Elevate Community Church
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God’s Promise and Pledge to Believers
July 11, 2021 00:00 - 28.4 MBThink back to a time when you were frightened or overwhelmed. How did you feel? How did you handle it? God promises to protect believers through life and promises to guide them through the challenges they face.
Finding Deliverance and Hope
July 04, 2021 00:00 - 31.2 MBEven when all else is gone we still have hope. Look up and pray, take God’s hand, go on and don’t go back, and go out.
Understanding the Kingdom: Submit to the Authority (Part 2)
June 27, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe Pharisees were closing off their hearts to the convicting power of the Holy Spirit. With each prick of the heart, we find the Pharisees yelling, “No!!” even louder, and with every rejection of the conviction and rebellion against the power their hearts became harder and harder till the voice of the Spirit no longer […]
Behold Your God
June 20, 2021 00:00 - 32.6 MBAs David Ewers brings us to the Lord’s Table he explores how we are all in need of God’s comfort in the various circumstances we face throughout life.
Hope
June 13, 2021 00:00 - 5.4 MBJohn Ewers takes some time to explore Romans 8 and shows how our hope we have in Christ is a stabilising factor in our lives. It motivates us and carries us through the struggles of this life.
God’s Rest
June 06, 2021 00:00 - 5.95 MBSome Final Thoughts from Brad Manfield Brad left about 7 or 8 little points written on an envelope with a header titled, God’s Rest. He pulled some wonderful truths from God’s Word that helped him experience God’s rest. Brad knew God’s Word was his light and would help guide his path through the darkness. […]
Peacemakers: Blessed are the Peacemakers
May 16, 2021 00:00 - 5.74 MBMatthew Ewers continues our study on the Beatitudes with the promise to the peacemaker.
Marriage as God Intended
May 09, 2021 00:00 - 6.61 MBMarriage is to be a holy place where human beings discover each other in love, being that living testimony to the reality of our Creator and why He created us. The marriage relationship was established as more than just another avenue of making us happy, it was to be a beautiful word picture. A testimony […]
True Religion: Living in Adversity
April 11, 2021 00:00 - 8.61 MBEvery circumstance we go through is God working in our lives, to help shape us into who He desires us to be. We must fix our eyes on Jesus.
Victory Day
April 04, 2021 00:00 - 3.45 MBFor all those who have believed upon the Gospel from the heart, that day Christ arose became our Victory Day. (See 1 Corinthians 15:56-57) Without the resurrection, there would be no Saviour, no salvation, no hope. All this would be just a big joke. (See 1 Corinthians 15:17-19) But Christ did rise from the grave, […]
From One Family to Many Nations
March 21, 2021 00:00 - 10.8 MBJohn MacKay, The Creation Guy, addresses races and racism and how to approach this subject from the Bible. Also John shares about the work and ministry of Creation Research. Website: www.creationresearch.net
Ruth: Reflecting on God’s Goodness and Mercy
March 14, 2021 00:00 - 6.74 MBJoin Robert as he helps us reflect upon the mercy and goodness of God even in a life that seems hard.
Understanding the Kingdom: Trust the Evidence
March 07, 2021 00:00 - 6.03 MBIf Israel as a whole would have believed the evidence, they would have seen and understood the nature and composition of the kingdom. They would have been able to see that the kingdom was on the move and the new age was dawning. They would have accepted John the Baptist as that Elijah who is […]
Pure in Heart: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
February 28, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 5.54 MBBlessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. ~ Matthew 5:8
The Authority of the Kingdom: Honours Devotion
February 14, 2021 00:00 - 4.34 MBAs the Shepherd King looks into the eyes of these dear sheep, He knows where He has to lead them. It is not an easy road ahead. It is dangerous and surrounded by those who would wish to do His sheep harm. “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves,” He […]
Introduction to the Book of James
February 07, 2021 00:00 - 6.37 MBJames is a book written for individuals living in a world not so different from ours. It was written to help the saints live in the full expression of Jesus Christ.
The Authority of the Kingdom: Calls for Absolute Devotion
January 31, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 6.17 MBWounds were going to need to be mended on the go. The sheep could not stop, they were to press on in absolute devotion following the Shepherd through thick and thin allowing the Spirit to steer and sanctifying the Lord God in their hearts. They were to cherish nothing in this world above the King.
Psalm 9:10 – “… they that know thy name will put their trust in thee.”
January 24, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBEnjoy this encouraging and enriching message from Robert Ewers as he reflects on the wonderful names of God and what they mean in our lives.
Our Hopes and Fears
January 10, 2021 00:00 - 5.95 MBO Little Town of Bethlehem by Philip Brooks (1886) O little town of Bethlehem,how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleepthe silent stars go by.Yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting light;the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight.
