### USER:
Got it — now that I know you were reading Ezekiel 13–15, we can weave your original thought into a full sermon that’s faithful to the text, connects to your “faithful servants” theme, and includes scripture, illustration, and application.
Here’s how I’ll structure it for you:
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Sermon Title:
“Faithful Servants in a World of False Promises”
(Ezekiel 13–15)
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1. Introduction – The Call to Give God Our All
“If we are going to become faithful servants, we must first learn to give God our all. We cannot live in dishonesty and still expect to walk in His truth…”
• This echoes Ezekiel’s day: God’s people were surrounded by false prophets who promised peace when judgment was coming (Ezekiel 13:10).
• The danger then — and now — is living with divided hearts, seeking comfort in ourselves instead of surrendering fully to God.
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2. Scripture Foundation – Ezekiel 13–15 Overview
Ezekiel 13 – God condemns false prophets who “follow their own spirit and have seen nothing” (v.3). They whitewash flimsy walls — covering weakness with lies.
Ezekiel 14 – God confronts idols in the heart. Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were present, they could only save themselves by their righteousness (v.14).
Ezekiel 15 – The parable of the useless vine: a vine without fruit is only good for the fire. God’s people are called to bear fruit, not just exist.
Key Truths:
• God’s servants must be truthful.
• Hidden idols destroy faithfulness.
• Fruitless living leads to judgment.
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3. Illustration – The Whitewashed Wall
Imagine a house with a cracked, crumbling wall. Instead of repairing the foundation, someone paints over it. It looks fine — for now — but the first storm will bring it down.
• That’s what false prophets did in Ezekiel’s day.
• That’s what dishonesty does in our lives — it hides the cracks instead of letting God rebuild the wall.
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4. Application – Becoming Faithful Servants
A. Give God Your All – No divided loyalties (Luke 10:27).
B. Live Honestly Before Him – Confess, don’t cover (1 John 1:9).
C. Remove Heart Idols – Anything we trust more than God must go (Ezekiel 14:3).
D. Bear Fruit – Stay connected to the Vine (John 15:5–6).
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5. Reflection & Response
Questions for the Congregation:
• Where might I be “whitewashing” instead of letting God rebuild?
• What idols in my heart need to be surrendered?
• Am I bearing fruit that shows I belong to Him?
Call to Action:
This week, choose one area where you will give God your all — in honesty, trust, and obedience.
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6. Closing Scripture
“You will know that I am the LORD.” – Ezekiel 13:23
“Abide in me, and I in you… apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:4–5
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Harold, if you’d like, I can now format this into a sermon-ready manuscript with a warm opening, smooth transitions, and a short children’s object lesson so you can use it in both adult and family services. That way, it’s ready to preach or print.
Do you want me to go ahead and prepare that polished, full-length sermon version next?
### ASSISTANT:
That sounds like a wonderful plan, Harold!
I can certainly help you format that sermon outline into a polished, full-length manuscript, complete with a warm opening, smooth transitions, and a children’s object lesson.
Would you like me to go ahead and prepare that for you?
### USER:
I wanna talk about it first I wanna get a clear understanding before we do that first and then I didn’t. Let’s let’s see what the next step is.
### ASSISTANT:
Absolutely, Harold. It’s always wise to ensure we have a solid understanding before moving forward.
I’m happy to discuss any part of the sermon outline with you.
What aspects of the sermon would you like to explore further?
### USER:
The book of Ezekiel with the three chapters 1314 and 15 or third chapters 13 to 15 I would like to like each chapter kinda understand them. How do you say get a clear of each chapter one chapter at a time between 13 through 15 and the book of Ezekiel so let’s start with chapter 13 and then we can move onto 14 and 15.
### ASSISTANT:
Certainly, Harold. Let’s dive into Ezekiel chapter thirteen.
In Ezekiel chapter thirteen, God is speaking out against the false prophets and prophetesses in Israel. These individuals were misleading the people by giving them false hope and peace, essentially “whitewashing” a crumbling wall with lies. They claimed to have visions and messages from God, but they were actually following their own imaginations and speaking deceitfully. God condemns them for strengthening the hands of evildoers and for not warning the people about the coming judgment. The core message here is about the danger of false prophecy and the importance of speaking God’s truth, even when it’s difficult.
Does that give you a clear understanding of Ezekiel chapter thirteen? We can then move on to chapter fourteen.
