Eric Ludy Sermon Podcast: Church at Ellerslie

Most Christians recognize the Greek word “koinonia” which means fellowship. Yet this word means far more than potlucks, sitting next to someone in worship, or even praying for one another. In this sermon, Eric Ludy talks about this “sharing of the body” and how it is the extension of all God has shared with us. Not only will you understand the meaning of true koinonia, but you will also discover how important the Body of Christ is and what joy it is to share, to bleed, to suffer on behalf of this Body.

With the election of Donald Trump and society’s response to his initiatives, our culture’s true colors are being revealed. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy examines the problems with modern culture and warns the Church of a clear and present danger we can easily fall into. In the midst of all the cultural stirrings, we must not allow anything to distract us from the center of our hope and salvation: Jesus Christ. By the end of this message, you will discover what must define the Christian (ie: your life) in 2017 America.

The Christian life is not some passionless venture, rather, Christianity has a fire of affection for Jesus Christ and a zeal and fervor for truth. Simply, it is a life on fire. In this study on the church of Laodicea, Pastor Eric Ludy looks at Jesus’ statement that this church was neither hot nor cold but lukewarm. Using an incredible (and delightful) story given by Annie Wesche, a member of the church, Eric says that the passion one person can have swimming with dolphins is the same type of passion we are to have for Jesus. This sermon will not only be an encouragement to those who feel lackluster in their faith, but this message will also bring a smile to your face as you consider the enthusiasm of swimming with dolphins and in turn, measure your own heat index for Jesus Christ.

One of the paradoxes of Christianity is that the grand and glorious Cross is both a place of life and of death, a place of victory and of suffering. It is this Cross that all history hangs upon—the epicenter of history. In this message, Eric Ludy examines this epicenter and declares that it is Christ and Him crucified that must remain at the center of our lives. The secret to Christianity, to understanding the Scriptures, and to living a victorious Christian life all comes down to a focus of the simplicity that is in Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3). This sermon is a study in the single most important thing of all time—Jesus Himself.

In ancient Israel, during times of rebellion, the people set up high places as an alternative worship and to seek help and salvation in someone or something other than God Himself. Why would anyone ever build a high place? It is because they believed the lie that salvation is found in more than One Place—and in today’s culture we often do the same thing. High places today may not be altars or poles, but we do often build high places in the health, financial, comfort, intelligence, relational, and religious areas of our lives. In this illuminating and convicting sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy examines the areas we often set up as counterfeit means of salvation and explains that the high place of “self” must be removed so that One Place (Jesus Christ and the Cross) becomes our sole means of salvation.

The topic of headship—whether it be in the church, a business, a marriage, or the family—is a challenging issue to address. Though the modern culture often balks at the concept of submission, headship is nonetheless a biblical concept that must be understood. With a pastoral heart, Eric Ludy uses the imagery of a shepherd and a loving father to reveal the importance of submitting to authority as well as how to lead if you are in a headship position. Whichever side you find yourself on, this sermon will encourage you to foremost keep Jesus Christ in the “head position” of your life and will help you handle the topic of headship with biblical grace and understanding.

Coming off the heels of the presidential election in America, Pastor Eric Ludy examines the historic election—not of presidential canadites but one of the most divisive chapters in Scripture: Romans nine. With candid insight, Pastor Ludy tackles this challenging chapter and explains how God’s election in Scripture is centered upon one crucial subject—and if we get this wrong, we will misinterpret the entire passage. Using Paul’s reasoning and context throughout Romans 3-8, Pastor Ludy explains how we must approach and understand Romans 9. Wherever you side doctrinally, this study in Romans nine, will challenge and encourage you to keep your focus on what’s most important.

Does God really say “No”? Scripture tells us that whatever we ask in His Name, He will do; and as a result, many of us presume that we serve a “yes God” who always responds in the affirmative. Yet a “no” from God is actually an expression of love, respect, and priority. If you’ve ever struggled with receiving a “no” from God or presume He only answers with “yes,” this sermon by Pastor Eric Ludy will reveal God’s character, nature, and intent in answering prayer while reminding you that a “no” from God is just His way of saying “yes” to something exceedingly abundantly beyond all you could ask or think.

In this fascinating study of cherubim in Scripture, Pastor Eric Ludy introduces us to the intense focus and purpose of these heavenly creatures and shows how we too are to be the single-focused carrying device for the glory of God. Using the first few chapters in the book of Ezekiel, this sermon will cast vision for your life as well as challenge you to respond and obey the New Testament call of God upon your life.

