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Elan Church
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Sunday messages and content for Elan Church in Naperville, IL. For more information on Elan Church, go to www.elan.church

  1. 4D AGO

    Are You Drifting? (Judges 8:22-35) | Max Lyons | Elan Church

    Are you drifting? Most people don’t drift from God all at once. It usually happens slowly—quietly—when we stop paying attention. In this message, Pastor Max looks at the ending of Gideon’s story and shows how success, comfort, and compromise can quietly pull us away from God. Gideon didn’t reject God outright—he just stopped pursuing Him. If you’ve ever felt like your passion for God has cooled, your priorities have shifted, or your private life doesn’t match your public faith, this message is a timely warning—and an invitation to refocus on Jesus. Want to find out more about Elan Church? Check out www.elan.church
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    32 min

  2. APR 19

    How Well Do You Know The Holy Spirit? | Juliet Lyons | Elan Church

    How well do you know the Holy Spirit? Not just what He does. Not just what you’ve heard. But who He really is. In this message, Pastor Juliet challenges a shallow, secondhand faith and calls us deeper into truth, conviction, and real relationship with the Holy Spirit. In a time when confusion is everywhere and “truth” feels up for debate, this message asks a sobering question: if every Christian lived like you, what would the Church look like in the next generation? This message will stretch you, confront half-hearted faith, and help you think more clearly about the person, power, and work of the Holy Spirit in your life. Want to find out more about Elan Church? Check out www.elan.church
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    45 min

  3. APR 12

    What To Do When Life Is Out Of Order (Mark 1:9-13) | Max Lyons | Elan Church

    So often, we try to build our lives on achievement, approval, or control—hoping it will finally bring clarity and peace. But the way of Jesus flips that entirely. Before we ever do anything, God gives us identity. Before performance, there is love. Before striving, there is belonging. And when that order gets reversed, life can start to feel broken. This message unpacks the power of baptism and what it represents: leaving an old life behind and stepping into something completely new. It’s not about becoming perfect overnight—it’s about surrendering fully and allowing God to reshape your identity, your priorities, and your purpose from the inside out. That kind of transformation doesn’t always happen in big, public moments. Often, it’s formed in the hidden places—through obedience, through challenges, and through choosing God’s way when no one else is watching. But it’s in those moments that real growth happens, preparing us for the life God is inviting us into. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure of your purpose, or like something in your life just isn’t working, this is an invitation to realign. Lean in, and discover what it looks like to live a life that’s no longer out of order—but anchored in who God says you are. Want to find out more about Elan Church? Check out www.elan.church
Interested in finding out more or getting involved? Check out elan.church/connect Want to give to Elan Church? Check out elan.church/give Questions Email hello@elan.church

    36 min

  4. APR 5

    The Power Of The Resurrection (Matthew 28)

    The Easter story reminds us that Jesus didn’t just overcome death—He stepped into it and defeated it from the inside out. And because He rose again, new life isn’t just possible… it’s available to us right now. But that kind of life doesn’t come without surrender—there’s no resurrection without first letting something old die. In this message, we’re invited to wrestle with a deeper truth: the resurrection isn’t just inspiring, it’s confronting. It asks something of us. Will we respond with worship, or will we keep living the same way? Because following Jesus isn’t about adding Him into our lives—it’s about giving Him our lives. This matters in the everyday moments. In our relationships, our identity, our purpose—Jesus doesn’t just offer improvement, He offers transformation. He restores what’s broken, calls us into something greater, and invites us into a life we could never build on our own. If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to follow Jesus—or what it looks like to live a new life—this is your invitation to lean in. The resurrection still has power today… and it might just change your story. Want to find out more about Elan Church? Check out www.elan.church
Interested in finding out more or getting involved? Check out elan.church/connect Want to give to Elan Church? Check out elan.church/give Questions Email hello@elan.church

