Ebenezer Family Church

Israel's continued unfaithfulness to God and His covenant with them results in exile. The Northern Kingdom is completely hopeless and they get wiped out. However, the Southern Kingdom is spared in that they get hauled off to Babylon with a promise of return. Let's have a look at what happened and what we can learn from it!

This is the only miracle (aside from the Resurrection) that is recorded in all four gospels. Therefore, there is something very significant about this event to which we should all pay attention. The loaves and fish say much more about Christ's character than we think. Let's have a look!

What a statement! God will not withhold good from those who walk uprightly. Let's make sure we are trusting in Him alone and putting aside our anxieties, insecurities, worries, and doubts. He is a sun and a shield!

The reformers reaffirmed the great tradition of the Lord's Supper that Christ initiated for His followers to keep. There are great truths, comforts, and concerns to be found in this meal. Let's focus our hearts once again on the feast of Communion as the Lord Jesus gave it to us!

To all those who are staying faithful and carrying on, keep going! God will keep His righteous steady!

God's chosen nation, Israel, splits into two kingdoms because they could not follow His ways. Does this catch God off guard? By no means! His plan is ALWAYS perfect. Let's have a look at what happened and what we can learn!

The shocking account of Herod Antipas's rash vow that led to the beheading of John holds many truths for us today. As believers, we are often found straying in areas where we should not be. Let us be committed to standing for Him as we learn lessons from this story today!

When we grow complacent with the quiet times, our perspective is actually that God is not working anymore. We have a shell of faith, but nothing inside. Let's remember who is the sovereign I AM and who is still very active in every little part of our lives!

In this particular account of Jesus's ministry, we see quite a contrast between the healings of Jairus's dead daughter and the woman with the issue of blood. In this, we also see the simple faith of full dependence on Christ. Let's have a look at what happened!

It's not just enough not to partake in gossip or give in to peer pressure. As the Church, we need to put an end to the unrighteousness. Let's encourage each other and build each other up!

How we understand certain fundamental doctrines will impact many other aspects of our faith. We need to have an eternal perspective. With an eternal perspective of punishment, we recognize that we are deserving of God's fullest wrath as sinners and in desperate need of a saviour. And praise God for Jesus!

Sometimes we think that our lives must always go the way that we have planned out in our minds. But, we need to realize that God is our Creator and HE is in charge of our lives. That's where faith comes in. We need to believe that HE directs our steps!

Cars have indicators to show others which way the driver intends to go. When we decide to follow Jesus, we too should have indicators that show others which way we are going. Let your light shine!

One of the most controversial issues of our time, the issue of LGBT+ pride, has become so part of our lives and alarmingly present in the Church. The traditional, biblical approach to this matter is now deemed as "hate speech" and those who speak out against it are labelled as some of the most dangerous people in society. Well, today we are going see what the Bible says and what believer...

Sometimes things look good, like a Bluetooth microphone... Sometimes there are things that seem like they could help our faith or benefit the Church. Friends, even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light! Beware of him and his followers. God has shown us what is right. Keep alert!

What can we learn from our Father God? Well, when Jesus is baptised, we see the Father's relationship towards His Son demonstrated in ways that some fathers excel in and some fathers do not. Let's learn from this account of the Great Father!

John 3:16 is a favourite for many people. Sometimes, we do not actually realize how packed it is. Let's have a look at this beautiful summary of the Gospel message!

When Israel's first kings were faithful and intentional about their God-ordained mission, the land of Israel was united behind a common Godly purpose! We still need Godly leaders in our families, societies, and the Church!

If you cannot say this today, you should read your Bible! God has promised help to us. He knows what we need even before we need it. But, we need to get a few things right in our lives first. Let's learn how to wait on the Lord for His help!

As children of God, we have this blessed assurance that our God speaks peace. Whatever you may be going through today, remember that you know God, you know His Word, and so you can know His peace!

Israel asks for a king to be like all the other nations. Do they want a king to lead them spiritually in God's ways? Or are they just trying to fit in with the rest of the world? Let's have a look at the beginning of their monarchy!

As we celebrate another believer's baptism today, let us look at the concept of the ancient mikvah (ritual bath). The Jews used these on many occasions to signify their purification. How does it relate to baptism?

Why would you find your peace and security in situations that are always changing when you can find peace with an immortal and everlasting God? Agree with Him and have peace!

The Israelites did not live like the holy and chosen nation of God that they were supposed to be. What went wrong? Well, let's have a look at three aspects of the pattern that leads to destruction in our lives and ultimately the demise of a nation!

This morning we welcome Hein Barnard from the Bible Society of South Africa. He shares with us what the Bible Society does as an organization and how we can help and support their work