Ebenezer Methodist Church

05/02/2025

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03/12/2025

Next the devil led him to a high place and showed him in a single instant all the kingdoms of the world. The devil said, "I will give you this whole domain and the glory of all these kingdoms. It's been entrusted to me and I can give it to anyone I want. Therefore, if you will worship me, it will all be yours."
Jesus answered, "It's written, You will worship the Lord your God and serve him only."

Many people seek power, fame, etc. Today's world offers shortcuts to such and many take them. Some don't care who it hurts as long as they acheive their goals. Followers of Christ should strive to not been seen, but Jesus to been seen in them. Earthly glory has its own reward, but putting Jesus first has eternal rewards.

03/11/2025

He ate nothing during those days and afterward Jesus was starving. the devil said to him, "Since you are God's Son, command this stone to become a loaf of bread."

The devil believes, actually, knows Jesus is the Son of God. However, he only uses his knowledge to attempt to bring Jesus down during a time his physical body was in great need. He does the same to us. He uses our weaknesses and insecurities to sow seeds of doubt concerning many things. If he can weaken our faith we can be used for bad instead of for God's purposes. May we be reminded of keeping our faith strong and our insecurities at bay because we know God is faithful and his promises endure forever.

03/08/2025

5 Is this the kind of fast I have chosen,
only a day for people to humble themselves?
Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed
and for lying in sackcloth and ashes?
Is that what you call a fast,
a day acceptable to the Lord?

6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free
and break every yoke?
7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe them,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness[a] will go before you,
and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.
Isaiah 58:5-8

Religious practices help us in worshipping God. However, if we ignore those who are oppressed, those who are mistreated, those in need of basic needs such as clothes and food, our religious practices mean nothing. We must live out our faith and help those in need.

03/06/2025

Be careful that you don't practice your religion in front of people to draw their attention. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Whenever you give to the poor, don't blow your trumpet as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets so that they may get praise from people. Matthew 6:1-2

Ebenezer is a very giving church. We don't typically give directly to people but through other avenues who can combine their resources with ours.

03/05/2025

The season of Lent begins today.
Psalm 51:1-4 is a great passage to reflect on as we enter the Lenten season.
1.Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is always before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight;
so you are right in your verdict
and justified when you judge.

As we go on this journey until Easter, let us reflect on the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us.

12/10/2024

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Ebenezer Methodist Church

12/03/2024

The Festival of Trees in Alabaster 2024! Part of proceeds benefit Shelby Emergency Assistance. Thank you to everyone who helped- all are not pictured!

11/26/2024

From the people of Ebenezer to our great community!

11/10/2024

Please join us for worship at 10:30 AM tomorrow! We will take communion and talk about ordinary means of grace.

11/05/2024

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We invite you to join us in supporting our community this season. We are raising $30,000 for our 2024 Holiday Boxes, which will provide meals for families in need during Thanksgiving and Christmas.