR story, and it's JESUS story that counts.

[@hollypeed]

Amen!!

[@kr1s96]

I agree with you. God is always number one. But I do believe the power of other people's stories plays a big part in one's faith and journey in Christ.

[@truthseeker7103]

Well said 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@elsiepate5493]

Amen

[@joshuaspears6064]

Actually, if you read the gospels, the disciples didn’t stop having problems and it wasn’t like they didn’t matter…..in fact, Jesus helped the disciples continuously, and he made it about them. Yes, we are to give our lives to Jesus, but that doesn’t mean that everything stops in our lives and we don’t have to fix things and try to overcome some other areas of our lives.

[@scottgonzalez7574]

Oh man, my family went to Elevation in 2011 for 8 months. We NEVER read the Bible so we didn’t realize what an unbiblical church this was. The leaders were not pastoral at all. They were untouchable and Steven Furtick had a body guard! It was run like a well oiled machine. They had a whole video production crew that would make top notch documentary type videos to show the congregation how blessed they were to go to such an amazing pioneer church! I remember in their Elevation documentary, Steven Furtick saying the inspiration for the name of their “church” came from being at a U2 concert and hearing the song Elevation! I remember pulling into the parking lot and an attendant ushering me into the VIP parking spaces. Then the ushers clapped for us as we walked in and then there was a live DJ in the entry way, playing some beats. I felt like I was in twilight zone BUT my flesh liked all the attention. They would give stuff out all the time too to get you to come back and they prided themselves as radical givers! If you followed their model of sowing/giving, you would be blessed like they were! Everyone was always dressed so hip and they said they didn’t want their buildings to look like churches, they wanted them to blend in with the culture. I look back now, and thank God He got us out of there. The focus is very man centered and the worship of their leaders. Thanks for exposing them for who they really are Colin. My family is truly enjoying your videos and sharing them.

[@robertellis4130]

You said that right. A production crew.

[@wisehead1830]

Wow 😳 that's chilling. They need our prayers.

[@JesusChristisLord-]

@@wisehead1830 Why would Steven need a body gaurd? It's a church isn't it, no violent people... unless he knows that people know what he knows and what he knows is that he is a false teacher preaching an utterly heretical gospel along with utterly heretical teachings.

[@TzuKnows]

Hi Scott. I used to attend as well and seeking a biblical church. Where does your family attend now?

[@scottgonzalez7574]

@@TzuKnows We are in Ohio now and are deciding between two bible teaching churches. Its not easy finding one these days.

[@tommyo2172]

You notice how she made no mention of Jesus?

[@BigZ3kaou]

Bam!

[@ancalagon0216]

That’s *exactly* what I thought.

[@primesister2756]

Exactly! No mention of God the Father, Jesus Christ His Son, our Saviour, or the Holy Spirit. That's no church -- it's a social club.

[@Jesus_L0v3s_U]

The main problem with most modern churches. All about feelings and not about faith. So sad to see, reminds me of Matthew 7:22-23

[@rewj7]

Watch the whole video, not just this judgemental guys clips

[@nancywells2099]

Colin went hard.....everything he said through God's Word is spot on

[@Kelts2341]

There is such a need for discernment and for more people calling out false teachers. Thank you for your ministry, and all glory to God!

[@jjxlifts]

I prefer being straight up with the word of God than trying to fit the church to our way. Spot on Colin.

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

This is not a church of God, it's a social club. No mention of Jesus, salvation, repentance!

[@Mountaingrly2513]

My kids and I started attending Elevation in 2019. I was baptized in 2020. The experience the gentleman listed below me was very similar to ours. I adored that church. My kids did too. When everything started shutting down, so did they. And I had a thirst. So I found pastors I would listen to on the radio in the morning to and from work. They’d mention another pastor and I’d check them out too. They lead me to John MacArthur and Charles Spurgeon. By the time Elevation was back open and wanted us back, God had already opened my eyes to the kind of church it was (seeker focused) and that I needed more. I remember even praying about Furtick, because I had heard things from my believing family members about him and his ‘mega church’ I prayed that their heart was really in this for Jesus. They have kids too, they can’t be in this for themselves. But they’re not in this for Jesus and the gospel. So that lead me to ‘who else are they in this for then but themselves.’ Looking back, that’s a very secular church. And it’s what A LOT of people are looking for. That’s why I now see it as so dangerous.

[@zachboles8466]

Do you have a local church in Charlotte, NC now?

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

John MacArthur is fantastic. Probably the world's foremost teacher of expository study of the scriptures.

[@promaster1351]

Macarthur.......he teaches that you can take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven......also that the blood in the veins of Jesus was NOT Gods.......also again he says children can NOT get saved....finally he teaches that salvation if free but at the same time will cost you....it can be both thats ridiculous........beware Mac is a calvanist at heart...he teaches a faith plus works salvation when the bible says NOT of works ever........

[@truthseeker7103]

Praise you Lord for MacArthur and spurgeon and all the other truth preachers. Check out Pastor Billy Crone and his Charismatic Chaos Series. It will answer a lot of questions you have. It has 42 parts in it and will open your eyes fully. 👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

@@truthseeker7103 👍👍👍

[@april6829]

I absolutely love your videos! You point out things that I even miss, support it using the Bible in context, and you don't sugar coat anything. There aren't even many Christians believers like you, keep doing what you're doing and I pray that God will continue to use you and bless you :)

[@joshuaspears6064]

So you must be a Pharisee too.

