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 spiri ...
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With a passionate heart for Christian discipleship, the majesty and centrality of Jesus Christ, and the life-changing power of the Gospel, the Daily Thunder podcast is a daily teaching series from the Bible to exhort, equip, and encourage Christians down the Narrow Way of the Cross. Taught by Eric Ludy, Nathan Johnson, and other guests – now you can have a little of the Ellerslie Discipleship boom, grit, and oomph thundering daily in your earbuds.
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Pulled from the archive of Eric Ludy, these classic recordings originally aired on Moody Radio between 2008-2009. While now considered “classics,” these short inspiring audios are just as relevant today as they were a decade ago. Be encouraged to boldly live the Christian life as Eric Ludy exhorts you to seek first Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.
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Our lives are full of questions and too often it is hard to find practical and biblical answers that speak directly to the issue and yet inspire us to live triumphant Christian lives. This podcast does just that. Join international best selling author and pastor Eric Ludy as he answers your questions on topics such as the Bible, discipleship, Christian living, godly romance, marriage, family, godly leadership, and more.
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A podcast for Christian teens on faith, theology, and living wholeheartedly for Jesus. Do you want to rise above mediocrity and live your life sold-out for the glory of God? Do you want to make your life count and use your teen years for Christ? Come join the movement and let's do hard things for the glory of God.
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1164: The Monster, Nero // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 22 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the twenty-second installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this episode he once again returns to the unsavory topic of Emperor Nero. Nero was a man who behaved like a beast and this similitude has triggered many speculations and prognostications regarding his potential puzzle-like fit with the terrib…
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Our measurements for greatness often don’t match with God’s measurements. We see Eliab the strapping son of Jesse and we cry out, “Anoint him! Make him king!” But, God sees the eighth son of Jesse, who seemingly wasn’t important enough to even invite to the party, and He says, “There is a man after my own heart!” The Bible chronicles a long line of…
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1165: The Fruit of One’s Life // The Grand and Glorious Gospel 10 (Nathan Johnson)
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Because of the Gospel, we now have the life of Christ within which will produce a certain kind of fruit. In this message, Nathan talks about the fruit that is produced in one’s life—what we typically call the fruit of the Spirit—and describes the nine aspects to this singular fruit of Christlikeness.…
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1163: The Man, Nero // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 21 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the twenty-first installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from The Time of Nero. In this episode he introduces his audience to the infamous Roman emperor, Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. Anyone stuck with such a long name understandably might prove a little grumpy, but Nero’s problems go far beyond being a little gr…
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1162: Marked by Love and Humility // The Grand and Glorious Gospel 09 (Nathan Johnson)
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The Gospel frees us to live in a brand new way—you are not stuck living the way you always have … you are a new creation! This is certainly true with the two defining characteristics of a believer’s life: love and humility. We have been freed from a prideful self-focused love to experience and showcase the love and life of Christ Jesus. In this mes…
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1160: Put on those Nikes // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 20 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the twentieth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero, he explores the surprisingly good news for Christians that is found in the Book of Revelation. It’s easy to focus on the doom of Revelation and dread the idea of going through “tribulation”. But this extraordinary final book of the Bible was not des…
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1159: The Sealed Book // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 19 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the nineteenth episode of Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this episode he dives into yet another complex mystery, but one that, when solved, should lead us to have great big smiles on our faces. In Revelation 5:5 we learn that the sealed book (that no one in heaven or on earth can open) can now (as of the …
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1158: The Beauty of Holiness // The Grand and Glorious Gospel 08 (Nathan Johnson)
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Too many Christians see holiness merely as a legalistic list of dos and don’ts, but holiness in Scripture is always a positive thing. It is a key attribute of our God and He calls us to be holy because He is holy. In this study, Nathan Johnson explores the beauty of holiness and how we can live holy amidst an unholy world.…
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1157: The Ludy Circus // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 18 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the eighteenth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this episode he explores the bizarre cultural setting of Rome in 64 AD. Rome’s cultural system centered around The Games, known as the Ludi (or Ludi Circus). The Ludi Circus was a gargantuan spectacle—the ancient equivalent of Hollywood, NASCAR,…
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God designed us as humans to remember. But, that doesn’t mean we do. He even commands us to remember. But, we still struggle to live according to our design. Ironically, we even want to remember, but without a purposeful and intentional strategy we simply fail in this mission. Remembrance is a tactical way to sponsor the growth and continuance of T…
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1156: Soon // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 17 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the seventeenth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this episode he addresses the perplexing matter of time indicators associated with the prophecies of the New Testament. When the Scriptures say, “The time is near, He is coming quickly,” or “This will take place in this generation”—should we ac…