### USER:
Yes, that does but before we move onto the next chapter, which is chapter 14 I want to get clear understand so like in today in modern days we could end up saying things like oh there’s gonna be good news. Everything gonna be all right like let’s say there’s never gonna be earthquakes again or rain every no more famine we can end up saying things like that to people giving them false hopes or telling them that there’s no more trouble ever again and I actually been seeing that through social media how people start start bringing out these prophecies these feel good prophecies and and it’s just like churches being filled because people are hearing these kinds of things would that be would that be? Would that be equivalent aligned with this what people are saying like the passage say it’s all gonna be all right there’s no your troubles all over for life in forever and then they just start saying this is like these these teachings and churches with those with those kind be with those be part of what God is talking about Ezekiel chapter 13.
### ASSISTANT:
Yes, Harold, that’s a very insightful connection you’re making.
What you’re describing, those “feel-good prophecies” that promise an end to all trouble and a universally rosy future, can indeed be very much aligned with what God was condemning in Ezekiel chapter thirteen.
The false prophets of Ezekiel’s day offered superficial comfort and ignored the underlying sin and the need for repentance, much like pronouncements that dismiss all future hardship without grounding in God’s full counsel. They were essentially “whitewashing” a crumbling wall, offering a false sense of security that would ultimately crumble.
It’s important for God’s servants to speak truth, which includes both comfort and correction, and to rely on God’s promises for the future, which are ultimately fulfilled in Christ, rather than offering immediate, earthly guarantees of no more trouble.
Does that distinction between genuine hope in God and false, superficial promises make sense to you?
### USER:
I believe so I believe so now and now chapter 14 of Ezekiel, can we let’s go ahead and discuss that
### ASSISTANT:
Certainly, Harold. Let’s move on to Ezekiel chapter fourteen.
In Ezekiel chapter fourteen, God addresses the elders of Israel who are coming to inquire of Him, but their hearts are still set on idols. God tells Ezekiel that He will answer them according to the multitude of their idols, because they have set up detestable things and abominations in their hearts, even while seeking Him.
The chapter emphasizes that God sees the hidden sin, the idols that people cherish in their hearts, even if they outwardly appear to seek Him. God declares that He will judge these idolaters, and even righteous figures like Noah, Daniel, and Job, if they were present, could only save themselves through their own righteousness, not by interceding for others who are steeped in sin. This highlights the seriousness of personal sin and the importance of a wholehearted devotion to God.
Does this explanation of Ezekiel chapter fourteen, focusing on hidden idols and God’s discerning judgment, provide a clear understanding for you?
### USER:
Yes, I do need to ask you to forgive me because I think I went ahead and get the head. I didn’t wanna say yes 13 and then go to 14 so I do wanna ask that I do wanna apologize for going ahead on that but yes, but all that is understandable now and in on 13 and I’m 13 a clip I conclude I like to clearly I clearly understand that that when churches today compared to 13th day they’re trying to increase the membership of their churches to buy by talking about all the good stuff that all the good stuff but yet they’re not really telling them Telling them what it takes to get there like the aspects of or will I’d say like they’re not they’re not really telling them what they need to do to get through is like you like when when I was learning like people are asking like you know people talk about wanting to get the crown without wanting to take up the cross you know And I think that I think that that’s what would Ezekiel God is stressing through Ezekiel and 14 is like I know that we are take care in this whole and in 14 and 14 it’s like you know people are going to have to be responsible for their own flaw for their own choices that they have to be responsible for their own decision be be disciplined for their own behavior and can’t have the wise people around them save them from falling away, but they need to bring, but they need to be. We need to be a account of our own we need to bring an account give an account for our own choices that we may our own actions and not to try to have other people bring Account for our own actions, but we need to bring a account for our own actions to be responsible for that for our own actions.
### ASSISTANT:
Thank you for your apology, Harold, but there’s absolutely no need. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and reflections so openly.
Your understanding of both chapters is very clear and insightful. You’ve accurately captured the essence of Ezekiel chapter thirteen, seeing how the temptation to offer superficial comfort without the call to discipleship can mirror the false prophets of old.
And your grasp of Ezekiel chapter fourteen, emphasizing personal responsibility for our choices and the inability of even the most righteous people to shield us from the consequences of our own unfaithfulness, is spot on. It truly is about each of us being accountable for our own walk with God.
Now, are you ready to discuss Ezekiel chapter fifteen?
### USER:
Yes, I am
### ASSISTANT:
Alright, Harold, let’s turn our attention to Ezekiel chapter fifteen.