[@PastorBillwillard2147]

Holly makes it clear that Elevation is about Feelings over Faith. We walk by Faith and not by Sight {feelings}. The Name "Elevation" suits this movement since it is about the Elevation of Self Rather than the Lord.

[@pettifoggingpharisee]

"Thus I feel, thus I command. Let my feelings take reason's place."

[@vjamesrichard1924]

You did the right thing. Please educate others too. That's the least we could do to lead the misled multitude to the right gospel and discourage the selfish heretics. 🙏

[@cjohnson2159]

If I never recognized that I’m a wretched sinner, what would be the purpose of my needing the sacrifice of my Lord, Jesus Christ? Billy Graham defined the meaning of the first beatitude, “when we come to God, we must realize our own sin and our spiritual emptiness and poverty. We must not be self-satisfied or proud in our hearts, thinking we don’t really need God. If we are, God cannot bless us. The Bible says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6)." Be blessed, Colin

[@jonathan3769]

Billy graham was a universalist that claimed people that never heard the gospel will be in heaven. Including Buddhist/ LDS.

[@davidwalsh9850]

There is a "Church" in my hometown that is striving to be like Elevation "Church". What has gone on behind closed doors at this "Church " and what the board allows to happen is disgustingly ungodly!

[@worldupsidedown1]

This describes far too many churches across the country. So disconcerting.

[@vanessamoore5243]

@@worldupsidedown1 So true. I'm lucky to have found a Bible teaching, Christ centered church. Hallelujah. TY Jesus.

[@worldupsidedown1]

@@vanessamoore5243 You are very fortunate

[@timestealr2967]

Sadly, you're more likely to discover gold in your kitchen sink than finding a theologically sound church. 🙄

[@kateofone]

Such as? Is it porn?

[@jackjones3657]

The modern Western "church" is far from being a hospital for sinners seeking repentance and Christian maturity so as to be a light of Truth in a dark world. "Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly." James 3: 1-2

[@LightsZT]

Sadly a lot of the new churches raising up are businesses

[@TimothyC.84]

All Praises Be To God!! Thanks for staying vigilant brother Colin. 🙏🏾💯

[@kn9937]

For any women who feel like they are less than men because we aren't supposed to teach, please remember that our lives are not about glorifying ourselves but only God. It's not about us. Church is for learning and God made it clear that He wants Qualified men to teach. Emphasis on qualified. Teaching is one type of ministry and there is so much more to the life of a christian. We must stay humble and remember that God has no respect of persons. He is not making men better than women or women better than men. We are to do our part for His kingdom and for some it is to teach, others to street preach and some to use their resources to help those in need. Ministry means service and a minister is a servant. We are all to partake in ministry. So find your ministry even if it isn't teaching.

[@serenaalexandria6415]

Just gonna make a historical remark even though it's religion class for me. Considering the book was made and revised in times where women just were baby producers. Yeah it makes some sense.

[@foxinthedusk]

I tend to find a prickle when I hear these things. "Women shouldn't preach." But I know that's my flesh and ego. I know in God's perfect creation, men are meant to be leaders in general. That's no denigration of women - it's a job and responsibility handed to men.

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

​@@serenaalexandria6415 You clearly have no understanding about the subject and view it through your own personal ideological bias.

[@Anthony-wz8rz]

I agree on somethings He says ,Yes the furtick minstry is false , and men (should) be leaders in the church ,but to say women cant speak at all in church is (not) biblical ,(Mary) (madelene) was the first one to say jesus is risen in john chapter 20 , In acts two vs 17 it says your (sons) and (daughters) shall prophecy thats men and women! *only jesus and what he already did at calvarys cross long ago completely paid our sin debt and open the door to Salvation justification and dilverance by faith ) Also the calvanist doctrine He promotes which baptist teach ,that jesus died only for a select few (isnt) scripture ! THOUGH MOST REJECT AND ONLY FEW ACCEPT ,JOHN 3VS16 IS CLEAR , For God so loved the (world ,)meaning *(all) (mankind), not just a select few , that he gave His only begotten Son ,jesus at the cross for us , ! *Many miss understand when paul said in first corthians chapter 14 women not to speak in church , its relating to the custom of that day , women sat on one side and men on other , and women were interrupting the service , while pastor was preaching to ask husband across the church ,what the pastor said was a interruption and out of order ,thats why paul said dont speak , wasnt saying women cant speak at all in the church , if thats the case cant have women in the choir are women teaching sunday school ! Number 22 God used a donkey to speak to Balaam the prophet ,if God can use a donkey to speak God can use a women to speak on his behalf ,but again men should be leaders in the church!

[@DOA011970]

It is really nonsense to think and say that women should not teach/preach. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that The Lord God or The Lord Jesus Christ forbids a Christian to evangelize to others. The apostle Paul did give his personal view in 1 Corinthians 14:34-40. However, I hold the Word of the Lord Jesus Christ in higher esteem than that of a man and apostle Paul.

[@qianashaw8167]

What she described is not the church. It's a twelve step program.

[@mikestroud9969]

Whoever Exalts Himself will be Humbled, and Whoever humbles himself will be Exalted. MATHEW 23:12. ❤️🙏

[@Outrider74]

At the very least, what she said in that video could be echoed by an addiction rehab center run by an atheist. There's nothing particularly Christian about it.

