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In this powerful episode of Backstage with Randy Phillips, special guest Larry Brey from Elevation Church shares his incredible journey of faith, sacrifice, and the heart of serving the local church. From the early days of Elevation—where he and his wife sold their home and raised their own support—to the global impact of Elevation Worship and ministry, Larry reminds us that sacrifice is not a one-time event but a lifestyle. This episode challenges listeners to examine their own commitment to serving and to recognize that faith is not dictated by finances but by obedience. Through inspiring stories and deep biblical truths, Randy and Larry remind us that God does miracles through those willing to “carry the water.”

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CHAPTERS

0:00 – Faith should not be dictated by finances – sacrifice is a lifestyle

0:44 – Introducing Larry Brey: Elevation Church, family, and ministry journey

1:56 – Moving from Minnesota to North Carolina and his sports medicine career

4:48 – The moment that changed his faith: his brother’s miraculous healing

6:42 – Wrestling with God’s call—leaving security for obedience

8:02 – The radical sacrifice to help launch Elevation Church

9:50 – Raising support as “missionaries to Charlotte” for the first two years

10:39 – You can’t expect a new blessing from an old sacrifice

11:57 – The global impact of Elevation Church: arenas, music, and ministry

12:55 – Never lose sight of the one person in the crowd

14:39 – The challenge: post-pandemic commitment and serving in the church

16:28 – The Church’s biggest leadership challenge today: we borrowed the system of the world but not the spirit

18:15 – People are heavy on busy, light on purpose

19:11 – If you’re not helping people meet Jesus, we need your seat

21:12 – The power of a serve team: can you hear the cry of the lost?

23:37 – Why many people quit: they forget the why behind the work

25:53 – The Kingdom principle: self-denial is greater than self-care

27:05 – Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not.

28:03 – The first miracle of Jesus: turning water into wine—but only because the serve team filled the jars

29:59 – Final encouragement: step into serving, and watch God work through you

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