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<title>Richard Ellis Talks</title>
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<copyright>℗ &amp; © 2026 Richard Ellis Talks</copyright>
<itunes:subtitle>The daily podcast with Richard Ellis. Follow / Like him @TalkWithRichard</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary>The daily podcast with Richard Ellis. Follow / Like him @TalkWithRichard</itunes:summary>
<description>The daily podcast with Richard Ellis. Follow / Like him @TalkWithRichard</description>
<itunes:owner>
<itunes:name>Richard Ellis</itunes:name>
<itunes:email>connections@richardellistalks.com</itunes:email>
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				<title>Make Up Your Mind</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ It’s easy for a lot of people to put off a decision for change in their lives, but that indecision is a decision to forfeit the benefit of change. When it comes to salvation, that decision needs to be made immediately because eternal life is at stake.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It’s easy for a lot of people to put off a decision for change in their lives, but that indecision is a decision to forfeit the benefit of change. When it comes to salvation, that decision needs to be made immediately because eternal life is at stake.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ It’s easy for a lot of people to put off a decision for change in their lives, but that indecision is a decision to forfeit the benefit of change. When it comes to salvation, that decision needs to be made immediately because eternal life is at stake.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Choosing God, Salvation</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Killing Time</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Bible teaches us that our lives or like a vapor, here one moment and gone the next. We must value the life that God gave us by using every moment to honor and obey Him.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Bible teaches us that our lives or like a vapor, here one moment and gone the next. We must value the life that God gave us by using every moment to honor and obey Him.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Bible teaches us that our lives or like a vapor, here one moment and gone the next. We must value the life that God gave us by using every moment to honor and obey Him.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Living with Purpose, Time</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>THE Resurrection</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, was buried and resurrected from the dead. He offers to us eternal life that He paid for by His sacrifice and made possible by His resurrection. We must now decide to either accept His offer and follow Him or reject it and die spiritually forever when our earthly bodies die.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, was buried and resurrected from the dead. He offers to us eternal life that He paid for by His sacrifice and made possible by His resurrection. We must now decide to either accept His offer and follow Him or reject it and die spiritually forever when our earthly bodies die.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, was buried and resurrected from the dead. He offers to us eternal life that He paid for by His sacrifice and made possible by His resurrection. We must now decide to either accept His offer and follow Him or reject it and die spiritually forever when our earthly bodies die.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Eternal Life, The Resurrected Jesus</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>God Forsaken</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Jesus was God forsaken when He submitted to His death on the cross so that we could be in right standing with God and never be forsaken. Not only does His death give us eternal life, but it puts us in right relationship with God so that He can help us walk through the trials and difficulties of everyday life.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Jesus was God forsaken when He submitted to His death on the cross so that we could be in right standing with God and never be forsaken. Not only does His death give us eternal life, but it puts us in right relationship with God so that He can help us walk through the trials and difficulties of everyday life.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Jesus was God forsaken when He submitted to His death on the cross so that we could be in right standing with God and never be forsaken. Not only does His death give us eternal life, but it puts us in right relationship with God so that He can help us walk through the trials and difficulties of everyday life.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Never Forsaken, The Cross</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Get ACross</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Jesus was willing to leave Heaven, come into a sin filled world, live a perfect life, die for our sins, and be raised from the dead all so that we could have access to relationship and eternal life with God. If that’s what He was willing to do for us, what are we willing to do to reach other people with this Good News?]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Jesus was willing to leave Heaven, come into a sin filled world, live a perfect life, die for our sins, and be raised from the dead all so that we could have access to relationship and eternal life with God. If that’s what He was willing to do for us, what are we willing to do to reach other people with this Good News?]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Jesus was willing to leave Heaven, come into a sin filled world, live a perfect life, die for our sins, and be raised from the dead all so that we could have access to relationship and eternal life with God. If that’s what He was willing to do for us, what are we willing to do to reach other people with this Good News?]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Evangelism, Sharing The Good News</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Hosanna Hosanna Danna</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Just as the crowds in the Gospels worshipped Jesus one day and the next day turned on Him to crucify Him, we can receive His salvation and mock His grace. When we continue to live a life of sin, we proclaim Jesus to be our Savior but not the Lord of our lives. His forgiveness is always there, but we must not be so fickle to praise Him one day and crucify Him the next.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Just as the crowds in the Gospels worshipped Jesus one day and the next day turned on Him to crucify Him, we can receive His salvation and mock His grace. When we continue to live a life of sin, we proclaim Jesus to be our Savior but not the Lord of our lives. His forgiveness is always there, but we must not be so fickle to praise Him one day and crucify Him the next.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Just as the crowds in the Gospels worshipped Jesus one day and the next day turned on Him to crucify Him, we can receive His salvation and mock His grace. When we continue to live a life of sin, we proclaim Jesus to be our Savior but not the Lord of our lives. His forgiveness is always there, but we must not be so fickle to praise Him one day and crucify Him the next.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Lukewarm Christianity, Repenting From Sin</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Woohoo-Boohoo</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ God designed His Church to live in community with one another as one Body. When one part is hurting then the whole Body needs to hurt and weep with that part, and when another part is rejoicing then the whole Body needs to celebrate. This is the mark of a truly healthy group of believers.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ God designed His Church to live in community with one another as one Body. When one part is hurting then the whole Body needs to hurt and weep with that part, and when another part is rejoicing then the whole Body needs to celebrate. This is the mark of a truly healthy group of believers.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ God designed His Church to live in community with one another as one Body. When one part is hurting then the whole Body needs to hurt and weep with that part, and when another part is rejoicing then the whole Body needs to celebrate. This is the mark of a truly healthy group of believers.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Community, The Body Of Christ</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Seamless</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Scripture says that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Just as in every situation He was led by the Spirit, we must also live our lives led by the Spirit so that in every step we are portraying Christ who lives in us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Scripture says that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Just as in every situation He was led by the Spirit, we must also live our lives led by the Spirit so that in every step we are portraying Christ who lives in us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Scripture says that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Just as in every situation He was led by the Spirit, we must also live our lives led by the Spirit so that in every step we are portraying Christ who lives in us.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Holy Spirit, Living Consistently for God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Heaven Sent</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ There are plenty of people praying for themselves or for others that God would send help, and we are that help that God sends but we have to be listening to His calling and respond in obedience. Following Jesus means being willing to give up whatever it takes to reach others with the Gospel before it’s too late.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ There are plenty of people praying for themselves or for others that God would send help, and we are that help that God sends but we have to be listening to His calling and respond in obedience. Following Jesus means being willing to give up whatever it takes to reach others with the Gospel before it’s too late.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ There are plenty of people praying for themselves or for others that God would send help, and we are that help that God sends but we have to be listening to His calling and respond in obedience. Following Jesus means being willing to give up whatever it takes to reach others with the Gospel before it’s too late.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Evangelism, Obeying God's Call</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Takers</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ God offers us a free gift of salvation to anyone who will believe, and we all have just as much opportunity to take Him up on the offer and be saved. The other part of that is His offer to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus, and that is a road far less traveled but even more rewarding.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ God offers us a free gift of salvation to anyone who will believe, and we all have just as much opportunity to take Him up on the offer and be saved. The other part of that is His offer to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus, and that is a road far less traveled but even more rewarding.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ God offers us a free gift of salvation to anyone who will believe, and we all have just as much opportunity to take Him up on the offer and be saved. The other part of that is His offer to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus, and that is a road far less traveled but even more rewarding.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Dying To Self, Following Jesus</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Finish What You Start</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When it comes to obeying God in what He has called us to do, it is not something that happens once and we’re done; it is an every day pursuit. God has invited us to ask Him for anything according to His will, and so when we ask Him for something we must continue to ask Him with perseverance.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When it comes to obeying God in what He has called us to do, it is not something that happens once and we’re done; it is an every day pursuit. God has invited us to ask Him for anything according to His will, and so when we ask Him for something we must continue to ask Him with perseverance.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When it comes to obeying God in what He has called us to do, it is not something that happens once and we’re done; it is an every day pursuit. God has invited us to ask Him for anything according to His will, and so when we ask Him for something we must continue to ask Him with perseverance.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Obedience, Perseverance</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Overseed Rye</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Just like we can sow seed into the ground and expect it to grow what we planted, we can sow spiritual seed into the lives of others through both the Gospel and our giving. The sowing of seed is our job, but as a farmer has no control over the weather to produce the growth of the seed, it is only in God’s control of how He decides to grow what has been planted.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Just like we can sow seed into the ground and expect it to grow what we planted, we can sow spiritual seed into the lives of others through both the Gospel and our giving. The sowing of seed is our job, but as a farmer has no control over the weather to produce the growth of the seed, it is only in God’s control of how He decides to grow what has been planted.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Just like we can sow seed into the ground and expect it to grow what we planted, we can sow spiritual seed into the lives of others through both the Gospel and our giving. The sowing of seed is our job, but as a farmer has no control over the weather to produce the growth of the seed, it is only in God’s control of how He decides to grow what has been planted.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Giving, Sharing Our Faith</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Firing Blanks</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Whatever is in our hearts will eventually come out of our mouths. We must fill our hearts with God’s truth from Scripture so that when He presents us with an opportunity to speak to someone else about Him the things that we say will have His power behind it and it will make a change in their lives.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Whatever is in our hearts will eventually come out of our mouths. We must fill our hearts with God’s truth from Scripture so that when He presents us with an opportunity to speak to someone else about Him the things that we say will have His power behind it and it will make a change in their lives.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Whatever is in our hearts will eventually come out of our mouths. We must fill our hearts with God’s truth from Scripture so that when He presents us with an opportunity to speak to someone else about Him the things that we say will have His power behind it and it will make a change in their lives.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Spiritual Health, The Power of Words</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>In the Meantime</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ We all face difficulties in our lives when life seems to be mean, but we always have a choice on how we will handle it. If we trust God in the meantime and focus on His purpose for allowing those times, we are filled with His sustaining peace and joy and He is able to use us to reach others.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We all face difficulties in our lives when life seems to be mean, but we always have a choice on how we will handle it. If we trust God in the meantime and focus on His purpose for allowing those times, we are filled with His sustaining peace and joy and He is able to use us to reach others.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ We all face difficulties in our lives when life seems to be mean, but we always have a choice on how we will handle it. If we trust God in the meantime and focus on His purpose for allowing those times, we are filled with His sustaining peace and joy and He is able to use us to reach others.