Ebenezer Family Church
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Sermons, devotions, and other discussions from Ebenezer Family Church.
Based in King William's Town, South Africa.
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29 November - Jacob's Wrestle with God (Part 1) - Pastor Paul
November 28, 2020 21:57 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWe are carrying on with the story of Jacob today. Let's see what lessons we can learn from this encounter he had with God!
25 November Devotion - Simeon
November 24, 2020 16:21 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBToday we look at the book of Judges. What can believer's today learn from Israel's bad example?
22 November - Jacob and His Wives - Pastor Paul
November 20, 2020 07:25 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBSome more lessons from Jacob. This time we see what his time working in Haran (for his wives!) teaches us.
18 November Devotion - Simeon
November 17, 2020 19:39 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBGod's power is made perfect in weakness. Let's learn how we can let God's power work in whatever weaknesses we have!
15 November - Jacob's Ladder - Pastor Paul
November 14, 2020 06:56 - 18 minutes - 17 MBJacob's ladder teaches us some key lessons in encountering God. Join us as we discover these things!
11 November Devotion - Simeon
November 10, 2020 14:34 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBAt the end of Ephesians 4, Paul contrasts bad attitudes with good attitudes. The only way to throw away bitterness, anger, greed and all those things, is to humble ourselves before God and let Him work in our hearts!
08 November - Jacob's Blessing - Pastor Paul
November 07, 2020 19:54 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBDeception is the name of the game in the story of Jacob and Esau. Let's take a look at some lessons we can learn from this narrative and what leaves us open to deception.
04 November Devotion - Simeon
November 03, 2020 18:57 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBWe've covered a lot on giving, but we also need to work in order to have things to give. Let's take a look at what God expects of us with the work he's given us to do!
01 November - Praise and Worship (LIVE) - Simeon
November 02, 2020 09:56 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBLet's worship the Lord together again in song!
01 November - Fighting the Good Fight - Pastor Paul
October 31, 2020 10:50 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBA few thoughts for you this morning on fighting the good fight of faith.
28 October Devotion - Ps Paul
October 27, 2020 08:51 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBToday we take a look at the nature of commandments in the Old Testament and how they are still relevant for us today!
25 October - You Shall Have No Other Gods - Simeon
October 24, 2020 12:53 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWe begin at the very first commandment - the most important. Our relationship with God should the most important concern in our lives. Let's see how we can keep Almighty God first!
21 October Devotion - Simeon
October 20, 2020 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBGiving is a ministry and one that we should take more seriously! God will supply what we need for a harvest of generosity.
18 October - Giving Thanks: Communion - Pastor Paul
October 16, 2020 10:07 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBToday, as we share in communion together, we consider four times in the gospels that we read Jesus giving thanks. Wanting to be like Him, we need to learn from His example!
14 October Devotion - Simeon
October 13, 2020 18:38 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBGiving is a somewhat controversial topic for many Christians. What can we learn from an example of Israelite giving in Exodus? Let's see!
11 October - Jacob and Esau - Pastor Paul
October 09, 2020 17:34 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOur decisions today can affect generations. Positively and negatively. The story of Esau and Jacob helps us to understand this truth. Let's explore the story of Jacob and Esau today!
07 October Devotion - Simeon
October 06, 2020 10:46 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBToo often we don't consider what it means to follow Jesus. We respond out of a purely emotional foundation. Let's take a moment to count the cost of discipleship!
04 October - Isaac and Rebekah - Pastor Paul
October 02, 2020 06:26 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBIn the love story of Isaac and Rebekah we read about in Genesis 24, there are lots of interesting things to debate and discuss. But in keeping with what we've been doing, we'll extract some key lessons we can learn from this narrative.
30 September Devotion - Simeon
September 29, 2020 18:48 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBThe Israelites did not wait around in the desert for 40 years without purpose. God was preparing them for the Promised Land. May you allow God to prepare your heart and direct your paths - our faith is not blind!
27 September - Abraham and Issac - Pastor Paul
September 25, 2020 05:55 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn the midst of so many contradictions and difficulties to understand in the story of the almost-sacrifice of Isaac by the hand of his father Abraham, let's see what lessons we can learn for today.
23 September Devotion - Simeon
September 22, 2020 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBHere's a lesson in humility from Jesus. We are quick to use our own good works and merit to exalt ourselves, but like the tax collector, we should recognize God's mercy and His ability to save. Our "goodness" means nothing!
20 September - God's Testing - Luella Campbell
September 21, 2020 09:01 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWhen we go through periods of testing, we must remember that Jesus is boss over everything that happens. Let us be quick to acknowledge God's sovereignty over the trials and submit to His wisdom and guidance to respond in the faith that He desires!
Praise & Worship (Live) - Simeon
September 21, 2020 07:35 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWe're back with some music live from Sunday morning. Be blessed and worship the Lord!
16 September Devotion - Simeon
September 15, 2020 10:09 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBWe all have things that we wrestle with from the Word. Homosexuality, prosperity, sexism etc. The god of this world has blinded our vision and we tamper with God's Word to suit our own ways. Let's remember to let the light of God's Word shine as He intended.
13 September - Hagar and Ishmael - Pastor Paul
September 10, 2020 12:31 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe story of Hagar and Ishmael teaches us some great lessons about the Sovereignty of God and the weakness of people. Join us for some more life lessons today!
