Ponder GMC

Pondering the Bible

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A deeper dive into the bible. Hosts Rev. Rocky Ellison and Ken Corkins work through the books of the bible, uncovering historical background and word studies to deepen their understanding of God's Word. Weekly episodes. Find more information at www.pondergmc.org.

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S6 Ep. 15 Mark 16:1-8 Easter 09.04.2023 37:00

Send us Fan Mail This week we again jump ahead in our walk through the Gospel of Mark to cover the resurrection story. The Title of this sermon is "The End Is Near: and can be found at pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagn...

S6 Ep. 14 Mark 1:1-11 Palm Sunday 02.04.2023 28:58

Send us Fan Mail This week is Palm Sunday in the Liturgical calendar, so we jump ahead to the story of The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The Sermon for this episode is called "Hammer" and can be found at; https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the...

S6 Ep. 13 Mark 3:20-30 26.03.2023 29:59

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jesus' family tries to step in, and the Scribes accuse Jesus of being possessed by Satan. The Sermon for this Episode is titled "Hard Faith" and as always, can be found at https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GM...

S6 Ep.12 Mark 3:7-12 19.03.2023 21:46

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Jesus returns to Galilee and the crowds join him. The Sermon for this episode is called "Difference of Opinion", and can be found at www.pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Record...

S6 Ep. 11 Mark 3:1-6 12.03.2023 25:14

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jesus challenges the Pharisees about healing on the Sabbath. The Sermon for this episode is called "Rage" and was delivered on March 12, 2023 https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagne...

S6 Ep. 10 Mark 2:23-28 05.03.2023 23:57

Send us Fan Mail This week, the Pharisees confront Jesus for working on the Sabbath. Jesus corrects them using the example set by King David. The sermon for this episode is called "Jesus Rules" and can be found at https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Po...

S6 Ep. 09 Mark 2:18-22 26.02.2023 25:00

Send us Fan Mail This week Jesus sets the correct example for fasting. This sermon for this episode is called " Do You See Me?" and can be found at https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited and...

S6 Ep. 08 Mark 2:13-17 19.02.2023 24:10

Send us Fan Mail This week Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) the tax collector to be his disciple. The sermon for this episode is called "Pariah" and can be found at https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded,...

S6 Ep. 07 - Mark 2:1-12 12.02.2023 29:57

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jesus is back in Capernaum teaching and healing the crowds when a crippled man gets lowered in to the house through the roof. The Sermon for this episode is titled "Cause and Effect" and was delivered on Feb. 12th, 2023. You can find this and all sermons at www.pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedba...

S6 Ep. 06 - Ice Storm Special 05.02.2023 21:27

Send us Fan Mail This week was disrupted by the ice storm in North Texas. Rocky and Ken were unable to get together to record the podcast. Instead, please enjoy Rocky's sermon from Sunday Jan 29th entitled "Following?" NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Ar...

S6 Ep. 05 Mark 1:29-39 29.01.2023 25:03

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jesus heals Simon's Mother-in-law, and tells the disciples the its time to leave Capernaum. The Sermon for this episode is called "Follow?" and can be found on our website at www.ponderumc.or/ministries/sermons . NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC...

S6 Ep. 04 Mark 1:21-28 22.01.2023 28:51

Send us Fan Mail This week Jesus begins his healing ministry by driving out an evil spirit. The Sermon this week is titled "AUthority" and can be found at https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edit...

S6 Ep. 03 Mark 1:16-20 15.01.2023 25:58

Send us Fan Mail This week we cover the calling of the first apostles, Simon-Peter, and his brother Andrew, and the sons of Zebedee, James and John. This week's sermon is called "Immediately-ish" NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded...

S6 Ep. 2 Mark 1:9-15 08.01.2023 24:52

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk through the beginning of Jesus' ministry, according to the Gospel of Mark NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock

S6 Ep. 01 Mark 1:1-8 01.01.2023 26:16

Send us Fan Mail This is Season 6, where we will be covering the Gospel of Mark. We kick off the new year, and the new season with Mark 1 verses 1-8. NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock

S5 Ep. 5 Luke 2:1-7 25.12.2022 26:45

Send us Fan Mail Ken is back from vacation! This week we cover the story of Jesus birth from the Gospel of Luke. The sermon for this episode is called Prejudice. NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock

S5 Ep.4 Advent Micah 5:1-5 "Holy Love" 18.12.2022 14:43

Send us Fan Mail ** Updated with correct sermon ** This week, Ken was on vacation, so we didn't record a podcase episode. Fear not, We will be back next week with a fresh episode. This is Rocky's sermon from Micah 5:1-5 entitled, "Holy Love" NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponde...

S5 Ep. 3 Isaiah 9:1-7 11.12.2022 24:42

Send us Fan Mail Week 3 of Advent. This week we jump back to Isaiah to discuss how the coming messiah will remove the gloom from the world. NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock

S5 Ep. 2 Advent Haggai 2:6-9 04.12.2022 17:53

Send us Fan Mail A short episode discussing the prophet Haggai as he tells the returning Israelites that God will deliver the "desire of every nation" to the world. NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock

S5 Ep. 1 - Advent Isaiah 7:1-14 "Trust God" 28.11.2022 17:13

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ken was out with Covid, so we couldn't record an episode. Instead, here is Rocky's sermon "Trust God" based on Isaiah 7:1-14. This sermon was delivered on Sunday, Nov. 27th, 2022 NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe...

S4 Ep. 8 Christ the King 20.11.2022 27:45

Send us Fan Mail This week is Christ the King Sunday according to the Liturgical calendar. Rocky will be preaching from the book of Colossians, chap. 1, v 15-20. NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock

S4 Ep.7 Philemon 13.11.2022 31:39

Send us Fan Mail This week we finish our journey through the "minor epistles" of the new testament with the letter to Philemon. This epistle ties in with the new testament book of Colossians. NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited a...

S4 Ep. 6 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 06.11.2022 21:25

Send us Fan Mail This Sunday is "All Saints' Day". Technically, All Saints' Day is Nov. 1, but we observe this sepcial day on the first Sunday of November. Rocky covers 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 because Paul discusses resurrection. The sermon for this episode is called "Would I Lie To You" and can be found at: https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons . This sermon was de...

S4 Ep. 5 Jude 17-25 30.10.2022 20:56

Send us Fan Mail Rocky and Ken finish the book of Jude. The sermon for this episode is called Orthodoxy 3 and can be found at: https://ponderumc.org/ministries/sermons . This sermon was delivered on Oct. 30, 2022 NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorde...

S4 Ep. 4 Jude 1-16 23.10.2022 32:14

Send us Fan Mail This week we jump into the Epistle of Jude. We cover the first half of the letter. The sermon for this episode is called **Orthodoxy part 2** and can be found at: https://ponderumc.org/ministries/sermons . This sermon was delivered on Oct. 23, 2022 NEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org . Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the...