Why Am I Anxious? | Bars & Battles | Pastor Steven Furtick

“Why am I anxious?” We’ve all had to ask ourselves that question, and thankfully, asking it is the first step. In this impactful message, Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church walks us through seven reasons we might be anxious -- and ways to lean on God in those moments.
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Section Titles:
0:00 - The Pressure of Anxiety
3:51 - The Two Words That Will Set You Free (Psalm 139, verses 17-23)
6:44 - Why Am I Anxious? (Psalm 139, verse 24)
12:08 - Check Your Intake
18:59 - Imbalance Causes Unnecessary Stress
21:39 - It Doesn’t Matter!
25:22 - Indecision Is A Prison
29:13 - Don’t Compromise Your Integrity
32:50 - This Is Costing You Your Peace
35:07 - Shifting Your Intention
37:18 - Take Back Your Imagination
40:20 - Stop Focusing On Fear
42:17 - The Danger of Isolation
45:27 - Be Still In His Presence
Why Am I Anxious? | Bars & Battles | Pastor Steven Furtick

[@msve3730]

I wanna scream from the mountain top. God please break every chain that holds me back from living the real me.

[@isailangley4731]

Currently dealing with depression and I know God sent me here for a reason. This was a message that I’m not alone because his love is forever eternal

[@susannabonke8552]

I´ve been thinking about bad things to come.Jesus is changing my mind now. everybody`s going through pain but we can react in different ways. SURELY YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!

[@abbeytarson7786]

Your never alone isai :). God bless you

[@lindahmungai]

You are not alone Isai Langley..

[@coreybarnwell2621]

Isai Langley your never alone. The Great creater is always with you. Our advocater Jesus is right with you all the time. Never give up. I've suffered from anxiety and depression my whole life. But with my faith in him those mountains have bowed down under me. Nothing will stand in front of me with God behind me. Remember your are the child of the King. Royal blood runs through you .

[@LostDesertGirl]

@isai Langley You are never alone in the Holy Spirit! May all of the Lord's blessings be bestowed upon you!

[@helenboyker9038]

If you are feeling alone watch this please you are loved and god especially loves you!

[@erizzamaydacuya4206]

I have anxiety attack yesterday, pls Lord Jesus Christ heal me... 🙏😢

[@carlamitchell8531]

My son passed away 10 yrs 2 months and 9 days ago. I have learned to live with it. At times it comes out like a ton of bricks to my heart. This was one of those days. I was searching the web and your sermon popped up.Thank you for this word from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My son's name was Julius, he would always tell me "mama it really doesn't matter, this too shall pass, it'll be something else in a minute. It is like Jesus allowed Julius to speak to me through your sermon. After hearing your sermon all I could do was smile with tears in my eyes, and remember I'll see my son again on the other side. I looked up to see when this sermon was published, August 28th his birthday, he would have been 30 yrs. on August 28th 2018. Thank you Pastor Furtick, Thank you Our Heavenly Father God. My Jullius would have liked you Pastor Furtick! I listen to you often on Christian television. May God continue to Bless U and Yours.

[@kerencardoza9749]

Carla Mitchell So sorry hear

[@wakeinthecity9]

So sorry to hear. So sorry for all of this pain that you have felt and continue to feel.... Please look into the doctrine of the sovereignty of God. John Piper and RC Sproul are some amazing theologians who unpack this attribute of God. How God is completely sovereign over everything.

[@popoolos478]

Lord thank you so much for blessing this person suffering so much. Thank you for keeping her strong and always bless her !

[@altinelawi-pane961]

God's got you!

[@user-lv7xm1eg8q]

So sorry for your loss 😞💗🙏

[@hquinn5394]

I've been really struggling with anxiety and fear. Hearing the word of God really lifts me up and calms my mind.

[@debbiewilliams1790]

FEAR stands for "FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL" so Praise the Lord Almighty and let fear go xxx Trust in Our Father

[@rosecovarrubias5456]

Debbie Williams Amen 🙏🏻

[@ceciliamoreno345]

Thank you needed to hear this

[@0906blue]

I remember that being a saying at the 12 step meetings but the Webster dictionary has a whole different meaning.

[@jojoomar4853]

Been in a roller coaster of emotions lately, my anxiety is starting to spiral out of control. Started praying and listening to worship songs... and I found myself here. God listens! This is what I needed. I will be listening to this again and again to help me go through this time.

[@BlakeMcgrathofficial]

This was probably the most amazing sermon I have ever seen before. I got to change the comments from 666 to 667! Demons shake at the name of Jesus. Amen!!!!

[@raquelgarcia2126]

This sermon was so amazing . Devil has been trying to haunt my mind but let the devil know not today!