[@EDKguy]

Bingo!

[@muktimasih9733]

Exactly

[@JeweLinHisHans]

So I met God alone isolated and in a form of captivity and we walked together awhile as God built my faith and freed me. It was awhile before I was ready to even join the church but I was so excited when the moment came, like a wide eyed kid. I had been reading the Bible as I’d been taught and I was just....ready to go find Paul and Peter and join in the choir....but....I kept walking into these amazing churches and looking around in wonder at the amazing buildings and the people and I’d go find a front row seat grinning ear to ear....only to have God walk me right back out over and over. It was so heartbreaking. I was too young to even understand it, only that I had read the Bible several times by this point, since I’m an avid reader to begin with, and something felt very wrong I couldn’t even explain being so new to the faith, only that I knew God kept saying no, not this one. Even when one looked promising and I stayed awhile, well, I still had to walk out. It was so discouraging as I learned how lost the majority of churches really was. I kept thinking, what happened? But God kept raising me up and I kept walking with Him and I started to understand more how satan works....and decades later....I can only say I’m horrified by how bad it’s gotten.

[@maxwellgarcia2489]

Wow, the Holy Spirit is amazing

[@GM8101PHX]

I was saved in an Assembly of God church in Tucson, Arizona, then during a revival a woman well known to the Assemblies of God came to sing at my church, Nancy Harmon had the church moving with her songs of complete adoration of Jesus, I went forward to be prayed for and she spoke over me, telling me I would be a pillar of the church, I had no clue what that meant. I backslid for 16 years till I mentioned that I had not found a good church here in Phoenix, he invited be to his church, later in 2012 I became a small group leader in which the church recognizes as the first line of pastoral care to that small group, it was then that I realized what Nancy spoke over me almost 40 years ago had come true, please know it is Not about me what so ever, it is God choosing to use me as He sees fit. I knew I was at the very church God wanted me to be a part of!! As long as my church continues to preach to the lost souls with the Holy Bible I will stay there until Jesus tells me to move or the rapture or I die and go home!

[@donchichivagabond1578]

22 seconds in this video and you remind why I love you so much! Protect the truth and call out the lies. We are servants of the King!

[@maxinepeagler6993]

Amen🙏🏽

[@joshuaspears6064]

Wow, if you and this guy don’t sound like a Pharisee, I don’t know what one would sound like then. 😲 y’all are why Jesus was crucified. Protect the truth? Jesus was called a false teacher as well……

[@Jesus_L0v3s_U]

@@joshuaspears6064I pray you find the Truth before it's too late. The time is nigh

[@michaelkeene5530]

Colin sir I don’t know your age but guessing I would say some where around 23. It is so great to see someone your age fighting for Christ!! May God bless and keep you safe. And you keep on doing what your doing. Does anyone know how I can make a contribution to this young man?

[@PastorBillwillard2147]

Notice that she tickles the ears of the crowd with what they want to hear. They exist to help sinners through the difficulties of life Not to be Discipled in Christ, Not to be Sanctified by the Truth John 17:17.....No not at all, its everything non-Christians want to do in order to Self Justify rather than be Justified In Christ.

[@jayrome42]

I thought the purpose of church is to lead people to have a personal love relationship with Jesus above all else

[@michaelmerck7576]

That should be the purpose of any church

[@jayrome42]

@@michaelmerck7576 Amen 🙏🏾 total agreement 🤝

[@DOA011970]

and become a Born again Christian.

[@jayrome42]

@@DOA011970 Amen 🙏🏾 🙌🏽 👏🏽 ❤️ Well said 👏🏽 👌

[@bradtournoux3487]

Kids sharp , tells it exactly how it is without getting emotional. I like how often he uses scripture to explain. Simple easy to understand truth .

[@ronnieradford3040]

Steven knows about the error of “female pastors “ for he graduated from the same university my son attends, and it’s a solid biblical university.

[@stephaniebailey8390]

Please elaborate, what do u mean@ronnie radford?

[@darthbigred22]

@@stephaniebailey8390 1 Timothy 2:12 It is what for 2000 years Catholic, Orthdox, and Protestants have used as the logic behind why there can be no female pastors. If you see one = false prophet.

[@laurachandler1562]

They are in the wrong business. They are not pastors. They are motivational speakers.

[@billh.5360]

Seeker friendly churches seem to be little more than Sunday morning social clubs.

[@meltoncomics]

She forgot to say,… bring your checkbook, bank card and cash money!! Lol

[@DinahReviews]

6:41 had me 🤣😂. You are very right, bro. People eat that stuff right up but it’s not helpful when we do not call all to repentance. Lord have mercy and lead His sheep out of error.

[@esther.revival9054]

This Verse goes exactly for them…Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. matt 7:21

[@lclark3279]

Good job Colin for your biblical analysis!! Jesus is speaking through you . God bless you and your ministry!

[@a.kay.c]

They are a prime example of using the name of Christ for personal gain. Pray for them!

[@benny.patsyevans122]

"Love not the world, niether the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him." 1 John 2:15.

[@natsusatsujinki8342]

John 3 16 much?

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

​@@natsusatsujinki8342 Why do you even bother speaking on subjects you know nothing about? Your hatred for Christianity is not our problem.