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Life's Struggles, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Picked</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Bible tells us that God picked us to be in relationship with and follow Him, just like Jesus picked His disciples while here on earth. Rather than seeing all the reasons why we should not be chosen, we need to accept God’s love for us and live in obedience to Him.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Bible tells us that God picked us to be in relationship with and follow Him, just like Jesus picked His disciples while here on earth. Rather than seeing all the reasons why we should not be chosen, we need to accept God’s love for us and live in obedience to Him.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Bible tells us that God picked us to be in relationship with and follow Him, just like Jesus picked His disciples while here on earth. Rather than seeing all the reasons why we should not be chosen, we need to accept God’s love for us and live in obedience to Him.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Chosen By God, Following Jesus</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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				<title>Magnifying Glass</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ God can choose anyone He wants to exalt to a position of leadership, but whether He chooses us for that or not we must remember that our lives are meant to magnify Him. When others look at our lives they should see God’s greatness through the hope that we cling to in all circumstances.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ God can choose anyone He wants to exalt to a position of leadership, but whether He chooses us for that or not we must remember that our lives are meant to magnify Him. When others look at our lives they should see God’s greatness through the hope that we cling to in all circumstances.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ God can choose anyone He wants to exalt to a position of leadership, but whether He chooses us for that or not we must remember that our lives are meant to magnify Him. When others look at our lives they should see God’s greatness through the hope that we cling to in all circumstances.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260320.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Glorifying God, Hope</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Rumor Has It</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Bible is replete with verses about the words that we say, instructing us to use wisdom in everything that comes out of our mouths. Whether it’s true or not, our job is to edify and speak in love, building each other up rather than tearing each other down.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Bible is replete with verses about the words that we say, instructing us to use wisdom in everything that comes out of our mouths. Whether it’s true or not, our job is to edify and speak in love, building each other up rather than tearing each other down.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Bible is replete with verses about the words that we say, instructing us to use wisdom in everything that comes out of our mouths. Whether it’s true or not, our job is to edify and speak in love, building each other up rather than tearing each other down.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260319.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260319.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Gossip, The Power of Words</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Hard Core</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Not many people have something in their life that they would die for. In a relationship with Jesus Christ He desires a commitment from us that we give our whole lives to Him. The Bible teaches that we are to be a living sacrifice to God, living and doing all things for Him.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Not many people have something in their life that they would die for. In a relationship with Jesus Christ He desires a commitment from us that we give our whole lives to Him. The Bible teaches that we are to be a living sacrifice to God, living and doing all things for Him.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Not many people have something in their life that they would die for. In a relationship with Jesus Christ He desires a commitment from us that we give our whole lives to Him. The Bible teaches that we are to be a living sacrifice to God, living and doing all things for Him.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260318.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260318.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Sacrifice, Surrender</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Fat Tuesday</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The idea of Fat Tuesday is to party hard and get sin out of our system before seeking forgiveness on Ash Wednesday and moving into Lent. The Christian life does not work this way because all sin has consequence. Although God forgives us, we must strive to live a life that is obedient to Him at all times, making nothing else an idol.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The idea of Fat Tuesday is to party hard and get sin out of our system before seeking forgiveness on Ash Wednesday and moving into Lent. The Christian life does not work this way because all sin has consequence. Although God forgives us, we must strive to live a life that is obedient to Him at all times, making nothing else an idol.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The idea of Fat Tuesday is to party hard and get sin out of our system before seeking forgiveness on Ash Wednesday and moving into Lent. The Christian life does not work this way because all sin has consequence. Although God forgives us, we must strive to live a life that is obedient to Him at all times, making nothing else an idol.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260317.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260317.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Consequences for Sin, Repentance</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>The Sham Rock</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Anything that we build our lives on other than Jesus Christ is a sham and we will crumble when trials come. Suffering is an inevitable part of life, but when Christ is our foundation rather than any other person, material or habit, He gives us the strength to stand firm against the crushing waves of life.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Anything that we build our lives on other than Jesus Christ is a sham and we will crumble when trials come. Suffering is an inevitable part of life, but when Christ is our foundation rather than any other person, material or habit, He gives us the strength to stand firm against the crushing waves of life.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Anything that we build our lives on other than Jesus Christ is a sham and we will crumble when trials come. Suffering is an inevitable part of life, but when Christ is our foundation rather than any other person, material or habit, He gives us the strength to stand firm against the crushing waves of life.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260316.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Building a Foundation, Trials</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Keep the Change</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Christian life is about constant pursuit of God through Scripture and gathering together as believers. Instead of letting the change He’s made in our lives fade out and get to a point of rejecting Him, we must be intentional about not going back to our old lives and instead pressing on to learn about Him more and allow Him to continue molding and shaping us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Christian life is about constant pursuit of God through Scripture and gathering together as believers. Instead of letting the change He’s made in our lives fade out and get to a point of rejecting Him, we must be intentional about not going back to our old lives and instead pressing on to learn about Him more and allow Him to continue molding and shaping us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Christian life is about constant pursuit of God through Scripture and gathering together as believers. Instead of letting the change He’s made in our lives fade out and get to a point of rejecting Him, we must be intentional about not going back to our old lives and instead pressing on to learn about Him more and allow Him to continue molding and shaping us.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260314-15.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Commitment to a Church, Spiritual Growth</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Holy Spit</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ God says that He would rather us be hot or cold instead of lukewarm, meaning that we either jump in relationship with Him and grow or run away. The way that we live our lives impacts the world around us, and God has us hear to reach others for His Kingdom. The only way that we will reach others is when God is working in us and through us and people can see a difference in our lives.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ God says that He would rather us be hot or cold instead of lukewarm, meaning that we either jump in relationship with Him and grow or run away. The way that we live our lives impacts the world around us, and God has us hear to reach others for His Kingdom. The only way that we will reach others is when God is working in us and through us and people can see a difference in our lives.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ God says that He would rather us be hot or cold instead of lukewarm, meaning that we either jump in relationship with Him and grow or run away. The way that we live our lives impacts the world around us, and God has us hear to reach others for His Kingdom. The only way that we will reach others is when God is working in us and through us and people can see a difference in our lives.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260313.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260313.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Lukewarm Christianity, Repentance</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Hit List</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When we become Christians, we are put on Satan’s his list. Unfortunately, it has not been difficult for him to entice people away from following Jesus by offering them what the world has to offer. We must be so committed to Christ, as He was to us to the point of death, that nothing Satan can offer us is better than the deal we get by being God’s child.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When we become Christians, we are put on Satan’s his list. Unfortunately, it has not been difficult for him to entice people away from following Jesus by offering them what the world has to offer. We must be so committed to Christ, as He was to us to the point of death, that nothing Satan can offer us is better than the deal we get by being God’s child.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When we become Christians, we are put on Satan’s his list. Unfortunately, it has not been difficult for him to entice people away from following Jesus by offering them what the world has to offer. We must be so committed to Christ, as He was to us to the point of death, that nothing Satan can offer us is better than the deal we get by being God’s child.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260312.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Staying Faithful To God, Temptation</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Fickle</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When we face difficulties in our lives, it’s easy to want to go back to the past when life seemed easier. God wants to use those difficulties to grow our faith in Him so that we can receive His spiritual blessings that we would never have if we went back.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When we face difficulties in our lives, it’s easy to want to go back to the past when life seemed easier. God wants to use those difficulties to grow our faith in Him so that we can receive His spiritual blessings that we would never have if we went back.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When we face difficulties in our lives, it’s easy to want to go back to the past when life seemed easier. God wants to use those difficulties to grow our faith in Him so that we can receive His spiritual blessings that we would never have if we went back.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260311.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Faith, Perseverance</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Lived Backwards</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ While the world tells us to hate our enemies, hold grudges, and sin in this way or that way, Jesus tells us to live backwards according to the world’s standards. The only way we can do this is when He is living in us, and when we live this way we realize that we are really living forwards in the way He designed us to live.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ While the world tells us to hate our enemies, hold grudges, and sin in this way or that way, Jesus tells us to live backwards according to the world’s standards. The only way we can do this is when He is living in us, and when we live this way we realize that we are really living forwards in the way He designed us to live.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ While the world tells us to hate our enemies, hold grudges, and sin in this way or that way, Jesus tells us to live backwards according to the world’s standards. The only way we can do this is when He is living in us, and when we live this way we realize that we are really living forwards in the way He designed us to live.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Dying To Self, Loving Our Enemies</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>I Really Appreciate You</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Everybody likes to be encouraged and praised, not just for things they’ve done but for who they are. If we think about saying something encouraging to another person, we should not hesitate to say it, whether or not it is reciprocated. Most importantly, for who He is and all God has done for each of us, praising Him should be done endlessly as He is deserving of it all.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Everybody likes to be encouraged and praised, not just for things they’ve done but for who they are. If we think about saying something encouraging to another person, we should not hesitate to say it, whether or not it is reciprocated. Most importantly, for who He is and all God has done for each of us, praising Him should be done endlessly as He is deserving of it all.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Everybody likes to be encouraged and praised, not just for things they’ve done but for who they are. If we think about saying something encouraging to another person, we should not hesitate to say it, whether or not it is reciprocated. Most importantly, for who He is and all God has done for each of us, praising Him should be done endlessly as He is deserving of it all.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260309.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Encouraging Others, Worship</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Out of the Blue</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When we are faced with a sudden crisis we have the option to respond in despair or respond in worship to God. Trials will come, and while we walk through them with Him, we need to keep our eyes looking up because Jesus promised that He would come back for us suddenly out of the blue.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When we are faced with a sudden crisis we have the option to respond in despair or respond in worship to God. Trials will come, and while we walk through them with Him, we need to keep our eyes looking up because Jesus promised that He would come back for us suddenly out of the blue.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When we are faced with a sudden crisis we have the option to respond in despair or respond in worship to God. Trials will come, and while we walk through them with Him, we need to keep our eyes looking up because Jesus promised that He would come back for us suddenly out of the blue.