When my little girl was around 6 yrs old, she told me she could hear God. I asked her what she heard, she said," it is kind of like a thought, but I know I am not thinking it." ❤️
2 Thessalonians 1:8-10 The Message (MSG) 5-10 All this trouble is a clear sign that God has decided to make you fit for the kingdom. You’re suffering now, but justice is on the way. When the Master Jesus appears out of heaven in a blaze of fire with his strong angels, he’ll even up the score by settling accounts with those who gave you such a bad time. His coming will be the break we’ve been waiting for. Those who refuse to know God and refuse to obey the Message will pay for what they’ve done. Eternal exile from the presence of the Master and his splendid power is their sentence. But on that very same day when he comes, he will be exalted by his followers and celebrated by all who believe-and all because you believed what we told you.
Sister. I PRAY YOU ALWAYS KNOW THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A COINCIDENCE WHEN IT COMES TO OUR GOOD GOOD FATHER. I STAY IN CONSTANT ADORATION OF THE INTIMACY OF THE RELATIONSHIP AVALIABLE TO THE ONE WHO LOVES US COMPLETELY. May you always know you have a sound mind. And that HE has more good thoughts towards you than there are grains of sand. May all your days be BLESSED and covered in HIM and SHALOM SHALOM for you always! In YESHUAS name amen!
"The enemy deceives you, he cannot take what God gave you, but if he can get you to catch a thought that opposes it, he can keep you from walking into it." BOOM!! Mind blown!
The enemy cannot take away what God gave you but if the enemy can get you to catch a thought opposing it, he can Keep you so weak you will not walk into your destiny!🎯 And you will not step out on Faith, Trusting God.🙏
This preaching was made for me. I started to cry while watching because yesterday I caught a thought that the happiness I was feeling wasn't going to last. I genuinely needed this and my spirit rejoiced when I saw this video (the 1st one that showed up when I searched Elevation Church). Praise God!!
@@silkalter9880 did you listen to the sermon though? Isn't Jesus the one who began a good work in us who will be faithful to complete it? Listen again from minute 35 on. And while we're here, I'll point out that Jesus chose a woman to be the first to announce his resurrection to his followers. Why would he not continue to use women as well as men to proclaim his gospel and build up his body? Hope you can receive this word in love from a sister in Christ.
I caught a beautiful thought..that God love surpasses my everything and I'll go on forward with it no matter how the World throw tantrums..I'll focus on God's Promise and Grace ... Hallelujah.. Hallelujah..
This was such a powerful sermon. I've noticed that as my walk with God increases, and I grow closer to him that I'm battling more with thoughts that keep me stuck in fear, that I'm not making the right choices, that I'm not worthy of happiness. Lord God give me the strength to push through the fear I have. Amen!
Sonia Wilson legit I feel the exact same way right now . It’s because we are a threat to the devil . He doesn’t want us to overcome because when we do through the power of Jesus Christ , we will be his vessels that speak light and truth into this dark world 🙏
@@danielbustos7679 I couldn't have said it better. Many years ago I probably would have thought that I was left alone with facing my battles. As my faith has grown over the last couple of years I've learned that I'm not alone and I've begun to surround myself with other Christians who will walk with me on my journey and will be supportive.
I can't keep on catching random thoughts everyday I done doing that. I decree over my life to catch the Word of God an stay anchored for the rest of my life.
This sermon actually goes deeper than just what we see at face value. Our thoughts are who we are. I have come upon the realization that the redundancy of my thoughts has built in me a character which I can only reverse by using the same power of a THOUGHT. I'm only a thought away from who I am destined to be all I have to do discern the voice in thoughts. Thankyou pastor steven, your word is all the way in Kenya and its changing lives greatly
I caught a fear that consumed 20 years of my life. I wasted thousands of hours of sleeplessness. I didn’t know how. When. Where. But it consumed me. A single Mother. My 2 girls are my life. After God, they are my world. Today, my world is falling apart. They are no longer home. Not in the house of the Lord. They chose the World. The sinful way of living. I had to trade my fears for FAITH. Even though it’s PAINFUL, I know my Redeemer lives. And I will not allow those two thoughts to harm my Faith. GOD WILL FIGHT FOR MY GIRLS: ELIZABETH AND JYSLEY: You belong to JESUS. This is just a Class. A preparation for the Plan He has for you. I believe it. In Jesus mighty name. Amen. God bless your life. Happy Pastors appreciation Month. In his lavish Love. Miami FL
So, I was an addict for 4 years, I was oUt there! My children were living with my mom and I was living in a one br apartment getting high, doing all kinda crazy shenanigans; I finally got sober and got them back but I missed 4 years of their lives. I struggle with thoughts of "have I messed up my kids" and "was I out of their life for too long & now our relationship is ruined" they tell me often that they aren't upset with me, they're just happy I'm back home. I know this message was for me. I God is so good!! And his timing is perfect! ♡
Jessica Noneya I’m sure it was so hard. You feel guiltily, you feel ashamed... But remember this. God redeemed you out of it. He was there even if you didn’t know it. He carried you and he rescued you out of it. Your kids did miss you but now you have them back. And now you can enjoy every second with them. He is with you. Don’t ever forget that!