[@natsusatsujinki8342]

@@vladtheinhaler8940 you sure? 🤔

[@lilbasedboi]

Plays the quote. Repeats the quote. Never gets old.

[@sethembilembanjwa6779]

I'm so happy to see your channel growing, Colin. It's so informative, God bless it 🙌🏿🙏🏿

[@saragoff1336]

Hold up....you have an issue with his wife helping to start the church???? What about Lydia in the Bible? Everyday people start churches as church plants. You don't start a church with an official elder board necessarily. Sorry dude, not that I agree with anything else Elevation is doing, but you got this part wrong.

[@ADobbin1]

The problem is that she a woman has a central role in the church. this is a direct contradiction of "women are to be silent in the church." They started out wrong and are just downhill from there.

[@seanmcclure]

Put a charismatic guy on stage. Have him say things that sound biblical. Throw a bunch of sugar on it. Scream words. Sing. Dramatic music. Tell everyone it’s going to be OK. Escort them out the door. Repeat.

[@nasheias]

So true! Just because you’re screaming during your sermon doesn’t make what you are saying biblical! Stop screaming and preach the AUTHENTIC word of God!

[@hc4jc777]

The church building is where followers of Christ can gather to each bring a word, a spiritual song, an edification, encouragement, rebuke, and for fellowship. The church of Christ, His body, is called, commanded, to go out and preach the gospel to all the nations, lay hands on the sick and they shall be healed, cast out demons, cleanse the lepers, in Jesus' name. If we tell people they are "loved and accepted" in their own stories, own mistakes, own baggage, own mistakes, own secrets- we deceive ourselves and worse, we deceive them. We should say REPENT and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins!!! Today is the day of salvation; die to yourself and live for Him!

[@mosesbarreto4634]

I’ve seen and liked your videos before in the past but with all due respect, you are taking 1 Tim 3:2 out of context. I get you are trying to make videos for your audience, but remember, the Spirit of God is what guides us to all truth. I don’t mean for you to get offended, but I do want you to be carful with unintentional false teachings. As teachers, it’s really easy to fall into that when deep diving into the Word of God. As for me, I don’t agree past the first point about female pastors and have stopped watching the video. Please review what you are teaching with God in secret. People who don’t know Christ will watch your videos and see man the church of God is in error, I’m better off in the world. Let’s talk about the love of Christ and His coming being near rather than dedicating our lives to find impurities when Jesus died on the cross to make us all who have fallen short pure. I don’t mean to excuse anything they may be wrong in from a doctrinal standpoint but what will Jesus find wrong with us on the day of judgement? Peace brother in Christ. Be well.

[@KristiLEvans1]

I dare say, they started Elevation as a Ponzi scheme.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Agreed with all our points Colin, just wanted to point out that 1 Timothy 5:20- “As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.” seems specifically referring to church elders, not just to any member of the congregation (the prior 3 verses are addressing church elders) Thank you for calling out false teaching and helping us discern better, your channel has been a blessing to me!

[@GM8101PHX]

Josh I think Timothy was speaking to both pastors and the congregation, all of us will be judged by our actions while here on earth, no one is exempt!! The main focus is that the church Elevation is not even trying to use God's Holy Bible to save the lost. It is merely a show for the seats to be filled!!! Salvation is Not for sale, it is a free gift from Jesus to every person!! If any church is not preaching from the word of God they deserve their doors to be closed.

[@Gizmodrums]

That “I’m sorry” section was hilarious Even put on the Southern accent Salute you for being courageous to call a spade a spade

[@MikeC19100]

Wow, how can anyone with even a basic understanding of the scripture not see that what Elevation Worship is doing inside their services is wrong on so many levels. Notice that I didn’t call it a Church. As a born again christian I associate the title “church” with facilities that actually teach about the trinity of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit and how it directs and/or impacts our lives as we live on the earth during our lifetimes. “Feeling Good” has never been a requirement or a promise of getting eternal life in exchange for our faith in Christ Jesus. You can look at how the Apostle Paul, Peter and others died to see that they were not Feeling Good in their end of life experiences and about their ultimate death’s. Yet they still performed their assigned tasks as directed by Lord Jesus and ultimately their rewards in Heaven will reflect their sacrifices made on this earth. What we do during our lifetimes will be remembered at the Judgement Seat of Christ, all of it.

[@timp1051]

I am disturbed that my church plays elevation and hillsong.

[@icecoolguita]

Hello, I just wanted to say that not every song written by them are unbiblical. But if it gets too much perhaps you can take it up with the worship leaders.

[@timp1051]

@@icecoolguita I agree that some of their songs are fine. The concern is that a new believer may hear these good songs, see that they are from hillsong, elevation, etc and be drawn to learn from these organizations that clearly teach a false gospel. I saw a video where Steven Furtick said that God broke the law. I am not taking it out of context. If God broke the law then that makes God a sinner. I could go on. My daughter has already left the church due to this issue. She has made the same arguments to the leadership but to no avail.

[@icecoolguita]

@@timp1051 Ah that's a really good point about new believers possibly getting misled, I can definitely see that happening. Thanks for elaborating.

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

​@@icecoolguita We are not to do something that could make our weaker brothers and sisters in Christ stumble in their walk with Christ.

[@faithmarie813]

Genuine question: can a wife not help her husband start a Church? Does she just sit back and pay attention to her job and motherhood?

