The western Church is facing a sizable challenge—a challenge that could easily split us as a body right down the middle. The question of the vaccine seems like such an odd intrusion into our world and decision-making. But, alas, here it is. Many believers got the vaccine right when it was released. Others, waited, hesitated, watched, evaluated, and then decided to get it. And there are still others that feel strongly that they should never get it, even if it means the loss of their job. And some would say, even to the loss of their life. An issue with this much packed inside it, needs strong Biblical direction and counsel. This message represents the third time Eric Ludy has approached the challenging topic. His desire? To help the Body of Christ stay united in and through this and that the individual members of the Body understand “how” to make decisions of life-importance that bear upon both their conscience and the conscience of others around them.   Support this podcast

Eric Ludy Sermon Podcast: Church at Ellerslie

The Vaccine Dilemma — Part Three

The enemy works through intimidation. But the Church mustn’t fall for his ancient schemes. This is the hour for the Church to freshly remember the strong tower in which they dwell and to freshly realize that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the answer to nullifying the power of the enemies scare tactics. It is time for the Church to shine, not shudder.   Support this podcast

When the Soul Dreams

The vaccine matter is a bigger challenge in the Church than many people these days realize. And that is due to the fact that, for many, it’s not a matter of mere preference to get it or not get, but of conviction. Conviction is a word that, when used in that context, denotes “backed by conscience” not only by reason. And when men and women have “conviction” it makes working alongside other believers, that don’t share the same conviction, very difficult. There are two distinct groups forming on this subject of the vaccine, even within the church. And it is essential that the Body of Christ not allow a two-group system to prevail. We as the Body of Christ must labor to find unity in what really matters and not allow the Devil and the culture to play us like a banjo.   Support this podcast

The Vaccine Dilemma - Part Two

This particular sermon serves a dual purpose as both a Sunday sermon offered at The Church at Ellerslie as well as an installment (the 13th) in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series entitled, Daring to Do as Stanley Dale. This powerful series about the bold missionary ventures into Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) back in the mid-twentieth century and is sure to deeply stir those that listen. In this episode he explores the rough beginnings of the man, Stanley Albert Dale. And then he demonstrates how that very “roughness,” that nearly suffocated Stanley in his childhood, was the very same “roughness” that worked a very real wonder, glory, and awe forever in the hearts of the tribal inhabitants of the Dark Mountains of Irian Jaya in the 1960’s.  Support this podcast

When I am Weak

This message is doubling as both Eric Ludy’s Sunday sermon and the ninth installment in his epic fall Daily Thunder series  entitled, Daring to Do as Stanley Dale. In this particular episode he investigates the astounding spiritual courage and boldness of men and women of God throughout these past 100 years. The series title, Daring to Do as Stanley Dale begins to really take shape in and through this particular message. The time is now for the Church to regain its ancient moxie.  For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/ Support this podcast

Staring Down the Shock Troops

This message is doubling as both a Sunday morning sermon for the Church at Ellerslie and the fifth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series, entitled Daring to Do as Stanley Dale, drawing on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. In this episode he unpacks the extraordinary providence of God as shown both throughout Biblical history and in Christian missionary history throughout the past 2,000 years. Using the story of famed missionaries Don and Carol Richardson and their work in the 1960’s with the head-hunting Sawi people as his muse for this message, he showcases the awe-striking way God works to provide light for a people that are seemingly lost in total darkness. It is deeply moving and truly astounding. Support this podcast

The Savior in the Thicket

This message is a celebratory mixture of the 700th Daily Thunder episode, The Ellerslie Sunday sermon, and the kick-off day for our Fall 2021 5-week training. This is also the very first episode in Eric Ludy’s epic fall Daily Thunder series, entitled “Daring to Do as Stanley Dale”. This series draws on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the thirty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the late 1960’s and 70’s. In this episode he explores the way God intentionally builds His men and women for the key swings in history — the key moments in the grand story.  But, God doesn’t just build His heroes to share the Gospel Truth, but He also prepares the lost to respond to the Gospel Truth. Support this podcast

The Legendmaker

Dogs have a special way of revealing to us dimensions of the Kingdom of Heaven that are hard to comprehend otherwise. One of those heavenly qualities that dogs uniquely demonstrate to us is that of doggedness. The word “dogged” is very apropos for what dogs demonstrate. They don’t give up easily. They stand loyal in the darkest hour. They don’t measure their companionship based on the ease of the journey. And even when standing faithful would mean suffering, they stand steadfast by their master. It’s truly remarkable. But, the reason they demonstrate these astounding qualities is in order that we might be stirred by the Spirit of God to say, “Lord, make me dogged, just like that!”  Support this podcast