[@ashleyhurt7533]

I battle with anxiety every single day. I've been meaning to check this church out, and this is the first sermon of elevation church I saw and it spoke to me so much.

[@laurenxlouison9966]

Ashley Hurt I hope you are feeling better lately ? How are you Ash ?

[@susannabonke8552]

dear ashley, i have an anxiety illness diagnosed but i push to the kingdom of heaven so my soul will be saved. It won´t last, Jesus speaks the last word over you, not your fear

[@nanettestrangeowl4804]

Ashley Hurt right?? I got off work after having some issues at work. Feeling defeated and this came on. Thank you Jesus

[@ilovejesus5972]

Amen praise you lord ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@maggiekelly4055]

God bless you Ashley Hurt. I’m praying for you to find your way. For me, Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. I AM NOTHING WITHOUT HIM!!! I love you and so does God!

[@joshrussell3341]

To the person reading this, you’re absolutely amazing and wonderful! God is SO great! God is SO real!!God bless you!!! God bless everyone!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@kristinahooven5259]

I'm writing this with tears running down my face thanking God because he is so good & this message is EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Thank you Jesus ❤ #Godisgoodallthetime

[@Ellaartsy]

He loves you Kristina! ♡♡

[@dawnsandoval4190]

Jesus is always on time❤

[@finalrogue2108]

And All the time, God is good

[@florfernandez8433]

This appeared at the right time! Anxiety is destroying me and I really needed to hear this!

[@jessica6102]

The ‘Imagination’ part really hit me. it honestly made me cry. ive been living with guilt. ive been puking for days, cant eat, cant sleep. i just end up crying & worrying about my future. God has already taken this guilt away from me the moment i said ‘Forgive me Lord’ but its been so hard for me because i know ive been lying my life saying i believe in God when i didn’t even try to change myself for him just because i couldnt see what He has done for me . i let the devil turn my playground into a battle field without realizing.. He is here for me .. im ready to take Him in.. But ive been so scared to let Him in..

[@l0vingmaikel]

Im proud of you

[@darlenegrahamlovethissong3533]

Hello Pastor, Thank you sooooo much for such an amazing Beautiful Gospel message.

[@coreybarnwell2621]

I learned with dealing with anxiety and depression. I shift my focus from the problem. To God. What he has done. How he made me. Why he made me. How he promised to keep me safe from ALL things. :)

[@metrinityredbranch7187]

I NEVER HEARD OF ANXIETY UNTIL JUNE OF THIS YEAR. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS UNTIL IT ATTACKED ME AND CAUSED ME TO THINK I WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK.

[@Sage-fp4dv]

Only someone anointed.... could preach a sermon like this one and .. It reaches me …and …the deepest part of my mind that causes my anxiety. I am feeling relieved already! Thank u!

[@cathydewittinlove]

I'm 7 days smoke free, Glory to God 🙏😇🙏🙏

[@kingroco]

I use to have bad anxiety to the point where I prayed for death......until god answered my prayers and saved me I never lost faith

[@kevinthomson7097]

Guys trust me, I've been having panic attacks and trust me here please, No need of pills or medications. Just the word of God and humbled prayers. I got out of it, and so will u. God has a purpose for this test for you, he wants to make u strong and only rely in him and not on the world because the understanding of God is beyond any mans. Amen

[@partin1970]

Please pray for my mother. She lives in a constant state of fear and anxiety about everything and I believe is missing the REAL Joy of the Lord. Thanks so much.

[@ms.beibeibold7386]

HI, IN PRAYING YOUR MOTHER IS BETTER. I ALSO WENT THROUGH ANXIETY, BUT NO SO MUCH NOW. GIVE HER GOD DID NOT GIVE GIVE US THE SPIRIT OF FEST BUT OF LOVE PEACE AND OF A SOUND MIND.. HEALTH WISE HYDRATION, MAGNESIUM AND POTASSIUM.. MAY GOD BLESS YOU CONTINUALLY..

[@ovoxoanthony]

I haven’t had a panic attack since I’ve been listen. So many tears of rejoice. I love you Steven

[@adeleburnett4228]

I have been struggling with suicide thoughts, I have everything to live for . I love Jesus with all that I am , I’m scared if I was to succeed I would go to hell . Please pray I can find my joy again, that I can feel again. I’ve been watching all your sermons, I keep you in my ear at all times . I’m fighting hard to stay . I am getting help in all ways possible. I know God can and will restore my mind and soul . I have beautiful grandchildren that I adore and they love me as well . Please pray for me 🙏

[@elevationchurch]

Hi Adele! We appreciate you reaching out and sharing with us. Sharing what we are going through and bringing others into our situations to pray with us is often the first step in healing. It is important that we reach out, because there is hope. Please talk with your family and friends. We also want to offer these resources that KZbin put together that offers immediate professional assistance, no matter where you are in the world: bit.ly/Getting-Support. We love you and we’re praying for you right now! For additional prayer and guidance, you can email us at [e-mail]. You are seen, known and LOVED by God! 🧡

[@jenbaker2092]

I've never listened to an Elevation sermon before this morning. I jam to the worship in the car all the time, but I'm always "too busy" to listen to the sermons. This particular message is a year old, but if y'all only knew how badly I needed it this morning... Anxiety has been tearing my life apart for months! Wreaking utter havoc on even my physical state. I'm so thankful to God this morning for putting this message in my path. This will be life changing!