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260307-08.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260307-08.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Christ's Return, Trials</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Knockers</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Bible instructs us to seek God first and foremost, putting aside any other distraction from our minds and hearts. Once we are in that kind of relationship with Him where He is all we want, He will put things on our hearts to ask for and has told us to ask Him with boldness and persistence.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Bible instructs us to seek God first and foremost, putting aside any other distraction from our minds and hearts. Once we are in that kind of relationship with Him where He is all we want, He will put things on our hearts to ask for and has told us to ask Him with boldness and persistence.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Bible instructs us to seek God first and foremost, putting aside any other distraction from our minds and hearts. Once we are in that kind of relationship with Him where He is all we want, He will put things on our hearts to ask for and has told us to ask Him with boldness and persistence.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260306.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Persistant Prayer, Seeking God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Ready or Not</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Sometimes it feels like God is hiding from us when really we’re the ones trying to hide from Him. Instead of continuing in our sin, we need to seek after Him with our whole hearts and find that His promise is true that He will be found.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Sometimes it feels like God is hiding from us when really we’re the ones trying to hide from Him. Instead of continuing in our sin, we need to seek after Him with our whole hearts and find that His promise is true that He will be found.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Sometimes it feels like God is hiding from us when really we’re the ones trying to hide from Him. Instead of continuing in our sin, we need to seek after Him with our whole hearts and find that His promise is true that He will be found.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260305.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260305.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Repentance, Seeking God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Sweeping Beauty</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When Jesus lives inside of us, we often neglect cleaning house for Him because it can get very messy sorting through our lives. What we need to do, rather than making the outside look clean by doing all the right things, is clean our house from the inside out so that the things that truly matter in our heart can be made clean forever.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When Jesus lives inside of us, we often neglect cleaning house for Him because it can get very messy sorting through our lives. What we need to do, rather than making the outside look clean by doing all the right things, is clean our house from the inside out so that the things that truly matter in our heart can be made clean forever.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When Jesus lives inside of us, we often neglect cleaning house for Him because it can get very messy sorting through our lives. What we need to do, rather than making the outside look clean by doing all the right things, is clean our house from the inside out so that the things that truly matter in our heart can be made clean forever.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260304.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260304.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Heart Change, Spiritual Transformation</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Mysteries of the Deep</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Instead of being content with a ticket to Heaven, we need to seek God to give us more and more of Himself on this earth. He offers us so much more than the gift of salvation, but we must seek Him, putting Him first above all things, and let Him deepen our wisdom and understanding to fuel our passion and purpose in living for Him.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Instead of being content with a ticket to Heaven, we need to seek God to give us more and more of Himself on this earth. He offers us so much more than the gift of salvation, but we must seek Him, putting Him first above all things, and let Him deepen our wisdom and understanding to fuel our passion and purpose in living for Him.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Instead of being content with a ticket to Heaven, we need to seek God to give us more and more of Himself on this earth. He offers us so much more than the gift of salvation, but we must seek Him, putting Him first above all things, and let Him deepen our wisdom and understanding to fuel our passion and purpose in living for Him.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Seeking God, Spiritual Growth</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Broken Arrow</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When we focus on the attack that is coming at us from the devil, we lose sight of the God we serve who is more powerful and has promised to protect us. As Christians, God lives in us and He has the power to fight anything that may come against us if we would just call out to Him and obey what He says to do.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When we focus on the attack that is coming at us from the devil, we lose sight of the God we serve who is more powerful and has promised to protect us. As Christians, God lives in us and He has the power to fight anything that may come against us if we would just call out to Him and obey what He says to do.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When we focus on the attack that is coming at us from the devil, we lose sight of the God we serve who is more powerful and has promised to protect us. As Christians, God lives in us and He has the power to fight anything that may come against us if we would just call out to Him and obey what He says to do.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260302.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Dependence on God, Spiritual Warfare</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Bird Brains</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The taming of one’s tongue comes from the Holy Spirit, otherwise we may not always say something but we still think negative things that we will eventually say the more we think them. Rather than trying in our own efforts to tame our tongue, we should work on growing in relationship with God so that He can tame us over time.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The taming of one’s tongue comes from the Holy Spirit, otherwise we may not always say something but we still think negative things that we will eventually say the more we think them. Rather than trying in our own efforts to tame our tongue, we should work on growing in relationship with God so that He can tame us over time.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The taming of one’s tongue comes from the Holy Spirit, otherwise we may not always say something but we still think negative things that we will eventually say the more we think them. Rather than trying in our own efforts to tame our tongue, we should work on growing in relationship with God so that He can tame us over time.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260228-301.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/re20260228-301.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Holy Spirit, Taming Our Tongue</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Staying Power</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The easiest response to boredom or even suffering is to move on to the next thing rather than sticking with it, whether it’s relationships, jobs, or church. When God calls us to stay in something, He gives us the power to do it and others benefit from our perseverance.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The easiest response to boredom or even suffering is to move on to the next thing rather than sticking with it, whether it’s relationships, jobs, or church. When God calls us to stay in something, He gives us the power to do it and others benefit from our perseverance.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The easiest response to boredom or even suffering is to move on to the next thing rather than sticking with it, whether it’s relationships, jobs, or church. When God calls us to stay in something, He gives us the power to do it and others benefit from our perseverance.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260227.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260227.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Endurance, Perseverance</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Over My Dead Body</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ We may not be chosen to die a physical death for Christ’s sake, but everyday we are called to die to ourselves, take up our cross and live for Him. We must ask ourselves if we’re really willing to take a stand for Christ no matter the cost. If the answer is yes, no price we must pay can compare to the victory we celebrate in Heaven.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We may not be chosen to die a physical death for Christ’s sake, but everyday we are called to die to ourselves, take up our cross and live for Him. We must ask ourselves if we’re really willing to take a stand for Christ no matter the cost. If the answer is yes, no price we must pay can compare to the victory we celebrate in Heaven.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ We may not be chosen to die a physical death for Christ’s sake, but everyday we are called to die to ourselves, take up our cross and live for Him. We must ask ourselves if we’re really willing to take a stand for Christ no matter the cost. If the answer is yes, no price we must pay can compare to the victory we celebrate in Heaven.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260226.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260226.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Dying To Self, Martyrdom</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Butt Heads</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ It is not sinful to be upset about something, but how we handle it can be sinful. When we try to control ourselves we end up out of control, but when we give ourselves to God and allow Him to put His peace, love, and joy in us then we can respond righteously.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It is not sinful to be upset about something, but how we handle it can be sinful. When we try to control ourselves we end up out of control, but when we give ourselves to God and allow Him to put His peace, love, and joy in us then we can respond righteously.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ It is not sinful to be upset about something, but how we handle it can be sinful. When we try to control ourselves we end up out of control, but when we give ourselves to God and allow Him to put His peace, love, and joy in us then we can respond righteously.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260225.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260225.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Anger, Speaking Truth In Love</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>What’s the Point</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ This life is full of moments of suffering, but none of it is outside of God’s hand to purposefully use it for His greater purpose. God is for us, and we can look to Him with trust and faith despite any of our circumstances, knowing that He will always be with us and fulfill His promises to us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ This life is full of moments of suffering, but none of it is outside of God’s hand to purposefully use it for His greater purpose. God is for us, and we can look to Him with trust and faith despite any of our circumstances, knowing that He will always be with us and fulfill His promises to us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ This life is full of moments of suffering, but none of it is outside of God’s hand to purposefully use it for His greater purpose. God is for us, and we can look to Him with trust and faith despite any of our circumstances, knowing that He will always be with us and fulfill His promises to us.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260224.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260224.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, God's Plan For Us, Suffering</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Life Support</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Everyone faces difficulties, and that is why God has designed the community of His Church to respond to those struggles in such a way that encourages and comforts those who are struggling. The mature believers are ones who have patience with those who fall because they can look in their past when someone else helped them.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Everyone faces difficulties, and that is why God has designed the community of His Church to respond to those struggles in such a way that encourages and comforts those who are struggling. The mature believers are ones who have patience with those who fall because they can look in their past when someone else helped them.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Everyone faces difficulties, and that is why God has designed the community of His Church to respond to those struggles in such a way that encourages and comforts those who are struggling. The mature believers are ones who have patience with those who fall because they can look in their past when someone else helped them.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260223.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260223.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Comforting Those In Pain, Supporting Each Other</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Out of the Ordinary</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Although we may feel like there is nothing special about us, God has made us special and is simply looking for us to be available for Him to use us in extraordinary ways. When Jesus lives inside of us, we are meant to do amazing things because it is not us doing those things but rather Him doing them through us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Although we may feel like there is nothing special about us, God has made us special and is simply looking for us to be available for Him to use us in extraordinary ways. When Jesus lives inside of us, we are meant to do amazing things because it is not us doing those things but rather Him doing them through us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Although we may feel like there is nothing special about us, God has made us special and is simply looking for us to be available for Him to use us in extraordinary ways. When Jesus lives inside of us, we are meant to do amazing things because it is not us doing those things but rather Him doing them through us.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260221-22.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Being Available For God, Submitting To God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Way to Go!</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Often times, God will mess up our plans to put us in contact with lost people in this world who need to hear about Him. When we live our lives in obedience to God, seeing His hand at work instead of the inconvenience of our changed plans, we will be amazed at how He will use us to reach the lost.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Often times, God will mess up our plans to put us in contact with lost people in this world who need to hear about Him. When we live our lives in obedience to God, seeing His hand at work instead of the inconvenience of our changed plans, we will be amazed at how He will use us to reach the lost.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Often times, God will mess up our plans to put us in contact with lost people in this world who need to hear about Him. When we live our lives in obedience to God, seeing His hand at work instead of the inconvenience of our changed plans, we will be amazed at how He will use us to reach the lost.