How does the Christian life work and what is the Biblical secret to action? In this sermon, Eric Ludy examines the reality that Christians are called to action—to do something. But more than give an encouragement toward activity, Pastor Ludy reveals the great secret to Christian action and shows how it is the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives that makes Christianity actually work.

Christianity is not drab, dry, or dusty. In reality, Scripture tells us that Christians are to be incorrigibly cheerful and have a merry heart that does good like medicine and which gives a continual feast. Psalm 2 even declares that though the nations rage and come against God, He even sits in heaven and laughs. Isaiah writes that because God has clothed him with salvation and righteousness, he will greatly rejoice in the Lord and his soul shall be joyful in his God. Christians are to be full of joy and cheer. In this humorous and edifying sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy talks about the power of “being ticklish” and having holy laughter no matter the circumstance or situation you find yourself in.

Most of us realize that we desperately need God’s amazing grace in our lives on a daily basis—yet we often struggle with how to practically allow His grace to transform our lives and empower us for Godly living. In this sermon, Eric Ludy shares a recent personal family story and reveals how the transforming grace of God works. You will be introduced to a humorous band of characters and in the end you will discover that we all need to move from the dark “back porch living” into the bright warm house of God’s amazing, transforming grace.

Judgment is not a topic we usually enjoy pondering or meditating upon, but it is an important subject to understand as Scripture declares that we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ (Romans 14:10). In this straight-forward but hope-filled message, Pastor Eric Ludy examines the topic of judgment and, using an often overlooked story in the Old Testament, explains why we must be ready for judgment and how to do so. Judgment must begin in the house of God, the question is: is your name found in the Book of Life?

Pastor Eric Ludy often talks about how your position toward the Word of God determines your response to the Word of God. In this foundational sermon on the authenticity and accuracy of the Bible, Pastor Ludy not only explains how your position determines your response, but he also discusses how to rightly handle Scripture and gives ten incredible proving points of why the Bible is in fact God’s Word. If you’ve ever wondered if the Bible is true and why Christians are called to come under the authority of and obedience to Scripture—or if you’re a believer and want an incredible assurance of why we put our trust in God’s Word—this sermon will put a solid foundation beneath your feet.

Isaiah wrote that he lived in a time of weak hands and feeble knees, which is also a sad but accurate description of our culture today. What we need is strength to return to the stage of time, for a manly growl to return to the Church in this desperate hour. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy examines the strength of God and what it means for believers to be strong not in ourselves but in the power of the Lord. We are called to be strong in the power of His might—to stand firm in the One who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we could ask or think. If you feel weak or are in need of having triumph and victory in your life, then this message is for you.

In this second sermon by Eric Ludy in a special series from the book of Acts, Pastor Ludy examines persecution and its benefits to the life of the Church and the spread of the Gospel. If you’ve ever wondered how to survive and thrive in the midst of persecution, this sermon will show how what the enemy means for destruction, God leverages to accomplish His ends. By its end, you will understand the importance of joy in the midst of persecution and the thirty defining marks (or attributes) of those amongst the “fellowship of the burning heart.” Don’t run from persecution, rather embrace the great chase.

#1 A Cult Leaders Worst Nightmare - July 30 In our countdown of the top ten most difficult sermons delivered by Eric Ludy, number one is a doozie. A CULT is a subject that most of us simply don't want to face, but face it we must. For if the saints lose their watchfulness and discernment, the enemy moves into the Church with speed and precision. This particular message is possibly one of the most important messages Eric Ludy has ever given at Ellerslie. It took guts to give it and it will take guts to listen to it. May it prove true that this message becomes a thorn in the side of every spiritual manipulator in the world.

#2 When A Pastor Lives a Double Life - July 17 We are counting down the top ten most difficult sermons delivered by Eric Ludy. Number two contains an important warning—WARNING: If there is any hypocrisy in you, this message will be like a heat-seeking missile ready to expose and root it out. We live in a generation where Truth is falling in the streets and those leading the Church are morally failing in the open square. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy declares that God desires to “clean house,” and we must allow Him to start with us. Though originally delivered in 2012, this message is still considered one of Pastor Eric’s most convicting sermons and is more relevant today than ever before. Is your life marked by any hint of hypocrisy or duplicity? If so, this sermon is for you.