Thank u. Been very down lately. Just an Army Veteran, recovering alcoholic, Christian and Dad. I failed my way through life. Your sermons have been helping me get closer to God since early 2020. Have watched loyally since. Please pray for me.
Thank you so much for this message. I have been going through a rough patch but I caught a thought that its not over and God has turned things around for me so I will hold on to the word of God and I won't let the devil deceive me and rob me of my miracle. I caught a thought and I will testify to the Glory of God
I needed to hear this!! I accidentally came upon this message this morning but I know I definitely needed to hear this right now!! I have been struggling with negative and deep rooted thoughts that have affected me for so many years. Thoughts that I am not good enough. Thoughts of depression. Thoughts that overwhelm my every day life. It is difficult to overcome the issues. And I feel that I have been sabotaging myself with these thoughts. Hearing is like a light bulb that made me really think of relying on what Jesus says and does and can do! As well as the Apostle Paul of taking captivity of our thoughts! I have been caught between thoughts!! I have been crying through this message knowing that I matter and I am enough!! He has a plan and a purpose!! That the root of those thoughts and the trauma can be healed and changed to be used for His glory!! He is able and He who began a work in me will complete it!! His thoughts of me are ever so good!! It's time to demolish strongholds!!
Alicia Mather yes! Strongholds being demolished with this message. Chains are being broken & If you haven’t seen the message before trapped in transition I would encourage you to 💛
Our thoughts are the source of our acts, how important is to filter them through the word of God, " and every proud thing that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ." Pastor Steven Montréal - Canada is needing a Elevation Church, there is a Young generation claiming for an answer and for Hope!!!! we are waiting for your good News! :)
Thank you Father God for the message this morning. Thank you for always being there for all of us. You are so amazing. Keep giving us all your everlasting love.🙏🙏🙏💯✅
I'm an atheist and my brother sent me this. Im 46 and have been suffering from chronic pain after surviving a brain hemorrhage and fracturing three vertebrae and my skull. This is the second video he sent me from pastor Steve. This really hits home.
I can TOTALLY relate to this sermon in a lot of ways, but what really made me excited about this sermon is my struggle with OCD intrusive thoughts. From the very beginning when pastor Furtick was tossing the bible it reminded me of the very first time I had an intrusive thought about the bible. That was 8 years ago & even though I still have intrusive thoughts my perspective has changed. It's definitely a spiritual war. I suffer from shame & suicidal thoughts & I am tempted to compare myself to others, even if I recognize that I know Jesus wants to use me. At first I didn' see why Jesus allowed me to struggle with intrusive OCD thoughts, but now I have a better understanding. I often have battles in my mind & I often wondered where those thoughts came from. I thought they came from me & OCD is very deceptive & cunning if you really struggle with it. I realized that OCD can be a blessing in disguise.
I actually am paulettes twin brother and I found my way back to the Lord after spending 7 1/2 mo. in jail for something I didnt do,but this time saved my life and gave me a reason to live again.So thank you to Elevation Church and Pastor Steven Furtick
"I caught a thought and it lifted me from my despair. I caught a thought of Jesus and it lifted me up from my shame and I began to rejoice and worship Him with gladness because I caught a thought of Victory. For the battle belongs to the Lord. He is my stronghold. He is the strength of my life nad I will not be put to shame for the joy of the Lord is my strength!" WHOOOOO AMEN!