[@1inaMillionaireSs]

I have been sooooo anxious the past few weeks and one of my prayers was Psalms 139:23-24 (for God to show me, ME). When I heard this sermon I was so thankful because I knew then that the Lord heard my prayers. It was funny that you said, " If you're good at worrying, you'll be even better at worship". You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! It seemed like the more I worried, the HARDER I'd worship lol. Anyway, thanks for revisiting this topic because so many of us need this right now! May God continue to bless you, your family, and your ministry.

[@cecilsmith9006]

Living Life With Style

[@shawneetate121]

Living Life With Style FACTS! FACTS! FACTS! Amen!

[@torrihoward9729]

Amen 🙏🙏💕

[@healingschoool4026]

from another homeschool mommy, i'm soooo excited that you shared. thanks !!!

[@amandaavila1127]

Amen that’s true the more you worry the more you worship

[@kimikosmith7071]

Pastor Steven Furtick: there are people tuning in all over the world in the middle of the night watching our sermons Me: 18 year old girl from Hawaii watching Elevations sermon at 1 AM craaazyyyy

[@tattoogypsy1970]

I'm a recovering addict, and my past relapse keeps the ones I love the most away from me, they are afraid of what could happen, and not that it was a mistake and we miss out on the now, the present. The ones I love won't talk or spend time with me, I'm out casted , how do I this alone. Missing my loved ones. I have been isolated, I have 11 months and 6 days clean and sober now, I miss my loved ones.

[@corazonhackett8452]

Please pray for me I am battling anxiety and fear.i am so scared for my life.i have a beautiful daughter and she needs her momma.

[@Imaionclarke]

Hey all my fellow believers!! My name is Aion from Toronto and I've been playing your sermons Pastor Furtick alot lately and my 63 year old Jamaican dad just said to me half way through this sermon "who is dat guy preachin? He have some really good sermons!!!" Patois accent** anyways your breaking culture barriers and I just want to say God bless and keep doing what you do!!! I attend a church called C4 in Ajax but I'm definitely gonna pay Elevation Church Toronto a visit!!!!! Bless up 🇯🇲🇯🇲 😄

[@sazzyd6970]

take me with u when u go lol plz n thnx

[@julieclemons6701]

Voyce: nice. blessings to you & family☝

[@steffisuzanah]

Hey im jamaican in germany Good message for real i wish i could attend!

[@anishamc5890]

Amen!!

[@caribbeankpoplover]

Lol I read that in my head with the patois accent! Man Jamaicans really are everywhere~ Bless up from a Jamaican currently living in China^^

[@hoodxocalum7473]

Man this spoke to me! I feel like I’ve lost my dreams from when I was in HS and I’m a mom now and I still want to live those dreams but fears like “but....” Edit: YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST!

[@garyarmer6057]

While watching this I paused to read Bible verse. I prayed for guidince and opened the bible to the very verse he is preaching on. That is God presance.

[@tracyrasare3018]

I have watched this sermon three times and each time I am filled with so much gratitude of how blessed I am as God has brought this church into my life. Thank you so much Pastor Furtick, May God bless you always!!

[@ErkFX]

Man, this sermon is so on point from start to finish! When he started talking about intake on the phone I just had a huge smile on my face. I just did about a 3 week fast from all social media and it was amazing! I was always so consumed by scrolling through my FB feed every single day, and when I did the fast I was always looking for something else to do. It really sets your mind free if you give things like that a try, and replace them with more important things. It gives you more time to pray, exercise, study, read, spend time with family, and soooo much more! I loved this sermon, Pastor Steven!!

[@healingschoool4026]

I"m sooo excited that you lasted three weeks !!! i've been thinking that I was going to do this for 40 days... i'm not sure if i'll go "cold turkey" and whether i'm supposed to not speak to my family.. sooo, i've not started.. i'm Glad that you shared. THanks

[@joshuavanhee4844]

On point aside from 12:30 when he says you can't pray anxiety away. Phillipians chapter 4 the apostle Paul says to be anxious for nothing, but in everything to present your request to God which would be PRAYER and the PEACE of God will guard your hearts and minds. Now I don't know if I'm the only one who can say this but I've never had any peace in my life while I'm in the grips of anxiety. You absolutely can pray against anxiety. Pray with faith EXPECTING God to do something and it will be done so long as we seek his will above all else. Don't put God in a box!