Throughout the summer, the Church at Ellerslie went through a special sermon series in the book of Acts preached by various people. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy discusses the important role that signs and wonders played in the early church and their impact upon our lives today. Using the entire Bible as his backdrop, Pastor Ludy shows how God performed signs and wonders throughout the Old Testament, into the New, and all throughout Christian history. He shows that signs and wonders are not a bad thing, but in fact, a God thing—however, the emphasis in scripture is not upon the signs and wonders themselves but upon a second and greater work. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the importance of signs and wonders in the church and your life, this sermon is one you must listen to.

#3 The Sin of Silence - July 10 In WWII, there were two distinct churches within Germany, the Church that went silent and the Praying Confessing Church. Interestingly, these are the same two churches within every generation. In the height of persecution will we go silent or stand boldly? In the countdown of Eric Ludy’s most difficult sermons to deliver, number three uses WWII as the backdrop to commission the Church to not be silent but rather do something. Our modern age is aggressively becoming anti-Christian and every believer must make a choice of where to stand. Will you grow silent and sign upon the dotted line of the culture or will you stand for truth, becoming a part of the Praying Confessing Church?

#4 Craving the Second Sound - July 3 Number four in our countdown of the top ten most difficult sermons delivered by Eric Ludy is a topic that often causes controversy within the church today–the issue of tongues and prophecy. Whether you have a strong stance on tongues and prophecy or seek a Biblical foundation on the topics, this insightful sermon by Pastor Eric Ludy will give you a Biblical framework to reason from. More than prove a point, Pastor Ludy uses the concept that the first sound is to always lead us unto the second, showing how the importance of tongues and prophecy is not to make these the emphasis but are to point and lead us to Jesus Christ. Wherever you stand on the tongues and prophecy debate, this sermon will deepen your understanding and give you a clear picture of what is most important.

Many of us gravitate away from conviction in our lives, but often that is because we have conviction and condemnation confused. Holy Spirit conviction is the work of truth in our soul, and as Christians, we should desire its work within us—exposing the wrong in our lives and laboring to help us rectify the problems by setting new patterns and behaviors in place. Though conviction brings a form of pain, it is the pain of a friend desiring to shape and form us into the likeness of Christ Jesus. In this convicting sermon on conviction, Eric Ludy addresses the difference between conviction and condemnation and reveals how embracing Holy Spirit conviction brings hope, joy, and life.

#5 The Position of the Woman - June 26 We are counting down the top ten most difficult sermons delivered by Eric Ludy. In position number five is on an oft debated topic today within the church—the position of the woman. With straightforward candor and insight, Pastor Ludy walks through Scripture revealing how God chose women from the most unlikely places to be used in bringing forth the Messiah—and in so doing, casts a vision for the beauty and function of femininity. While this message addresses the position of women, it also speaks to all Christians, as the Bride of Christ, showing how we are to be subject and submissive unto Christ.

#6 The Fearlessly Happy - June 5 Number six in our countdown of the top ten most difficult sermons delivered by Eric Ludy is a message that hits our modern American culture square in the eyes. Our nation has shifted over the last several years to what could be called a post-Christian or anti-Christian culture. No longer do we reason from moral ethics, a Biblical framework, or a Gospel worldview—so how do we as American Christians respond to the events unfolding around us? In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy reminds us of our position in Christ and gives eight principles of the fearlessly happy believer. If you are concerned for the nation, have been fretting or anxious over current events, or have wondered how to respond, you need to listen to these eight powerful reminders.

The epicenter of a man’s life can be prioritized as God, Wife, and Kids—and if a man is great with his God, then he will as a result, be great with his wife and kids. Yet how do we as Christians grow in our intimacy with Jesus Christ? In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy explains the five arts of intimacy that keep the spiritual fires burning in our lives and then expands the concept to show how those five arts of intimacy can be applied to our marriages to make them extraordinary. Though originally given as the final session to the Bravehearted Men’s Conference, this powerful sermon gives hope, vision, and practical application to every Christian regardless of age.

#7 Does God Still Heal? - June 12 It took Eric Ludy four years of spiritual wrestling before he was ready to deliver this super-charged message back in 2010—yet its message is just as relevant today as it was a few years ago. Number seven in our countdown of the top ten most difficult sermons delivered by Eric Ludy is a message few in the “Biblically conservative” camp want to touch. In the midst of controversy of whether God still heals today, it’s high-time the Church gain a Biblical and sound answer to this important issue of healing. Was healing merely an outward seal upon the ministry of the Jesus and His apostles, or is it something that God intends to be evident today?