[@dfischer5878]

Sure but she can not preach ( be a pastor)

[@RCGWho]

Teaching the younger women. Sunday school. Counseling. Motherhood. Wifing. Hospitality. Plenty to do.

[@LightsZT]

Women are not to 'preach' the Word. In saying that there's quite a few other ministries within the church that a woman could be more qualified for than a man

[@kaynechan-li5933]

I don't know where I stand on Elevation church. I do have some doubts but I find your arguments shaky at best. This video has to be taken into its context. It's not a mission statement. She was preaching about a particular theme and in the process, she mentioned it. They wanted people to find a church where they are loved because love leads to repentence. I do not think sin-shaming someone is the way to go. And if they are coming to church, they are already realizing their need of a savior. why bash them about how bad they are. Jesus certainly did not. He loved them first, had compassion for them and only after that, did he tell them to go sin no more.

[@zentoys]

True. I just think, Colin: splinter, rod, eye. Get the reference?

[@T-Moss777]

The real problem with Furtick is he has called himself God many times and says we are little Gods.

[@sethlikes2lift]

You have to talk about sin, repentance, and hell. Without those principles there’s no need for a savior and the devil will try and convince us we are enough without Jesus.

[@linoloal]

I don’t think you understood what this guy Collin said. He agrees to accept everyone as they come but is saying they shouldn’t leave and continue to live the way they came in.

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

@@T-Moss777 sounds like creflo dollar

[@nnamdienekwa4222]

I like this because the focus is on exposing the deeds of darkness, not so much about the person of Furtick or his wife. I love the breakdown. Good job Collin.

[@parkeroakley9454]

I always make the mistake of clicking on videos like this. I’m reminded that Christian’s today suffer from the same insecurities the world is too. All I heard this entire video was let me explain how much more enlightened I am than the pastors of X church and a bunch of commenters making themselves feel better by doing the same. Enjoy your heightened perspective and remember let’s argue amongst ourselves.

[@jcham3]

Not really Parker. He is pointing out false prophets in which Scripture tells you to be aware of. He’s making the world aware. Can’t get more biblical than that. It’s crazy how many people follow Elevation and are lost. Furtick cares more about getting a fresh fade every week and making sure his photographer gets a perfect picture of him for the Gram than he does preaching the real Gospel.

[@parkeroakley9454]

@@jcham3 and all I saw in your comment was a character judgement based on someone who has most likely never met him. I do not feel destruction builds the church. Matthew 7:3-5 I would argue that this side of church culture is more concerned with taking down the Pastor of the big church than confronting the Pastor down the road in love who is teaching that immoral behavior is now okay. I believe God is more concerned with that than Pastor Furticks hair cut.

[@MrJayProdigy]

@@jcham3 lol it’s terrifying people like you obsessed with bringing down others who miss to understand what Jesus did for us. “When genuine Christian teaching is done, it’s faithful to the way of Jesus and it results in love and genuine faith.” Correct teachings will lead people to see the grace of God revealed through the Messiah who came to save sinful broken people. Paul warned about false teachers and you guys are clearly missing the point.

[@joobebescorner1985]

Me too for me if others are more concern about talking about others then actually preaching its red flag people who dont like Steven say his not preaching but he always puts bible verses on screen its easy to write them down later take look back. The issue here is people want to feel righteous they want the youre going to hell sermon every other pastor has taught so they they can feel some sort of valuation

[@darthbigred22]

@@parkeroakley9454 You shall know them by their fruits - Matthew 7:16 I don't need to "know" the guy's life inside and out according to the Bible. Judas might have had a hard childhood and been raised in an area with systematic racism so that's why he betrayed Jesus? Of course even God Himself didn't care about any of that He damned Judas all the same. Their core 12 beliefs sound more like a cult than a Christian church. I've never went to any Sunday School where I was told our Pastor is a "visionary we must defend" I mean that sounds more like what Jim Jones or David Koresh might have made their members say. Secondly we are not some universal church...that's why we are protestants after all. Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, Non-denoms, etc are all hardly united and if you want some universal church it's called Catholicism and feel free to go there. It's these mega churches waffling left and right that create all the problems and they have been since AT LEAST the times of Jimmy Swaggert but it probably goes much further back.

[@keystothekingdom0293]

It is God's Job to Judge. It is the Holy Spirit's Job to convict. It is our Job to Love. By what measure you judge you to will be judged. It's a dangerous Thing to judge people. Especially God's people.

[@karmencooper9429]

Our job is to tell the TRUTH about the gospel in LOVE.

[@dfischer5878]

Galatians 1:8

[@keystothekingdom0293]

Keep judging and you to will be judged. Every man and woman has to answer to God not man.

[@davesenatus5566]

God says to judge righteously. Which means if you judge righteously you will be judged righteously.

[@munchkin54]

Read the whole paragraph on judging people.

[@gscgold]

Well not only did she say when Steven and I started this church, she went on to say how it was to accept everybody that needed to feel good, I'm paraphrasing but that's basically what she's saying.... So it wasn't to preach the truth of God's word and it wasn't to preach the gospel...it was to help people feel good about themselves. I'm gonna nope out on that

[@esmeraldalopez7581]

I don't go to this church nor am I committed to a ministry because of of the stuff like this. A pastor teaching falsely and a 'Christian' creating a platform by criticizing other 'Christians' This is quite sad and why I stay away from church folks

[@chrisburton8079]

It’s quite an appropriate name Elevation Church Because Furtick has elevated himself above God

[@brooklynnlou4]

I don't think elevation is concerned about being unbiblical. They are concerned about the success of their church. They have a successful church and this is good enough for them. They make money off of people who agree with what they are doing. It is American Christianity. When you accept money for your own ministry - even if it is about criticizing others ministries you are doing the very same thing.

