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This podcast contains the latest messages from Elevate Church in Windsor, Va.

MAR 1

Battle of Wills

Have you ever felt frustrated with prayer because it didn’t “work”? In “A Battle of Wills”, Pastor Thomas-Steele challenges one of the biggest misunderstandings we have about prayer. What if the reason we’re discouraged isn’t because prayer is ineffective… but because we’ve been using it for a purpose it was never intended for? Continuing our series through the Lord’s Prayer, this message dives into Jesus’ words: “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Prayer isn’t about getting God to advance our will. It’s about surrendering to His. This message will gently reframe your perspective and remind you that our greatest struggle in prayer isn’t getting God to provide — it’s learning to surrender. This isn’t just a teaching on prayer. It’s an invitation to lay down your will and trust the King.

53 min
FEB 22

Remember Who You're Talking To

Have you ever rushed into prayer with a list of worries, needs, and questions — and forgotten one of the most important parts of prayer? In this message, “Remember Who You’re Talking To,” Pastor Thomas-Steele walks through Jesus’ words in the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be Your name,” and shows how beginning with praise changes everything. You’ll be encouraged to slow down, shift your focus from your problems to God’s power, and rediscover the peace that comes from honoring Him first in prayer. In this sermon, you’ll learn: • What it truly means to “hallow” God’s name • Why praise belongs at the start of every prayer • How worship reshapes your perspective • How remembering God’s faithfulness brings peace today Whether prayer feels natural or difficult for you right now, this message will meet you where you are and help deepen your relationship with God.

47 min
FEB 15

Right...From the Start

In this message, Pastor Thomas-Steele teaches that the way we view prayer determines the way we do prayer. Before Jesus ever tells us what to ask for, He reshapes our perspective with four powerful words: “Our Father in heaven…” (Matthew 6:9) With these four opening words, Jesus teaches us that prayer begins with remembering: • Prayer is about “we,” not just “me.” • God is paternal — close, caring, and personal. • God is powerful — sovereign, reigning, and able. When we start with the right view of God — intimate Father and reigning King — peace follows. This message will help you reset your outlook, deepen your prayer life, and experience what Jesus meant when He taught us how to pray.

49 min
FEB 8

Say Less

Do you ever run on spiritual autopilot — saying prayers without really thinking about them? In “Say Less”, Pastor Thomas-Steele challenges the way many of us approach prayer, exposing how repetition can quietly replace relationship. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Matthew 6, this message reveals why prayer isn’t about word count, formulas, or trying to get God to do what we want — it’s about trusting a loving Father who already knows what we need. You’ll discover: • Why thoughtless repetition misses the heart of prayer • How prayer is meant to be relational, not transactional • What it looks like to move from striving to trusting God • Why sometimes the most powerful prayers are the simplest ones If you’ve ever felt stuck in routine prayers or wondered why prayer feels dry, this message will reset your perspective and draw you back into genuine connection with God. 👉 Watch now and learn why following Jesus sometimes means praying more — by saying less.

54 min
FEB 1

Living in the Overflow

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25 min
JAN 18

Eyes on the Prize

In “Eyes on the Prize," Pastor Thomas-Steele challenges us with a question that hits close to home: Have you ever done the right thing… but for the wrong reason? Using Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:1, 5–6, this message exposes how easily our spiritual lives can drift into performance—praying, serving, worshiping, or giving with “eyes to the sides” instead of eyes on God. Jesus doesn’t warn us against doing righteous things publicly—He warns us against doing them to be seen. This sermon is a powerful reminder that prayer is about seeking God, not attention, and that the greatest reward of prayer isn’t what we get from God—it’s God Himself. If you’ve ever felt your motives get mixed, this message will help you refocus your heart and pray with fresh sincerity and intimacy with your Heavenly Father.

52 min
JAN 11

The Struggle is Real

Have you ever wanted to pray—but felt like you didn’t really know how… or wondered if it even made a difference? In Part 1 of As It Is In Heaven, Pastor Thomas-Steele kicks off a new teaching series on prayer by addressing the very real struggle many of us face: prayer feels hard, awkward, or ineffective—especially when it seems to come so easily to others. In this message, we discover: Why prayer often feels like a struggle The difference between reciting words and praying relationally What Jesus reveals about God’s character as our Father Why prayer isn’t about getting God to do our will—but aligning our hearts with His How the Lord’s Prayer becomes a pattern for powerful, purposeful prayer If you’ve ever asked, “Is my trying really worth the trouble?”—this message is for you. This sermon begins a journey through the Lord’s Prayer that will reshape how you pray and help you experience deeper intimacy with God—here, as it is in heaven.

53 min
JAN 4

BFFs

You’ve been intentional about your habits—but what about your friends? In BFFs, Pastor Thomas-Steele reveals why who you walk with matters just as much as what you do. From Scripture to real life, this message challenges you to stop drifting into relationships by proximity and start choosing friendships with intentionality. Because your homies shape your habits—and your future.

39 min

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This podcast contains the latest messages from Elevate Church in Windsor, Va.

Creator

Elev8.Church
Years Active

2018 - 2026
Episodes

454
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Clean
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