Faithful to the Truth
January 03, 2021 00:00 - 6.37 MBIf we are to be all that we can be for our King, we must not allow anything to muddy the pure water of life that flows from these divinely inspired pages. We must be faithful to the truth.
Walk Carefully
December 27, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 5.72 MBThe lost world lives a life of reckless abandonment with no direction and are moved about as a sail boat stranded in a storm. As a child of God and one who is in Christ our lives should not be that way. It should be properly guided with clear direction and purpose.
Reflecting on Christmas
December 13, 2020 00:00 - 15.6 MBThe lost world lives a life of reckless abandonment with no direction and is moved about as a sailboat stranded in a storm. As a child of God and one who is in Christ, our lives should not be that way. It should be properly guided with clear direction and purpose.
The Keys to Peace
November 22, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 2.73 MBAs a child of God, the Peace of God should be a constant control in your life. Though wars and rumours of wars come; though trials and tribulations come, we can have peace and quietness in our lives.
The Authority of the Kingdom: Exercised by Delegation
November 08, 2020 00:00 - 5.84 MBThis was a very personal directive to these 12 disciples. Eleven of them, along with Matthias who replaced Judas Iscariot, and eventually Paul as the Gospel message spread to the Gentiles, would be foundational pillars to that mystery yet revealed created by the finished work of Christ, the church.The powers and the extent of the […]
The Authority of the Kingdom: Motivated by Compassion
November 01, 2020 00:00 - 7.97 MBAdam Gibbs The authority of the kingdom is not like earthly authority. It is not motivated by political or social influences or a thirst for power and domination. The authority of the kingdom is motivated by compassion. The King saw our despair and was moved to action.
Mercy: Blessed are the Merciful
October 25, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 5.63 MBMatthew Ewers Mercy is like a river. It is sourced in God and flows through the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Authority of the Kingdom: Confirmed by Decision
October 11, 2020 00:00 - 7.66 MBAdam Gibbs The decisions of Matthew, the tax collectors and sinners, and Jesus’ disciples confirmed who Jesus was. He was not just another Bible teacher or prophet, He was so much more. Jesus is the Teacher worth following, He is the Physician worth seeing, and He is the King worth celebrating. What will your decision […]
The Authority of the Kingdom: Demonstrated by Power
October 04, 2020 00:00 - 7.2 MBAdam Gibbs Jesus is the authority of the kingdom. He is the King. He is the Messiah. And this is His kingdom. He proved it by His demonstration of power over the elements, the demonic, and the soul. Let us follow His mother, Mary’s directive. “Whatever He says to you, do it.” ~ John 2:5
The Beginning of the Gospel
September 27, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 5.95 MBRobert Ewers Consider the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and how it relates to us, in us, and through us.
The Authority of the Kingdom: Acknowledged by Commitment
September 13, 2020 00:00 - 7.28 MBIf you were to make a comparison between the order of miracles in Matthew’s record, and the order in which Mark records, you will find a difference. Some might even argue a contradiction. But the reason for this difference is that, while Mark simply records them in chronological order, Matthew’s order centres around the message […]
Father’s Day: Touched by the Character of the Father
September 06, 2020 00:00 - 5.44 MBThe Parable of the Prodigal Son is a powerful and relate-able story. As you begin to unpack its message, you find it is filled with so much other application. Many are challenged by the younger son. Some are pricked by the message of the elder son. Yet it is safe to say all of us […]
The Principle of Building
August 30, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 5.19 MBBoth of these builders constructed a house, but there was only one who took the time to follow the architectural and engineering plans to ensure a proper structure. When the great storm came, only one house was able to withstand its great onslaught, the house built according to specification. As we conclude this sermon by […]
The Principle of Warning
August 23, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 5.62 MBThe immediate audience of the King was not unfamiliar with false prophets. They had plagued Israel for centuries and were one of the reasons why they were now practically country-less. For their own prestige and power, these people posed as the messengers of God conning an entire country into thinking they were spiritual okay. (See […]
The Principle of the Road
August 09, 2020 00:00 - 6.91 MBKingdom living, a life lived in the exclusivity of God’s grace, is not an easy path. It will be awkward, feel weird, and often misunderstood. Still, it is the only way to fully experience the benefits of the kingdom. How will you engage in the kingdom? Kingdom citizen, will you choose to return to the […]
The Principle of Judgement
August 02, 2020 00:00 - 7.19 MBWhen it comes to confronting the issues in the lives of others, our goal as citizens of the kingdom is not to bring an accusation but to be helpful and encouraging—motivating people to walk in the light. (See Romans 14:19)
The Principle of Priority
July 12, 2020 00:00 - 4.49 MBWhat is important to you? What is your primary pursuit in life? What is the chief priority of your life? We all like nice things. We all dream of owning that house, driving that car, having that family, being that influencer or whatever. But are those to ...
