Isn't it interesting that most people say that their church is doing great, but then they will turn around and say "We need a revival"? So, what's the deal? Are they doing great or not? Well, the answer may be both. There are many times in our life that we are doing good but maybe not great. A revival can be a time for a church body as a whole to examine itself and see what areas need to be improved. The question is, "How can a church experience true revival"? So many times, churches have a revival and things change for a week. Then you look at the church six months later and nothing has changed. Did that church experience true revival? Probably not! So what can we do here at Ebenezer Baptist Church to experience a God-inspired true revival? Comments are welcome!!!

Jesus Christ Was Crucified On Wednesday

I hope all of you have read the booklet I handed out at church Sunday. If you have any questions or comments about this position, please post them here. Remember, Christ entered Jerusalem on Saturday, was crucified on Wednesday, and rose on Sunday. It fits with Scripture and Jewish tradition!

"Full-Time" Christians

A tragedy of modern American Christianity is that Christian service has become so exclusively associated with the church building. The average Christian seems to think that his attendance at and participation in church services comprises the total extent of his service to God. We have also created the unbiblical distinction of "full-time" and "part-time" Christian service.

God ordains that all His people be in "full-time" service, and almost all of that service is performed outside the church building. We have the daily opportunity and responsibility to take up our cross and follow Christ -- on the job, in school, at home -- wherever we are is the place of service!

May God grant that we the reject the notion of "part-time" Christian service and begin to recognize His calling beyond the four walls of the church house.

- by Robert Vaughn, 03/23/06