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1155: Your Position and Identity IN Christ // The Grand and Glorious Gospel 07 (Nathan Johnson)
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As a believer, after you repent and put your faith in the Gospel, God changes your position from being in the kingdom of darkness and transfers you into the Kingdom of Christ. This new position and identity IN Jesus changes everything! In this study, Nathan Johnson explores the twofold reality of our position as Christians, discusses the manifold b…
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1154: Adoption and Assurance // The Grand and Glorious Gospel 06 (Nathan Johnson)
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There are many blessings and benefits of the Gospel in our lives. As we begin our investigation of a few of them, Nathan Johnson focuses on the topic of adoption. Far more than the modern concept of adoption, this beautiful concept showcases the glory of what Christ purchased in our lives and our new sonship (adopted position) in the family of God.…
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1153: Smelling the Flowers // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 16 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the sixteenth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this episode he asks his listeners to take off their doom and gloom glasses and put on their rose-colored ones. Strangely, for many people, the Book of Revelation is an oppressive, anxiety-inducing piece of God-ordained literature. But, ironicall…
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1152: On the Spectrum // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 15 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the fifteenth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this episode he labors to parallel today’s modern church with a child “on the spectrum.” Strangely, it is much easier to give grace, patience, and understanding to someone known to be injured, malnourished, and/or otherwise neglected in their dev…
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1151: What Happened to the Gospel? // The Grand and Glorious Gospel Bonus (Nathan Johnson)
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In this special bonus episode, Nathan talks about why we aren't releasing a "normal" study in the series this week, gives a quick reflection on the series thus far, and talks about two profound quotes on the Gospel from Charles Spurgeon.By Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson
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1150: The Bionic Ear // Spiritual Lessons from The Time of Nero 14 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the fourteenth installment of Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this installment he discusses the unique phrase in Scripture, “He who has an ear let him hear.” It’s an odd statement and responsively many of us think, “Wait a minute! Don’t we all have an ear?” Yes, we do have physical ears, but not all of us …
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1149: The Tangled Jungle // Spiritual Lesson from the Time of Nero 13 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the thirteenth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this episode he gives an overview of the arduous task it is to understand and make sense of the Book of Revelation. Many scholars have concluded that it is a waste of time to even try to comprehend the meaning of this apocalyptic masterpiece. Bu…
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The Devil has convinced many in the Church today that he is an equal with God—that if he were to duke it out with the Almighty that he would have a real shot at winning the bout. That’s laughable, especially since the Devil is already defeated. And the fight wasn’t even close. But, the Devil still roars loudly from his cage and he doesn’t want anyo…
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1148: Classic God // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 12 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the twelfth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this episode he puts out on the table his most important puzzle piece for the series. It’s the puzzle piece that most clearly demonstrates his goal in putting this all together and the one that has given him passion to actually systematically addre…
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1147: The Great Exchange // The Grand and Glorious Gospel 05 (Nathan Johnson)
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The Gospel offers a great exchange: my life for Christ’s. Because of the Gospel, I have been bought with a price, and my life is now hid in Christ Jesus. As such, I am to live not merely for Christ, but through Christ. In this study, Nathan examines the “exchanged life” and what it means to practically abide and abound in our Lord Jesus Christ.…
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1146: The Great Cover-Up // Spiritual Lessons from The Time of Nero 11 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the eleventh installment in Eric’s summer series. In this episode he discusses the historical agenda of the Devil to distort the working of God, to twist the words of God, and to obscure the Good News from clear sight. The Devil works to bury the amazing accomplishments of God while the Holy Spirit works to reveal them. But who is going to …
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1145: Mr. Sneaky // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 10 (Eric Ludy)
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This is the tenth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this episode he discusses the “culture of silence” that religious communities are prone to establish as the means of protecting the integrity of their denominational identity. Like caution tape, certain topics or ideas become “roped off” and “inacces…
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1144: Repent and Believe // The Grand and Glorious Gospel 04 (Nathan Johnson)
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The modern “gospel” has often been reduced to a true/false test — a simple prayer at the end of a sermon. But biblical salvation requires you to repent and believe … to make Jesus Christ Lord and Savior of your life. And this response to the Gospel is not something we do once but is an ongoing lifestyle and response we live everyday. This is why Ch…
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1143: The Golden Chariot // Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero 09 (Eric Ludy)
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This the ninth installment in Eric’s series entitled Spiritual Lessons from the Time of Nero. In this message he takes us one step further into the puzzling territory of the End, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the Son of Man coming in the clouds. This message will send both a holy thrill and a holy trembling through your spiritual being. There i…
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