Meekness: Blessed are the Meek
April 26, 2020 07:30The Beatitudes deal heavily with our character, for the Kingdom life is defined by the inner man. Kingdom life is about the attitude of the heart. Meekness is power under control.
Will You Believe the Testimony?
April 12, 2020 01:52Though many try to disprove its reality, the truth of the resurrection stands. Jesus is alive, the grave could not hold Him. Even the Gentile leaders of that time could not disprove the testimony spoken by those first-century followers of Jesus. Listen to Paul’s defence to Festus’ accusation that his studies had made him a mad man. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak free...
The Baptism of the King
April 05, 2020 01:30The Baptism of the King would not be one of John’s typical baptisms. It would not be a baptism unto repentance, for Jesus had no need to repent and had no sin to confess. So why did Jesus, the King, need to be baptised? And indeed this was John’s question.
Beacons of Light
March 29, 2020 06:39In an era of uncertainty, we can and should be beacons of light. We shine as we walk in faith, walk in hope, and walk in love.
The Herald of the King
March 22, 2020 09:45Note: This was preached outside hence some of the unique background noise. As we come into Matthew 3, we are jumping somewhere between 18-30 years later. Luke 2 records the events at Jesus' birth, His circumcision, and when He was twelve-years-old. Matthew 2 records the activities within the first two years of his life, and from Luke 3, we learn that Jesus was around 30 years of age when he began his public ministry. (See Luke 3:23) So Matthew picks up his record somewhere in this time fram...
Honesty: Blessed Are They Who Mourn
March 15, 2020 04:35We must be honest about the seriousness of our sin and rest in the comforting grace of God.
The Arrival of the King
March 08, 2020 06:43If you long for a God, who can be touched and felt you will find your answer in Jesus. He has made God real. He came and suffered with us and suffered for us. (See Mark 10:45; Philippians 2:6-8; Hebrews 4:15) Will you follow Him? Through his words of introduction, Matthew has clearly pointed out that Jesus is the Messiah. He is the rightful decedent of David by both His human adopted father and a human mother. In Him are the promises made to the family tree of Abraham, Judah, and David fulfi...
The Birth of the King
March 01, 2020 20:07The earthly lineage of Jesus through a promised line was not a perfect line. Each one of the individuals, even though they could be classified as "good", had their flaws. So how could all nations be blessed by Abraham, who was a lier? Why should God not have removed the sceptre from Judah, who defiled the marriage bed and had children out of wedlock? What makes David's kingdom so special, especially since he by all points was a molester and a murderer? The promises given to this family tree w...
The Genealogy of the King
February 23, 2020 01:48Matthew begins by laying out what every king has, a lineage that gives him the right to be king. As we saw a few weeks ago Jesus is the rightful decedent of David. Those who grew up with Jesus and knew Jesus knew who Mary and Joseph were and from whose family they descended. (See Matthew 13:55-56) He is King for He is of the house and lineage of David. (See Luke 2:4)
Three Encouragements to Christians
February 16, 2020 01:55There are many great encouragements and comforts in the ministry of Christ in the life of a believer. Trust Him, lean upon Him, and follow Him. Thank you Robert Ewers for your ministry to us.
The King and His Kingdom Part 2
February 09, 2020 01:40There has been much debate over what the Lord meant by the Kingdom. The primary cause being the fact that neither Jesus nor the Gospel writers explicitly defined it. It was something that they assumed would be understood. For both, the Greeks and Jews define “kingdom” as the abstract concept of one’s “sovereignty, royal power, or authoritative rule”. In 1 Chronicles, we read how Saul’s kingdom was turned over to David, indicating that the authority that was once Saul’s was now David’s. David...
The King and His Kingdom Part 1
February 02, 2020 01:05As we make our way through, we will be confronted with this reality. Jesus is King, He is the Messiah, and in Him are the prophesies fulfilled. He has come to reveal His Kingdom calling the Jewish people and the world to become citizens of this kingdom. The overall message of Matthew is the Kingdom of Heaven, of which Jesus is King. Through Matthew's record of the life of Jesus, we are called to live in His Kingdom, accepting His rule in our lives, and walking as citizens of this higher count...
Christ is Coming
January 26, 2020 00:51Christ’s coming is drawing neigh, and the trials of life seem to be growing day by day. It is easy for us to become complacent and to hide away in our homes and churches. But the fact of Christ’s coming should not be a hindrance to our work, for it is His coming that should be our motivation for going, growing, and glowing. In 1 Thessalonians 5, the Apostle Paul told the believers that to the lost world Christ coming would be as a thief. It will surprise them, for when they think they have f...