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 tension between Bible-centered and action-oriented living—and reminds us never to forget the center of all things: Jesus Christ.

Holiness to the Jew was (and is) absolutely essential and not to be taken lightly. God Himself is perfect holiness and calls us to be holy just as He is. Throughout Scripture the concept of “stones of fire” shows up several times to enunciate the presence of God, cleansing and purging of confessed sin, and the destruction of defiant evil and unrepentant sin. When we see God’s consuming fire and perfect holiness (His “stones of fire”) we must ask, “who may stand in His holy place?” – for we are unrighteous and deserve his holy judgment. Yet these stones of fire is also a reminder of God’s burning mercy. In this sobering message, Pastor Eric Ludy examines the “stones of fire” throughout Scripture and calls us to tread honorably upon the sacred grounds of God’s righteous judgment.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 7 that the narrow path marked by difficulty, hardship, and suffering is actually the way that leads to life. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy talks about the “three-day test” that every believer must face but also reminds us that every three-day test ends with triumph. In the life of Jesus, what appears to be three days of suffering is actually the evidence of His victory. If you are in the midst of difficulty or hardship, this message will encourage you to trust in the faithfulness of our God and see times of silence from heaven as opportunities to press all the more into the life and triumph of Christ Jesus.

There are several doctrines in Scripture that may appear contradictory at first blush, but in reality are held in a beautiful tension. In this message, Pastor Eric Ludy uses the illustration of a kite and shows how two parts can function in tension – that which catches the wind and that which submits to the pull of the string. Applying this concept to spiritual gifts, Pastor Ludy shows how not only we as Christians must be willing to move in response to the wind of the Spirit, but we must also be submitted and tethered to the Word of God.

Many Christians today have confused the conviction of the Holy Spirit for the enemy’s attempt at condemnation in our lives. The two are drastically different and while we must be open and heed God’s conviction in our lives, we must also stand against the enemy’s voice of condemnation. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy discusses that difference and reminds us that we, as Christians, should have an unhindered flow of grace in our lives. However, many of us have kinks in the “pipeline of grace”—which must be dealt with. Not only should we humbly come before God to remove the kinks, but we must also exercise humility to keep the kinks out. If you have struggled to walk in freedom and victory, or if you desire to understand how to live within the flow of grace in your life, this sermon is one you need to apply to your life.

The term “lego” in Scripture means to say or speak something; in essence, it is revealing something and making it known through the use of words. In this intriguing sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy shows how God designed us to “lego,” but he explains that in order to live as we ought, we first must give up our old legos and discover our new lego collection. Though a fun play-on-words, this sermon will remind you of the importance of language, words, and why God is so interested in your tongue.

Certain topics in Scripture seem juxtaposed to one another—for example: sovereignty and free will, suffering and prosperity, or church government and spiritual gifts—and such tensions have divided the Church over the ages. In each of these cases (and others mentioned in the message), biblical truth is found in holding the two sides in balance. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy talks about how we often put more emphasis on our favorite doctrines but fail to balance it with the entirety of Scripture. While examining the contentions in Corinth and Paul’s exhortation to the believers there, Pastor Ludy reminds us that love is the missing ingredient and that everything in Scripture works together in beautiful harmony.

We are in a spiritual battle and we must have a strategy if we expect to not only survive but thrive. In this powerful and life-changing message, Pastor Eric Ludy discusses the basics of spiritual warfare, our defense and armor, and explains practically how we can stand against the lies, tactics, and wiles of the enemy. While this can be an unsettling topic for many Christians, understanding the Word of God and our position in Christ is paramount to walking in victory and triumph down that Narrow Way of the Cross. If you are used to hearing lies from the enemy, this message will give you powerful reminders from Scripture to battle the boasts of the devil.

Isaiah 53:2 speaks of the Messiah declaring, “He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him.” What a striking description considering Jesus not only has but is perfect beauty as the King of kings and Lord of lords. And yet this Perfect One was marred upon the cross for us. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy describes the majestic radiance and beauty of Christ and how He laid it downed became marred more than any man. By its end, you will not only behold the beauty of Christ afresh but also that of the Cross.

Everything the enemy means for evil, God desires to convert for good. While we quote passages like Romans 8:28, we often don’t live in its triumphant reality. In this sermon, Pastor Eric Ludy declares that when we are faced with lies, accusations, unfairness, injustice, hatred, selfishness, contempt, or any other host of problems, we must remember that God truly does delight in using the Cross of Christ to convert all bad things into good. If you have been facing difficulty, trials, or painful circumstances, this message will turn your gave upon Jesus and freshly call you to trust in the One Whom can take the instruments of evil and make them instruments used for His purpose and plan.