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260220.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260220.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Serving Others, Sharing The Good News</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Jumper Cables</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ It’s easy to thank God for how He’s blessed us and go on about our lives without taking the time to look around and see how we can help others. As the Body of Christ, we are called to reach out and help all those in need that we come in contact with. We must have eyes to see the needs and willingness to follow through in meeting those needs.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It’s easy to thank God for how He’s blessed us and go on about our lives without taking the time to look around and see how we can help others. As the Body of Christ, we are called to reach out and help all those in need that we come in contact with. We must have eyes to see the needs and willingness to follow through in meeting those needs.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ It’s easy to thank God for how He’s blessed us and go on about our lives without taking the time to look around and see how we can help others. As the Body of Christ, we are called to reach out and help all those in need that we come in contact with. We must have eyes to see the needs and willingness to follow through in meeting those needs.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260219.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260219.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Being A Good Samaritan, Serving Others</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Are We There Yet?</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ It’s easy to get caught up in thinking that we’ll just be happy when we get this thing or that thing. Instead, it’s about our mindset exactly where we are, choosing to trust and rejoice in the Lord no matter what season of life we are in.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It’s easy to get caught up in thinking that we’ll just be happy when we get this thing or that thing. Instead, it’s about our mindset exactly where we are, choosing to trust and rejoice in the Lord no matter what season of life we are in.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ It’s easy to get caught up in thinking that we’ll just be happy when we get this thing or that thing. Instead, it’s about our mindset exactly where we are, choosing to trust and rejoice in the Lord no matter what season of life we are in.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260218.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260218.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Contentment, Trust</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Monkey Wrench</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ God has made us for a purpose, but when we give into the sin struggles that the devil uses to sabotage us, we get off course and often create a lot of unnecessary damage. The worst form of sabotage is suicide because there is no coming back from that here on earth and it ends a life that God may have had many more redeeming plans for.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ God has made us for a purpose, but when we give into the sin struggles that the devil uses to sabotage us, we get off course and often create a lot of unnecessary damage. The worst form of sabotage is suicide because there is no coming back from that here on earth and it ends a life that God may have had many more redeeming plans for.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ God has made us for a purpose, but when we give into the sin struggles that the devil uses to sabotage us, we get off course and often create a lot of unnecessary damage. The worst form of sabotage is suicide because there is no coming back from that here on earth and it ends a life that God may have had many more redeeming plans for.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260217.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260217.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Overcoming Sin, Spiritual Warfare</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>For Sure</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Instead of being shocked when God does what He told us He would, we can look back and see how He has always been faithful and then trust that He hasn’t changed. When God tells us to ask Him for something, we need to ask and rest in the assurance knowing that He will do what He said.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Instead of being shocked when God does what He told us He would, we can look back and see how He has always been faithful and then trust that He hasn’t changed. When God tells us to ask Him for something, we need to ask and rest in the assurance knowing that He will do what He said.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Instead of being shocked when God does what He told us He would, we can look back and see how He has always been faithful and then trust that He hasn’t changed. When God tells us to ask Him for something, we need to ask and rest in the assurance knowing that He will do what He said.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260216.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260216.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Faith, God's Faithfulness</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Holy Tear</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Because God is so holy, He had to remain separated from His people because of their sins before Christ. It was Jesus’ perfect sacrifice of His death on the cross that broke the barrier between us and God so that now we can have access to God at anytime and any place and we can approach Him boldly.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Because God is so holy, He had to remain separated from His people because of their sins before Christ. It was Jesus’ perfect sacrifice of His death on the cross that broke the barrier between us and God so that now we can have access to God at anytime and any place and we can approach Him boldly.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Because God is so holy, He had to remain separated from His people because of their sins before Christ. It was Jesus’ perfect sacrifice of His death on the cross that broke the barrier between us and God so that now we can have access to God at anytime and any place and we can approach Him boldly.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260214-15.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260214-15.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Access To God, Jesus' Sacrifice</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Be Mine</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Bible is like God’s valentine to us that tells us of His love. He picked each of us to be His, and Jesus’ death on the cross made that possible, so now it is our turn to make the decision to belong to Him for all eternity and experience His joy, peace and forgiveness.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Bible is like God’s valentine to us that tells us of His love. He picked each of us to be His, and Jesus’ death on the cross made that possible, so now it is our turn to make the decision to belong to Him for all eternity and experience His joy, peace and forgiveness.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Bible is like God’s valentine to us that tells us of His love. He picked each of us to be His, and Jesus’ death on the cross made that possible, so now it is our turn to make the decision to belong to Him for all eternity and experience His joy, peace and forgiveness.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260213.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260213.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, God's Love, Salvation</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Maternity Test</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ We are not promised an exemption from the pains and suffering of this world, but we are promised hope within which we can grieve during those times. The hope comes only from Christ who redeems all things.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We are not promised an exemption from the pains and suffering of this world, but we are promised hope within which we can grieve during those times. The hope comes only from Christ who redeems all things.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ We are not promised an exemption from the pains and suffering of this world, but we are promised hope within which we can grieve during those times. The hope comes only from Christ who redeems all things.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260212.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Grief, Hope</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>To the Max</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Believing the limitations the devil tells us about ourselves keeps us from obeying God in the amazing work He invites us into. When we keep our eyes on Him, trusting that He can do anything with and through us, we will be amazed at what He can accomplish in and around us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Believing the limitations the devil tells us about ourselves keeps us from obeying God in the amazing work He invites us into. When we keep our eyes on Him, trusting that He can do anything with and through us, we will be amazed at what He can accomplish in and around us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Believing the limitations the devil tells us about ourselves keeps us from obeying God in the amazing work He invites us into. When we keep our eyes on Him, trusting that He can do anything with and through us, we will be amazed at what He can accomplish in and around us.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260211.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Purposeful Living, Using Our Gifts</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Countless Lives</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ No matter what trial we are facing, we must remember to keep our faith and trust in God to the end because that is what will make our lives count. We can live our lives making easy choices without having any impact, or we can run the race, giving it our best, and make our lives count for God.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ No matter what trial we are facing, we must remember to keep our faith and trust in God to the end because that is what will make our lives count. We can live our lives making easy choices without having any impact, or we can run the race, giving it our best, and make our lives count for God.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ No matter what trial we are facing, we must remember to keep our faith and trust in God to the end because that is what will make our lives count. We can live our lives making easy choices without having any impact, or we can run the race, giving it our best, and make our lives count for God.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260210.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Endurance, Faith, Living with Purpose, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Please Me</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Rather than living to please ourselves, God has called us to please Him. Too often we question what He asks of us, or simply choose to ignore Him and please ourselves. The only pleasure we will find in life is when we live to please Him.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Rather than living to please ourselves, God has called us to please Him. Too often we question what He asks of us, or simply choose to ignore Him and please ourselves. The only pleasure we will find in life is when we live to please Him.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Rather than living to please ourselves, God has called us to please Him. Too often we question what He asks of us, or simply choose to ignore Him and please ourselves. The only pleasure we will find in life is when we live to please Him.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260209.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260209.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Holy Spirit, Living For God, Obedient Living, Serving God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>The Whine List</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ We may or may not have every reason to complain about the difficulties we face, but regardless of our circumstances we need to choose to trust God and not complain about what’s going on. We can pray and ask Him to change things, but ultimately our joy comes from Him and so we need not complain.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We may or may not have every reason to complain about the difficulties we face, but regardless of our circumstances we need to choose to trust God and not complain about what’s going on. We can pray and ask Him to change things, but ultimately our joy comes from Him and so we need not complain.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ We may or may not have every reason to complain about the difficulties we face, but regardless of our circumstances we need to choose to trust God and not complain about what’s going on. We can pray and ask Him to change things, but ultimately our joy comes from Him and so we need not complain.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260207-08.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260207-08.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Complaining, Faith, Joy, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Elicit Illicit</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Sin keeps us leaning towards testing the rules and breaking the laws. The laws were put in place to reveal our sin to us, but Jesus died so that we do not have to live under the weight of the law in our own strength. When we live in relationship with Him and follow in the steps of the Spirit, we no longer consistently check off the list of rules but instead find ourselves living freely within the boundaries God set for us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Sin keeps us leaning towards testing the rules and breaking the laws. The laws were put in place to reveal our sin to us, but Jesus died so that we do not have to live under the weight of the law in our own strength. When we live in relationship with Him and follow in the steps of the Spirit, we no longer consistently check off the list of rules but instead find ourselves living freely within the boundaries God set for us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Sin keeps us leaning towards testing the rules and breaking the laws. The laws were put in place to reveal our sin to us, but Jesus died so that we do not have to live under the weight of the law in our own strength. When we live in relationship with Him and follow in the steps of the Spirit, we no longer consistently check off the list of rules but instead find ourselves living freely within the boundaries God set for us.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260206.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260206.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Breaking Free From Sin, Freedom In Christ, Obedience, Relationship With God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Raisinets</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Too many people stand in their pride and defiance to turn to God and submit their lives to Him. The truth is that everyone will ultimately submit to God, but we must not wait until eternity to do so. When we submit our lives to Him here on earth He is able to live out His good plan and purpose for us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Too many people stand in their pride and defiance to turn to God and submit their lives to Him. The truth is that everyone will ultimately submit to God, but we must not wait until eternity to do so. When we submit our lives to Him here on earth He is able to live out His good plan and purpose for us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Too many people stand in their pride and defiance to turn to God and submit their lives to Him. The truth is that everyone will ultimately submit to God, but we must not wait until eternity to do so. When we submit our lives to Him here on earth He is able to live out His good plan and purpose for us.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260205.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260205.