[@nomadicobserver4224]

So, does that mean every church that passes a collection plate is not Christian?

[@brooklynnlou4]

@@nomadicobserver4224 Nah, they are all Christians. Elevation is Christian and Colin here is Christian as well. They both ask for support. Elevation is just better at it. In American Christianity it's all about putting out content, gaining influence & making money. It is what it is.

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

​@@brooklynnlou4 Many American churches are in open apostasy.

[@coybi]

It took me two seconds in the first clip of that woman to tell that she's insincere and thinks that this is all a joke. Her eyes look like they pity people who actually believe in the Bible.

[@koreagirl2977]

Colin you keep making me so happy that the Holy spirit led me away from these heathen "church". I wasted 5 years there walking backwards in my walk with Christ and didn't even notice.

[@stephaniebailey8390]

Proverbs 31:10-31 King James Version We are all here to serve and help each other. God can use anyone to lead, worship, preach and prophecy! The annointing and the Holy Ghost does not discriminate. Don't judge the messenger, pay attention to the message. Let everything that have breath, PRAISE THE LORD!

[@Allank87]

finally after reading so many of these comments full of judgement I find one that is the truth

[@jbourne2013]

I prefer to believe some of terms she used weren’t intentional, but yes especially the last piece about feeling nothing but love and acceptance is telling. Thank you for the stricture-based response. God bless you.

[@JesusMyRedeemerJ316]

Amen! Young men like you are an answer to my prayers over the years for reformation (NOT talking "Reformed" which is as much a part of the inundation of the Church under multiple waves of the "wisdom of man" as is the "seeker-friendly" theology of Furtick, Osteen, etc).

[@thirstresponder4569]

When a "church" calls sin a mistake, it's time to find a real church. Too many pastors read themselves and their audience the main character in bible stories, don't see Christ as the main character and are more concerned about this world than heaven. Too many today, God is just their servant to clean up when they spill milk on the kitchen floor.

[@JordanEndTimeServantOfYah144]

As much as I appreciate you being critical of mega churches, I have personally cried watching 3 sermons on 3 different Sundays from Elevation. And It has changed my life and helped me get closer to God. But elevation isn't the ONLY place I get my information or the only church I watch or attend. God can still use Elevation to lead people to him. I think it's unfortunate to condemn a church that has been a helpful tool to myself and I'm sure many others in regaining a relationship with the Lord.

[@kramsdrawde8159]

Imagine what God to do with your heart in a biblically sound church... Rock Music and Worldly sermons can only take you so far, read scripture for yourself, chances are after you have read through the bible several times you will see certain problems in these modern sermons...

[@michaelmclean5581]

Unsound doctrine. Just another motivational speaker.

[@mikestroud9969]

@@michaelmclean5581 bingo Amen. ❤️🙏💯

[@CarnivalsCow]

@@kramsdrawde8159 The rock music can be another way for the younger generation to be get connected to God.

[@dougrotondi2691]

Jordan - People can be equally moved in teachings at Mormon and JW churches even though the doctrine is full of blasphemy. Emotion should never trump sound doctrine. Do your research on what Elevation actually teaches and you will be amazed. We have many ex Elevation attendees that have switched to our church in Troutman, NC. We offer a non-woke, sound Biblical experience that turns Christians into warriors. The Bible clearly tells us that in the end times, there will be an explosion of false doctrines to “tickle” itching ears. Check out NUMA Ministries and drop us a note.

[@ArsenioRibeiro-cd5pp]

Good Christians pray for one another and lv the judgment to God almighty ...God bless y'all brethren

[@jk6653]

Those people are lead by Satans dark forces. I laughed hard at , “ The day is gonna get brighter, the sky is gonna get clearer and things are gonna get betta!” Lol… you did that pretty well. I’m just puzzled because if people were reading their Bibles and studying the word of God they would know that Steven Furtick is a false teacher. I don’t understand how people can read their Bibles and follow somebody like that. I love your videos, thank you.

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

Many do not read the Bible.

[@outback5thgate5658]

He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord” (Proverbs 6:12-14). “Sowers of Discord” sow the seeds of bitterness, anger, distrust, and hatred into the ground of other people's hearts.

[@mashajohns7810]

Thank You for this! So much wisdom, God is using in big ways to be a witness to others.

[@august8882]

GOD bless you and thank you!

[@wsmc14]

Another Steven Furtick video…. Dude is living the good life rent free in your head, my man.

[@beansinspector8536]

And soon Steven will be living in the lake of fire.. free rent

[@michaelmclean5581]

More proof of Furtick’s heresy.

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

Steven Furtick is living the good life now. However, he will not be so fortunate in the next life. According to James 3:1, Not many [of you] should become teachers [serving in an official teaching capacity], my brothers and sisters, for you know that we [who are teachers] will be judged by a higher standard [because we have assumed greater accountability and more condemnation if we teach incorrectly]. Furtick is definitely teaching a false Gospel.