Dogged

The message of freedom in Christ Jesus has fallen out of favor in the modern Church system. The argument is that "freedom in Christ" is a promise bigger than God can deliver. Such a conclusion is the death knell of Christian vitality. When the Church of Jesus Christ begins putting greater faith in the power of the Devil to hold us in bondage to sin than in the power of Jesus Christ to set us free from it’s hold — darkness will reign, not only in our individual lives, but, in the world about us. There is a simple message delivered to us in and through the Scriptures: Jesus has come to set us at liberty from the power of Hell. We are no longer slaves to sin, but, rather, we our Christ’s freemen privileged to now serve Him as love-motivated bondservants.    Support this podcast

Escaping the Viking Stronghold

The American Church seems prone to melting in the day of battle instead of rising up strong and courageous. The work of the Cross supplies us an incredible resolution, a stability of the inner man to take bold steps forward into the fog and difficulty of the spiritual war. Every Christian should crave the substance of this message in their soul and should go after it as a miner would pursue gold.  Support this podcast

Steeled for Action

In a generation actively engaged in reappraising the value of everything based on cultural correctness and personal whim, is it possible to know the actual value of anything? For instance, is a puddle of water as precious as a human being? Whose to say? Especially if the one answering the question happened to be really REALLY thirsty. When we move away from the standard of Truth (the Bible) and allow for the cloudy perspective and ever-changing emotions of man to determine right from wrong, we lose sight of some very important things. The value of Life being at the very top of the list.  Support this podcast

The Divine Appraisal

As Christians, is it possible to know for certain that we are “in the faith”, or not? Paul exhorts us to “examine ourselves” to this very end — but what does such an examination look like? The book of 1st John supplies an amazing test for the Christian to help solve this riddle. However, the words of 1st John are so simple and clear that they can prove a strange obstacle to the maturing Christian. In this message, Eric Ludy takes a deep dive into John's words from 1st John with the singular agenda of making very simple what, to many of us, has become a very complex question — Am I a  genuine Christian or not?  Support this podcast

The Two Tenors

The entire Bible is a battleground. But there are certain spots within the text that find themselves in a constant state of war and confusion. The city of Liege, Belgium is like this in and throughout war history — it seems to have a particular knack for finding its ways into the annals of war. And the passage in Hebrews 6:4-6 is like Liège. This passage of Scripture has led to many skirmishes and many stumblings of the saints of God throughout the ages. Satan hates Scripture, but he will often quote this passage, in hopes that it will cause the children of God to lose sight of the grand mercy of Heaven. But, we as the Church mustn’t be played by our adversary. We must remember His mercy! And we must allow this very Scripture to help us see His amazing mercy even more clearly!  Support this podcast

The Battle of Liège

According to Scripture our bodies have been bought with a price and they are no longer ours. Technically speaking, they belong to Jesus Christ. But many of us still attempt to live as if this is our life, our talents, our time, and our prerogative. The story of Jonathan in the Old Testament demonstrates this same tension of ownership and right. For Jonathan is the heir apparent to the throne of Saul. But God has rejected Saul and given his throne to a “Better Man”.  Will Jonathan try and hold on to his father’s throne or will he yield it to the one who rightfully deserves it? This is the question being asked of each of us.  Support this podcast

The Better Man

We are in the midst of a spiritual battle. Even the theologically dubious seem to have been won over to this reality in this past year. There is an enemy and he desires the destruction of the Church. But, praise God, the enemy doesn’t just get everything he desires. God has supplied weaponry to His saints and equipped them for every good work. In fact, IF the Church of Jesus Christ heeds the war strategy laid out for us in the Scriptures, then there is no weapon fashioned against us that will prosper, for greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. 2,000 years ago something amazing transpired at the Cross, and IF we would freshly remember this grand work of grace and learn to wield it as, if it were in fact, weaponry, then the enemy of our souls will be exposed as the defeated foe that he actually is.   Support this podcast

The Strategist

Discover a Christianity that actually works. These powerful sermons delivered by Pastor Eric Ludy will awaken you to the majesty of true Christianity. God designed Christianity not to be mere theory but a life empowered by His grace, built unshakable upon truth, centered upon Jesus Christ, and poured out for His glory. It is more than academic head-knowledge, it is practical living grounded in the Word of God. These sermons are delivered with soul-stirring passion that will ignite your spiritual fire. Eric Ludy's sermons are a ministry outreach of Ellerslie Mission Society. If you have been blessed by these messages and would like to support this work with a gift, you can do so here.

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Eric Ludy Sermon Podcast: Church at Ellerslie

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