[@wendyyang4717]

My life relays on listening to your sermons. May God keeps on blessing my Paster, Steven Furtick 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@christellen3077]

Rely on a direct communication with God, sermons are just a taste, of what God can reveal to our hearts if we dwell in His Word, in Jesus. Be blessed.

[@christellen3077]

+Christelle N I agree with tou that this sermon was so echoing into souls and hearts. it was helpful, we need to meditate on it now. The pastor has done his job, ours is to seek God more and better now, ourselves by His Grace. Alléluia help us God, to find You more and better, amen in Jesus name.

[@juliacorral1979]

Christ. With. Us all. Bless u. And. The. Chruch. Amen raising. Me. Hands. To. The. Lord. No. More. Bad. Things. Good. Health. Away. Satan. God. Guides. Us. All. Amen

[@Lazarusrizing]

Please let your life rely on Jesus. If you are born again. I know Steve Furtick would agree.

[@addiej5497]

Yes I get very discouraged and unmotivated not knowing where to start or what to study I get lost in the Bible and I like when someone explains to me. I learn better. And the pastor here does that for me. Even sometimes I get so sad and don't read the Bible but I put these sermons to help and I sleep beautifully and wake up with knowledge like my heart listens and learns even by listening.

[@emilylloyd1684]

Here is a wonderful prayer from St. Philaret, metropolitan of Moscow " O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace. Help me in all things to rely upon Your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal Your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day with peace of soul, and with the firm conviction that Your will governs all. In all my deeds and words guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforseen events let me not forget that all are sent by You. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering or embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of this coming day with all that it will bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray, pray You Yourself in me. Amen."

[@alexanderthomasmedina3364]

Amen Pastor. Watching from Okinawa Japan 🇯🇵 also a U.S Marine

[@Samuel-ri5qo]

Alexander Medina thank you

[@LostDesertGirl]

@Alexander Medina Thank you for your service!!

[@gsxrjoon]

I go to Chicago Tabernacle and our pastor spoke about this exact same scripture yesterday. Talk about confirmation. A lot of times we live in fear because we're not living in His perfect love. "Perfect love casts out all fear" and the more we walk in His love, the more we rest and relax in His faithfulness. Thank you Pastor Steven Furtick and Elevation Church. Continue to be led by the Spirit. God bless.

[@JerseyCity478]

Thank you for that!

[@vickitwiford7084]

I am an ordained minister. I came down with shingles on my face 3 years ago. I still have the pain 24/7 and it has had an effect on my ability to minister. But Ps 139 has been a great inspiration to me! I refuse to be anxious about my future! Every day I get out of bed, put one foot in front of the other and go through the day. It's amazing how the pain decreases during the day as I choose to move forward trusting God, fixing my thoughts on Him, and not my circumstances!

[@taylormorris6561]

I’m a tattoo artist, it’s very rare to find Christians in this industry. The shop I just joined is.. not good. I’m getting a lot of business and getting my stuff out there but I’m surrounded by alcoholic, depressed atheists and my depression and anxiety is at an all time high. I’ve been working toward this goal my whole life and all of the sudden I hate going to work everyday. I needed this video. Any advice is accepted and prayers as well to find direction. Because I don’t know what to do.

[@amandar7783]

Veryy inspiringg,be honest before God...Search me,Align my life with what you made me to be...Amen Pastor Furtick

[@ccicci2634]

Im up in China and it’s way past midnight, watching this. Amazing ministry you have..thank you God bless you🙏🏾

[@eunicetawiah5672]

This sermon was especially for me. Like it honestly spoke directly to my life and the situations I'm facing right now. May I and everyone else tuning in learn to turn off our thoughts and let the peace of God fill us.❤️❤️

[@jordanmeans8312]

Amen girl

[@MsPhapha]

Amen

[@danielslater2001]

Yeah i feel you.

[@gracemoregrace4634]

In the name of Jesus

[@valerieh.1624]

AMEN!! AMEN!! AMEN!! Myself as well.

[@armoredsentinel1661]

I feel like God gave me a heart to protect people. After doing security I developed terrible anxiety. Now I'm planning to work on an armored truck to be a line of defense against robbery. So please pray for me. It's dangerous and my anxiety is getting very high. I was unemployed for 2 years from my anxiety and this'll be my first security job in a long time. God bless you all. Much love to you all, the body of Christ.