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, God's Plan, Obedient Living, Salvation, Submission</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>It’s Your Call</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ As Christians, the best way we can live out our lives is every day starting out asking God to use us and listen for His voice. He will lead our every step, and when we follow Him we can see Him work in and through us to change the world.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ As Christians, the best way we can live out our lives is every day starting out asking God to use us and listen for His voice. He will lead our every step, and when we follow Him we can see Him work in and through us to change the world.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ As Christians, the best way we can live out our lives is every day starting out asking God to use us and listen for His voice. He will lead our every step, and when we follow Him we can see Him work in and through us to change the world.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260204.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260204.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Hearing From God, Obedience, Responding to God's Call, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Pick His Brain</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Rather than trying to act like Jesus, we need to let Him live in and through us, acknowledging Him as our Lord, not just our Savior. Jesus comes to live inside of us when we become Christians, but more than a ticket to Heaven, it’s about letting Him be more and more Himself in our lives.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Rather than trying to act like Jesus, we need to let Him live in and through us, acknowledging Him as our Lord, not just our Savior. Jesus comes to live inside of us when we become Christians, but more than a ticket to Heaven, it’s about letting Him be more and more Himself in our lives.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Rather than trying to act like Jesus, we need to let Him live in and through us, acknowledging Him as our Lord, not just our Savior. Jesus comes to live inside of us when we become Christians, but more than a ticket to Heaven, it’s about letting Him be more and more Himself in our lives.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260203.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Humility, Jesus In Us, Relationship With God, Submitting To God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Dumpster Fire</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ We tend to want to go to a church that is full of people who look right and know how to act right. Jesus came to seek the lost, and if we are going to follow Him that means we are going to encounter lost people whose lives are a mess. Rather than shy away from the mess of this world, we can introduce them to the Savior who came to offer hope and salvation.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We tend to want to go to a church that is full of people who look right and know how to act right. Jesus came to seek the lost, and if we are going to follow Him that means we are going to encounter lost people whose lives are a mess. Rather than shy away from the mess of this world, we can introduce them to the Savior who came to offer hope and salvation.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ We tend to want to go to a church that is full of people who look right and know how to act right. Jesus came to seek the lost, and if we are going to follow Him that means we are going to encounter lost people whose lives are a mess. Rather than shy away from the mess of this world, we can introduce them to the Savior who came to offer hope and salvation.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260202.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260202.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Compassion, Evangelism, Expanding the Kingdom, Sharing The Good News</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Jesus’ Feet</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The most important thing in life is not to do a bunch of good, even religious things, but rather it is to spend time building our relationship with Jesus. Life can get plenty busy and we can be easily distracted, but we must make sure to stop what we’re doing to sit at Jesus’ feet and just listen to what He might have to say to us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The most important thing in life is not to do a bunch of good, even religious things, but rather it is to spend time building our relationship with Jesus. Life can get plenty busy and we can be easily distracted, but we must make sure to stop what we’re doing to sit at Jesus’ feet and just listen to what He might have to say to us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The most important thing in life is not to do a bunch of good, even religious things, but rather it is to spend time building our relationship with Jesus. Life can get plenty busy and we can be easily distracted, but we must make sure to stop what we’re doing to sit at Jesus’ feet and just listen to what He might have to say to us.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260131-201.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/re20260131-201.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Hearing From God, Intimacy With God, Relationship With God, Spending Time With Jesus</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>For Love or Money</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Bible is very clear about how God’s people are supposed to give financially to His Church, as well as how that money is to be used. When we give begrudgingly, God is not pleased with our money. It is when we give cheerfully because we love Him that He is pleased with our gift and promises to always take care of all of our needs.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Bible is very clear about how God’s people are supposed to give financially to His Church, as well as how that money is to be used. When we give begrudgingly, God is not pleased with our money. It is when we give cheerfully because we love Him that He is pleased with our gift and promises to always take care of all of our needs.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Bible is very clear about how God’s people are supposed to give financially to His Church, as well as how that money is to be used. When we give begrudgingly, God is not pleased with our money. It is when we give cheerfully because we love Him that He is pleased with our gift and promises to always take care of all of our needs.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260130.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Giving, Good Stewardship, Loving God, Worship</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>28 Years Later</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Many days we may not feel like we have the energy or the desire to witness to others and share the Gospel with people we encounter. Regardless of how our lives may be going in the moment or the season we’re in, God has called us all to be ready to be put in the game when He prompts us to speak up.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Many days we may not feel like we have the energy or the desire to witness to others and share the Gospel with people we encounter. Regardless of how our lives may be going in the moment or the season we’re in, God has called us all to be ready to be put in the game when He prompts us to speak up.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Many days we may not feel like we have the energy or the desire to witness to others and share the Gospel with people we encounter. Regardless of how our lives may be going in the moment or the season we’re in, God has called us all to be ready to be put in the game when He prompts us to speak up.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260129.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260129.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Evangelism, Obedience, Sharing The Good News, Witnessing</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Everyday</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ We often long for things out of the ordinary, yet the Christian life is meant to be lived on an everyday basis. There will be times of trials and struggles, when life is pressing hard on us, but the hope is that God has promised that we will never be crushed.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We often long for things out of the ordinary, yet the Christian life is meant to be lived on an everyday basis. There will be times of trials and struggles, when life is pressing hard on us, but the hope is that God has promised that we will never be crushed.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ We often long for things out of the ordinary, yet the Christian life is meant to be lived on an everyday basis. There will be times of trials and struggles, when life is pressing hard on us, but the hope is that God has promised that we will never be crushed.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260128.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260128.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Endurance, God's Help, Ministry, Strength In Weakness</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Loco Motive</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When we have a growing relationship with God, He compels us to do things and live a certain way that may seem crazy to the world but makes sense to Him. We need to make sure that our motivation for everything we do comes from God, for His purpose and to bring Him glory.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When we have a growing relationship with God, He compels us to do things and live a certain way that may seem crazy to the world but makes sense to Him. We need to make sure that our motivation for everything we do comes from God, for His purpose and to bring Him glory.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When we have a growing relationship with God, He compels us to do things and live a certain way that may seem crazy to the world but makes sense to Him. We need to make sure that our motivation for everything we do comes from God, for His purpose and to bring Him glory.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260127.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260127.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, God-Focused Priorities, Living For God, Motives For Living, Relationship With God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Live &amp; Let Live</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Abortion has become another form of birth control, but the Bible is very clear on its stance about life and innocent blood. No matter what choices and mistakes we have made in the past, God offers us abundant life in Him and we can accept His forgiveness, mercy and grace, but first we must accept the truth of our sin.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Abortion has become another form of birth control, but the Bible is very clear on its stance about life and innocent blood. No matter what choices and mistakes we have made in the past, God offers us abundant life in Him and we can accept His forgiveness, mercy and grace, but first we must accept the truth of our sin.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Abortion has become another form of birth control, but the Bible is very clear on its stance about life and innocent blood. No matter what choices and mistakes we have made in the past, God offers us abundant life in Him and we can accept His forgiveness, mercy and grace, but first we must accept the truth of our sin.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260126.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Abortion, Abundant Life, Forgiveness, Grace</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Dread Locks</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ God has promised that He will always take care of us, so there is nothing in this world that we should have any reason to fear. Rather than allowing the devil to lock us down in fearful dread, we should instead allow God’s love to unlock us from that bondage.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ God has promised that He will always take care of us, so there is nothing in this world that we should have any reason to fear. Rather than allowing the devil to lock us down in fearful dread, we should instead allow God’s love to unlock us from that bondage.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ God has promised that He will always take care of us, so there is nothing in this world that we should have any reason to fear. Rather than allowing the devil to lock us down in fearful dread, we should instead allow God’s love to unlock us from that bondage.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260124-25.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260124-25.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Fear, Freedom, God's Love, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Bowel Movement</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When we become Christians and God begins transforming our hearts, He compels us to love deeply, to have mercy and compassion on others, and to be moved to the point of action. We must submit to His prompts and be His hands and feet in the world, showing others that there truly is something different about us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When we become Christians and God begins transforming our hearts, He compels us to love deeply, to have mercy and compassion on others, and to be moved to the point of action. We must submit to His prompts and be His hands and feet in the world, showing others that there truly is something different about us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When we become Christians and God begins transforming our hearts, He compels us to love deeply, to have mercy and compassion on others, and to be moved to the point of action. We must submit to His prompts and be His hands and feet in the world, showing others that there truly is something different about us.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260123.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Being Used By God, Compassion, Loving Others, Serving Others</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Apply Inside</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Reading, knowing and studying the Bible are not enough to change us. It is not until we apply what we read, know and study that our lives begin to be different and we experience God’s peace in our hearts.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Reading, knowing and studying the Bible are not enough to change us. It is not until we apply what we read, know and study that our lives begin to be different and we experience God’s peace in our hearts.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Reading, knowing and studying the Bible are not enough to change us. It is not until we apply what we read, know and study that our lives begin to be different and we experience God’s peace in our hearts.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260122.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260122.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Applying God's Word, God's Peace, Reading the Bible, Spiritual Growth</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Testing the Waters</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ God made it possible for us to simply respond to His offer of salvation that was made free to us by the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. It’s not something we dabble in and get out of, it is what we give our whole lives to and never look back.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ God made it possible for us to simply respond to His offer of salvation that was made free to us by the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. It’s not something we dabble in and get out of, it is what we give our whole lives to and never look back.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ God made it possible for us to simply respond to His offer of salvation that was made free to us by the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. It’s not something we dabble in and get out of, it is what we give our whole lives to and never look back.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260121.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260121.