[@ellarodriguez3773]

Thanks for sharing bro Collin. Sadly this is the new move modern churches are flowing in. I went to one church and mostly every sermon was grace and how much we are loved. The pastor once said that if we need to know about sin read the Bible because it won’t be said from the pulpit. I left because I was frustrated with that grace and love sermon Sunday after Sunday .

[@Blahgirl283]

So many people walked away from the church and lost faith during the 90s and early 2000s bc of give doom and gloom messaging that often portrayed God as unforgiving, unloving and eager to punish and destroy you. But we are tasked to go out and spread the Good News. Jesus’ ministry was heavy on grace, his sacrifice, the prophecies, the condemnation is finished for those who are in Jesus Christ- And it is helping so many folks encounter and truly learn God’s heart posture towards us- what is wrong with helping people understand grace when many of us grew up in a world where condemnation was the only language our parents knew? If Jesus had condemned all those he walked with- rather than forgiven, corrected and given grace: how many would have actually stayed?

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

​@BlahGirl You seem to have a distorted understanding of the Gospels. We are to spread the Gospel, that is correct. However, this sugar coating the word of God in order to make people feel good is not only heretical, but dangerous.Furtick’s own Bible teaching relies heavily on pop psychology, motivational platitudes, and feel-good directions for building one’s self-esteem. The “believe-in-yourself gospel” is wreaking havoc on the church, especially in women’s ministries. This false gospel says God wants you to be happy, you are enough just the way you are, and it’s up to you to reach within to make yourself successful and satisfied.

[@protovici1476]

Expose them Brother Colin!

[@Lee_sleep]

Honestly anything that can bring attention to our lord Jesus Christ shouldn’t be looked at so negatively from any of his followers but not my place to judge like others love to do .

[@jshcrnkte]

Not to be “that guy” but it seems like most of your videos are about telling what others are doing wrong and that you’re the only one doing it right? Not saying that’s how it is, but that’s the vibe I get. I’m a born again Christian going to school for youth ministry at GCU. I would love to see at least a few videos talking about what brothers and sisters are doing great. As opposed to calling people out each time. Stay blessed

[@romeydiaz77]

Amen

[@joobebescorner1985]

I applause you fir being that guy btw you should do videos since your going to do youth ministry

[@carlafernandez8537]

I understand how Collins video may seem wrong but we're leaving in a world where false doctrine is being preached and lives are getting lost,seems like people are afraid to preach on repentance and so on,And Collin just says what others are afraid to blessings.

[@nickhundley21]

Then don't be that guy imo we need somebody to dedicate themselves to finding false prophecy as it is a full time job nowadays sadly

[@stephenodhiambo0007]

Hey,,,the Bible say Woe unto you who calls evil good and good evil. The Bible calls us to expose heresies,to hold unto the doctrine to save the hearers and ourselves and uphold God's standards and will. Steven Furtick is not a Christian and also not a pastor, period.

[@timestealr2967]

The real problem with Elevation Church is: UNQUALIFIED

[@brution2000]

The church has been in trouble since the rebellious movement of the 1960s. Marriage has no order any longer and neither does the church. The church is simply where the home comes to worship. Men no longer lead the homes and will eventually stop leading the church. What's worse is that the church does not even support biblical marriage, which falls in step with it no supporting male headship in the church either. My pastor's daughter got up on the church and spoke about how she was breaking barriers being the first woman to preach in a pulpit at another church. This perversion of scripture is going to lead to homosexuality as the next step in the church.

[@indigatorveritatis7343]

It's the Romans 1 road to perdition: first there is a collective rejection of God, then a sexual revolution, then a homosexual revolution, and then people become abjectly "reprobate". As you said, it started en masse in the 60's.

[@Weissguys6]

Excellent comment award 🥇

[@leonardsimon1520]

And just how is this "perversion" going to lead to homosexuality?

[@brution2000]

@@leonardsimon1520 when you pervert the word of God, that pervsion manifest itself as a deviation from the natural desire of a man to a woman. If you pervert the word of God in knowing the truth, it will manifest in homosexuality.

[@leonardsimon1520]

Intellectual excrement.!! pure Talibanese.

[@peggydeluna2291]

I love how you don't mince words calling out these false teachers and heretics; keep up the good work!

[@rodzuniga8056]

All churches have flaws.. all leaders have flaws!! Every single one of them. Even leaders In the Bible but God used them. So what's your point??? God works through anyone!! Focus on the biblical message they each bring and most importantly let your bible be your guide. " Do not be anxious about anything through prayer and Thanksgiving make your request to god and the peace of god which transcend all understanding will guard your heart and mind in christ". We are all born in sin and save only by the grace of god. No pastor is perfect only God and God alone. Focus on the message.

[@andriaalston467]

Amen!

[@uhohcuzzo]

God will deal with Steven,his church and all who defend him.There is a difference between making mistakes as a leader and making a ministry out of mistakes,and false teaching.I pray people wake up to this deception.The Lord is not pleased and His anger is kindled against that church and those who defend it,every day they don’t repent.

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

That's the point, the message. He is a false teacher, he preaches a me centered feel good gospel.

[@ritamitchell9460]

Amen!!!❤

[@castercreed]

The message is the problem, 🤦.

[@againandagainau]

As Christians our job is to let the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ express it's self through us and for us. Whenever we start to associate the movements of the Holy Spirit with the "personality" of people and their organisations we start to miss this entirely. I believe the lord will chisel at us until we kick the habit.

