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Elevation Point Church
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Welcome to the audio podcast of Elevation Point Church, lead by Dustin and Nicole Barker. At EP, we exist to connect people to God & Others. Our hope is that this podcast delivers hope, faith, and encouragement to your heart each week. To learn more about Elevation Point Church, visit www.elevationpoint.church.
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Cross Road - Week 3
Mar 2200:30:48Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 18:21–33, Jesus tells a powerful story about a servant who was forgiven an unimaginable debt, yet refused to show the same mercy to someone who owed him far less. In essence, Jesus is asking, “I showed mercy to you—so why won’t you show mercy to someone else?” And when we really think about it… that just isn’t right. If we’re honest, every one of us wants grace when we mess up. We want forgiveness from Jesus, and we hope others will extend the same to us. The good news is that Jesus never fails to do exactly that—no matter what we’ve done, He continues to show mercy, grace, love, and forgiveness. The real question is: why do we struggle to give that same forgiveness to others? Do we somehow see ourselves as more deserving of it? Jesus reminds us that grace isn’t only something we receive—it’s something we’re called to give. Because when it comes to mercy and forgiveness, it can’t be “rules for thee, not for me.” If it’s right for us to receive it, it must also be right for us to extend it.
Transcribe →Cross Road - Week 2
Mar 1500:39:56Tap to summarizeIn Mark 9:33–37, the disciples were arguing about something surprisingly petty: who among them was the greatest. While they debated status, recognition, and importance, Jesus listened—knowing they were completely missing the point. It’s easy to laugh at their argument, but the truth is that the same struggle exists in all of us. Our world constantly pushes us to chase recognition, build our own name, and present the best version of ourselves. But Jesus flips that mindset upside down. In the Kingdom of God, greatness isn’t about elevating yourself—it’s about humbling yourself and serving others. When our focus shifts from making ourselves known to making Jesus known, we begin to live the kind of life that is truly aligned with His Kingdom purpose.
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Mar 800:37:24Tap to summarizeIn the Parable of the Talents, no servant lost what they were given — but only two chose to put it to work. Their risk wasn’t greater or smaller; it was the same — they each surrendered all they had, trusting their master with the outcome. In the same way, God has entrusted every one of us with gifts, abilities, and resources, and the question isn’t what we’ve been given — it’s what we’re doing with it. Fear says bury it, but faith says invest it, because sacrifice is always the right response at the moment of decision. The words “well done, good and faithful servant” aren’t just a future hope — they begin with the choices we make today.
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