Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We have a problem in the church today. But, it’s not a new problem. It’s an ancient problem that often sneaks into the church undetected and messes up the whole operation. This sneaky invasion doesn’t sound all that dangerous when it’s described as stubbornness. But, if we were to call it divisiveness, everyone sits up a little straighter in their pews and takes notice. Stubbornness is the root of all the nasty denominationalism that currently rules the modern Church system. It’s time for it to go. But, if such a house-cleaning is to commence, it first must start inside our own individual souls.
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» This message was given at the Church at Ellerslie on February 1, 2026
We have a problem in the church today. But, it’s not a new problem. It’s an ancient problem that often sneaks into the church undetected and messes up the whole operation. This sneaky invasion doesn’t sound all that dangerous when it’s described as stubbornness. But, if we were to call it divisiveness, everyone sits up a little straighter in their pews and takes notice. Stubbornness is the root of all the nasty denominationalism that currently rules the modern Church system. It’s time for it to go. But, if such a house-cleaning is to commence, it first must start inside our own individual souls.
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» Subscribe to the Eric Ludy Sermon Podcast on your favorite podcast app to get the sermon audios delivered to your device each week: https://eric-ludy-sermons.captivate.fm/listen
» Take these messages deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: ellerslie.com/be-discipled
» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: ellerslie.com/subscribe
» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: ellerslie.com/donate
» Discover more resources, books, and sermons from Eric Ludy by going to: ellerslie.com/about-eric-ludy
» This message was given at the Church at Ellerslie on February 1, 2026
