Steven Furtick

Steven Furtick is the founder and lead pastor of Elevation Church, an author, songwriter, and member of the Elevation Worship ecosystem.

Why this person is included

He is one of the most visible contemporary evangelical preaching voices online, especially through Elevation Church and related media.

Context and reputation

Furtick is popular for high-energy, emotionally direct preaching and worship-linked ministry. He has also drawn criticism over church governance, finances, celebrity-pastor culture, and theological style, so viewers should treat the page as informed discovery rather than uncritical promotion.

Known for

Elevation Church
Elevation Worship
contemporary evangelical preaching
online sermon clips

Profile sources

Matched episodes

God’s Got You (Holly Furtick) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-05-11
You weren’t created to live weighed down. If you’ve been carrying stress, pressure, guilt, or expectations you were never meant to hold, God is…
Blessed Because You Believe (Holly Furtick) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2025-12-22
We live in a time when it’s getting harder and harder to believe things. But it’s so important to remember that in a world full of illusion and…
Hold Your Peace (Pastor Holly Furtick) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2025-05-12
Peace isn’t passive, it’s practiced. Trouble is real, but God has given you everything you need to hold onto peace when life feels overwhelming. To…
God Wants To Show You (Holly Furtick) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2024-12-09
God wants to show you what’s next, but He’s waiting on you. If you want to see God’s point of view, start by slowing down and going His speed.…
You Don't Have To Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2024-12-16
You Don't Have To from Elevation with Steven Furtick.
Death By Echo (Run It Back) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-08-17
What’s been on your mind? Sometimes the loudest voice in your life is the one in your own head. In this sermon, Pastor Steven teaches from Elijah’s…
This Is Bigger Than Them Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-05-04
Blessings don’t come without battles, but sometimes, those battles feel so big or so long that we lose sight of what God has promised. Pastor Steven…
It Still Works Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-04-20
Faith often looks like taking action even while you feel full of doubt. But Pastor Steven teaches us that when God gives us something to do, He puts…
Not Something, But Someone (Still In It) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-02-23
Pastor Steven shares a simple truth that can help you endure life’s hardest trials. True security isn't the absence of trouble; it’s the presence of…
Don't Let The Attack Distract You Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-01-12
Right when you start to feel some positive momentum in your life, an attack comes out of nowhere. Sound familiar? Pastor Steven uses the parable of…
He Answered Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2025-09-22
Pastor Steven gives us three things to remember when life is hard. The enemy wants to keep us circling the wilderness, but God will bring us through…
The Best Is Not Behind You! Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-11-02
Wondering if the best parts of your life are already behind you? Grieving what used to be? Past mistakes, missed opportunities, and comparison can…
COOKED! Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-10-26
You can love God and still feel lost. You can believe in His promises and still wonder what comes next. But your worst moments don’t have to define…
Train Your Hands To Hold (Chet Pete) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-10-19
It's one thing to receive something good from God. It's another thing to learn how to hold onto it when life gets hard. The enemy’s attack doesn’t…
He Hasn’t Forgotten You (Stephen Chandler) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-10-12
Have you been waiting a long time for something that still hasn't happened yet? This message from Pastor Stephen Chandler will remind you that God…
A Problem For My Problem (Jonathan Rivera) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-10-04
This is a message for someone ready to give up. In Philippians, the Apostle Paul shows us what’s on the other side of pain when we persevere with…
Train Your Heart To Trust Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-09-28
What if the thing you've been worrying about could become the thing you pray about? Trusting God doesn't mean you'll never feel afraid, it means you…
This Time Around... Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-09-21
What do you do when you keep showing up, but nothing seems to be changing? Just because progress doesn’t look like you expected doesn’t mean it’s…
You Can Skip This! Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-09-14
Some hard things are part of growing. Others come from staying stuck in patterns God is trying to lead us out of. You may not be able to skip every…
Hold On To Your Song (Jonathan Josephs) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-09-07
Hold on to your praise, even in your darkest seasons. Drawing from the story of Paul and Silas in prison, this message reveals how worship isn’t a…
The Prayers You’re Not Proud Of Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-08-31
Angry? Pray. Confused? Pray. Doubting? Pray. Ready to give up? Pray. Because the prayer you're not proud of is better than the one you won't pray.…
Filled By Faith! Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-08-24
You don't have to feel ready to move forward in faith. Sometimes growth looks like grieving what was, trusting God with what's missing, and still…
What If I Got It Wrong? Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-08-10
Is it wrong to doubt God? When we face resistance, or God doesn’t come through like we’re expecting, it’s natural to wonder if we heard Him wrong.…