[@KickingIt-In-the-Kitchen]

I have been anxious about my health and think it comes from my anxiety. Anxiety and especially Health anxiety has been a struggle for me since I was younger. Please pray for me for mental and physical healing in Jesus's name. I am always worried something is wrong with me. I put Jesus in my heart but the devil keeps whispering in my head and tells me look up your symptom.. it could be deadly, it could be life threatening. This anxiety is an on going battle. I will diet and exercise and pray. Please pray for me as well in time of fear and anxiety. Amen in Jesus's name.

[@thebronzeingsisters1464]

I was lost in my mind and my heart . Crying out to God for any type of direction and God sent me this teaching/Counselor so I praise God for this church and the leaders.

[@myzzpozitiviti]

This message was for me, for the past year my anxiety has been in an all time high. To the point I am on meds to keep me balance. But pastor are the key points was relevant to me, my mind is overwhelmed with all that is happening around me, I haven't been to church in a while, I haven't been praying, I am full of worry. This message was for me, I am ready for the shift. I ready for God's peace to enter my life. Thank you I feel so blessed to hear this message this morning. I know I'm going to need to hear this message multiple times.

[@leegwebu]

i have been suffering with anxiety for as long as i could recall, my health has been deteriorating as a result i have been suffering with chronic pains for well over a month now.I started assuming that i might be suffering from serious multiple health conditions i then came to realize that it might just be ''health anxiety'' i've been to hospital all my test came back normal but i was still stressing about my health.After watching this sermon i have decided to regain my joy & peace...this decision i take today that "I'' matter

[@dawntexada9782]

I wish I wasn't so anxious so that I could better receive the message.

[@ashleyedmonds88]

I'm so happy you spoke on this. Latley my anexity has been killing my faith. Staying up at night, crying and pleading not to go on medicine.

[@jencyt46]

Im in same boat... N I definitely don't like being on Lexapro medicine 😭

[@brianvasquez6794]

God used Pastor Steven futrick to get me out of depression

[@geirjartveit9785]

When God meets you in your weak phases of life, he builds you up again with new strength. From the inside and out with new power.

[@EmbracingLife49]

This sermon was so inspiring to me!!! I have written "IT Doesn't Matter" on a sheet of paper and placed it on my refrigerator!! And I do know that God has it and ALL things are in HIS Mighty Hands!!! To God Be the Glory!!!

[@jordanmeans8312]

Wow, that is awesome Angel Rice! I may do the same ;0)

[@uzmakaleem5933]

Wonderful... I was anxious for my personal life n marriage issues .... But I got to know... It doesn't matter ... I must put my faith on God Lord...

[@addiej5497]

Halleluyah

[@janchristoffersen3834]

Pastor Steven, your sermons on Anxiety are changing my life...very very drastically. Its as if I am face-to-face with my Lord and Savior as He ministers His will through your God ordained preaching. I am 62 and have spent most of my life alone, the last 20 years very alone and lonely, sad, and depressed, and not who God created. Praise God for following the Lord and changing our lives. I have been wanting God to change my outlook on life, but I now have life changing relevation that God has been waiting for me to stay close to Him and He will and has grabbed my hand and pulled me back in. I have a vision of a wonderful future, which includes getting back to leading worship, and being the kid God created me to be. I have missed God and I have missed me.

[@oldschool_loul]

best 47 minutes i’ve spent on my phone. Thank you, i needed this so much.🙏

[@melissameadows1294]

I am an ambulance coder in Texas & listen M-F while I am working. I discovered your church in May on KZbin (through a recommendation from a co-worker) and Christ has showed up here in my cubicle on multiple occasions. Our relationship has catapulted to new levels. Thank you for all the hard work & the guidance on my own studies in the Bible! (originally, from Willmington, NC)

[@olivialauryn839]

I have listened to this twice. What keeps standing out is my Integrity and Intention. Especially intention when you deem yourself special and sinless in a situation. May God search me and redeem in me a clean heart that I may serve him wholeheartedly without fear or anxiety.

[@sowhat1191]

This message was so awesome. There were 7 points total. Two of which resonated: Integrity and Indecision. Pastor Furtick hit the nail dead on the head, and since we're all family, I'll share this with you. For me, it has been a lack of integrity that has kept me from both my purpose, AND the blessings that God has for me within my purpose. The many versions of me that I allow to exist in different realms literally smother the me that God has called forth to death. When you lack integrity as a child of God, shame follows! You feel ashamed when you know better, but you aren't DOING better. Shame is an assassin when it comes to your purpose in Christ. It will silence you, kill your gifts, and keep you from reaching any and every soul assigned to your purpose. I feel as if that is MY main reason for being so indecisive; because I know what i need to do, but I'm carrying the shame of what I chose to do because my integrity is not at the level that it should be. God spoke this to me months ago, and here it is again in this message: DECIDE. Pick. Choose. Choose ye this day whom you will serve. Anxiety brought on by my very own sins makes choosing seem impossible, but it's not. I know that once I control my Intake, my mind will be free of the garbage taking up space that's alloted for God and HIS purpose for me.

