Expiration Dates - Pastor Brad Ellerbe

Trials have a way of grounding us, pushing us to say, “God, I know too much about You to doubt You—but I still need You.” It’s in those moments we turn to inspiration, like a podcast or a word of encouragement, to keep going. Trials aren’t meant to keep us stuck; they’re meant to grow us, to pull us toward a higher calling and deeper commitment. Every challenge that has shaped me, shaped me for purpose. And this isn’t just for a crowd—it’s personal. There is greatness in you, even if your current circumstances feel too big. Trials will make you fight, but more importantly, they will make you pray. I’ve learned through every hardship that prayer works. And no matter what you're facing—pain, brokenness, infertility—it all has an expiration date. You may not know when, but in God’s plan, the end is already written.