    31 min

  5. APR 3

    The Cost Of Forgiveness (Luke 22-23) | Max Lyons | Elan Church

    This message explores the reality that we could never earn our way to God—but through Jesus, we don’t have to. What He accomplished on the cross wasn’t a small gesture; it was a complete exchange—our brokenness for His righteousness, our debt for His grace. At the heart of this message is a powerful reminder: we often try to earn what God freely gives. We measure ourselves by performance, comparison, or the opinions of others. But Jesus offers something radically different—a new identity, a new beginning, and a relationship not built on striving, but on surrender. This isn’t just theology—it’s deeply personal. When we truly understand the cost of forgiveness, it changes how we live, how we see ourselves, and how we respond to God. It moves us from trying harder to trusting deeper. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling not enough, searching for identity, or trying to earn God’s approval, this message is an invitation to receive what’s already been given. Lean in—you might discover a freedom you didn’t know was possible. Want to find out more about Elan Church? Check out www.elan.church
Interested in finding out more or getting involved? Check out elan.church/connect Want to give to Elan Church? Check out elan.church/give Questions Email hello@elan.church

    31 min

  6. MAR 29

    Looking For Peace In All The Wrong Places | Juliet Lyons | Elan Church

    Life has a way of pulling us into situations we didn’t expect—and in those moments, we often reach for anything that promises relief. But what if the peace we’re chasing isn’t found in fixing our circumstances, but in something deeper? As Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the crowds were full of expectation. They wanted change, freedom, and solutions to what they could see. But Jesus came to do something greater than what they imagined—He came to bring peace not just to their world, but to their hearts. A peace that goes beyond surface-level answers and reaches the deepest parts of our lives. This message is a reminder that we can easily mistake what we think we need for what we truly need. In a world full of noise, pressure, and uncertainty, Jesus invites us to shift our focus—away from striving to control everything, and toward trusting Him with everything. Real peace isn’t found in having it all figured out, but in surrendering to the One who does. If you’ve been searching for peace, clarity, or direction, this is an invitation to pause, reflect, and realign your heart. Lean in—you might find what you’ve been looking for all along. Want to find out more about Elan Church? Check out www.elan.church
Interested in finding out more or getting involved? Check out elan.church/connect Want to give to Elan Church? Check out elan.church/give Questions Email hello@elan.church

    37 min

  7. MAR 22

    What is Jesus Worth To You? (John 12:1-11) | Max Lyons | Elan Church

    What is Jesus worth to you? It’s a question most of us would answer quickly—but the real answer shows up in how we live. As we move toward Easter, Pastor Max unpacks a moment right before the cross that exposes the different ways people respond to Jesus. Some were busy doing things for Him. Some were calculating what they could get from Him. Others simply followed because of what He had done. But one person saw His true value—and responded differently. This message is an invitation to examine your own discipleship and rediscover what it really means to follow Jesus. Want to find out more about Elan Church? Check out www.elan.church
Interested in finding out more or getting involved? Check out elan.church/connect Want to give to Elan Church? Check out elan.church/give Questions Email hello@elan.church

    35 min

  8. MAR 8

    Let Go (2 Kings 5:1-14) | Max Lyons | Elan Church

    Most of us have experienced moments where the obstacles feel overwhelming and walking away seems easier than pushing through. But what if the resistance you’re facing isn’t a sign that you’re off track… but actually a sign that you’re moving in the right direction? In this message, we look at the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 and discover how breakthrough often comes on the other side of perseverance and obedience. Along the way, we confront some of the obstacles that quietly hold us back—things like insecurity, unforgiveness, wrong expectations, and the voices we allow to shape our thinking. God often works in ways we don’t expect, but when we trust His process instead of our own, real transformation can happen. This message is an encouragement for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or tempted to give up. Your struggles don’t disqualify you from what God wants to do in your life—and the breakthrough you’re believing for may be closer than you think. Want to find out more about Elan Church? Check out www.elan.church
Interested in finding out more or getting involved? Check out elan.church/connect Want to give to Elan Church? Check out elan.church/give Questions Email hello@elan.church

    34 min
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Sunday messages and content for Elan Church in Naperville, IL. For more information on Elan Church, go to www.elan.church

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  • Creator
    Elan Church
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    205
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