[@charissanaidoo8251]

Rochelle M

[@julieclemons6701]

Rochelle M well said. resounding affirmation..!

[@lmcurtis7022]

Rochelle M Wow, you PREACHED, girl! I know I'm seeing this months after you said it, but I needed to read it today. So on point! Thank you! Bless you.

[@jerkiathompson6480]

I know God wanted me to hear this message. Rochelle M....your message was so profound to me. It's exactly where I am in my life. Thank you for posting. God Bless...

[@ms.5779]

Very articulate..my spiritual mentor once said "God deals with what's in the dark before he brings it to the light"..in other words He'll tell you to change something, don't do this, leave that person or thing alone etc . Just between you n Him. But if we don't then He'll expose it..not to shame us..."IT" is the shame but to grow us into perfection. Its out of love. So, how are you now???

[@mmmotiv8ed]

Ouch... I found myself pointing fingers at my friends for living the lies I lived. I found myself telling them to stop living the lie. I realized I've lived other peoples lies only to protect those lies in me. I am so blessed 🙌 the truth set me free through brutally bringing me to my knees with HUMILITY. Thanks be to G❤D for helping ME face ME. ☝🙏☝

[@joseline2432]

‘You'd better be nice to me God is watching how you are treating me. God is watching how you talking to me, and God likes me.’ - I felt that in my heart

[@anainafrater9094]

I'm always depressed in my relationship I'm always focused on the things that could go wrong and cant seem to focus on what I have but who the Lord has set free is free indeed

[@sheribettevy7665]

I'm rewatching today in between signal loss .God is good even in a storm like Harvey.. yes 🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🙏🙏🕊

[@dunstankennedy7774]

As Christians,we must be rooted in God words.We must also tell others,about how good my God is!

[@gloria84073]

Holy spirit led me to this channel. I felt like I was dying from anxiety panic attacks. I will break the ⛓chains in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@elevationchurch]

Hi there, gloria! Thank you for reaching out to us & sharing with us. We're sorry that you're struggling with anxiety & panic attacks. We speak God's Peace over you & into your heart & soul. "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." (John 8:36) We declare that all the chains are broken & you are free in Jesus' Mighty Name. Here is a message you can check out that will bless you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOumn6hi5enrc0 We would love to keep you in our prayers. You can reach out to us at bit.ly/2YUFmp9. Our prayer team would love to pray for you. Jesus loves you!🧡

[@gloria84073]

@@elevationchurch i have been in peace for last 4 days without panic or anxiety. The heaviness on my chest left me can breathe ..Haven't taken any herb tonic or pills. Was able to sleep like baby.. Now I see why. The devil is attacking me so bad...we all need to pray for each other...Thank you.

[@lettiehernandez8678]

This sermon is what I needed to hear this Morning🙏🏼 Pastor Steven thank you for sharing all this uplifting messages. Much needed reminder.. Search Me GOD

[@dibackdraft]

Pastor Steven Furtick - Thanks so much for keeping your content free. I usually watch 3 of elevation church's messages a week, I serve as a youth Pastor and Sunday for me is very busy and pouring the word out into the people. Your ministry has been a great fresh pouring into me and challenges me personally with me own walk.

[@reneesolis1]

Amen!

[@gwendolyn8004]

He’s leaving me judged and condemned, He’s allowing horrible treatment, 9 years now! My spirit is breaking all the way

[@showandtell1313]

''we speak peace to storms in our souls today in the name of Jesus'' literally just reading that, no sound on, i felt instant peace. Jesus name is power !

[@danielon0987]

I am one of those who sometimes have to watch one of this sermons at midnight

[@MyChristianDiary]

That's why JESUS keep reminding us all day about NOT TO WORRY! He is our SHEPHERD and will take good care of us all the way!

[@m.l9805]

I was currently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder called Agoraphobia. It has taken over my life and I’ve allowed it to be bigger than God. And nothing is bigger than my God🤍! God is better then any anxiety disorder and any fear! It’s scary to trust and have faith in him but he wants us to be fully dependent on him!

[@ginny0719]

I may be trapped inside alone with this disease but I tell the demons that I AM NOT ALONE!!! In GOD I take solace. Thank you Lord for loving me through this time of human loneliness. I'm so glad it won't be for very much longer

[@dianewells3946]

I'm always eager to see what I will learn next from Pastor Furtick. Listening to this sermon, I took about 15 pages of notes (5x7 size pages). I am intrigued by the ways he & God reveal things so relevant to day-to-day living. Blessings from Texas!