Take Your Notes On The Boat! Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-08-03
Have you ever wished God would explain why you're going through something? You don't always need a new word from God — sometimes you need to…
When Jesus Is Your Jury Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-07-26
What is the voice in your head saying about you? When you’re wrestling with self-limiting beliefs, it’s tempting to try to impress people to prove…
It’s Hard To Hear God Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-07-20
Have you been wondering how to hear God's voice? If disappointment, comparison, fear, or uncertainty have made it difficult to know your next step,…
First Things First (Ben Graves) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-07-12
When life feels like it’s beating you up, it’s tempting to just slip away and hide. But God hasn’t called you to a cave; He’s called you to contend…
You’re Worth It (Lisa Harper) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-07-08
It's easy to let your mistakes, your performance, or others’ opinions determine how you see yourself. But your worth was never meant to be measured…
Let’s Build Something (Earl McClellan) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-06-29
Jesus saves you and makes you new, but He doesn’t stop there. Next, He’ll give you something to do. Pastor Earl McClellan shares from Nehemiah to…
I Left That Out (Jonathan Josephs) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-06-22
Most of us have parts of our lives we'd rather keep hidden, even from God. The disappointment we haven't processed. The questions we haven't asked.…
I Know God Can, I Know God Will, But I Don’t Know How (Jabin Chavez) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-06-15
Are you praying for clarity on a decision in your life? Pastor Jabin Chavez preaches about the role of faith in how we see our lives and in the…
It’s Not Fair (Robert Madu) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-06-08
Are you disappointed because of what happened… or because of what you expected would happen? When life feels unfair, it’s easy to compare your story…
God Keeps Receipts (Rich Wilkerson Jr.) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-06-01
Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. preached from Hebrews 6 to show us that even though we can forget God, He promises never to forget us. God knows us, and…
See It Differently (Larry Brey) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-05-24
Sometimes the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn’t your situation — it’s the way you see it. The more consumed you become with your circumstances,…
There Is A Throne (Priscilla Shirer) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-05-17
Sometimes, even when you’re trying to do all the right things, you still end up in a dark place. But there is a King on the throne, and knowing He…
You Can Change The End Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-04-27
You might not be able to change your past, but you can change what happens next. When life feels stuck or uncertain, remember this: the result…
I’m Going Under (Chet Pete) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-04-13
There’s nothing you could ever go under that God isn’t over. His authority isn’t meant to control you with fear but to lead you with love. In this…
Stop Staring At That Stone Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-04-06
Have you ever noticed how two people can be looking at the same thing and have completely different perspectives on it? One might see a problem…
What Are You Doing? Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-03-30
Ever find yourself asking God, “What are You doing?” Some seasons only make sense after you’ve gone through them. If you’re dealing with confusion,…
Faith To Stay Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-03-23
When we’re going through a season that’s uncomfortable or uncertain, we often look for a way out. But Jesus demonstrates another way that leads to…
Begin With Amen Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-03-16
There are seasons and situations we write off — God could never use that. But Jesus already knew about it when He found you, and He’s got a plan to…
On My Way Back (Chad Veach) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-03-09
When it feels like God’s taking you the long way, remember: He’s worthy of your wait. If you’re feeling discouraged or struggling with obedience…
Embrace Your Place (Christine Caine) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-03-02
What if where you are right now is exactly where God wants you? He hasn’t overlooked you; He’s set you apart. Learn how to stop comparing your…
When Waiting Isn’t Working (Muddy Moves) Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-02-16
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a season that isn’t moving? God may not be asking you to wait; He may be asking you to act. If you’ve been delaying…
Put Your Passion In Its Place Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-02-09
When used properly, passion can be a powerful tool. But what about when it seems like you’ve lost your passion? Learn how to find your passion again…
More Ready Than You Recognize Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-02-02
Feeling unsure doesn’t mean you’re unprepared. God often provides what you need before you feel confident enough to use it. This message will help…
It's Worth The Dirt Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-01-26
Wondering if you should give up because progress feels slow? Wisdom isn’t choosing what’s easiest, it’s choosing what’s worth it. If you’re tempted…
Don’t Forget Where You Come From Elevation with Steven Furtick · 2026-01-20
Feeling like you don’t have enough? God has given you an inheritance, so don’t let pressure shrink your perspective or make you forget who you are.…