Adam Ellis
Adam Ellis
These are some of the lessons I taught/preached when I was in Youth Ministry
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
This is a sermon I preached at Grand Central. It was a part of a series Joe planned called "Frequently Asked Questions". Really it's an exploration of the question of evil.
Apr 25, 2007 • 34:17
It's a Wonderful Life
This is a sermon I preached around Christmas at Grand Central.
Dec 18, 2006 • 34:43
A Powerful Temptation
This is a lesson I did that deals with the temptation to use power and force to advance the Kingdom of God.
Oct 19, 2006 • 25:43
Blessed to Bless
This is a sermon I preached at Grand Central in conjuction with a presentation on a Hurricane relief trip we took to New Orleans. In it I deal with the nature of the people of God.
Sep 19, 2006 • 27:35
OVU Chapel: Truth in the Midst of Tolerance Part 2
This is the second lesson in the two part series I was asked to do for OVU. I was very happy with how this one turned out, although for some reason the first two minutes didn't record. AE
Sep 6, 2006 • 10:34
OVU Chapel: Truth In The Midst of Tolerance
I was asked to do a 2 part series on this topic. In the first lesson, I discuss tolerance, narrowmindedness and a third way that Paul seems to advocate and model. AE
Sep 6, 2006 • 15:31
The End of the World as We Know It: Part 3...Resurrection and Judgement
This is the last lesson in the "End of the World as We Know It". Here we work out the implications of what we have already discussed as it relates to resurrection and judgement
Aug 30, 2006 • 41:42
The End of the World as We Know It. Part 2: The End?
This is lesson 2 of the "End of the World" series. Here we explore where the story of scripture, and thereby the story we live in, is going.
Aug 23, 2006 • 37:52
The End of the World as We Know It Part 1: The World
This is the first lesson in a series I'm teaching called "The End of the World as We Know It". In this lesson I discuss the beginning of the story (creation), which is crucial if you want to understand the "end". Lesson 2 will be on "The End?" and Lesson 3 will deal with the concept of judgment. I'm guessin that the perspective I'm presenting will be new to many of my students and listeners. I'm not really happy with the sound quality on this one. I'll use a better mic next week. AE
Aug 11, 2006 • 38:17
The End of the World as We Know It Part 1: The World
This is the first lesson in a series I'm teaching called "The End of the World as We Know It". In this lesson I discuss the beginning of the story (creation), which is crucial if you want to understand the "end". Lesson 2 will be on "The End?" and Lesson 3 will deal with the concept of judgment. I'm guessin that the perspective I'm presenting will be new to many of my students and listeners. I'm not really happy with the sound quality on this one. I'll use a better mic next week. AE
Aug 11, 2006 • 38:17
Life
This is a Wednesday Night lesson I did for my youth group. The basic concept is that either Jesus offers the best life possible on earth or he's a liar and we should disregard everything he says. AE
May 26, 2006 • 34:08
Truth
This is the lesson I preached at Grand Central for Graduation Sunday. It deals with the concept of Truth in the context of faith. AE
May 24, 2006 • 41:23
Stages of Faith Development and the Story We Find Ourselves In
This is a class I taught for adults at an event Grand Central hosted. In it I discuss a model for how faith develops and how we can respond to each stage to encourage growth. I also briefly discuss the postmodern transition and it's effect on the faith of the next generation. Finally tell an extremely brief version of the narrative of scripture. AE
Apr 26, 2006 • 1:18:00
McLaren Q & A: Kairos 3
This is my last recording of Brian McLaren from the Kairos Gathering. There was one more session, but I had to come home early to attend a funeral, so I didn't get it. In this session, McLaren does a general Q & A. He covers subjects like the atonement, inclusion/exclusion, diversity in the emerging church, and more. Really interesting stuff. Later in the week I'll be posting a class I taught adults this weekend called "Faith Development and The Story of God" and a class I taught Sunday mo
Apr 24, 2006 • 1:13:09
Keith Matthews on Personal Spiritual Formation: Kairos Session 2
This is the second session I recorded at the Kairos Gathering. Keith Matthews is the main presenter. To be honest, I had never really heard of him before, but through this presentation and through getting to know him over a couple of days, I am very, very impressed by the guy. In this session, Keith talks about our personal Spiritual Formation, particularly as ministers and church leaders. This is really worth listening to. AE
Apr 21, 2006 • 1:03:24
Brian McLaren on Spiritual Formation--Kairos session 1
This is session one from a small retreat called Kairos. I know it is unusual for me to post it here, but I didn't teach this week and this is extremely good stuff. To my knowledge, these are the only recordings of this event. The speaker for this session is Brian McLaren, and he is speaking on spiritual formation in communities/churches. Tomorrow I plan on posting a session by Keith Matthews on Spiritual Formation in individuals (particularly those in ministry), and Monday I plan on posting
Apr 20, 2006 • 2:01:23
Emerging Ministry To Students 3...Epilogue and Appendix
This is session 3 of our class for the OVU Lectures. In this one we deal with finding the "Controlling Idea" of your youth ministry (or any ministry, for that matter); the question of where "the story" of God, us, and creation is going; and we share a few resources that we've found valuable. CLICK HERE for our resource list. AE
Apr 5, 2006 • 45:33
Emerging Ministry to Students 2: Story...Viewing the World Through a Narrative Lens
This is the 2nd session of the class Matt and I are doing for the OVU lectures. In this one we deal with the ideas of narrative and being missional. Enjoy. More tommorow. AE
Apr 4, 2006 • 49:41
Emerging Ministry to Students 1: Emerging Ministry to an Emerging Culture
This is the first session of a class session that Matt Wilson and I are teaching at the Ohio Valley University Lectures this week. We will be teaching through Wednesday and will post each day. The series deals with youth ministry in a postmodern culture. AE Note: I think I fixed the problem with Matt's audio. You might want to download again.
Apr 3, 2006 • 45:54