Element Church Podcast

In this week of the FOUNDATION series, we look at Communion and what it means to remember the cross and honor the King.

From the Passover in Exodus to the Lord’s Supper in Matthew 26, Communion points us to Jesus—the Lamb of God whose blood brings forgiveness and salvation. This message reminds us to approach the table with reverence, repentance, gratitude, unity, and hope as we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

In this FOUNDATION message, we look at why BAPTISM is MORE than WATER

From Old Testament cleansing rituals to John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism, Pentecost, and Romans 6, we see that baptism is the outward declaration of an inward reality: new life in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Baptism does not save us—faith in Jesus does. But baptism is the public, obedient response that says, “I belong to Jesus now.”

In Week 6 of our FOUNDATION series, we explore sanctification—the process of becoming more like Jesus after we’ve been justified and adopted into God’s family. Through Philippians 2:12–13, we see that God uses the “crucible” of trials, pressure, and daily obedience to refine us, strengthen our faith, and form us into the image of Christ.

Sanctification is not working for our identity, but working from the identity we’ve already received in Jesus.

Scripture: Philippians 2:12–13, Galatians 5:16–17, 1 Peter 1:6–7  

Message: Sanctification — The Crucible of Belonging

In Week 5 of our FOUNDATION Series, we look at the core gospel truth of justification: being made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

Justification is God’s work, not ours. We cannot earn forgiveness, approval, or righteousness—but through the finished work of Christ, God declares believers “not guilty” and gives us peace with Him.

Key Scripture: Romans 5:1  

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

In this message, we’ll see that justification is a gift to receive, a finished work of Jesus, and the starting point for a transformed life.

Trust the finished work of the cross—Jesus is enough.

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In Week 4 of our FOUNDATION series, we look at Jesus as God’s solution to the problem of sin. Romans 6:23 reminds us that “the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

What sin has destroyed, Jesus makes whole. In this message, we explore why Jesus is the only promised Savior, the only way to the Father, and the only cure for sin.

Repent. Believe. Follow Jesus.

In this message from our FOUNDATION series, Pastor Wade Bishop teaches on the problem of sin and why we must understand the weight of our condition before we can fully appreciate the grace of God.

From Romans 3:23, we see that sin is the terminal condition of mankind—its origin, its reach, its weight, and the response God calls us to: confession and repentance.

Sin separates us from God, but through honest confession and true repentance, we are invited to come back home.

Scripture references: Romans 3:23, Genesis 3:1–7, Romans 5:12, Romans 6:23, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:17–20.

In Week 2 of our FOUNDATION series, Pastor Wade Bishop teaches on the Bible and why Scripture is essential to the Christian faith. A faith founded on Christ must be formed by Scripture. In this message, we explore how God’s Word holds the highest authority, has transformative power, and equips us for God’s divine purpose.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16–17

Series: FOUNDATION: An Overview of the Faith