The Ebenezer Podcast

Sunday message. What if you are living far below the life God actually designed for you? Pastor Jamie draws a parallel between the Pilgrims who left everything to live, set apart for God, and our call today to walk in true sanctification.

Sunday message. What if the struggles you're facing aren't accidents—but appointments? In 1 Thessalonians 3, Pastor Kevin unpacks six powerful puzzle pieces that form the picture of a stable, resolute church—one that stands firm not because life gets easier, but because its foundation never shifts.

Sunday message. Could God be calling you to something far greater than anything you've ever imagined, but you've become too comfortable to answer? In this Father's Day message, Pastor Jamie unpacks Paul's passionate letter to the Thessalonians, revealing how a father's love mirrors God's relentless pursuit of His children.

Sunday message. What if the most important question isn't how you'd live if Jesus returned today, but whether you actually want Him to? Pastor Jamie opens a powerful new series from 1 Thessalonians, revealing how a church planted in just three weeks became a faith so contagious it echoed across the known world. The secret? They genuinely longed for Christ's return.

Sunday message. What if the chains of your old life are still wrapped around your ankles, even though you claim to follow Christ? Pastor Jamie boldly declares that when Jesus transforms you from darkness to light, there's no middle ground—no straddling the fence between sin and salvation. Using Bootstrap Bill from Pirates of the Caribbean, he illustrates how we can become "part of the ship" we ser...

Sunday message. What if your faith has become a black-and-white photo when God designed it to be a vibrant stained glass masterpiece? Pastor Jamie reveals how medieval stained glass told the gospel story to the illiterate—Christ crucified, risen, and reigning—showing us that Jesus isn't just historical fact but living color. To get a copy of Fred's new book mentioned in this sermon you can follow...

Sunday message. What if your faith has become a beautiful performance that's hiding a struggling heart? From Isaiah 58, Pastor Jamie challenges us to trade fake spiritual light for the authentic dawn that breaks when we release religious pride, expose our hearts honestly, and find God's restoration in serving others sacrificially.

Sunday message. In this powerful message, Pastor Crosby challenges us to stop trying to produce light on our own and instead position ourselves to reflect the light of Jesus. Discover how your closeness to Christ determines your brightness and learn practical steps to remove what's blocking His light from shining through your life.

Sunday message. In this special Mother's Day message, Pastor Jamie shares stories and biblical wisdom from King Solomon in the book of Proverbs who urged his son to treasure both his father's commands and his mother's teachings. Listen now to find out the four essential keys to letting God's light transform your life.

Sunday message. What if your greatest weakness is actually God's greatest opportunity to show His strength? Pastor Jamie reveals how Paul's mysterious "thorn in the flesh" wasn't a curse but God's way of keeping him humble. This upside-down message will transform how you see your struggles and discover true contentment in God's sufficient grace.

Sunday message. In Upside Down, Part 5, Pastor Fred will challenge you with one of Jesus' most paradoxical teachings: the first will be last, and the last will be first. Discover why true greatness in God's kingdom isn't found in power or position, but in learning to stay behind Jesus as His humble servant.

Sunday message. What if the secret to genuine change isn't trying harder, but surrendering deeper? Pastor Fred exposes the futility of "fake it till you make it" Christianity, revealing how the Pharisees' whitewashed tombs looked perfect outside while rotting within. God's supernatural work gives lasting transformation that flows from the inside out.

Sunday message. What if everything you've worked for, achieved, and celebrated is actually holding you back from life's greatest prize? Paul counted his impressive résumé—religious credentials, family lineage, zealous reputation—as garbage compared to knowing Christ. Pastor Jamie challenges our "don't lose" mentality in faith, revealing how Paul embraced suffering for the gospel and found deeper i...

Sunday message. What if you heard the greatest story ever told as if for the very first time? This powerful Easter message traces the promise of a coming King through Scripture to the cross and empty tomb, while challenging listeners to truly know Jesus and decide whether they'll follow Him no matter the cost.

Sunday message. In this powerful message, Pastor Jamie challenges us to see how the world we've accepted as "normal" is actually upside down. Discover what it truly means to make your life a house of prayer rather than a den of religious routine. Experience the freedom that Christ offers when we let Him interrupt what we're holding onto that isn't of Him.

Sunday message. Are you tired of just "getting by" in your faith, living a nominal Christian? Join Pastor Jamie to move beyond a bare-minimum Christianity and discover what it truly means to die to sin and live in the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.

Sunday message. Pastor Jamie challenges a question many Christians struggle to answer: "What actually happened to you when you were saved?" Discover how understanding the Holy Spirit's work in your life moves you beyond feelings and emotions to find true security and power for living.

Sunday message. What if the best gift you could ever receive actually came with no strings attached? Join Pastor Jamie as he unpacks the life-changing truth that God's grace is completely free and then discover the four keys that unlock this incredible treasure.

Sunday message. In this message, Pastor Jamie challenges us to stop focusing on our sin and instead embrace the righteousness freely given through Christ. Discover how the certainty of Jesus' death and resurrection provides the only real solution to life's greatest uncertainties and deepest fears.

Sunday message. In a message about sin's devastating reality, Pastor Jamie delivers a powerful message confronting the problem every person faces—sin and its consequence of death. This convicting sermon will challenge you to take sin seriously and embrace the free gift of eternal life that only Jesus can provide.

Sunday message. When everything is stripped away—titles, achievements, health, prestige—what's left to define who you really are? Pastor Jamie delivers a powerful message reminding us that the gospel isn't just good news, it's the only news that matters when we come face-to-face with eternity.

Sunday message. What if the key to breaking free from sin lies not in willpower, but in recognizing our triggers? Pastor Jamie examines how temptation takes root in our lives, revealing that victory starts with understanding our own weakness. Whether you're battling persistent temptation or seeking to strengthen your walk with God, this sermon provides the tools for building effective spiritual bo...

Sunday message. Discover why true freedom comes not from holding grudges, but from understanding the extravagant forgiveness Christ has already given you. Drawing from compelling research showing that many adults view sin as relative, Pastor Jamie illuminates the universal human struggle with sin and our need for Christ's redemption. This message will challenge you to embrace the freedom that come...

Sunday message. In this message, Pastor Jamie unpacks the fourth petition of the Lord's Prayer—"Give us this day our daily bread"—revealing how it's about far more than physical sustenance. Through vivid examples from teaching a child to ride a bike to ancient manna from heaven, he shows how God's provision builds our faith when we learn to depend on Him daily.

Sunday message. Pastor Jamie challenges us to consider whether we truly mean it when we pray "Your kingdom come, Your will be done"—calling it the most dangerous part of the Lord's Prayer. This convicting message will transform how you pray by revealing what it really means to submit to God's authority and live as a citizen of His kingdom.