"Ebenezer"

I Samuel 7:4-14

I.	The Purpose of Ebenezer

	A.	To remind us of God's power and faithfulness

	B.	To be a point of reference to encourage others

	C.	To reemphasize the purpose of God for Israel

		1.	To remind us how God helps a nation

		2.	American Ebenezers:

			a.	The pilgrims

			b.	The Revolutionary war

			c.	The War of 1812

			d.	The Great Awakenings

			e.	World War II

			f.	Economic development

			g.	"Holy Trinity vs. United States"

			h.	"One nation . . .under God."

II.	Conditions for Ebenezer

	A.	Laying aside strength of the flesh

	B.	Confession of sin

	C.	Cleaning up lives

	D.	Return to authentic worship