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Committed Life, Faith, Following Jesus, Salvation</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>The Day After Yesterday</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ God requires obedience from His children, even on hard things like forgiving others who have hurt us. When He asks something of us that feels too hard to do, we tend to put it off and then wonder down the road why He’s not active in our lives. We need to stop putting off obedience and rather us this day that He has given us to follow Him no matter what He has asked.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ God requires obedience from His children, even on hard things like forgiving others who have hurt us. When He asks something of us that feels too hard to do, we tend to put it off and then wonder down the road why He’s not active in our lives. We need to stop putting off obedience and rather us this day that He has given us to follow Him no matter what He has asked.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ God requires obedience from His children, even on hard things like forgiving others who have hurt us. When He asks something of us that feels too hard to do, we tend to put it off and then wonder down the road why He’s not active in our lives. We need to stop putting off obedience and rather us this day that He has given us to follow Him no matter what He has asked.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260120.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260120.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Faith, Forgiving Others, Obedience, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Your Slip Is Showing</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ We need to make sure that our lives are in check and that we have others who hold us accountable in our sin so that we can come alongside others who are struggling and gently call out their sin and help them grow. When God prompts us to speak to another believer about their sin we need to obey and face the possible awkwardness for the sake of their soul.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We need to make sure that our lives are in check and that we have others who hold us accountable in our sin so that we can come alongside others who are struggling and gently call out their sin and help them grow. When God prompts us to speak to another believer about their sin we need to obey and face the possible awkwardness for the sake of their soul.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ We need to make sure that our lives are in check and that we have others who hold us accountable in our sin so that we can come alongside others who are struggling and gently call out their sin and help them grow. When God prompts us to speak to another believer about their sin we need to obey and face the possible awkwardness for the sake of their soul.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260119.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260119.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Accountability, Confessing Our Sins, Speaking Truth In Love, Spiritual Growth</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>It’s My Body</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ It is not only her own body that a woman is choosing for when she makes a decision to end a life inside of her, but it is also that body of a baby. As Christians, our bodies no longer belong to us anyway, and we are instructed to yield our bodies to God as living sacrifices.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It is not only her own body that a woman is choosing for when she makes a decision to end a life inside of her, but it is also that body of a baby. As Christians, our bodies no longer belong to us anyway, and we are instructed to yield our bodies to God as living sacrifices.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ It is not only her own body that a woman is choosing for when she makes a decision to end a life inside of her, but it is also that body of a baby. As Christians, our bodies no longer belong to us anyway, and we are instructed to yield our bodies to God as living sacrifices.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260117-18.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260117-18.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Abortion, Living Sacrifice, Slave To God, Submitting To God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Pregnancy Test</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ One of the most dangerous places to be in this world is in a womb due to the increasingly high abortion rates. If we will believe what the Bible says about a person being a person in a womb, maybe that means we need to seek forgiveness from past mistakes but it also helps us care for that life in ourselves or others and we always have the opportunity to walk in and be ministers of restoration.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ One of the most dangerous places to be in this world is in a womb due to the increasingly high abortion rates. If we will believe what the Bible says about a person being a person in a womb, maybe that means we need to seek forgiveness from past mistakes but it also helps us care for that life in ourselves or others and we always have the opportunity to walk in and be ministers of restoration.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ One of the most dangerous places to be in this world is in a womb due to the increasingly high abortion rates. If we will believe what the Bible says about a person being a person in a womb, maybe that means we need to seek forgiveness from past mistakes but it also helps us care for that life in ourselves or others and we always have the opportunity to walk in and be ministers of restoration.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260116.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260116.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Abortion, Forgiveness, Mercy, Restoration</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Transformers</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ In order to make a difference in the people around us for God’s glory, we need to make sure that we are investing in our relationship with Him and that He is at work in us. God wants to use us to be transformers in the world, but we have to first let Him transform us from the inside out so that He gets all the glory from the change that takes place in and around us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ In order to make a difference in the people around us for God’s glory, we need to make sure that we are investing in our relationship with Him and that He is at work in us. God wants to use us to be transformers in the world, but we have to first let Him transform us from the inside out so that He gets all the glory from the change that takes place in and around us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ In order to make a difference in the people around us for God’s glory, we need to make sure that we are investing in our relationship with Him and that He is at work in us. God wants to use us to be transformers in the world, but we have to first let Him transform us from the inside out so that He gets all the glory from the change that takes place in and around us.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260115.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260115.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Living For God, Making An Impact, Relationship With God, Spiritual Transformation</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Jerk A Verse</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ We have all made the mistake of taking a verse from Scripture out of context to make it say something that may sound good, but in the end is not truthful and relevant with the rest of Scripture. In order to really understand what the Bible says and apply it to our lives, we must read it in its entirety, keeping the verses within the context they were written.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We have all made the mistake of taking a verse from Scripture out of context to make it say something that may sound good, but in the end is not truthful and relevant with the rest of Scripture. In order to really understand what the Bible says and apply it to our lives, we must read it in its entirety, keeping the verses within the context they were written.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ We have all made the mistake of taking a verse from Scripture out of context to make it say something that may sound good, but in the end is not truthful and relevant with the rest of Scripture. In order to really understand what the Bible says and apply it to our lives, we must read it in its entirety, keeping the verses within the context they were written.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260114.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260114.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Applying God's Word, Reading the Bible, Scriptural Context, Understanding Scripture</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>The Hear In Heart</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When we practice truly listening to God’s voice and obeying what He says, we will be able to hear not only His heart but the heart of others. God will lead us to speak with when and what to say with all those we come in contact with if we just trust in and follow His guidance.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When we practice truly listening to God’s voice and obeying what He says, we will be able to hear not only His heart but the heart of others. God will lead us to speak with when and what to say with all those we come in contact with if we just trust in and follow His guidance.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When we practice truly listening to God’s voice and obeying what He says, we will be able to hear not only His heart but the heart of others. God will lead us to speak with when and what to say with all those we come in contact with if we just trust in and follow His guidance.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260113.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260113.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Hearing From God, Obedience, Speaking Truth In Love, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Power On</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ In order to walk in power in our lives, we must have Jesus living in us through His Holy Spirit once we’ve accepted the forgiveness of our sins and given our lives to Him. There is nothing in this world that could overtake us when we walk in His power, and in doing so it draws others towards Him.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ In order to walk in power in our lives, we must have Jesus living in us through His Holy Spirit once we’ve accepted the forgiveness of our sins and given our lives to Him. There is nothing in this world that could overtake us when we walk in His power, and in doing so it draws others towards Him.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ In order to walk in power in our lives, we must have Jesus living in us through His Holy Spirit once we’ve accepted the forgiveness of our sins and given our lives to Him. There is nothing in this world that could overtake us when we walk in His power, and in doing so it draws others towards Him.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260112.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260112.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, God In Us, Holy Spirit Power, Victory Over Sin, Witnessing</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Mind the Gap</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Bible warns us to stay focused on Scripture so that we can avoid stumbling into sin. God may use us to intercede on someone else’s behalf and help draw them to spiritual safety. Ultimately the first gap that must be crossed is the one between ourselves and God and that is only done through the cross of Jesus Christ.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Bible warns us to stay focused on Scripture so that we can avoid stumbling into sin. God may use us to intercede on someone else’s behalf and help draw them to spiritual safety. Ultimately the first gap that must be crossed is the one between ourselves and God and that is only done through the cross of Jesus Christ.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Bible warns us to stay focused on Scripture so that we can avoid stumbling into sin. God may use us to intercede on someone else’s behalf and help draw them to spiritual safety. Ultimately the first gap that must be crossed is the one between ourselves and God and that is only done through the cross of Jesus Christ.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260110-11.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260110-11.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Cross of Christ, Intercession, Reading God's Word, Salvation</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Birthday Cake</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ We often fall into the habit of only going to God when we need something from Him, but we fail to build intimacy in the relationship. Just as we need to tell our spouse that we love them, it is crucial that we tell God we love Him and thank Him for all He’s done for us. It’s in remembering to praise Him, even in small ways, that we can truly minister to and bless His heart.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ We often fall into the habit of only going to God when we need something from Him, but we fail to build intimacy in the relationship. Just as we need to tell our spouse that we love them, it is crucial that we tell God we love Him and thank Him for all He’s done for us. It’s in remembering to praise Him, even in small ways, that we can truly minister to and bless His heart.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ We often fall into the habit of only going to God when we need something from Him, but we fail to build intimacy in the relationship. Just as we need to tell our spouse that we love them, it is crucial that we tell God we love Him and thank Him for all He’s done for us. It’s in remembering to praise Him, even in small ways, that we can truly minister to and bless His heart.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260109.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260109.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Gratitude, Intimacy With God, Loving God, Praise</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Waffle House</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Many people in this world are indecisive and full of doubt, and the mess that their lives are in is a result of that. God wants us to choose to follow Him, giving up all fear and doubts, trusting and believing in all of His promises, and He will take care of us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Many people in this world are indecisive and full of doubt, and the mess that their lives are in is a result of that. God wants us to choose to follow Him, giving up all fear and doubts, trusting and believing in all of His promises, and He will take care of us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Many people in this world are indecisive and full of doubt, and the mess that their lives are in is a result of that. God wants us to choose to follow Him, giving up all fear and doubts, trusting and believing in all of His promises, and He will take care of us.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260108.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Choosing God, Doubt, Faith, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Go &amp; Do</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ It’s easy to feel sympathetic towards someone, but having compassion on them is a different story because that is what will actually cause us to get up and do something for them. Jesus was the perfect example in reaching out to meet others’ needs and He instructs us to follow through in our knowledge and words by our actions.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It’s easy to feel sympathetic towards someone, but having compassion on them is a different story because that is what will actually cause us to get up and do something for them. Jesus was the perfect example in reaching out to meet others’ needs and He instructs us to follow through in our knowledge and words by our actions.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ It’s easy to feel sympathetic towards someone, but having compassion on them is a different story because that is what will actually cause us to get up and do something for them. Jesus was the perfect example in reaching out to meet others’ needs and He instructs us to follow through in our knowledge and words by our actions.