#8 The Proving of the 300 - June 5 Often listed as one of Ellerslie’s “most convicting sermons,” The Proving of the 300 comes in at number eight in our countdown of the top ten most difficult sermons delivered by Eric Ludy. In this sermon you will freshly discover that just as athletes remove every hindrance in order to win, so too Christians must be willing to cast off everything that distracts and press forward with endurance the race set before us. God desires to make us fit and ready for what lies ahead, not hindered by self-satisfaction or weighed down by our appetites. Allow the Holy Spirit to reveal any area of comfort or indulgence hiding in your life. Will you be one of the proven 300?

#9. A Pastor’s Dilemma - May 29 Number nine in our countdown of the top ten most difficult sermons delivered by Eric Ludy includes an investigation of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. There are certain passages in Scripture that prove difficult for most pastors and teachers and the book of First Corinthians is no exception. Paul’s epistle often becomes divisive in the areas of liberty, law, marriage, prophecy, women’s role within the church, head coverings, and speaking in tongues. What are we as believers to do with such passages? In this revealing study on First Corinthians, Pastor Eric Ludy tackles these subjects and talks about the key to unlocking and understanding the text.

#10. Betrayed with a Kiss - March 6 We are excited to announce a special ten-part series counting down Eric Ludy’s most difficult messages to deliver. Over the next ten weeks we will be sharing some of the toughest and controversial sermons Eric has given throughout the past seven years (a couple which has never been released publicly before). So what sermon starts us out at #10? Let’s just say that when it was delivered in 2011 we put a warning in the description due to the intensity of the topic—wolves in sheep’s clothing within the modern church. While this sermon was certainly difficult to deliver, the message is more relevant today than ever before.

The current culture proclaims “live for today!” yet Scripture declares the opposite and says our priority is eternal: “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26). We as Christians must be willing to exchange the pursuit of the world for the epic adventure of willingly laying down our lives for the purpose of the King and His Kingdom. You have an invitation to count the cost and enter the cave of suffering—to join His band of mighties, to embrace hardship and difficulty, and experience the privilege of being where He is. You are invited. Are you willing to enter?

In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, Eric Ludy declares we too are to have a brave calm and a steadfast courage even in the face of death—just like Jesus. The early apostles all died heroic deaths and remained immovable in their focus and faith. As Christians we are called to be defiers of sin, fear, bitterness, and yes, even death. Exploring a story and sign from the Old Testament that Jesus declared was a picture of what He was about to endure upon the cross, this sermon will be an edification to your soul and give you a picture for what death and life is to look like as a Christian.

We admit the sermon title is a bit awkward, but as Christians, our lives must be marked by love, unity, and affection. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy talks about the essence of brotherly love and how the Body of Christ is to be purposeful in our affection for one another. Not only will you discover how Christ demonstrated such love for us, but Eric gives 12 ways you can practically implement brotherly love for others in your life. Are you ready to become incorrigibly affectionate and known as the guy (or lady) that kisses?

How do we handle weakness in others? Do we expose it, gossip about it, or as Pastor Eric Ludy suggests, carry a blanket backwards and cover it? It sounds a bit odd, sure, but in this fascinating and convicting message from Genesis 9, Pastor Ludy discusses two options for handling the weaknesses in others. Using a story from Noah’s life, we discover a biblical principle for dealing with weakness, and a profound insight into how Jesus approaches and covers our weaknesses. If you have been struggling with the problems, weaknesses, and frustrations in other people, this is a message you need to hear.

We believe the Word of God is in fact God’s Word—yet many of us don’t know how Scripture was constructed and put together or why it is important to our lives. We don’t know how to have a rock-solid confidence in the truth and authority of the Bible. We say we believe in Scripture but we don’t lean our full weight and confidence upon it. In this illuminating message, Pastor Eric Ludy walks through how Scripture was constructed, showing the incredible preservation, authority, and divine perfection of the Bible and how it all ultimately points us unto Jesus Christ. Using thirteen key truth points about God’s Word, this message will give you greater confidence in the reliability of Scripture and the reason we as Christians build our lives upon it.

