Running For A Reason | Pastor Steven Furtick | Elevation Church

Our expectation of God must not be that there will never be anything chasing us in life but that we are chosen while we are chased. In “Running For A Reason,” Pastor Steven Furtick reminds us that even though God has placed something significant in us, certain development can only happen in the caves of our lives.

Chapters:
0:00 - A Message To Encourage You
2:57 - Running For A Reason
5:11 - What You're Running For & Who You're Running With
13:14 - Everybody Is Running From Something
15:17 - Before Experience Slows You Down
20:43 - Resisting An Answered Prayer
23:50 - When Life Contradicts Your Calling
27:48 - Why You Run
29:44 - Your Anointing Is An Announcement 
32:19 - The Devil Wants You To Give Up
35:04 - Chosen While Being Chased
37:28 - A Tool For You In The Cave
42:22 - The Expectation Is A Compliment
44:36 - Do It Confused
47:42 - God's Developing You In The Cave
51:06 - You Are Just Lacking Clarity
54:23 - Drop The Weights So You Can Run
56:44 - Come Out Of The Stronghold
59:44 - God's Got You Covered
1:01:57 - A Prayer For Salvation

Scripture References:
1 Samuel 22, verses 1-5
1 Corinthians 9, verses 24-26
1 Samuel 17, verses 22-24, 48
Psalm 142, verses 3-7

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Elevation Worship and Steven Furtick just released their newest album “When Wind Meets Fire.” You can listen to it wherever you get your music. It features songs like “Sure Been Good,” “All Of A Sudden,” “What A Miracle,” and “Owe You Praise.” While you’re there, you can listen to other music from Elevation Worship’s album “Can You Imagine?” like “Praise,” “Trust In God,” “Been So Good,” and “Jehovah.” Elevation Worship is the musical expression of Elevation Church, led by pastor and visionary Steven Furtick. They have been steadily writing, recording, and releasing music since the church was founded more than 15 years ago in Charlotte, N.C. The ministry now has multiple locations throughout the US and Canada.

Running For A Reason | Pastor Steven Furtick | Elevation Church

[elevationchurch]

How does praising God in difficult times help us?

[abidullah]

I was homeless, I had nothing to offer, always sleeping on the street, until Jesus sent me a friend who helped me... I got a job & was managing till I melt a friend who helped ... She changed my life and now I have a home, a wife, a lovely daughter and a new identity... HALLELUJAH

[Timeless_Gospel_Hits]

I used to be Muslim .... But after I chose to accept Jesus, at first it was difficult ... My family rejected my belief ... But praise God, now they can accept it ... I want to serve Jesus every time .. ... Please always pray for my faith friends ....: ')

[elevationchurch]

Don't waste the cave you're in — When we are able to praise God in the places we find ourselves in, God begins to move.

[SarahO]

“Don’t let the place you are in make you confused about the person that you are.” So good!!

[LauraKantner]

Wow..I almost cried 😢. A life question was answered: “Why does everyone make withdrawals from me and not deposits? Because you’re anointed.” I also have said, even lately, “they’re using me” and Pastor Steven said that, “Nope, God is.” And I don’t usually get told “good job” and wondered why..I am consistent and people expect me to always fill in the places no one else takes. I do feel alone sometimes and he said “You’re not alone, you’re chosen.” Watching from Summerfield, NC.

[withorwithoutu]

"You're not doubting God's capacity, you're lackng clarity."

[ockbzcq]

This sermon came to me on Thursday 08.08.2024. And when I tell you that every word spoke to me & my heart and life! I have survived an earthquake, Fire, flood, bombing...and I'm still here! The devil has been telling me I don't count and I'm worth nothing! NOT TODAY and NOT ANYMORE! I am a chosen child of GOD! Hallelujah! I praise you Adonai and Jesus my king! Thank you pastor for your obedience i really needed this today and God came through! Amen Amen Amen

[LetsInspireEachOther]

God made it possible for me to not pick up alcohol or hard drugs in 2 years. I still have vices I am fighting but I am making progress. It's not a sprint, but a marathon... We must remember that

[robinhousend]

I'm praying for my pastor, Steven, Holly Furtick, and family. I know that they give 100 % to all of us all of the time. Our pastor needs prayers just as well as every one of us.

[dianemakwela]

Devil you can't have my mind, vision, children....they're covered by Faith👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

[sandraseitshiro]

Lord help me not to run away when you answer my prayers in unfamiliar ways. Give me discernment to run towards you even if it takes me out of my comfort zone . 🙌🙌🙌

[annieburke]

I tried to take notes !!! I How can you write down every single word !!!! This sermon spoke to me, every single word, every single point
Wow !!!

[hellenopoka]

From Uganda 🇺🇬 I love Elevation Church. May God keep using you

[reneehooper]

I ran into a cave after hearing God speak to me with love and kindness. I didn’t recognize love because I felt unlovable. After I began to receive Gods love He began to speak these amazing promises over my life - I thought I was crazy for about 3.5 years because these promises are so unbelievable!!! But once I started to believe that God is going to use me in a way that will bless others-I started to believe that God is going to bless me in ways I can’t even imagine. Once I understood that things started clicking and connections started becoming clear suddenly. I began to understand Gods goodness and love is constant and forever. Our blessing is so close and can’t wait to see what God is about to do in my life and yours! To God be the Glory 🙌🏽

[kdcdkzq]

This sermon just saved my life! Thank you Pastor Steven for speaking the true Word and praise God for speaking through you! Thank you Jesus!🎉

[withorwithoutu]

"Don't let the cave that you're in cause you to forfeit or discontinue the thing God has put in you."

[chadwood]

"Don't Let the cave that you're inn cause you to forfeit or discontinue the thing God has put in you "

[aprilluallen]

I've been in a low place lately. I've felt unappreciated. I've felt unseen. I feel like I do and do and do for others but no one every reciprocates. These feelings have caused me to become bitter and resentful. I've prayed to move past it, but haven't been able to...but this sermon made me realize that I am covered and I am more than this, I am greater than my enemy. Thank you, Lord.

[squatchrecovery]

Thru Addiction the Lord helped me become clean once I accepted my place where I was & that God has me & will hold me when I hurt going into recovery so I trusted God & went with my Wife & now she's a week ahead of me, however we both have 8 going on 9 years of SOBRIETY,
GOD IS GOOD ❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