Posts by D. Greg Ebie
Wake Up and Hear the Spirit’s Alarm
Now is the time for us to wake up from our dead faith slumber threatening our families, churches, and communities. Jesus wants to make us alive again with resurrected faith to proclaim His word with boldness in our communities. Let’s take a moment to hear this brief but important word from the LORD as we…
Read MoreWake Up! Sleepwalking through a Dead Faith Pandemic – Ephesians 5:14-16
If you take all the Christians who nod off and fall asleep in church on Sunday morning and lay them end to end, side by side, they will sleep much more comfortably. We face a problem today far greater than taking a nap during a pastor’s sermon. Far too many Christians sleepwalk through life. Day…
Read MoreThe State of the Church: The Divine Purpose – part 2
Our Sermon SEED Exploration of Matthew 28:18-20 reveals three big ideas. The authority of Jesus call us to mutual submission, The mission of Jesus remains the singular focus to make disciples or Christ-followers. The presence of Jesus reminds us this is a co-mission accomplished with His power and not human energy.
Read MoreThe State of the Church: The Divine Builder – part 1
Sermon SEED exploration of Matthew 16:15-18 reveals three big ideas. Jesus alone serves as the foundation and builder of the church. Jesus establishes the plan and purpose for His church, Christ’s church endures to stand against the enemy.
Read MoreSermon SEED: Scripture, Exploration, Execution, and Dependence
Sermon SEED provides ideas and insights for pastors and Bible teachers. Every SEED includes four parts. 1. Scripture because God’s Word provides the firm foundation for every message. 2. Exploration of the scripture in a simple outline form. 3. Execution because to hear God’s Word requires personal application to do what it says. 4. Dependence a call to prayer, asking the LORD to forgive our disobedience and help us obey His word through he power of the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreLiving Faith Journal – Listening to Obey God’s WORD
Parents often repeat themselves, so their children will do what they’re told. I think my kids sometimes imagined “pastor dad” just enjoyed hearing himself talk; they might have been right. However, they knew they needed to listen and obey when I said something like, “I’m not going to tell you again.” The Holy Spirit used…
Read MoreThe Cornerstone – An Enduring Foundation to Build Your Life
In modern architecture, a cornerstone is a decorative and ceremonial building block placed to commemorate the dedication of the structure. These stones are often engraved with the date and an inscription. Sometimes this brick is hollowed out to serve as a time capsule filled with memorabilia. The cornerstone in ancient architecture was different. Rather than being…
Read MoreRegret Reformed – The Passage from Sorrow to Renewed Hope
Inevitably loss is a part of life. Loss comes in all shapes and sizes, but whether great or small we feel the pain of regret. When left unresolved emotional heartache can grow. This leaves individuals feeling empty and vulnerable. Some withdraw from other people for fear of further disappointment and hurt. However, we don’t have…
Read MoreResurrected Faith – “Faithing” Excerpt
This is our starting place. We must grasp the depth of meaning and come to know what faith really is. Only then can we take hold of what Jude has in mind so we contend for the right thing. In the New Testament, the same Greek word translated “faith” is used as both a noun…
Read MoreYour Passionate Focus
Regardless of the kind of work we do, you and I wear many different hats. Day-to-day and moment-to-moment, we find ourselves pulled in lots of different directions. Often these distractions keep us from the things we need to complete—only at the last minute do we cross them off our to-do-lists. Stop for a moment and…
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