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Elevate Retake

Elevate Retake

By Elevate

Elevate Retake is a look at faith as the continual everyday process of learning more about the Bible, ourselves, and our God.
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Elevate RetakeSep 24, 2020

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Challenges of the Youth

Challenges of the Youth

Join us for an episode with special guest Eden Samaniego as we navigate the challenges of the youth in the SDA Church.
Mar 26, 202401:05:47
The Proving Ground of Faith | Message

The Proving Ground of Faith | Message

Join Pastor April as she joins Elevate to take us through the account of the resurrection in Luke

Mar 25, 202417:14
The Proving Ground of Faith | Interview

The Proving Ground of Faith | Interview

Join Pastor Anthony as he talks with Erin Sellers about her story.
Mar 25, 202414:12
Black History Month

Black History Month

Join us as we dive into a conversation about Black History month, freedom from slavery, and Pastor Anthony's new role here at elevate as the first black male pastor.
Mar 19, 202443:38
The Gospel Left on Read | Message

The Gospel Left on Read | Message

Join Pastor Michael as he joins Elevate to take us through Mark 16:1-8.

Mar 18, 202421:07
Retake Relaunch

Retake Relaunch

Meet and get to know your new host, Remington Hill, along with Elevate lead pastor, Anthony Lyder. Join us on a journey of relaunching the elevate retake podcast with a new twist, making it personal. Hope you enjoy and join us wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Mar 12, 202440:58
A Message From Your Tax Collector | Message

A Message From Your Tax Collector | Message

Join Pastor Russ for a special episode of Elevate. Hope you enjoy!
Mar 12, 202411:00
People of the Burden | Message

People of the Burden | Message

Join Pastor Anthony as he continues through the series "Galatians: The Law of Love" and takes us through Galatians chapter 6.
Mar 05, 202426:00
Spirit Life | Message

Spirit Life | Message

Join Pastor Anthony as he continues through the series "Galatians: The Law of Love" and takes us through Galatians chapter 5.

Feb 27, 202434:38
Heirs Not Slaves | Message

Heirs Not Slaves | Message

Join Pastor Kent Ruff as he continues through the series "Galatians: The Law of Love."

Feb 20, 202427:46
Called to Freedom | Message

Called to Freedom | Message

Join Pastor Anthony as he looks at what it means to be "Called to Freedom".

Feb 14, 202433:14
Faith, Curse, Law, and Heart | Message

Faith, Curse, Law, and Heart | Message

There are four main themes in Galatians 3. What can we learn from then? That God teaches us that love is a higher standard than laws could ever be.

Feb 06, 202432:42
I Am the Evidence | Message

I Am the Evidence | Message

We're starting a new series! We're diving into Galatians this year. This week Pastor Anthony sets the stage for this journey, recapping Saul's encounter with God. Like Saul, we too can have an encounter with Christ.

Jan 23, 202435:23
10 Year Celebration Service | Panel Discussion

10 Year Celebration Service | Panel Discussion

Pastor Anthony sits down with Elevate founders Chris Rhodes and JT Burnett to discuss the beginning of young adult ministries at the Keene Church and Elevate’s inception.
Jan 18, 202413:08
10 Year Celebration Service | Message

10 Year Celebration Service | Message

On January 13, 2024, we celebrated ten years of Elevate Ministries. Former Young Adult Pastor Albert Handal (2015-2017) shared a message on the study of Mary, the mother of Jesus. As we look back over the last ten years and into what the future holds, Pastor Albert reminds us that God only needs our "yes".

Jan 16, 202425:34
Start Again | Message

Start Again | Message

Title: Start Again

Happy 2024! This week Pastor Anthony brought the message from Peter’s “new beginning” with Jesus after the resurrection, and what we can learn from his encounter.
Jan 09, 202432:59
The Good Part | Message

The Good Part | Message

The good part is the one we get to live. Listen now as Pastor Ruben Casabona breaks down our blessings found in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24.

Jan 02, 202422:49
Shalom is in the Room | Message

Shalom is in the Room | Message

From the series "Prince of Peace." Luke 24:26.

