Eric Ludy Sermon Podcast: Church at Ellerslie

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This is the 20th installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. Even during the COVID-19 lockdown, Eric found an excuse to continue his popular war series — drawing on the bombing of Pearl Harbor as a profound decipher for the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is undoubtedly a unique Easter morning message.

The Convoy Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: The Convoy This is the nineteenth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he looks into the key decision in the Spring of 1941 for the British to turn their Naval convoy into dire straits in order to supply relief to General Wavell’s forces holding the Desert Flank. The decision Great Britain made in this si...

The Hobelar Speaker: Eric Ludy This is the seventeenth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this episode he digs into the fascinating history of “The Hobelar” and links that with a bold and audacious maneuver by Winston Churchill in WW2. But, the greatest picture of a Hobelar throughout all history is found in the bold and audacious maneuver of Jes...

What is Wanted is a Man Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: What is Wanted is a Man This is a message lifted out of Eric’s Daily Thunder series on WW2. In this special Sunday sermon delivery, he issues a pithy commission to Christians everywhere to pick up their crosses and follow Him. Using the appointment of Winston Churchill to the position of prime minister on May 10th, 1940 as the backdrop for hi...

The Sacrifice of the Smaller Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: The Sacrifice of the Smaller    This message is old school. When Ellerslie Discipleship Training first began back in 2009, this was one of the key central ideas behind the training. This idea of “spending our best strengths on behalf of the weak” is right smack in the middle of Eric ’s passions, and I’m sure t...

The Follies of the Victors Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: The Follies of the Victors   This is the first installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from WW2. In this series on the 1939-1945 war, he is underscoring the parallels between physical battle and our spiritual war as believers. And, it’s remarkable to see how the struggles and vast challenges of WW2 can supply a m...

Embracing Your Cross - a study in the Christian call to deny self and follow Christ Speaker: Eric Ludy   This sermon was given as the kick-off message for the Spring semester of training at Ellerslie.  It’s a powerful reminder of what it means to follow Jesus Christ.

Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: The 69th Attempt    This is a rousing message on the persistence and importunity of faith. Using the illustration of the ant, Eric challenges the Body of Christ to keep going, to not grow weary in their spiritual obedience. If you are discouraged in your spiritual journey, this is a must hear.

Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: The Winding Road - 12/8/19 - a study in the walk of spiritual dependence   This message is a powerful exploration of the spiritual walk with Christ. There are times when He says, “Follow me!” And there are times when He says, “Wait here!” Walking with Christ is a beautiful dance of life-altering movements perfectly choreographed by the Holy Sp...

Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: Endurance   This message is all about the grip of the Christian soul upon God. God has called us to hold on in faith and not let go. This is the sort of message we all need once in a while to remind us of both the battle we are in and the fact that greater is He that is in us than He that is in this world.

Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: The Uncommon Life This message explores the unusual and other-worldly nature to true Christian living - likening it the uncommon life of a soldier. This message is both fun and super-inspiring.

448 - When Uzziah Dies - Nov 10, 19 - a study in the foundations of soul revival   Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: When Uzziah Dies: a study in the foundations of soul revival  

Thorn Again Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: Thorn Again This message unpacks the idea of Christian suffering and shines a positive light on it that is surely to impact the listener.

The Hand and the Glove Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: The Hand and The Glove   This message explores one of Eric’s favorite themes — grace. Using the metaphor of the hand and the glove he brings to life the exquisite loveliness and power of grace — how it works and how it is intended to alter our lives.

This is the fourth and final installment in a very unique teaching series that Pastor Ludy prepared for his church body in August and September of 2019. We are calling this the "Passing the Baton” series, because that is exactly what it was. The executive pastoral team at Ellerslie (Eric Ludy, Dan McConnaughey, and Nathan Johnson) officially handed off the pastoral care of the church on Sept...

This is the third installment in a very unique 4-part teaching series that Pastor Ludy prepared for his church body in August and September of 2019. We are calling this the "Passing the Baton” series, because that is exactly what it was. The executive pastoral team at Ellerslie (Eric Ludy, Dan McConnaughey, and Nathan Johnson) officially handed off the pastoral care of the church on Septembe...

This is the second installment in a very unique 4=part teaching series that Pastor Ludy prepared for his church body in August and September of 2019.  We are calling this the "Passing the Baton” series, because that is exactly what it was. The executive pastoral team at Ellerslie (Eric Ludy, Dan McConnaughey, and Nathan Johnson) officially handed off the pastoral care of the church on S...

This is the first installment in a very unique 4-part teaching series that Pastor Ludy prepared for his church body in August and September of 2019. We are calling this the "Passing the Baton” series, because that is exactly what it was. The executive pastoral team at Ellerslie (Eric Ludy, Dan McConnaughey, and Nathan Johnson) officially handed off the pastoral care of the church on Septembe...

Speaker: Eric Ludys Study: - Backward and Upside Down - 9-29-19 - a study in the mercy and kindness of the Christian This message focuses on the beauty of Christ’s magnificent character. He showcases how He both addressed our sin at the Cross and how He still addresses it today — supplying a pattern for how we should address the weaknesses of others around us.

Speaker: Eric Ludy Study: 25 Years This message was delivered as a first fruits offering as Eric and Leslie prepared for their Purity Summit which they hosted on the Ellerslie campus in late September of 2019. Leslie joins Eric for this message on the Studio29 stage and they share this powerful message together.

Speaker: Eric Ludy Series: Passing the Baton Study: 04 - Thorn again This is Eric’s final statements to his local fellowship as he commissions the local pastors and the church body to remember what God has done and to continue in what God has assigned. This represents a key watershed point in the history of Ellerslie.

Utilizing the powerful story of Jonathan and his armor bearer, Eric Ludy showcases in and through this message the richness of audaciously following Jesus Christ. While the rest of the Church (metaphorically speaking) remains in Gilgal sitting under the pomegranate tree, are we willing to rise up and do that which is necessary to wipe the spittle from our beloved Messiah’s face? 

The Church is called the “Bride of Christ” and as such we mustn’t forget that we are to bear the life, character, and Name of our groom, Jesus Christ. In this encouraging message, Pastor Eric Ludy talks about the most expensive real-estate property in the world (you) and how Jesus Christ took what we deserve (punishment) so that His bride might receive what He deserves.

So often as Christians we can quickly “take a side” and have our focus on something important, but miss the equally important opposite side. For example, the Christian church should be Bible-centered AND at the same time also be action-oriented. It is not an either/or but a both/and. In this message, Pastor Eric Ludy tackles the subjects of conservatism, truth and grace, and the tensio...