Pondering the Bible
A deeper dive into the bible. Hosts Rev. Rocky Ellison and Ken Corkins work through the books of the bible, uncovering historical background and word studies to deepen their understanding of God's Word. Weekly episodes. Find more information at www.pondergmc.org.
Episodes
247 episodes
S8 Ep. 04 Special Guest Tori Dickens
This week, Tori Dickens joins Ken while Rocky is out of town. Tori walks us through 2 Timothy 1:1-14The Sermon for this Episode is called "Are You Damp Wood?" And can be found at ponder...
S8 Ep. 3 Ephesians 1:15-23
Continuing our walk through the book of Ephesians, Paul discusses his desires for the Church in Ephesus The Sermon for this episode is called "Divine Insight" and can be found at po...
S8 Ep. 02 Ephesians 1:3-14
We're back after Vacation Bible School. We pick up where we left off in the book of Ephesians, covering verses 3-14. The sermon for this episode is called "Great Pleasure" and can be found at
S8 Ep. 01 Introduction to Ephesians
This week, we begin our journey through the letter from the apostle Paul to the Church at Ephesus, the New Testament book of Ephesians.The Sermon for this episode is called "Paul's Song" and can be heard at
S7 Ep. 03 Trinity
** Audio re-uploaded. Previous version cut off at 25 minutes. This version should be 34:11**In the liturgical calendar this week is "Trinity Sunday" where we celebrate the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Rocky takes us through a topical d...
S7 Ep. 02 Acts 2:1-13 Pentecost
This week we talk about the Pentecost miracle, and the conversion of thousands of new Christians.The sermon for this episode is called "Uneasy" and can be found at;pondergmc.org/min...
S7 Ep. 01 Act 16:6-11 Ascension Sunday
This is the start of three weeks of Liturgical calendar events. This Sunday is Ascension Sunday, where we celebrate the ascension of Jesus.The Sermon for this episode is called "Makes Sense", and can be found at
S6 Ep.20 Mark 4:35-41
This week, Jesus calms the storm. A very interesting storm indeed.The Sermon for this episode is called "Don't You Care?" and can be found at pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons
S6 Ep. 19 Mark 26-34
This week, we cover two more of Jesus' parables; The Parable of the Growing Seed and The Parable of the Mustard Seed.The sermon for this episode is called "It's Not Your Fault" and can be heard at
S6 Ep. 18 Mark 4:21-25
This week, we cover the parable of the lamp.The sermon for this episode is called "Share the Light" and can be found at www.pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons
S6 Ep. 17 Mark 4:1-20
This week, we return to Mark, picking up where we left off before Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, and Ken as Lay Speaker. Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower, in Mark 4:1-20The sermon for this Episode is called "Some Get It, Some D...
S6 Ep. 16 "Money Talk with Jesus" Ken Corkins
This week, Ken is in the pulpit as Lay Speaker. He covers the money Parables of Jesus.The Sermon for this episode is called "Money Talk with Jesus" and can be found at;pondergmc.org...
S6 Ep. 15 Mark 16:1-8 Easter
This week we again jump ahead in our walk through the Gospel of Mark to cover the resurrection story.The Title of this sermon is "The End Is Near: and can be found at pondergmc.org/...
S6 Ep. 14 Mark 1:1-11 Palm Sunday
This week is Palm Sunday in the Liturgical calendar, so we jump ahead to the story of The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.The Sermon for this episode is called "Hammer" and can be found at;
S6 Ep. 13 Mark 3:20-30
This week, Jesus' family tries to step in, and the Scribes accuse Jesus of being possessed by Satan. The Sermon for this Episode is titled "Hard Faith" and as always, can be found at
S6 Ep.12 Mark 3:7-12
In this Episode, Jesus returns to Galilee and the crowds join him. The Sermon for this episode is called "Difference of Opinion", and can be found at www.pondergmc.org/ministries/sermon...
S6 Ep. 11 Mark 3:1-6
This week, Jesus challenges the Pharisees about healing on the Sabbath.The Sermon for this episode is called "Rage" and was delivered on March 12, 2023https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons
S6 Ep. 10 Mark 2:23-28
This week, the Pharisees confront Jesus for working on the Sabbath. Jesus corrects them using the example set by King David.The sermon for this episode is called "Jesus Rules" and can be found at
S6 Ep. 09 Mark 2:18-22
This week Jesus sets the correct example for fasting.This sermon for this episode is called " Do You See Me?" and can be found at https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons
S6 Ep. 08 Mark 2:13-17
This week Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) the tax collector to be his disciple.The sermon for this episode is called "Pariah" and can be found at https://pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons...
S6 Ep. 07 - Mark 2:1-12
This week, Jesus is back in Capernaum teaching and healing the crowds when a crippled man gets lowered in to the house through the roof.The Sermon for this episode is titled "Cause and Effect" and was delivered on Feb. 12th, 2023. You c...
S6 Ep. 06 - Ice Storm Special
This week was disrupted by the ice storm in North Texas. Rocky and Ken were unable to get together to record the podcast. Instead, please enjoy Rocky's sermon from Sunday Jan 29th entitled "Following?"
S6 Ep. 05 Mark 1:29-39
This week, Jesus heals Simon's Mother-in-law, and tells the disciples the its time to leave Capernaum.The Sermon for this episode is called "Follow?" and can be found on our website at ...