[@blessed1281]

I love the part of telling the devil "keep your hands off God Property" that's right pastor you tell him...That's like a t- shirt quote. I love it, I tell him all the time What? What do you want from me now, as for me and my house, we will serve the lord, so go back to the dessert where you belong. I struggled with anxiety to the point that I felt like life was getting sucked away from me, but I have overcome. Thanks to the Lord all mighty, he can not control my mind and inflict fear anymore, if God is with us, who can be against us. Bless you pastor and all your efforts to help us with the word 🙏🏼

[@susannabonke8552]

so true! bless you mari

[@hummerklein2567]

Paster Furtick I’m a 8month widow of 40years of a marriage God blessed us in everything I prayed for someone to come into my life and poof their you were. You tell me what I’m doing what I need to do and what to ask for but thankful is my prayer I’m asking you to please do a series On grieving . Just throwing this out here I’m so much alone ,all our kids have abandoned me Just preach Steven , Your so like my husband Heplayed in the Church for 40 years also Lead guitar sang Last 3 years of his life only missed a few played drums in the Church also Built Foreman our church at Severn Christian Church in Md. Anyway God bless you Son you are certainly a child of God I want to join your church EFam . But don’t know how to do that I’m old school give me a rotary phone I can do that But my honey did it all for me . So at 71 I’m not so great I’m trying so hard I need you and Holly in my life my Church gave me a car but I go no where barely get to Church here . But If I could make a wish I come to meet you . Trying to get some friend to drive out with me Pray for me please Paster Steven . Thank you in advance Bless your sweet little ❤️

[@sheebaninan9263]

Attending Elevation Church is on my Bucket List too !! 🇮🇳

[@israelmoreno2627]

Pray for me I suffer ptsd and panic attacks

[@Sv_gy3]

🙌🏻 I NEEDED THIS . It’s May 8 , 2020- 1:03am . I live in Los Angeles , I wish to go to Elevation church . I been watching the videos on this channel and I love how you deliver God message. It’s very needed through these times. I received God like a month ago cause I didn’t find the solution to my anxiety . I had a lot of therapist and psychiatrist- I FOUND THE BEST MEDICINE IN GOD ! Prayer is the way to God ! God has helped me heal without medication and he helps me through these videos and reading the Bible .

[@susannabonke8552]

I know Jesus. dealt so much with anxiety. want to help those with mental diseases bc I´ve gone through it. Jesus has to prepare me for serving others.

[@janellern]

This is exactly what I needed. It's like God spoke to me through you and I can't express to you how thankful I am for this. Thank you pastor Steven I hope one day I can hear you speak live!

[@kristinahooven5259]

Janelle Nicole I feel the same way ❤ I wish I could attend Elevation church but I live in California.

[@dennisphilip2800]

Janelle Nicole praise to our lord Jesus Christ . If you want to talk about anxiety and pannic attacks i can help you to get away with this. Regards Dennis

[@Rextrent]

Exactly ditto. I had run by Pastor Furtick before, on the TV, and first thought "Look at that character!" followed by the last thought, "He is really preaching important truth". This morning he was on the TV preaching this message. I felt conviction, which I haven't really had in a long time, to change my self-indulgent ways, repent, and try a different way of living. "LIFE" has been crowding-in ever since my conviction moment, and I am getting lost in providing these words, impressing myself, then berating myself. SO, thanks and have a fine day.

[@michaelmudgedell3153]

Janelle D

[@blessed1281]

I forgot to mentioned, that I will continue to listen to you, as you deliver the word free of charge, I can not afford to pay for books or magazines or shipping charges...thank you pastor for remembering the poor. May the lord continue to bless you always.

[@a.k.4085]

The more he preached...the better it got!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jackiecotto546]

I need this because the haters goona hate when they see a shine of God on you I always look happy

[@rachelmcgrew2916]

Visiting your church is DEFINITELY on my bucket list!! Lol At 28 years old, I would've NEVER thought I would be the kind of woman to tell my husband I want to be able to take a 3-4 week long 'vacation' just so I can come and visit your church on both Sundays and Wednesday. And whenever else you guys have anything going on...including when you have revival!! Lol We were able to see Elevation Worship in Bossier City, La and let me tell you, they are just AMAZING!! I've never had a worship experience quite like that!! 🙌🏼❤️ But seriously, my husband and I have grown within our marriage, life, kids, faith, and in our church (which btw went to C3 and saw you speak and said it was SO AWESOME!! ((Journey Church in Pineville, La)) so much because of hearing God's word from not only our pastor, but from you and your wife!! I get 'something' from every. single. sermon you guys preach no matter what it is. Love you guys and your church!! ❤️❤️

[@marquesn77]

Amen Pastor Furtick this was such a great message, so many factors that come into play in anxiety, and it's comforting to know that David, a King, the most amazing worship leader and man after God dealt with anxiety like me- but he overcame it and so can I, so can we all of us ! Blessings !

