In “The Cost of Elevation,” Pastor Matthew D. Long, Jr. of Rock Hill Baptist Church II preaches a piercing message from Matthew 27:45 –47, where Jesus cries out from the cross in His darkest hour. Using the final moments of Calvary as a lens, Pastor Long reveals that every elevation whether spiritual, personal, or prophetic comes with a price: shadows, strains, and scrutiny.

This sermon exposes the shadows that come when you can’t see your way forward but still have to keep climbing. It names the strains of obedience that stretch your faith, and the scrutiny that comes from being seen and misunderstood.

If you’ve been called higher but feel like you’re suffering in silence, this message is for you. Because elevation isn't just about rising, it's about enduring the weight that comes with it.

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