If I just heard this message last oct7 I could have saved my relationship with someone. On the bright side, I wouldn't have seen this message if things worked out fine. God bless to all you people who are having a hard time right now. Everything is gonna be alright. God is always with you. :)
I pray that all the people listening to this message that they catch a Thought from God to their direction, that each one of u find that someone ; something that helps u help one another like God is reaching out to each of u , When God breathed the first breath into Adam , he has never stopped breathing into our lungs to this day , and today thank you God for this Church online e fam get in the movement God is working in our lives pass it on ! Grace
I love the sweater! This word is so true. I caught a thought from God to quit my job and I cried in happiness BUTTTT the ppl around me were trying to talk me out of it. Sooo many thoughts came to my mind of how are u going to take care of ur family? How are u going to get medical and dental insurance? You know you’ve had 5 strokes! How are you going to pay for your heart monitor? What are you going to do for money? I don’t want to be on welfare? Ijs!!!! I use to have crazy faith, but this decision is rocking me! I have an imax screen mind 😂. But I can’t help but think God has something in store. And it’s BIG! There is this tugging in my spirit that I can’t ignore. It’s this urgency inside of me. I wish everyone in my life could feel what I feel, see what I see, know what I know! And I wish I could feel this way everyday 🤔😇
12:30 -13:50 "You catch what you're close too" This is what God's been preaching to me. As a person of faith, I sometimes go out of my way to help people with depression or suffering. However, after going to therapy my counselor had pointed out that these people I was helping were actually emotional vampires. I help them but nothing changes. It's like I put all my resources into a black hole... Here's what an emotional vampire is... "Emotional vampire is a colloquial term for toxic people who drain us of our energy and leave us feeling emotionally exhausted." You can also call these guys "faith vampires" because being around them your faith will take a hit too. You need to cut these people out of your life and set boundaries. Don't enable anyone who doesn't change. Don't catch them. Thank you Pastor Steven!
@@rufarochikwanha4972 I'm glad I can help. I view myself as a person of strong faith and it was like my roots were being hit. In an ideal relationship/friendship, you would help someone or pray for them and they would get better. But when they don't and come back daily, it's draining. Listening/being empathetic to a person's suffering is exhausting. That's why they call it compassion fatigue - pastors and therapists feel it. You usually can never tell when you have an emotional vampire, but if you're usually a caring person they just naturally get drawn to your kindness. I need professional counseling to point that out. Rufaro... I set a boundary and they haven't come back since but honestly my faith and happiness increased again. My social life has increased again too. Thank you, God. Remember, It's not our job to heal someone who doesn't want to change. It's God's job.
Giovani Camara well written, amazing words! thank you for this. i totally feel this! i’ve been so drained yesterday and today because i’ve been trying to support and counsel my father which is a huge burden. so, what about when it’s a family member? how do i create boundaries without hurting them? he desperately needs help and has no one around him that can offer him help and i’m trying to support him as much as i can. but i have exams and a very busy week and i actually can’t study due to feeling drained!
Rufaro Chikwanha that’s a tough one. Boundaries with people are hard but with family can be harder. But if he loves you he should be able to accept that him being like this actually hurts you. Communicate that to him effectively and say that you can’t do this right now. If he’s not changing even while you’re helping him. He’s probably going to be same with your help. If that makes sense. It’s possible you might be enabling. So tell him how you feel exhausted and a boundary that you can’t help him anymore. Emotional vampires will linger if the boundaries not strict enough... After you set that boundary have a solid self-care day where you eat and sleep and that’s it. Enjoy a sabbath day. Praying for you my friend. I don’t know how you’ll get through this but I know who and that’s Jesus. Bless you! Have faith that God will fulfill Jerimiah 29:11 and heal him so you don’t have tooo.
God continues to work on me & my thoughts. I’m having to remember that I can take my thoughts captive. As soon as a thought appears, I can take it to God.
The tears started flowing because I knew that God was speaking to me through you, Pastor Furtick. I needed this. Ironically, my husband and a good friend both sent me a link to this message this week and I had been putting off listening to you. I'm so glad I finally did.
Every sentence and shared thought reminds us of how victorious we can live under God's protection and grace! Will listen to this again! Your knowledge and sincerity and closeness to God inspires us every time we listen to you! Thank you Lord for this instrument in your hand to guide and lead us!
Thank you Pastor Furtick for your diligence in communicating the Word to us every week. Your ministry has been a vessel for the Holy Spirit to bless my family again and again. Your bold faith has challenged me to step out in my own growing faith, and I have experienced recent victories in my life because of it. With Christ at the helm, your church is turning this world upside down!
Once again pastor Steven your blessing me so much! So thankful for the 1 minute motivations! I’m up right now in my thoughts and fighting what I know God spoke to me and my husband! So thank you lord for using pastor Steven again to confirm all I’ve said this week is your truth for my life! Amen amen amen! 😭❤️🙏 you got this God! “I caught a thought!!!” 😂 😍🙌 Amen! October 2019 I knew then what God is confirming now. I can’t wait to see his miracle! Amen 😭🙏❤️
Thank u. I have listen this about 5 times since Sunday. My freinds go there and they ask me to come this weekend I'm going. This message has help me drag myself out of on coming depression the few days. His massage has help me. Thank u again.
I caught a thought that my God is able, He'll take good care, It'll be alright. For He loves me And that is all that matters. There is no need for worry, It will be alright.
