Midweek Teaching - What Happened to the Church?

What Happened to the Church? | Reclaiming Reverence in the House of God

Bible Study | Ebenezer Baptist Church | Pastor Milton Bunting

.What Happened To The Church - Notes

In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Milton Bunting leads us through a heartfelt discussion exploring the current state of the church, the decline of reverence, and what it truly means to honor God’s house in a modern world.

📖 Scripture References:

Hosea 13:6 – “When I fed them, they were satisfied… then they forgot me.”

Ecclesiastes 5:1 – “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God…”

Hebrews 13:17 – “Obey your leaders and submit to their authority…”

🔑 Key Topics:

• Why reverence for the church is fading

• The danger of comfort, convenience, and casual commitment

• Accountability, spiritual maturity, and the role of the pastor

• How prosperity can make us forget the God who provided it

• Respecting God’s house—even when we disagree

🙌 This lesson challenges every believer to reflect:

Am I showing up with the right spirit?

Am I honoring God and His leaders?

Can God and my pastor count on me?

🛐 Whether you’re a pastor, leader, or layperson, this Bible study will bless, challenge, and equip you to go deeper in your walk with Christ and your connection to His church.

📌 Join us every Sunday and Wednesday for our “Touchy Subjects” series — real talk, rooted in the Word.

📍Ebenezer Baptist Church | Exmore, VA

🙏 Rev. Milton Bunting, Pastor