Does your life demonstrate God’s bewildering love in every circumstance? Our attitude, even in the face of those who persecute, hate, and despise us, is to demonstrate His love. In this sermon, Eric Ludy uses Scripture and several powerful stories from Christian history to show how believers are to “love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). Exploring four principles of real Christianity, Pastor Ludy shows that God’s call upon our lives is to aggressively go into all the world with a bewildering love that only He can produce.

In this simple but illuminating message, Pastor Eric Ludy discusses the key defining attribute at the Church at Ellerslie. This message invites us as Christians to ask ourselves what is the defining characteristic that we want to be known by. Pastor Ludy boldly declares that the defining element is not to appear “cool” or “hip” to the world, but rather to have our focus on one single thing. In so doing we may be called fools, dunces, or nitwits—misunderstood and persecuted in the process—but like Paul, we must determine not to know anything save Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Discover your “one thing” and dare to become a Krissy.

Paul declares in Ephesians 6 that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world. He also states in 2 Corinthians that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. Yet many of us feel the crushing weight of sin, temptation, and the enemy in our lives. How do we stand strong in the spiritual authority that we have IN Christ? In this sermon on resisting the enemy, Eric Ludy explains the power of Christ in our lives and how IN Him we can be conquerers, immovable, fearless, and unstoppable. It is not in our strength or ability that we are able to overcome but we have all we need for life and godliness in Christ Jesus.

Most of the modern church has become passive in their praying. We’ve grown accustomed to the enemy’s garbage scattered about our lives and dead elephant carcasses hidden beneath our floorboards—not realizing we are to stand in prayer against such things. Thus we offer a thousand excuses as to why our prayers lack oomph. Yes, prayer is hard work, but Christ has made a way unto the Throne of Grace, where the asking is made and the answers found. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy exhorts us to not to merely “pray” but to PRAY with the authority given to us to remove the busted pianos, rat-infested wardrobes, rotted dressers, and dead elephant carcasses from our lives. If you have grown lax in your prayer life, this sermon will reveal what the action of real praying looks like.

Since the serpent first spoke in the Garden, the epic battle over Truth has raged. In this postmodern, emergent, fluffy-Christian generation, we have forgotten that Truth is a rock—unchanging and immovable—and the very thing we must build our lives upon. In this “tell all” sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy examines several “Christian” writings from postmodern/emergent leaders and explains how their attack upon Truth has undermined Scripture, the Gospel, and more importantly, Jesus Christ Himself. But rather than a defeatist message, this sermon focuses upon the grandeur of the Word and leaves you in awe of both the Person and the Text.

Most of us approach life with a carefree attitude. What comes in and out of our lives is not our fault, we tell ourselves. Yet what we discover in Scripture is that as Christians we are called to govern our lives properly—God’s Word calls it “self-control.” In this practical, soul-stirring message, Pastor Eric Ludy demonstrates the “Egkrateian Growl” and reveals the two operations of self-control: kick out and keep out. Throughout this message you’ll discover that self-control is not something you can produce in your own ability, rather it is the grace and power of the Holy Spirit in your life that enables you to live victoriously, triumphant, and yes, self-controlled. If you’re looking for a way out of sin, addiction, wrong attitudes, or want to learn how Christianity is suppose to actually work in your life, this message is for you.

“Go and make disciples …” These last words of Jesus have been memorized, studied, and declared from most of our lips, yet few of us actually put them into practice. Whatever our excuse, most of us don’t have a simple way to share the truth of the Gospel with the people we encounter. In this powerful and easy to replicate presentation, Eric Ludy takes the Gospel and shows how we too can share its truth through a visual story. Using three different versions based on the length of time we have to share, this practical and visual sermon will give you a method to share the Gospel in a simple and effective way.

God’s grace is sufficient. We know that. Yet in times of trials, suffering, and difficulty, our understanding and confidence in God’s grace is put to the test. Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians that he was given a thorn in the flesh, which after much pleading for its removal, God told him “My grace us sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Like Paul, we must correctly appropriate “thorns” in our lives—whether they be practical, physical, or verbal—and realize that though thorns are not from God, they are certainly used by Him. In this faith building sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy addresses the many forms of satan’s thorns and how we as Christians are called to Biblically understand, react, and live with the thorns in our lives.

All throughout the Gospels Jesus tells us to ask and it will be given unto us. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians that all the promises of God in Him are yes and amen. So how are we to Biblically understand and handle the answer when it’s a “no” from God? In this illuminating sermon, Eric Ludy reveals the importance of seeing God as a good and loving Father and explains how a mature believer is to interpret a “no” from God. If you’ve ever struggled with receiving a “no,” this sermon will reveal God’s character, nature, and intent in answering prayer while reminding you that a “no” from God is just His way of saying “yes” to something exceedingly abundantly beyond all you could ask or think.