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Being A Good Samaritan, Compassion, Doing God's Work, Serving Others</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Dude Perfect</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ People in today’s world get so caught up with judging each other, anger arguments, and removing people from their lives that they don’t get along with. God calls us to a standard of perfection while also teaching us how to show mercy to ourselves and others when that mark is not met. Jesus was the only perfect dude that made a way for us to have Him living through us to be perfect, too.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ People in today’s world get so caught up with judging each other, anger arguments, and removing people from their lives that they don’t get along with. God calls us to a standard of perfection while also teaching us how to show mercy to ourselves and others when that mark is not met. Jesus was the only perfect dude that made a way for us to have Him living through us to be perfect, too.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ People in today’s world get so caught up with judging each other, anger arguments, and removing people from their lives that they don’t get along with. God calls us to a standard of perfection while also teaching us how to show mercy to ourselves and others when that mark is not met. Jesus was the only perfect dude that made a way for us to have Him living through us to be perfect, too.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260106.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Christlike, Grace, Judging Others, Mercy</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>In the Line of Fire</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ There are many people who claim to be Christians and who live like their faith is completely wrapped up in a political viewpoint rather than in Jesus Christ Himself. When we preach the words of Christ, we may be hated by others, but we are still called to share the Gospel no matter what the consequences because to die for Christ, not some other controversial topic, is gain.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ There are many people who claim to be Christians and who live like their faith is completely wrapped up in a political viewpoint rather than in Jesus Christ Himself. When we preach the words of Christ, we may be hated by others, but we are still called to share the Gospel no matter what the consequences because to die for Christ, not some other controversial topic, is gain.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ There are many people who claim to be Christians and who live like their faith is completely wrapped up in a political viewpoint rather than in Jesus Christ Himself. When we preach the words of Christ, we may be hated by others, but we are still called to share the Gospel no matter what the consequences because to die for Christ, not some other controversial topic, is gain.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260105.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Evangelism, Persecution, Proclaiming Christ, Sharing The Good News</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Strength In Weakness</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ It is good for us to pray and ask God to change difficult circumstances, but sometimes His answer is no we and we have to be okay with that. God often chooses to use the situations where we feel weak to give us His strength and use us to reach others that we couldn’t have reached if He had taken the difficulties away.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It is good for us to pray and ask God to change difficult circumstances, but sometimes His answer is no we and we have to be okay with that. God often chooses to use the situations where we feel weak to give us His strength and use us to reach others that we couldn’t have reached if He had taken the difficulties away.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ It is good for us to pray and ask God to change difficult circumstances, but sometimes His answer is no we and we have to be okay with that. God often chooses to use the situations where we feel weak to give us His strength and use us to reach others that we couldn’t have reached if He had taken the difficulties away.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260103-04.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Faith, Overcoming Trials, Prayer, Strength In Weakness</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>The Glory Details</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Since our purpose in life is to glorify God, He will use situations to break us if necessary so that His glory is made known. Rather than having to face consequences from our own choices, we need to live our lives in obedience to Him and allow His glory to shine in and through us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Since our purpose in life is to glorify God, He will use situations to break us if necessary so that His glory is made known. Rather than having to face consequences from our own choices, we need to live our lives in obedience to Him and allow His glory to shine in and through us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Since our purpose in life is to glorify God, He will use situations to break us if necessary so that His glory is made known. Rather than having to face consequences from our own choices, we need to live our lives in obedience to Him and allow His glory to shine in and through us.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260102.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, God's Glory, Humility, Living For God, Obedience</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Day One</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ At the beginning of a year there is a sense of new beginnings to make things different and better in our lives. Our finances are one thing the Bible maps out to show us where we need to be responsible. When we give our first fruits to God by placing our treasure in our church home, it also indicates that we are committed to belonging to a body of believers like He has called us to. Above anything else, the only thing that will keep us on track in all categories of responsibilities is spending time every morning talking with God.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ At the beginning of a year there is a sense of new beginnings to make things different and better in our lives. Our finances are one thing the Bible maps out to show us where we need to be responsible. When we give our first fruits to God by placing our treasure in our church home, it also indicates that we are committed to belonging to a body of believers like He has called us to. Above anything else, the only thing that will keep us on track in all categories of responsibilities is spending time every morning talking with God.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ At the beginning of a year there is a sense of new beginnings to make things different and better in our lives. Our finances are one thing the Bible maps out to show us where we need to be responsible. When we give our first fruits to God by placing our treasure in our church home, it also indicates that we are committed to belonging to a body of believers like He has called us to. Above anything else, the only thing that will keep us on track in all categories of responsibilities is spending time every morning talking with God.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/re20260101.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Commitment to a Church, Living For God, Prayer, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Too many Christians today think that they can follow Jesus without being involved in the Church Body with other believers. No matter how we have been hurt by our own Christian brothers and sisters, we must commune with one another in fellowship, living peaceably and living to build each other up.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Too many Christians today think that they can follow Jesus without being involved in the Church Body with other believers. No matter how we have been hurt by our own Christian brothers and sisters, we must commune with one another in fellowship, living peaceably and living to build each other up.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Too many Christians today think that they can follow Jesus without being involved in the Church Body with other believers. No matter how we have been hurt by our own Christian brothers and sisters, we must commune with one another in fellowship, living peaceably and living to build each other up.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251231.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Church Family, Community, Discipleship, Fellowship</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>For Giving</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ It is absurd for us to think that we can approach God and seek forgiveness and that He will freely give it to us while at the same time we withhold forgiveness from someone who has wronged us. We must, by the power of His Spirit, forgive others no matter how evil the grievance and let it go.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It is absurd for us to think that we can approach God and seek forgiveness and that He will freely give it to us while at the same time we withhold forgiveness from someone who has wronged us. We must, by the power of His Spirit, forgive others no matter how evil the grievance and let it go.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ It is absurd for us to think that we can approach God and seek forgiveness and that He will freely give it to us while at the same time we withhold forgiveness from someone who has wronged us. We must, by the power of His Spirit, forgive others no matter how evil the grievance and let it go.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251230.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Forgiveness, Forgiving Others, God's Grace, Relationships</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Just Not Good Enough</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ No matter how good we try to be or how much we can clean up our lives, our own goodness will never be good enough to save ourselves from the consequence of death for sin. Jesus came to pay in full, taking our unrighteousness on Himself and giving us His righteousness. Now, only because of Him, we can be just before God.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ No matter how good we try to be or how much we can clean up our lives, our own goodness will never be good enough to save ourselves from the consequence of death for sin. Jesus came to pay in full, taking our unrighteousness on Himself and giving us His righteousness. Now, only because of Him, we can be just before God.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ No matter how good we try to be or how much we can clean up our lives, our own goodness will never be good enough to save ourselves from the consequence of death for sin. Jesus came to pay in full, taking our unrighteousness on Himself and giving us His righteousness. Now, only because of Him, we can be just before God.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251229.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Atonement, God's Grace, Salvation, Sanctified Living</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Woe Be Gone</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Our sin brings on difficulties in our lives because of consequence and God’s discipline. God will use those difficulties to get our attention and draw us to repentance. Rather than waiting and making things worse, we need to go to Him and repent, essentially telling Satan to go away.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Our sin brings on difficulties in our lives because of consequence and God’s discipline. God will use those difficulties to get our attention and draw us to repentance. Rather than waiting and making things worse, we need to go to Him and repent, essentially telling Satan to go away.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Our sin brings on difficulties in our lives because of consequence and God’s discipline. God will use those difficulties to get our attention and draw us to repentance. Rather than waiting and making things worse, we need to go to Him and repent, essentially telling Satan to go away.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251227-28.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Consequences for Sin, God's Discipline, Obedience, Repentance</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>After Birth</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Just as there is a mess after the birth of a new baby, there is a mess in the life of a Christian after they are born again.  To grow in the Christian life means to confess our sins.  When we do sin, Jesus Christ is our highest-powered attorney who bails us out every time.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Just as there is a mess after the birth of a new baby, there is a mess in the life of a Christian after they are born again.  To grow in the Christian life means to confess our sins.  When we do sin, Jesus Christ is our highest-powered attorney who bails us out every time.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Just as there is a mess after the birth of a new baby, there is a mess in the life of a Christian after they are born again.  To grow in the Christian life means to confess our sins.  When we do sin, Jesus Christ is our highest-powered attorney who bails us out every time.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251226.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Born Again, Confessing Our Sins, Consequences for Sin, Forgiveness</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Christmas Present</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Before creation, God knew that there would need to be a plan for salvation and He incorporated that plan in every aspect of His handiwork. Since Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, we are now offered the gift of salvation entirely free. We must lay aside our attempts at payment and simply receive this gift.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Before creation, God knew that there would need to be a plan for salvation and He incorporated that plan in every aspect of His handiwork. Since Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, we are now offered the gift of salvation entirely free. We must lay aside our attempts at payment and simply receive this gift.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Before creation, God knew that there would need to be a plan for salvation and He incorporated that plan in every aspect of His handiwork. Since Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, we are now offered the gift of salvation entirely free. We must lay aside our attempts at payment and simply receive this gift.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251225.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, God's Plan, Grace, Receiving Christ, Salvation</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Christmas Eve</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When God made man and woman and placed them in the garden, He gave them one command that they did not obey which resulted in the need for a sacrifice to cover their sin. Jesus came in the flesh, died and was raised back to life in order so that His sacrifice would cover all of our sin.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When God made man and woman and placed them in the garden, He gave them one command that they did not obey which resulted in the need for a sacrifice to cover their sin. Jesus came in the flesh, died and was raised back to life in order so that His sacrifice would cover all of our sin.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When God made man and woman and placed them in the garden, He gave them one command that they did not obey which resulted in the need for a sacrifice to cover their sin. Jesus came in the flesh, died and was raised back to life in order so that His sacrifice would cover all of our sin.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251224.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251224.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Atonement, Creation, Salvation, Sin</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>No Vacancy</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When we let Jesus in, He changes our hearts and our lives from the inside out.
