Elevation Indy

Elevation Indy

Elevation Church is made up of extraordinary people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and wherever your journey has taken you, know you will be loved and valued at Elevation. Our heart is to introduce and connect people with the living, loving, and powerful God. We realize that everyone has a next step to take. As a local church, we are a community of everyday people committed to helping others make their next step toward Jesus. We seek to embrace this city and nation we live in with the love, hope, and goodness or our compassionate and faithful God.

  1. The Ever Present War | The Vault | Elevation Indy

    2d ago

    The Ever Present War | The Vault | Elevation Indy

    As Pastor Tony takes a well-deserved sabbatical this summer, we’re introducing The Vault—a collection of powerful messages that have impacted lives and continue to speak to where we are today.Over the next several weeks, we’ll be revisiting some of Pastor Tony’s most memorable teachings through short-form videos, social media posts, and message highlights. These aren’t just old messages—they’re timeless truths that still encourage, challenge, and inspire.While Pastor Tony takes time to rest, recharge, and spend time with his family, The Vault gives us an opportunity to stay connected to his teaching and continue growing together as a church family.Some messages are simply worth hearing again. Welcome to The VaultWe live in the midst of an ever-present spiritual war that many of us don't even recognize is happening. Just as the Cold War shaped a generation without constant visible combat, spiritual warfare surrounds us daily—often unnoticed as we go about our routines. The message from Ephesians 6 reminds us that our struggle isn't against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of darkness. This truth fundamentally changes how we approach conflict in our lives. When we face difficulties in our marriages, families, or workplaces, we must remember that people aren't our enemy—the devil is. This understanding calls us to love people while discerning the spiritual forces at work behind their actions. We're equipped with powerful tools for this battle: the name of Jesus, which causes demons to submit; the blood of Jesus, which provides overcoming power; our testimony of what Christ has done; and the Word of God as our weapon. The path to victory requires three essential responses: submitting to God's will even when uncomfortable, shutting the doors we've left open through unforgiveness and bitterness, and standing up to the enemy with confidence that greater is He who is in us. We don't need to be paralyzed by fear or obsessed with demonic activity—we simply need to walk in the authority we've been given through Christ, knowing that the devil is limited while our God is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient.

    40 min
  2. Footsteps of Legacy: Building a Legacy of Faith

    May 31

    Footsteps of Legacy: Building a Legacy of Faith

    This powerful message takes us deep into the life of Abraham, challenging us to reconsider what legacy truly means. While the world defines legacy through wealth, achievements, and material possessions, we're invited to discover a radically different understanding—legacy as a series of faithful footsteps in obedience to God. Abraham never owned the promised land, never saw his descendants multiply like the stars, yet he's called the father of faith. Why? Because he simply said yes and kept walking. The message confronts our tendency to compare ourselves with others, reminding us that faithfulness matters more than recognition. We learn that legacy isn't built through one grand gesture but through countless small acts of obedience—dropping seeds of kindness, mercy, and the Gospel wherever we go. Perhaps most liberating is the truth that our mistakes don't disqualify us from leaving a godly legacy if we allow them to deepen our dependence on God. Abraham lied, got impatient, and made serious errors, yet God's promise flowed through him to bring us Jesus. This challenges us to stop waiting for perfection before we step out in faith, to stop letting the accuser convince us we're unworthy to share Christ's love. The question echoes in our hearts: What seeds are we dropping today that will impact eternity? Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

    57 min
  3. Breaking Generational Curses: Building a Legacy of Faith

    May 24

    Breaking Generational Curses: Building a Legacy of Faith

    This powerful message invites us to examine the legacy we've inherited and the one we're creating. Through the story of Noah and the ten generations from Adam, we discover that what we pass down—whether faith, values, or choices—carries profound power across generations. The sermon draws a striking parallel between Noah's time and our own, noting that America is approaching its tenth generation since founding. Just as Enosh and his generation made the pivotal decision to worship God, we too stand at a crossroads where our choices will echo through time. The message challenges us to consider that the best part of our story might be what God has kept us from, not just what He's saved us from. We're reminded that creating a legacy isn't about perfection—Noah himself struggled with sin after the flood—but about making the decision to follow God and pass down faith to the next generation. The ark serves as a beautiful metaphor for the cross: an open invitation to salvation that requires only our acceptance. Whether we've inherited 14 generations of faith or we're starting fresh today, we have the opportunity to plant a flag and declare this as our 'but God' moment, where everything changes and a new legacy begins. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindyElevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

    29 min
  4. Power of Commitment: Building a Legacy for Future Generations

    May 17

    Power of Commitment: Building a Legacy for Future Generations

    This powerful message takes us into the heart of Genesis 4, exploring the tragic story of Cain and Abel to reveal profound truths about how our relationship with God shapes everything in our lives. We discover that the first murder in human history wasn't just about sibling rivalry, but about the devastating consequences of comparison, jealousy, and broken commitment to God. The central question becomes: what legacy are we leaving for the generations that follow us? We learn that Cain's comparison absorbed him to the point where he couldn't celebrate his brother's blessing, and this jealousy became as cruel as the grave itself. The message challenges us to shift from the burden of comparison to the freedom of gratitude, recognizing that God has blessed us with abundance even when it doesn't look like what others have. We're reminded that sensible people control their temper and earn respect by overlooking wrongs, and that forgiveness, though the hardest thing we'll ever do, is the most Christ-like response to being hurt. The Hebrew text reveals something stunning: when God speaks of Abel's blood crying out, it's actually plural, bloods, representing all the future generations that Cain destroyed. This calls us to a prophetic responsibility to be the bridge between older and younger, ensuring spiritual continuity doesn't die with us but flows forward through our testimonies, our rhythms of prayer and Scripture, and our investment in those beyond our immediate circle. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

