I Know That Voice

When Jesus Is Your Jury | I Know That Voice | Steven Furtick | Elevation Church

July 26, 2026 · 58m

Summary

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 yourself. But that only fuels the unfulfilling cycle of performance. Pastor Steven teaches us how to find freedom from human opinion and reach a new verdict about our worth so we can walk in our purpose.

Chapters

Key takeaways

  • God is your true jury, so stop letting human opinions — including your own harsh self-talk — render the final verdict on your worth and calling.
  • You have a job to do for God, and knowing that job frees you from being a slave to people's praise or a casualty of their criticism.
  • Don't judge things God isn't finished with yet — what looks like a distraction or a failure may be exactly what God is using for his purpose.
  • Jesus is such a Savior that when you bring him your sin and shame, he doesn't condemn you but empowers you to change — the power to transform belongs to God, not to your effort.
  • The voice of shame accuses and tears down, but the voice of the Savior advocates and lifts up — learn to tell the difference.

Scripture referenced

God alone judges his faithful servants

Jesus offers mercy instead of condemnation

Also referenced

The cross is God's saving power

Knowing Christ outweighs every other gain

God's grace is sufficient in weakness

Joseph's suffering prepared him to provide

Praise unlocked chains in a prison

A touch of faith brings healing

Jesus calls Lazarus back to life

A dying thief receives paradise's promise

Referenced as 'Speak Lord, your servant is listening' — Samuel attuning his ear to God's voice

Alluded to as 'confess your sins one to another'

Train up a child in the way they should go

Scripture quotations marked ESV are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), via the YouVersion Platform.

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