Summary: Jesus came to earth in a humble manner so that no one can say He was more privileged than them.  Many of us put up a “No Vacancy” sign on their heart and do not let Him in, but when we finally turn off the “No” we realize that Jesus can change our heart of stone to that of flesh and it can change our lives.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When we let Jesus in, He changes our hearts and our lives from the inside out.
Summary: Jesus came to earth in a humble manner so that no one can say He was more privileged than them.  Many of us put up a “No Vacancy” sign on their heart and do not let Him in, but when we finally turn off the “No” we realize that Jesus can change our heart of stone to that of flesh and it can change our lives.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When we let Jesus in, He changes our hearts and our lives from the inside out.
Summary: Jesus came to earth in a humble manner so that no one can say He was more privileged than them.  Many of us put up a “No Vacancy” sign on their heart and do not let Him in, but when we finally turn off the “No” we realize that Jesus can change our heart of stone to that of flesh and it can change our lives.]]></description>
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				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251223.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Christmas, Heart Change, Receiving Christ</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Xmas</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ There are so many different elements of the Gospel story that would have to be ignored because of how much proves that Christ truly was the anointed Son of God who died to take away the sins of the world.  It is not bad to question things, but at some point we have to believe what the Bible says or else claim that the whole thing is a hoax.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ There are so many different elements of the Gospel story that would have to be ignored because of how much proves that Christ truly was the anointed Son of God who died to take away the sins of the world.  It is not bad to question things, but at some point we have to believe what the Bible says or else claim that the whole thing is a hoax.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ There are so many different elements of the Gospel story that would have to be ignored because of how much proves that Christ truly was the anointed Son of God who died to take away the sins of the world.  It is not bad to question things, but at some point we have to believe what the Bible says or else claim that the whole thing is a hoax.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251222.mp3"/>
				<guid>https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251222.mp3</guid>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Believing the Bible, Christmas, Faith</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Ebenezer Scrooge</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Just as the Israelites wasted 20 years because they would not repent and follow the Lord and therefore heaped more consequence on themselves, we sometimes wait to repent and God brings more consequence to draw us back to Himself.  God’s deliverance always comes when we call on Him, and it is important that we remember His help.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Just as the Israelites wasted 20 years because they would not repent and follow the Lord and therefore heaped more consequence on themselves, we sometimes wait to repent and God brings more consequence to draw us back to Himself.  God’s deliverance always comes when we call on Him, and it is important that we remember His help.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Just as the Israelites wasted 20 years because they would not repent and follow the Lord and therefore heaped more consequence on themselves, we sometimes wait to repent and God brings more consequence to draw us back to Himself.  God’s deliverance always comes when we call on Him, and it is important that we remember His help.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Consequences for Sin, God's Help, Obedience, Repentance</itunes:keywords>
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				<title>Baby Proof</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Bible is full of prophecies that Jesus fulfilled, statistically proving that He really is the Messiah. Instead of arguing the facts and choosing to not believe what is clearly written, we need to have faith in Scripture, believe and spread the Gospel message with others.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Bible is full of prophecies that Jesus fulfilled, statistically proving that He really is the Messiah. Instead of arguing the facts and choosing to not believe what is clearly written, we need to have faith in Scripture, believe and spread the Gospel message with others.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Bible is full of prophecies that Jesus fulfilled, statistically proving that He really is the Messiah. Instead of arguing the facts and choosing to not believe what is clearly written, we need to have faith in Scripture, believe and spread the Gospel message with others.]]></description>
				<enclosure type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ret.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/re20251219.mp3"/>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Believing the Bible, Faith, Prophesy, Sharing The Good News</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Hail Mary</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ When God calls us to something, we need to not get hung up on the impossibility of it but rather trust Him to provide whatever is needed. At Christmas time, there are so many opportunities to tell others the Gospel, so may we embrace those moments with boldness, trusting God to give us the words and the courage when necessary.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ When God calls us to something, we need to not get hung up on the impossibility of it but rather trust Him to provide whatever is needed. At Christmas time, there are so many opportunities to tell others the Gospel, so may we embrace those moments with boldness, trusting God to give us the words and the courage when necessary.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ When God calls us to something, we need to not get hung up on the impossibility of it but rather trust Him to provide whatever is needed. At Christmas time, there are so many opportunities to tell others the Gospel, so may we embrace those moments with boldness, trusting God to give us the words and the courage when necessary.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Boldness, Evangelism, Obedience, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Christmas Sale</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ It is easy, almost natural, to be owned by our stuff. Yet Jesus says that we are to care for the poor, which sometimes means we must sell something we have in order to do that. It may not be appealing, but as Christians we should ask God what He wants us to sell so that we may help someone in need who may potentially become a brother or sister in Christ.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ It is easy, almost natural, to be owned by our stuff. Yet Jesus says that we are to care for the poor, which sometimes means we must sell something we have in order to do that. It may not be appealing, but as Christians we should ask God what He wants us to sell so that we may help someone in need who may potentially become a brother or sister in Christ.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ It is easy, almost natural, to be owned by our stuff. Yet Jesus says that we are to care for the poor, which sometimes means we must sell something we have in order to do that. It may not be appealing, but as Christians we should ask God what He wants us to sell so that we may help someone in need who may potentially become a brother or sister in Christ.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Compassion, Generosity, Giving To Others, Possessions</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>EPT</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ God called Mary to bear His Son to be born into the world to save the world, and there is no way she could have followed through with this unless she had faith in God to do what He said and equip her with everything she would need. God calls us into situations where we have to rely on Him to grow our faith and show the amazing things only He can do through us.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ God called Mary to bear His Son to be born into the world to save the world, and there is no way she could have followed through with this unless she had faith in God to do what He said and equip her with everything she would need. God calls us into situations where we have to rely on Him to grow our faith and show the amazing things only He can do through us.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ God called Mary to bear His Son to be born into the world to save the world, and there is no way she could have followed through with this unless she had faith in God to do what He said and equip her with everything she would need. God calls us into situations where we have to rely on Him to grow our faith and show the amazing things only He can do through us.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Faith, God's Plan For Us, Obedience, Trusting God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Immanuel Labor</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Jesus came to earth with a purpose and a job to do that He accomplished. Now, since He lives in us if we believe, we have a job while on this earth to continue the work that He started to seek and save those who are lost.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Jesus came to earth with a purpose and a job to do that He accomplished. Now, since He lives in us if we believe, we have a job while on this earth to continue the work that He started to seek and save those who are lost.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Jesus came to earth with a purpose and a job to do that He accomplished. Now, since He lives in us if we believe, we have a job while on this earth to continue the work that He started to seek and save those who are lost.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Evangelism, God In Us, Purpose, Serving God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Mary Had A Little Lamb</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Just as the Israelites in Exodus needed the blood of a spotless lamb to save themselves from physical death, we need the blood of God’s Lamb, Jesus, to save us from spiritual death. When we understand that there is nothing else that can save us but His blood, then we can share this news with others.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Just as the Israelites in Exodus needed the blood of a spotless lamb to save themselves from physical death, we need the blood of God’s Lamb, Jesus, to save us from spiritual death. When we understand that there is nothing else that can save us but His blood, then we can share this news with others.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Just as the Israelites in Exodus needed the blood of a spotless lamb to save themselves from physical death, we need the blood of God’s Lamb, Jesus, to save us from spiritual death. When we understand that there is nothing else that can save us but His blood, then we can share this news with others.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Atonement, Jesus' Sacrifice, Salvation, The Lamb of God</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
			<item>
				<title>Immaculate Misconception</title>
				<itunes:image href="http://richardellistalks.com/wp-content/themes/rer/library/images/richard-ellis-talks-3.png"/>
				<itunes:author>Richard Ellis</itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Just as God worked out the impossible to have the virgin Mary conceive and birth His own Son, God can do anything in and through us to accomplish His plan and purpose. When His Spirit lives inside of us, He will instruct us in things that may seem impossible but He fills us with the power to do it as we walk in obedience.]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Just as God worked out the impossible to have the virgin Mary conceive and birth His own Son, God can do anything in and through us to accomplish His plan and purpose. When His Spirit lives inside of us, He will instruct us in things that may seem impossible but He fills us with the power to do it as we walk in obedience.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ Just as God worked out the impossible to have the virgin Mary conceive and birth His own Son, God can do anything in and through us to accomplish His plan and purpose. When His Spirit lives inside of us, He will instruct us in things that may seem impossible but He fills us with the power to do it as we walk in obedience.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:keywords>Richard, Ellis, God, Sermon, Faith, God's Power, Immaculate Conception, Obedience</itunes:keywords>
			<author>connections@richardellistalks.com</author></item>
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