Colossians Part 1
"Colossians Part 1" by Ashley Ellison dives into some of the issues that the church of Colosse was dealing with that our culture still deals with today. Eastern philosophy and Jewish legalism, or gnoticism, was threatening the church, and Paul addresses them head-on. We can learn from Paul's teaching that God is very near to us and not a distant God.
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- Jan 15, 2020Colossians Part 1
Colossians Part 1"Colossians Part 1" by Ashley Ellison dives into some of the issues that the church of Colosse was dealing with that our culture still deals with today. Eastern philosophy and Jewish legalism, or gnoticism, was threatening the church, and Paul addresses them head-on. We can learn from Paul's teaching that God is very near to us and not a distant God.
- Jan 5, 20202020 Vision Sunday
2020 Vision SundayPastor Ashley shares the 2020 vision of Christian Ministries Church by examining the creation account in Genesis. God did not put man into the world until a proper place had been created for him. In that same way, we must create a place for God and all that He has for us.
- Dec 29, 2019Rewind Sunday
- Dec 15, 2019Indescribable
IndescribableIn this message, Pastor Ashley Ellison attempts to describe the indescribable person and character of Jesus Christ. As Christians, we all know the name, “Jesus Christ”, but the impact of His life goes far beyond our imagination!
- Dec 11, 2019Symbols
SymbolsJoin Pastor Ashley Ellison as he dives into the meaning and importance behind prominent Christmas symbols. In today's culture, there is a real need for reminding ourselves and others around us of the true reason behind the celebration of Christmas.
- Dec 1, 2019The Dividing Line Part 4
The Dividing Line Part 4In the final session of the Dividing Line Series, Pastor Ashley gives us three questions to ask when making decisions. 1) Will it produce good fruit? 2) Will it work in my culture? 3) Is the timing right? How we answer these questions will determine whether we live wisely as Ephesians 5 instructs. He also gives 10 vital points to consider in making wise decisions.
- Nov 24, 2019The Dividing Line Part 3
The Dividing Line Part 3Pastor Ashley Ellison continues talking about biblical lines and wisdom lines. Some dividing lines that we make in our lives are simply based on what is wise (Ephesians 5) and not specific Scripture. He gives us 3 instances where we might feel as if we need to cross our dividing lines in order to "be somebody", but in fact, we do not. Crossing our dividing lines often results in more pain than popularity in the end.
- Nov 20, 2019Wise Thinking, Dividing Line Part 2
Wise Thinking, Dividing Line Part 2In continuance of "The Dividing Line" Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches us that sometimes we have to draw our lines in places, not because it's a sin issue, but because it simply isn't wise. He uses Ephesians 5:15 to show us that we are to "live like wise people."
- Nov 17, 2019The Dividing Line
The Dividing LineEveryone draws lines of acceptance and rejection in different places, but what do we base where we draw our lines off of? Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches us to look at what the Lord says about things, and not base our "dividing lines" off of other people.
- Nov 3, 2019Stay
StayPastor Paul Kern talks about staying where we are planted even when the easier option is to leave. Growing often occurs in places outside of our comfort zones.
- Oct 30, 2019Are You Scared? Pt.2
Are You Scared? Pt.2Pastor Ashley Ellison gives great insight on being aware of the demonic realm around us. We are often times intrigued and entertained by demonic spirits that we should be rejecting. He gives key points on recognizing the powers of darkness around us, so that we might not let them into our lives through fear and ignorance.
- Oct 27, 2019Train for Godliness
Train for GodlinessWade Ford teaches us to practice prayer and memorize Scripture in order to train ourselves for Godliness. He uses 1 Timothy 4:7 which teaches us that Godliness benefits us in every area of life and in the life to come.
- Oct 23, 2019Are You Scared?
Are You Scared?In a culture that cultivates and glorifies fear through various modes of entertainment, Pastor Ashley Ellison teaches that fret and worry are byproducts of a disabling, enslaving fear that produces only negative results. He encourages us to "choose life" in our entertainment choices and live free from worry and fret.
- Oct 20, 2019Choose Today
Choose TodayWe are beings that were created to worship something/someone. We are either serving the one true God or we are turning other things in our lives into "gods." Pastor Ashley Ellison uses Joshua 24:15 to show us that we must "Choose Today" whom we will serve.
- Oct 16, 2019Get the Blessing
Get the BlessingPastor Ashley Ellison gave 3 vital points helping us obtain the blessing that the Lord has in store for us. Using the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis, Pastor Ashley shows us the right way to "Get the Blessing" from God.
- Oct 13, 2019Wholehearted
WholeheartedIn our walks with the Lord we have to give ourselves to Him wholeheartedly. In this podcast Pastor Ashley Ellison talks about Caleb in the book of Joshua, how he was repeatedly pointed out for following after God with his whole heart. Caleb was blessed because of that, and we can be too!
- Sep 23, 2019Fall Into Faith 2019 Session 4
Fall Into Faith 2019 Session 4Session 4 of Fall Into Faith 2019.
- Sep 23, 2019Fall Into Faith 2019 Session 2
Fall Into Faith 2019 Session 2Session 2 of Fall Into Faith 2019.
- Sep 8, 2019Spiritual Vision
Spiritual VisionAre you committed to the battle you are facing, or are you committed to the plan and promises of God? What is more important...conquering a problem or carrying out the plan? Pastor Ashley gives us 3 keys to improving our "spiritual" eyesight so that we see the greater significance of spiritual vision.
- Sep 1, 2019Preparing for Victory
Preparing for VictoryPastor Ashley show us from Joshua 4 how to prepare for victory by being motivated by what God has already done, by knowing that some things in our lives must be cut away, and by understanding that we must be more committed to the future than the past.
- Aug 28, 2019Consecrate
ConsecratePastor Ashley talks about the importance of consecration in the lives of Christians and the role God can play in our lives if we choose to live a life set apart for His use.
- Aug 25, 2019Strong and Courageous Part 2
Strong and Courageous Part 2Ashley Ellison
- Jul 28, 2019Tools for the Victory
Tools for the VictoryIn 1 Samuel 13, the Israelites had no swords or spears as they went into battle. Pastor Ashley Ellison shows us that God has given us tools (weapons) for victory in life over the attack of the enemy. Satan has no power, only trickery, and God has given us the needed weapons needed to defeat him every single time he attacks.
- Jul 21, 2019His Way
His WayPastor Ashley Ellison teaches from 1 Samuel about King Saul's failure to submit to the will of God and the consequences that followed. To live under the protection, promises, and provision of God, we must have the will of God as our top priority. We must submit our will to God's will, recognize that His ideas are always best, and take responsibility for our own sins.
- Jul 14, 2019Something Better pt.2
Something Better pt.2Is change a nasty word or a welcome word? In part 2 of Pastor Ashley's message "Something Better," he challenges us to consider our approach to change. In Judges 7, God instructs Gideon to do something that simply doesn't make sense by sending the majority of his warriors home just before he heads in to battle. Pastor Ashley reminds us it's not about how many people are around you; it's about how many God-appointed people you have around you.
