Ebenezer Baptist Church Saskatoon

Every single one of us has a testimony worth sharing. Whether you've walked with Jesus for days or decades, your story matters and has the power to strengthen faith, encourage others, and bring glory to God. In John 9, we see a powerful example of this truth. A man born blind receives his sight from Jesus, and despite opposition from religious leaders, he boldly declares: "One thing I do...

Are you willing to share your faith? More importantly, would you actually do it? Jesus appeared to His fearful disciples hiding in a locked room and said, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." Then He breathed on them, giving them the Holy Spirit. This wasn't just comfort—it was commissioning. The gospel message is one of peace, life, and restoration. But...

Today, we're continuing our "Engaged" series by exploring a crucial aspect of discipleship: the inward relationship we share within the body of Christ. How do we grow together as believers? Peter gives us the blueprint in 1 Peter 4:8-10: love deeply, show hospitality without complaint, and use our gifts to serve one another. These aren't just suggestions—they're essential pra...

In our distracted, worried, and upset world, Jesus offers a surprisingly simple solution: sit at His feet and listen. When Martha was overwhelmed with preparations and responsibilities, Jesus didn't give her a better organizational system. Instead, He pointed to Mary, who chose to sit at His feet and listen to His word. "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her" (Luke...

At the heart of every godly relationship is loving connection. In our latest message from Ephesians 6:1-4, we explored how the Spirit transforms our most fundamental relationships—between parents and children. Children are called to both obey AND honor their parents, caring not just about outward actions but inner attitudes. Parents are challenged to avoid exasperating their children, instead nurt...

What if marriage isn't about rights, but about responsibilities? In Ephesians 5:21-33, Paul reveals a profound mystery: the marriage relationship mirrors Christ and the church. Submission isn't weakness—it's a mutual dance where both partners voluntarily arrange themselves for the benefit of the team. Wives bring their full gifts and abilities, trusting their husband's servant lead...

"Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." - Ephesians 5:14 Are you sleeping among the dead? From a distance, can people tell you're alive in Christ? This Sunday we explored three powerful calls from Ephesians 5: Walk in LOVE as beloved children. Walk as children of LIGHT, exposing darkness not with signs but with how we live. Walk as WISE ones, making...

Everything changed when Jesus rose from the dead. From the Garden of Eden where sin entered through Adam and Eve, humanity was broken and separated from God. We couldn't fix ourselves. No amount of good works or striving could restore what was lost—our identity, our relationship with our Creator. But God stepped fully into His story. Jesus, born without sin, took our brokenness upon Himself. H...

What does it mean for a King to surrender? This Palm Sunday, we explored a radical truth: Jesus didn't become King by demanding surrender from others—He became King by surrendering Himself. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus surrendered His will to the Father and His innocence to judgment, both human and divine. He took the cup of God's wrath meant for us so we could receive His mercy and...

What kind of king strips off his royal garments to wash the dirty feet of his servants? Our King did. On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus wrapped a towel around his waist and knelt before his disciples—including the one who would betray him. This wasn't just an act of hospitality. It was the gospel made visible. The Creator of the universe taking the position of the lowest slave, cleans...

What would you give up for Jesus? Mary of Bethany poured out a year's worth of wages—her most precious possession—to anoint Jesus before His crucifixion. While the disciples criticized her "waste," Jesus saw her heart: complete devotion, total surrender, holding nothing back. This powerful story from Matthew 26 challenges us with profound questions: Is Jesus truly the coronated King...

We say "Yes, Lord" with our words—but do our lives follow through? In this message, Pastor Will challenges us with a powerful parable from Matthew 21. Jesus confronts religious leaders who knew all the right answers but lacked true obedience. The question isn't whether Jesus has authority—it's whether we'll surrender to His lordship in our everyday lives. Two sons. One said &...

What will the fruit of your life be? This Lent, we're challenged to look beyond appearances and examine what's really growing in our hearts. Jesus didn't just flip tables in the temple—He exposed the difference between religious performance and genuine faith. Like a fig tree full of leaves but bearing no fruit, we can look spiritually healthy on the outside while remaining empty within...