[@rnxxx9937]

💚💚💚💚💚😢

[@dennisphilip2800]

nancy marques praise to our lord Jesus Christ . If you want to talk about anxiety and pannic attacks i can help you to get away with this. Regards Dennis

[@lizlovee4377]

Im there with you. My doctor tries to give me meds but i refuse bc i know its just the absence of Faith && it can be restored.

[@mizchulita]

I would love to hear what you have to say.

[@CJVarela]

The potential problem of giving people what they want is that they might not get what they really need.

[@GuadalupeLopez-tz9df]

I will be homeless in two weeks, but I know God has a plan for my daughter and I.

[@youngprophet5138]

i love the guy who always sits next to one of the cameras and comments "wow so good" during every sermon lol

[@MsBoonecat]

I am in tears 😂😂😂😂😂! Great sermon! And more importantly, right on time. Blessings!! ,😘😘

[@arpanpradhan493]

Cathy D Boone u are laughing or crying ?

[@bebelisby]

Happy New Year EFAMILY. COME ON 2022!!!! IBAM GOING TO LEAVE MY TEARS MY PAIN AND ALL MY HURT IN 2021. MY WORD FOR 2022: MOVE

[@cryshelwhitehead309]

6 years old, but right on time!

[@livinglove-withlolagold5475]

Thank you Pastor. I'm from Nigeria. Your teachings are simple and full of the Holy Spirit

[@PanaisC]

Such a good Sermon!!! Spoke directly to my heart! Especially at 39:50 " i got a future to imagine" the Holy spirit touched me and felt like a weight was lifted from me.

[@debbieoaldon8332]

God Help me!! The anxiety has taken me over. For the majority of my life. I feel tears coming from the depths of my soul. I need God to intervene! I want God ro intervene. I need Him in every part of my life.

[@Nothingbutblessings4185]

I accidentally found part l and had to watch part ll. I suffer from anxiety and depression for the past 6-7 years. I am almost at my bottom. I no longer have a job because of anxiety, arthritis in my back, insomnia, my list goes on. Im trying to stay encouraged, but its hard. Im so glad i found this channel. I pray things turn around 🙌.

[@miasolfae]

I love this message! This is exactly what I need because for the past 2 weeks I’ve been feeling nothing but Anxiety. I know there are so many things I need to tell god and so many things I need to confess but there are so many I don’t know where to start or how to express myself to the lord. Please pray for me family in Christ, I need it.

[@Jesuscares7680]

One of the top medical problems today...anxiety....so many groups on Facebook regarding anxiety/depression etc...great God had you touch on it ...

[@mmmotiv8ed]

The real me is the power within - search me & remove the anxiety for facing things I couldn't face outta fear. FEAR became a liar & one of my greatest fears was facing the TRUTH that set me FREE! I give all my GLORY to YOU G❤D ☝🙏☝

[@leighgacse7742]

I am so thankful for your sermons. Ironically enough I started listening them at night time because I had crippling anxiety and panic attacks happening. I needed to get to a place of peace and who better to look to for peace than God? Unfortunately, during these panic attacks and through all my worry I could not focus on God or reading the Bible on my own because my thoughts and fears were drowning out what I was trying to read. I had seen you speak a few times in clips on IG and FB so I looked you up on here and it was definitely the right move. God used and is using you to help changed my head and my heart and I now see hope where I felt hopeless and lost. God bless you for His works through you!

[@elevationchurch]

Leigh, we are with you and we can only imagine how hard it is to constantly withstand these attacks. You are loved, valued, and you are not forsaken. We are praying for you 🙏

[@mariasullo341]

Maria Your sermons empower me! I am learning so much about God's word and how the stories in the bible are truly related to our lives today! I never even read the stories intil I started listening to hou talk about them, How truly inspiring and REAL, I am going through the worst thing I have ever went through. But, your sermons always help me to put things in perspective and believe that God will get me through this victoriously. Because, I am suited up in the armor of God!! 24/7 surveillance on me! Why am I still anxious. Thank you Steve and thank you, God for speaking through Steve and his beautiful wife, too!

[@aniyah7577]

this is sooo good! I was going to watch something else on youtube but i had been meaning to listen to this sermon for a while. It popped up on my feed and I felt the Holy Spirit was pulling me towards watching this video instead. Pastor Steven, God bless you, your family, and Elevation church. You have no idea how much your sermons TRULY are changing lives including my own! Thank you for listening to the call God placed on your life to fulfill. As a student going back to high school in a few days, the enemy OBVIOUSLY has been trying to make me anxious. But I know God is with me NOW, when I go back to school, and all through the year and my life! I can't explain how much I needed this and I'm so so grateful. Gonna have to download this on my phone, and really meditate on this word, since there was so much good information!! God bless you all.💗