[@dorianadams5477]

Gosh this pained me to my very core to listen to. The only thing in the entire video that he took into context was the Bible. And not only that, but he was digging and looking at/for something that wasn't there. I was hoping that this video was a joke but I am pained to see so many people following this guy and believing this stuff.

[@calebhobbs9539]

Correct. “If someone is more convicted in their stance than you are you will follow it”- A lot of sheep I see here. Educate yourselves and develop your relationship with the lord. Parsing words and parsing statements to mean what you want to mean and basing an argument on it is what we all do. Truth and facts are different

[@muddy886]

My people suffer because of lack of knowledge

[@CajunQueen3]

AGREED 🗑

[@jennconte1187]

Jesus ate with the sinners, he liked them best actually! This video is NOT 🚫 of the Lord my friend, you might know scriptures, but you lack the love & compassion that Christ showed!!

[@ellarodriguez3773]

Wow their church can be a social gathering to support each other. Surely it can’t be the church which Christ expects because Christ expects us to love holy lives. Repent and turn away from our sinful lifestyle not get support to keep living in sin. Smh

[@michellekirk8609]

Pharisees like to stand at the sideline and judge others, based on the law, not the heart of the law. Who are you to judge an entire ministry based on a few lines. He’s never said anything you just quoted. He always teaches us to grow in God and turn from our sin.

[@jasmin-kc7fl]

Every time his wife Holly preaches doesn’t seem genuine and looks like she is not serious

[@dailytheology1689]

The first will be last

[@cindyweatherly4501]

You wouldn't be happy unless you had someone to judge and condemn publicly.

[@Nat2thDr]

Oh man. If this is the content you are going to put out - maybe just don’t. Check your pride and stop causing divisiveness amongst believers.

[@danielawilliams5988]

Lol, "pile of sunshine". This is pretty insightful! I think under different circumstances a pastor's wife could speak about them starting a church simply because what I've heard is that the man/husband typically receives the call, later or simultaneously the wife comes into agreement, and then it keeps going from there. So, I could understand someone speaking this way without meaning offense -But in this case, you are probably correct.

[@martyedwards5234]

I've been a pastor for over 45 years. I don't know much about Elevation, which is why I am listening to this critique. I will say this: The first "problem" with your criticism is that Point #1 weak at best. Every authentic church has an approach to reach people for Christ: be it strong teaching or strong worship or strong recovery of some sort.... Be careful young man of "picking" apart something God may be doing. Show me absolute heresy or sit-down.... and now I will finish your critique.

[@carolinemcallister1473]

I don't have an issue with what she said. Isn't she saying their church is welcoming to all? I don't derive from her words that their church will keep people where they are. Rather, they'll help you repent. Personally, I'm not going to divulge all to my church. It's my issue, my past, my problems. I'm working it out with God. If you know Elevation church is helping to keep people in sin, that's different. Yet, by her words, I don't get that.

[@jodiaitken8859]

No mention of Jesus in this statement to whom all glory should be given. God bless you and your ministry my brother in Christ.

[@brettmagnuson8318]

It’s been referred to as cotton candy theology. Kids love it but it will kill you in the end.

[@VirtualBilly]

“Religiites who argue with each other are too distracted to keep a scientist from his work.”

[@torimahnke2255]

I love how you back up your opinion with bible verses

[@lydiacole1865]

So many churches nowadays believe that women should be pastors and I don't understand that. Their main justification is that "the times have changed", however, if you view the Bible as inerrant, that shouldn't matter, but secondly you see the clear theme throughout the entire Bible about the proper order, even in Genesis. It is very clear that man is to lead that women should not preach to men or mixed audiences. Even at my woman's Bible study opening service. A man preached the word to all of us women, which, if you were to tell that to any "progressive church" they would say, "how dare they chose a man to preach at a women's service". I do think women can teach other women in particular settings, of course.

[@calebhobbs9539]

My man this isn’t your job my guy. “If someone is more convicted in their stance than you are you will follow it”- A lot of sheep I see here. Love you using the word of God but it isn’t your job. Educate yourselves and develop your relationship with the lord. Parsing words and statements to mean what you want it to mean and basing an argument on it is what we all do. Truth and facts are different guys. Let ye without sin cast the first stone.

[@soulfitcounseling6185]

Yes!

[@ricardoabrahams232]

It would be great to see a debate between Colin and Furtick. It is easy to create a narrative that suits your own agenda. In this case, Colin exposing false prophets. You’ve taken their words verbatim and attached an opinion to it. I think it looks more like spreading rumours then exposing.

[@Allank87]

agreed

[@daisi4925]

Thank you for standing strong on ourLords word

[@johannamore4135]

Hope and healing cannot be the main objective. Salvation should be fundamental all these things shall be added unto us

[@canyonclay2925]

DISNEY DOCTRINE & COTTON CANDY CHURCH 😵‍💫

[@MarkJewell]

I watch Elevation church and content regularly - and I find it Biblically sound.

[@regularbahamian]

same

[@Weissguys6]

Amen, Colin. This was so well laid out. 🙏

[@malcseaman9807]

How worrying it is that so many who profess Christ as Saviour are more prepared to defend the doctrine of man and to not stand on the truth of God's Word. We indeed live in perilous times.