As we enter the season of Lent, we're exploring the final week of Jesus' life—and it starts with an unexpected choice. Jesus, the King of Kings, rode into Jerusalem on a borrowed, unridden donkey. Not a war horse. Not a royal chariot. A humble donkey. Here's the beautiful truth: that donkey reveals everything about the kind of King Jesus is. A spiritual King bringing peace, not war. An eternal Kin...

We all have that "old self" inside us—the anger, comparison, pride, or selfishness that pulls us away from God's best for our lives. But here's the beautiful truth: we're not meant to stay stuck there. This week we explored Ephesians 4:17-24 and discovered three powerful ways to take off the old and put on the new. Just like Eustace in The Chronicles of Narnia couldn't sh...

Are you standing strong, or getting knocked around by every new teaching and opinion? In Ephesians 4:14-16, Paul challenges us with a powerful truth: spiritual infancy is a normal beginning, but it's never meant to be our destination. We live in a world of cunning schemes and crafty arguments designed to pull us away from truth. But here's the hope: we don't grow alone. Christ has give...

This powerful message from Ephesians 4:11-13 reminds us that spiritual maturity isn't a solo journey—it's a communal process that requires the entire body of Christ. We discover that Christ has equipped His church with five essential gifts: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. These aren't just titles for paid staff; they're gifts distributed throughout the body...

Are we truly ONE church? The watching world notices when Christians who claim the same gospel can't get along. Paul reminds us in Ephesians 4:4-10 that there is ONE body, ONE Spirit, ONE hope, ONE Lord, ONE faith, ONE baptism, ONE God and Father of all. The greatest proof that the church IS needed isn't in our programs or buildings—it's in our UNITY. When Jesus conquered sin and death,...

"Walk worthy of your calling! Paul wrote from prison, yet still glorified God. Faith should be costly and lived out NOW. Don't wait for circumstances to change—serve God where you are. Unity comes from exalting Christ together. Will you answer His call today? 

What does it truly mean to be part of the body of Christ in a world that often views the church with skepticism? This powerful exploration of Ephesians 4:4-10 confronts us with an uncomfortable reality: research shows that 80% of people reject Christianity because of the hypocrisy they see in religious people. Yet within this challenging truth lies a profound call to unity and purpose. We discover...

What are you praying for in 2026? As we begin this new year, the Apostle Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 challenges us to pray bigger—not for a better outer world, but for a transformed inner world. Paul prays for two powerful things: that God would strengthen us by His Holy Spirit so Christ may dwell in our hearts, and that we would truly KNOW the love of God—not just in our heads, but experie...

Who are you leading for? This powerful question challenges every one of us—whether you're a parent, friend, coworker, or ministry leader. The truth is, we're all leading someone. In this message we journey through Jeremiah 3:11-18, where God promises to give His people "shepherds after my own heart who will lead you with knowledge and understanding." Before restoration comes, the...

Faith Over Fear | Mary What do you do when God’s call disrupts everything you had planned? In this message from  Luke 1:26–38 , we step into the extraordinary yet deeply human moment when Mary—a young woman from an overlooked town—receives the most world-changing calling in history. Far from being distant or untouchable, Mary’s story reveals fear, uncertainty, and the cost of obedience when God as...

In the midst of darkness, fear, and uncertainty, we encounter Joseph—a man facing an impossible situation that threatened to destroy his reputation, his future, and his sense of worth. This exploration of Matthew 1:18-25 takes us beyond the sanitized Christmas card images into the raw reality of what it meant to receive God's call during one of Israel's darkest hours. Joseph's story re...

This powerful exploration of Luke 1:5-25 takes us into the lives of Zechariah and Elizabeth during what the text describes as 'some of the darkest days' under King Herod's reign. Yet it's precisely in this darkness that God begins writing one of history's most beautiful stories. We encounter a faithful couple who have endured decades of disappointment and social shame due to th...