Dec 28, 202322:60
Peace Among the Favored | Message

Peace Among the Favored | Message

God looks at us with gracious pursuit. No matter who you are or what you’ve done, you’ve been deeply loved by God.
Dec 19, 202321:38
Peace Among Men | Message

Peace Among Men | Message

Never underestimate the impact you can have on a person’s life. True peace is an environment and an atmosphere that is built through reconciling love.
Dec 12, 202326:21
Peace on Earth | Message

Peace on Earth | Message

On the cross, God came as Divine Peacemaker; to break the cycle; to say, “It ends with Me”.

Dec 05, 202321:16
Glory to God | Message

Glory to God | Message

In an infinite universe, God looked across time and space and saw you. Listen to part one of our Christmas series, Prince of Peace.
Nov 28, 202331:07
Gratitude | Message

Gratitude | Message

Examining Genesis 22, Pastor Anthony discusses gratitude and how we can choose to trust God’s vision.
Nov 21, 202327:17
House of Mercy | Message

House of Mercy | Message

Lessons from Jesus’s healing of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda: Our Father provides and is faithful. No matter how hard you may try to run in the opposite direction, God will relentlessly pursue you.
Nov 14, 202325:48
Fear Not: The Enemy | Message

Fear Not: The Enemy | Message

Week three of Fear Not, and we look at the example of Joshua and how we can confront the Enemy with the Truth.
Nov 07, 202329:13
Fear Not The Storm | Message

Fear Not The Storm | Message

Week two of “Fear Not. What can we learn from the storm on the Sea of Galilee?

  1. The storm was not the disciples’ fault
  2. Jesus was IN the storm, but he was not the storm
  3. The presence of God is the antidote to fear
Oct 24, 202327:59
Fear Not the Unknown | Message

Fear Not the Unknown | Message

God brings peace, not a sword. That peace offered to us is a remedy against the fear of the unknown. Catch the first episode of this new series called “Fear Not”.

Oct 17, 202331:14
Home is a Wedding | Message

Home is a Wedding | Message

Pastor Anthony concludes our Church Like Hone series with a special homily and challenge. He draws from Jesus‘s miracle of turning water into wine and Revelation 19

Oct 10, 202319:52
Home is a Well | Message

Home is a Well | Message

The same Savior who taught Rebecca to serve from her well is the same God who showed Jacob to build a well in his valley and is the same God who knew he would meet someone hanging on to the hope that the same well would do something for her. If Jesus is leading you through your valley of Baca today, dig your well and look for those who have come before you. Pastor April continues our Church Like Home series, focusing on Jesus’s encounter with the Woman at the Well.

Oct 03, 202316:50
Home is a Refuge | Message

Home is a Refuge | Message

We don’t have to be in the center of theological knowledge or even soundness to find salvation in Christ Jesus. You don’t have to touch the head or the shoulder... even just the hem of the garment with smallest faith of a mustard seed will bring you home. Pastor April shares the message this week, drawing from Psalm 62:7-8.

Sep 26, 202319:39
Home is a Journey | Message

Home is a Journey | Message

It’s not about the destination, but about the journey. Catch week four of A Church Like Home.

Sep 19, 202332:05
Home is Like a Table | Message

Home is Like a Table | Message

Loving those we have the most tension with will cost us the illusion that everyone in the room is a “good Adventist.” It means there will be people in the room who may not be there yet, but that’s the price of open table love. Listen to week three of ‘A Church Like Home’ now.

Sep 12, 202327:47
Episode Update
Sep 05, 202300:53
Home is Like a Garden | Message

Home is Like a Garden | Message

Using Ephesians 2:19-22 as our guide, Pastor Anthony kicks off week two of “A Church Like Home”.

Aug 29, 202331:03
The Way Home | Message

The Way Home | Message

What would it look like for Elevate, for the Keene Church, for Keene, to be home? Join us as Pastor Anthony kicks off our new series, “A Church Like Home”, by examining the experience of Jacob in Genesis 28.

Aug 22, 202326:02
A Man with Demons | Message

A Man with Demons | Message

We are so excited to welcome Pastor Anthony Lyder as our new young adult pastor. Listen to Anthony’s inaugural message on Jesus’s encounter with the man possessed by demons and how we can name and conquer the ‘demons’ in our lives.

Aug 15, 202337:15
Rejoicing in the Lord (Chapter 13) | Message

Rejoicing in the Lord (Chapter 13) | Message

Pastor Michael, Pastor Abner, and Jorge Velez wrap up our Steps to Christ series by discussing all that we’ve learned this summer and how we can go forward in closer relationship with Christ.