09 September Devotion - Simeon
September 08, 2020 17:36 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBWe make many plans, but God's purposes always prevail. When we start to trust in God's sovereignty, we experience such great peace because we know that He is in control!
06 September - The Sin of Sodom - Pastor Paul
September 04, 2020 07:11 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday, we look at the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. The sins of Sodom are indicative of depraved minds given over by God to do what ought not to be done - sexual perversion, arrogance, pride, unconcern for the poor. Let's learn some lessons!
02 September Devotion - Simeon
September 01, 2020 19:27 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBLet's talk a bit about the context of head coverings. Is Paul being sexist? Or is the actual message of the passage in Corinthians one of honouring God and His Gospel?
30 August - A Friend of God - Pastor Paul
August 28, 2020 08:43 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBToday, we see three visitors visiting Father Abraham in Genesis 18. How he responds to them teaches us what it means to be a friend of God.
26 August Devotion - Simeon
August 25, 2020 12:49 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBJesus calls us the salt of the earth and lights of the world. Salt is inward and light is outward. Let's make sure to keep our salt salty and our light shining bright!
23 August - The Call of Abram - Pastor Paul
August 21, 2020 07:38 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBToday we look at some important lessons in faith from Abram (Abraham). What kind of faith did father Abraham have and how did it all work out? Let's see how God works in us through faith!
19 August Devotion - Simeon
August 18, 2020 19:18 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBJesus was not blinded by success or obeyed the desires of people. He kept to God's will through and through. Let's keep to God's will in our lives too!
16 August - Tower of Babel - Pastor Paul
August 14, 2020 10:25 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBLet's look at some lessons we can learn from the Tower of Babel. Without God, our plans are futile. Without God, heaven is nothing. And we can do nothing by any unless, except for the name of Jesus!
12 August Devotion - Simeon
August 11, 2020 12:29 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBThe Levites had very specific duties to care for the Tabernacle. Our hearts are the new temples of the Holy Spirit. Do we have Levites looking after our own hearts?
09 August - Noah and the Flood - Pastor Paul
August 08, 2020 12:47 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBThe flood of God's judgement is coming. Jesus is the Door to the ark of God, but once the door is shut, it is shut! Let's make sure we're safely inside His ark, because the time is near!
05 August Devotion - Simeon
August 04, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBKing Josiah gives us a wonderful example of true leadership. Where do we need to be leaders in our lives? It's time to remove all distractions and junk that we place before God!
02 August - Cain and Abel - Pastor Paul
August 01, 2020 17:01 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn today's Bible narrative we look at the first offspring of Adam and Eve. Join us for more lessons as we work through the lives of Cain and Abel!
29 July Devotion - Simeon
July 28, 2020 11:56 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBSome more encouragement as we pray. Psalm 138 has some great truths that we can apply to refocus our vision and keep God at the center of it all!
26 July - Adam and Eve - Pastor Paul
July 26, 2020 08:57 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBLet's look at some lessons we can learn from the most tragic event in history, the Fall, and see how we can be prepared to fight sin today.
22 July Devotion - Simeon
July 21, 2020 11:25 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBGod's Word has authority. Let us continue to use His Word in all that we do and where we have neglected it, let's return to the power of the Word!
19 July - Creation - Pastor Paul
July 18, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWe begin our series on the Bible stories! Today, we look at creation and how everything else is built on the foundational "In the beginning, God created". Let's remember how it all started and Who started it!
15 July Devotion - Simeon
July 14, 2020 15:46 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBGod wants our faith. There is no "good" meter that needs to be filled before He hears us. He wants us as we are with pure faith.
12 July - Lessons from Malachi - Pastor Paul
July 12, 2020 13:36 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBWe look at the last of the minor prophets today. Take heed of God's Word - it is by no means outdated!
08 July Devotion - Simeon
July 07, 2020 14:51 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBPray is special thing. When we pray, we submit ourselves to God. Let's make a habit of praying without ceasing!
05 July - Overcoming in a Challenging Time - Pastor Pragasen
July 03, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBWhere we spend too much time focussing on the bad things we do, or worrying about what's happening around us, let's get into the habit of making prayer a lifestyle. Let's rather trust in Jesus completely in every situation!
01 July Devotion - Simeon
June 30, 2020 16:35 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBJust as Moses and Aaron worked together in speaking to Pharaoh, so do we have a special working role in God's Kingdom. Let's make sure we're where He wants us to be and doing the best we can for Him!
24 June Devotion - Simeon
June 23, 2020 15:13 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBGod provides a place of safety in which we can dwell. We can rest in His perfect peace knowing that He hears our prayers.
21 June - Lessons from Zechariah - Pastor Paul
June 20, 2020 14:07 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWhenever the task seems too difficult and the opposition is too great, remember that God says not by might nor by power, but by His Spirit! In Zechariah we read about the troubles the returning exiled Jews faced in rebuilding the temple, but their focus was upward - not inward or what was happening around them - but on God!
17 June Devotion - Simeon
June 16, 2020 16:05 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB"What must I do to be saved?" - Is your light shining for somebody to ask you this question? Let's be ready to answer for our witness: one way, Jesus!