- Mission Statement
Ebenezer Baptist Church is an urban-based, global ministry dedicated to individual growth and social transformation through living in the message and carrying out the mission of Jesus Christ.
Purpose of Small Groups at Ebenezer
To provide a safe environment where participants pursue healthy relationships and spiritual growth.
Values and Goals
Relationships
While prayer and discussion of the sermons are key elements, the primary goal of the group is the building/strengthening of relationships, with each other and most importantly with God.
Authenticity
The atmosphere should encourage openness and transparency among members. This is an environment where people should feel free to be themselves and share openly without criticism.
Confidentiality
For authenticity to occur, members must be able to trust that issues discussed within the group will not be shared outside the group.
Respect
Group members should never say anything that will embarrass or offend other members of the group. Everyone should feel accepted and valued.
Availability
The group members focus on the well-being of others, not just self-interest. This requires a willingness to be available to meet one another’s needs.
Multiplication
Group members recognize that one of the goals in their group is to start a new group within the life cycle of the group. This allows others to experience the Community Group relationship.
View the entire small group guidelines document by clicking here.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SMALL GROUPS SCHEDULE.
Click on the title below to review sermon points and discussion questions.
"When A Sister Shows Up" (MARK 14:3-9) Sunday March 14, 2021
“If It Weren’t for the Women” (Luke 8:1-3) Sunday March 07, 2021
"The Testimony of a Tree” (Job 14:7-9, 14) Sunday February 28th, 2021
"Keeping your Connection" (Mark 4:1-9, 13-20) Sunday February 21st, 2021
"Roots that Bear Fruit" (Isaiah: 11:1-10, 53:1-5) Sunday February 14th, 2021
"Rooted" (Jeremiah 17:5-8) Sunday February 7th, 2021
"Humbling Ourselves" Sunday January 31st, 2021
"On Making Your Next Move" (II Samuel 5:17-25) Sunday January 24th, 2021
"God's Vision for the Land" (Isaiah 40:3-5) Sunday January 17th, 2021
"God's Victory Over Violence" (Matthew 11: 7-15) Sunday January 10th, 2021
"We Are Well Able" (Biblical Passage: Numbers 13:1-2, 17-33) Sunday January 3rd, 2021
"Courage to Sing in a Season of Crisis" (Luke 1:46-55) Sunday December 13th, 2020
"I've Got A Story to Tell" (Luke: 1:1-4) - Sunday, December 6, 2020
"God's Unspeakable Gift" (2 Corinthians 9:15) - Sunday, November 29th, 2020
"Power from Another Place" (Luke 24:44-49, Acts 1:6-8) - Sunday, November 15th, 2020
"Unlikely Heroes Series: The Grace Factor" (Corinthians 15:3-11) - Sunday, October 25th, 2020
"The Shifting of the Saints" (Luke 22:31-32) - Sunday, October 18th, 2020
"Don’t Block Your Blessing" (2 Kings 7:1-11 ) - Sunday, October 4, 2020
"The Ground Crew" (John 1: 35-42) - Sunday, September 27, 2020
“You Got This ” (1 Samuel 17:31-47)– Sunday, September 20, 2020
“Unlikely Heroes Series ” (Joshua 2:1-15) – Sunday, September 13, 2020
“When Silence is the Answer” (Psalm 22:1-5)– Sunday, August 23, 2020
"Abide in Me" (John 15:1-8)– Sunday, August 16, 2020
"The Good Life" (Luke 12:13-21)– Sunday, August 9, 2020
"On Pursuing Your Purpose" (Luke 4:42-44)– Sunday, August 2, 2020
"A Story of Strength" (Isaiah 41:10) - Sunday, July 26, 2020
Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens, (Psalm 37:3-6) – Sunday, July 19, 2020
Focus on the Father – Sunday, June 21, 2020
A Strange Way to Go to Church- Sunday, June 07, 2020
RESTORE – Sunday, May 17, 2020
LAMENT: Courage to Cry – Sunday, April 26, 2020
The Long Walk Back – Sunday, April 19, 2020
Small Group Questions – Sunday, March 29, 2020
The Parable of a Pandemic – Sunday, March 22, 2020
Amazing Faith – Sunday, March 15, 2020
Remaining Steadfast in the Storm – Sunday, March 8, 2020
We’re in This Thing Together – Sunday, March 1, 2020
Old Rags and Worn Out Clothes – Sunday, February 23, 2020
All Things Are Yours – Sunday, February 16, 2020
Finding a Way to Get In – Sunday, February 9, 2020
Storm Stories
A Stirring Testimony from a Tight Situation – Sunday, November 24, 2019
There’s a Blessing in the House – Sunday, November 17, 2019
God’s Abundant Grace – Sunday, November 10, 2019
Staying Sober Once the Storm is Over – Sunday, November 3, 2019
Arriving on Broken Pieces – Sunday, October 27, 2019
Experiencing God In a Storm – Sunday, October 13, 2019