    36 min
  5. Generational Transfer: Breaking Chains and Passing on Faith

    May 12

    Generational Transfer: Breaking Chains and Passing on Faith

    We inherit far more than we realize from those who came before us. This powerful message explores how sin entered the world through one man, Adam, and how it has been transferred from generation to generation ever since. But here's the revolutionary truth: just as one man's disobedience brought condemnation, one Man's obedience—Jesus Christ—brings justification and life to all who receive Him. The story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 reveals three critical principles that shape our lives and the lives of those who follow us. First, the voices we listen to frame the decisions we make for our life right now and for generations to come. Eve listened to the serpent's contradiction of God's word, and that choice had catastrophic consequences. We must ask ourselves: What voices are we allowing to deposit thoughts into our minds? Second, passivity with our life's purpose will impact not only us but the generations that follow. Adam stood by silently while Eve was deceived, doing nothing to intervene. We cannot sit in neutral, revving our engines but going nowhere. Third, appetites developed for what God forbids will ultimately corrupt our life and our bloodline. What we feed grows stronger, whether it's our flesh or our spirit. The law of the harvest is clear: we reap what we sow. The contrast between the descendants of Jonathan Edwards and the Jukes family demonstrates the profound multigenerational impact of our choices. The question lands squarely with us: What will we pass on? What needs to end with us, and what needs to be strengthened and continued? Today can be the day generational curses stop and generational blessings begin. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

    37 min
  6. When the Mantle Falls: Moving Forward in God's Vision

    May 3

    When the Mantle Falls: Moving Forward in God's Vision

    This powerful message centers on the transition of spiritual authority from Elijah to Elisha in 2 Kings 2:8-15, exploring what it means to receive and carry a new mantle from God. The central question we must face is whether we are content to remain at our current spiritual level or willing to pursue the greater things God has for us. Like Elisha, who refused to leave Elijah's side and asked for a double portion of his spirit, we are called to pursue God's anointing with relentless passion. The message challenges us to examine what mantles we are currently wearing and whether we are honoring them with excellence. Are we serving faithfully in the small things, or are we waiting for a bigger platform? The profound truth revealed is that we must be separated from our past blessings to see the new vision God has for us. This separation is not about forgetting what God has done, but about refusing to use past victories as a security blanket that keeps us from moving forward. The hardest part of spiritual growth is giving up things that are not sinful but that God asks us to release so we can have more of Him. When we tear away the old mantle and pick up the new one, we step into greater authority, greater responsibility, and greater impact for the Kingdom. The call is clear: there are mantles lying in fields waiting to be picked up by those willing to strike the waters of their Jordan River with faith and move forward into their divine purpose. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

    45 min
  7. The Absolute Authority of God's Word

    Apr 28

    The Absolute Authority of God's Word

    We often take for granted the treasure we hold in our hands - the Word of God. This message challenges us to move beyond simply owning multiple Bibles to actually engaging with Scripture as the absolute authority in our lives. Drawing from Matthew 5:17-20, we're reminded that Jesus didn't come to abolish the law and prophets but to fulfill them, declaring that not even the smallest letter or stroke of a pen will disappear until everything is accomplished. The message powerfully illustrates that every part of Scripture - all 66 books - is God-breathed and essential. We're called to a three-fold relationship with God's Word: know it, believe it, and apply it. Knowledge without belief is empty intellectualism, and belief without application is meaningless orthodoxy. The transformative power comes when we build our lives on the solid foundation of doing what Scripture says. Like the wise builder in Jesus' parable, when storms come - and they will - our house stands firm because it's built on the rock of God's Word. This isn't cafeteria Christianity where we pick the promises and ignore the commands. We need the whole counsel of God to become the people He desires us to be. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

    31 min
  8. You Are Salt: Living Out the Kingdom in a Flavorless World

    Apr 19

    You Are Salt: Living Out the Kingdom in a Flavorless World

    In this powerful exploration of Matthew 5:13-16, we discover what it truly means to be salt and light in a world desperately searching for hope. The message challenges us to move beyond simply being good people and instead become preservers of righteousness, flavors of the kingdom, and creators of spiritual thirst in those around us. We learn that salt has four essential qualities that mirror our calling as believers: it preserves, provides flavor, remains common and ordinary, and produces thirst. Throughout history, the church has been the restraining force against evil, caring for the poor, feeding the hungry, and championing justice for the marginalized. From abolishing slavery to fighting human trafficking, Spirit-filled believers have changed the world not through their own power, but by allowing God to work through ordinary people. The profound truth emerges that we are not here to showcase ourselves but to create such a thirst for Jesus in others that they cannot help but seek the living water He offers. This is not about perfection but about authenticity, allowing the fruit and gifts of the Spirit to flow through us naturally as we engage with people right where they are in life. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

    32 min

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Elevation Church is made up of extraordinary people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and wherever your journey has taken you, know you will be loved and valued at Elevation. Our heart is to introduce and connect people with the living, loving, and powerful God. We realize that everyone has a next step to take. As a local church, we are a community of everyday people committed to helping others make their next step toward Jesus. We seek to embrace this city and nation we live in with the love, hope, and goodness or our compassionate and faithful God.