Faith is central to the Christian life, and we are called “believers” (people of faith) for a reason—our lives are to be marked by a courageous stand, confidence, and focus upon Jesus Christ and His Word. In this faith-building sermon, Eric Ludy shares why it is essential to doubt and ignore the voice of the enemy (the Liar) and instead have an active faith, trust, and assurance in the unchanging Truth of the Word. When we know the One who has promised, it builds our trust and faith in the Promiser. In the time of testing, when everything around us appears bleak, it is our faith that allows us to boldly declare: “Watch what my God will do!” Listen to this sermon and you will find not only your faith strengthened, but you will discover the key to living the triumphant and victorious Christian life.

Tongues and prophecy have often caused heated debate within the Church as we seek to properly understand 1 Corinthians 14. Whether you have a strong stance on tongues and prophecy or seeking a Biblical understanding of the topics, this insightful sermon by Pastor Eric Ludy will give you a Biblical framework to reason from. More than prove a point, Pastor Ludy uses the concept that the first sound is to always lead us unto the second, showing how the importance of tongues and prophecy is not to make these the emphasis but they are to point and lead us to Jesus Christ. Wherever you stand on the tongues and prophecy debate, this sermon will deepen your understanding and give you a clear picture of what is most important.

We often think of integrity as a character trait which emphasizes being honorable, true, and trustworthy. But integrity comes from the concept of having all the parts unified and operating as one—for example our eyes are to be in perfect agreement and unity with our hearts and mind, while our tongues should only speak that which is in perfect concord with our spiritual convictions. We know our lives are to have integrity (a single focus and operation) but is it possible for a corporate body, like the Church, to operate in the same way? The New Testament tells us that the Early Church was in one accord, unified, and one Body though it contained many members. Despite the stark contrast of the modern church which is filled with division and faction, Pastor Eric Ludy is optimistic that oneness, unity, and integrity can once again define the Body of Christ. But as Ludy points out, this message isn’t just for the Church but for every person, marriage, and family as well.

The Psalms and the Proverbs tell us that God is our strong tower—He is our fortress, protection, and refuge in times of trial and temptation. Far too many of us live as if we can protect ourselves, rather than avail the strength we have in our position in Christ. In this sermon which examines the authority and power of Jesus Christ, Pastor Eric Ludy explains how the shed blood of Jesus frees us from sin and fortifies our life. Using several personal illustrations, Pastor Ludy shows that in the end we must go beyond knowing about “new rubber boots” and actually put them on. If you’re sick of living in sin or have wondered how to live a fortified Christian life, this sermon will show you how to get the right shoes on your spiritual feet.

A woman’s position in the church is an oft debated topic today. With straightforward candor and insight, Pastor Eric Ludy walks through Scripture revealing how God chose women from the most unlikely places to be used in bringing forth the Messiah—and in so doing, casts a vision for the beauty and function of femininity. While this message addresses the position of women, it also speaks to all Christians, as the Bride of Christ, showing how we are subject and submissive unto Christ and silent that our Bridegroom may speak.

“I have rights!” While we may not say it out loud, many of us certainly think the phrase. We guard and protect our time, seeing inconveniences and our personal “broken pots” as bait for frustration. But what would happen if we realized that our business is to fix broken pots, it is to embrace the inconvenient, it is to be willing to give up our time, possessions, and rights. In this funny yet convicting sermon, Eric Ludy shows the difference between self-fulfillment and God-Fulfillment, encouraging everyone to lay down their rights, give up a poverty mentality, and live in a heavenly perspective of inconvenience.

Many of us walk around feeling like victims. We live with personal pain, wounds, and self-pity which affects our attitude and perspective on life. Yet in Philippians, Paul commands the Church to have the mind and attitude of Christ Jesus. Is it possible to be freed from a victim mentality to embrace the one who is our Victor? In this soul-searching sermon by Pastor Eric Ludy, we learn that Christ’s almighty attitude is the essential ingredient in the life of a Christian. Fear, doubt, worry, self-pity, and the like are not to have a place within our lives. If you have struggled with any of these mentalities, this message will draw your focus back to Christ and reveal that our desperate need is for nothing else but Jesus Christ Himself.