Aug 08, 202333:00
What To Do With Doubt (Chapter 12) | Message

What To Do With Doubt (Chapter 12) | Message

Is doubt a sin? Danae Songy and Zoya Thompson discuss this question and others as they dive into chapter 12 of Steps to Christ.

Aug 01, 202335:35
A Knowledge of God and The Privilege of Prayer (Chapters 10 & 11) | Message

A Knowledge of God and The Privilege of Prayer (Chapters 10 & 11) | Message

April Snyder, Emily Weaver, and Cassie Casabona break down the different ways God speaks to us through His Word, nature, and the Holy Spirit, and emphasize the importance of prayer in our communication with God.

Jul 25, 202327:40
The Work and The Life (Chapter 9) | Message

The Work and The Life (Chapter 9) | Message

Rick Weaver, Sipho Ndebele, and Cesar Gutierrez discuss chapter 9 of Steps to Christ, explaining the importance of service and gift-giving, as well as highlighting the importance of selfless living.

Jul 18, 202333:55
The Test of Discipleship & Growing Up Into Christ (Chapters 7 & 8) | Message

The Test of Discipleship & Growing Up Into Christ (Chapters 7 & 8) | Message

Pastor Michael is joined by Anthony Penick and Princess Musick to delve into chapters 7 and 8 of Steps to Christ, discussing what it means to abide in Christ and how we define “failure” in our relationship with Him.

Jul 11, 202335:40
Faith and Acceptance (Chapter 6) | Message

Faith and Acceptance (Chapter 6) | Message

Pastor Travis Patterson and Chaplain Kent Rufo discuss chapter six of Steps to Christ and break down the idea that salvation is transactional.

Jul 04, 202325:03
Consecration Chapter (5) | Message

Consecration Chapter (5) | Message

Join Pastors Ruben Casabona and Buster Swoopes as they dive into chapter 5 of Steps to Christ, and discuss what it looks like to be in relationship with God.

Jun 27, 202327:08
Repentance and Confession (Chapters 3 & 4) | Message

Repentance and Confession (Chapters 3 & 4) | Message

We continue our study series on Steps to Christ with Pastor Michael and Keene High School Principal Jarrett Morgan discussing chapters 3 & 4, ‘Repentance’ and ‘Confession’.

Jun 20, 202333:22
The Sinner’s Need of Christ (Chapter 2) | Retake

The Sinner’s Need of Christ (Chapter 2) | Retake

Welcome back to Elevate Retake! We are in the beginning stages of a series where we journey together through the book “Steps to Christ”. We hope you follow along chapter by chapter. This week's episode was all about our need for Jesus. We hope you were blessed!

Jun 16, 202333:52
The Sinner’s Need of Christ (Chapter 2) | Message

The Sinner’s Need of Christ (Chapter 2) | Message

We continue our study series on Steps to Christ with Pastor Anthony and Retake host Kelvin Del Valle discussing chapter 2, ‘The Sinner’s Need of Christ’.

Jun 13, 202338:10
God’s Love for Man (Chapter 1) | Message

God’s Love for Man (Chapter 1) | Message

Join us as we kick off our summer study series on Steps to Christ! This week, Pastor Michael and Pastor Ruben discuss Chapter 1, ‘God’s Love for Man’, and how our Creator makes Himself known to us.

Jun 06, 202329:30
Real Well, Real Water | Message

Real Well, Real Water | Message

Pastor Anthony unpacks the encounter between Jesus and the Woman at the well in John 4, encouraging us to seek out the living water that is relationship with Christ.

May 30, 202332:16
Do You Know One Thing? | Retake

Do You Know One Thing? | Retake

Our series Encounters with Jesus continues and the roles have reversed in todays episode - as Kelvin our host gave the message and Pastor Michael hosts! We hope you are blessed and can have an encounter with Jesus everyday!

May 25, 202328:03
Do You Know One Thing? | Message

Do You Know One Thing? | Message

This week’s message was by Retake host Kelvin Del Valle. Looking at the story of the blind man in John 9, we can learn that one encounter with Jesus is all it takes to change your life. But even better - Jesus invites us to encounter Him every single day.

May 23, 202322:53