Thank you for planting the seed one year ago..........Elevation Church planted a thought, planted a seed in me that has grown it's roots very deep in my soul in just ONE year. I caught a thought one year ago, thank you to my friend Tanya who led me through the doors of Elevation to hear you preach. It's God working THROUGH you and you have touched my soul in a way that I'm now confident to go out and preach this message..........ONLY NOW, because I finally understand it from a higher level of perspective. I never got it before. 36 years.......it took that long for me to finally catch the message from you......Thank you! You have planted a seed in my heart, Lord. Thank you for the preaching and the message you deliver through this great man.
Every thought that is opposing to the word of God, take captive, make it obey Christ and what you know is true in your heart. The God I Serve is bigger than the I have. 😇🙏😇 I Have Hope!
I love this message . I have “take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ” on my mirror . I caught a thought and I change my mind about my situation!
May God continue to speak through Steven Furtick. I listened to this message every day for at least 5 times. I have to get this in my soul, so that my mind is whole.
I just had to write you and let you know you’re doing an amazing job sharing the gospel. I feel like people need to know when they are doing a great job! I’m sure you hear it all the time but I wanted to make sure I told you. Every time I get closer to the Lord, read/study more, get more involved with church I feel the devil attacks me more.. attacks my mind more. This came at the exact perfect time for me so I felt God really needed me to hear it. It has helped me so much already! Every now and then I suffer from obsessive thoughts that really make my mind tired. This gave me so much knowledge to know where they come from and how to get a handle on it. Now the “caught in a thought” always pops up in my mind and helps me think of everything I learned and how to get rid of the enemy! Thank you! I shared this with my husband and mom when we drove to dinner. We played it loud in the car. I made sure I told you this because I thought how crazy it must be for you to know all kinds of people are listening to you preach the word all around the world.. Even as we drive somewhere! Keep preaching! We love you! God bless
The enemy wants to deceive you, derail your belief because he wants to you to doubt, he wants to challenge your faith. Challenge what you know about God. Know This, The enemy cannot take away what God gave you.🤔🧐 Never Doubt, or Question Your Faith!😇🙏😇
I’ve been really struggling with this thought for a year that overtook my life... god sent me this for a reason and I just want to say THANK YOU because IM LETTING GO TODAY AND IM GOING TO SEE VICTORY🙏🏻😀
Steven you changed my life I want to thank you so much for doing what you do you say it's so clear and confident please pray for me while I'm going through a battle and I'm winning it just because of you and God and my wife
God I'm beyond words. This is the definition of the accuracy of God speaking what I need to hear right now, despite my flaws. It's been a mind battle, but thank God for HIS timely Word! Wow!!
You know God's got you and everything is going to be alright, even though you don't have the facts to back it up, but this makes you feel better, knowing this, God's in control, He Got This!😇🙏😇
Another amazing sermon! These thoughts can lead us to the wrong path at times that's why its important to hold unto God. Our thoughts can show us where we are weak in our faith.
This sermon is literally speaking to my soul. I never thought that someone could literally explain what I've been going through in my own mind in words. Pastor Steven's lips have been blessed by God to speak this word.
Indeed Glory to God! We are so privileged to hear that this sermon changed your life. We would love to know what your biggest takeaway from this sermon was. Blessings ^EC Team
Surely we aren't big enough "but" with Our God we are. Just know with God all things are possible. Jesus showed us true strength when asking God not my will but thy will be done. God knows best we may get hurt but know pain endoureth but a night but joy cometh in the morning. Amen.
Wow he says how he got jealous like that’s amazing because our pastors aren’t perfect there human and to be sooooo honest and humble is awesome he is an awesome pastor I was a little skeptical about him but that was just a thought not of god but he is awesome loved this service
Pastor I'm so thankful to have you as my Pastor and then fact that you are open with your struggles as well! I've experienced the "holier than thou" preachers and been broken by man's religion to the point that I walked away from God. Having you stand in the pulpit and say me too, helps me to turn to God even when I feel like I can't! Thank you so much for doing what you do!!
Thank you Pastor. It is amazing how god can speak to so many of us through your sermon, we need this, no matter what situation we are in. Thank you for reminding me What thought i need to cling to, hold on to. It is always Jesus, always God. Trust Him.
I caught a thought. Watching this before bed, how God is using our thoughts as tools for His glory. Through phones, a connected world, our own intimate environments. How the thousands of people that are watching and will watch this video will all be reacting differently, wiping the screen, wondering, sneezing at a certain point, and Jesus in all of His suffering and redemption is Lord over all these things, how great is our God. Thank you for spreading the love of Jesus @elevationchurch
It’s easier to believe doubt than faith. If a snake speaks, I can step on its head, if the devil speaks it is strong like the wind. God bless us all who can stand against the wind and hear the loving faithful whisper of God whom saves us.