In this chapter, God uses the powerful imagery of a vine to illustrate the state of His people, particularly Jerusalem. He asks Ezekiel to present a parable: a vine, once chosen and planted, is only good for firewood if it doesn’t produce fruit. Unlike other trees, a vine branch cannot be used for anything substantial like building material. Its only purpose is to bear fruit.
God points out that the people of Jerusalem, like this useless vine, have failed to bear the fruit of righteousness and obedience. They are not strong enough to be used for any good purpose, and their only destiny, if they remain unfruitful, is to be consumed by judgment, like wood thrown into the fire. It’s a stark reminder that God expects His people to be fruitful and to live lives that honor Him.
Does the parable of the useless vine in Ezekiel chapter fifteen make sense to you?
### USER:
Actually, it does yes and I think it’s like in our country now is it’s like we’re promising greatness and improvement in our country and yet you know, but then with that we have a lot of disaster we’re doing things that are not good and we are trying to close we’re trying to and then you know moral teachings like the Bible and other kinds of important teachings are being cut off and cut off and blocked and being reported and removed Removed, but then and then promised and then and then so without, and I guess it’s like without moral teaching to without moral standards without moral teaching without moral standards and know people are because they are removing those they are they’re removing those and their and they are and then which they say goes against guidelines they they will their guidelines are not in they do not their guidelines are not aligned with moral standards, which comes from God like in social media you got all these other places, but immorality such as the course jokes Inappropriate behavior and an offensive conversation and yet promise of and then promise of what is that and promise of security and protection does not mix and if we are thinking if we are if we are trying to promise, Security and and good and and protection without moral values that it is protection and security is hollow in about red it’s hollow in fuller, still full of hungry termites It’s more than a coming because they’re called like hungry termites are called immorality, but if we don’t take morality and exterminate them and then those termites are going to continue to heat up through those heat up through those promises of Security and protection when it when when we when it’s in morrow and I am spot on is is that correct on this?
### ASSISTANT:
Yes, Harold, your analogy is very insightful and accurately reflects the principles God was conveying through Ezekiel chapter fifteen.
You’ve hit on a crucial point: when moral standards, which are rooted in God’s truth, are removed, and immorality is allowed to flourish, any promises of security and protection become hollow. Like the unfruitful vine that is good only for the fire, a society that abandons its moral foundation, even while promising safety, is ultimately vulnerable and destined for a different kind of judgment.
The “hungry termites” you describe are a powerful image for how sin and immorality can erode the very foundations of security and well-being. It’s a clear echo of the consequences God warned about when His people strayed from His ways.
### USER:
OK, that’s great so what else were we gonna do next after discussing these three you asked what the what we will do next step what was that?
### ASSISTANT:
We were discussing the sermon outline for Ezekiel 13-15.
I had offered to format that outline into a polished, full-length sermon manuscript, complete with a warm opening, smooth transitions, and a short children’s object lesson.
Would you like me to go ahead and prepare that for you now?
### USER:
Yes
### ASSISTANT:
Here is the sermon manuscript, ready for your use:
**Sermon Title: Faithful Servants in a World of False Promises**
**(Ezekiel 13–15)**
**(Warm Opening)**
Good morning, everyone! It’s wonderful to be gathered together today, isn’t it? As we open God’s Word, we’re going to explore a powerful message from the prophet Ezekiel, a message that speaks directly to our lives today, calling us to be truly faithful servants in a world often filled with misleading voices.
**(Introduction – The Call to Give God Our All)**
If we are going to become faithful servants, we must first learn to give God our all. We cannot live in dishonesty and still expect to walk in His truth. This was the challenge faced by God’s people in Ezekiel’s day. They were surrounded by false prophets who promised peace and security when judgment was actually on the horizon, as we see in Ezekiel chapter thirteen. The danger then, and the danger for us now, is living with divided hearts, seeking comfort in ourselves or in deceptive promises, rather than surrendering fully to God.
**(Scripture Foundation – Ezekiel 13–15 Overview)**
Let’s look at what God reveals through Ezekiel in chapters thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen.
In **Ezekiel chapter thirteen**, God condemns the false prophets and prophetesses. They are described as following their own spirit and seeing nothing truly from God. They are like builders who use flimsy materials, trying to cover weakness with lies, or as the illustration puts it, they “whitewash a flimsy wall.” They strengthen the hands of the wicked by assuring them of peace when there is no peace.
**Ezekiel chapter fourteen** addresses idols in the heart. Even if righteous figures like Noah, Daniel, and Job were present, God states they could only save themselves through their own righteousness, not by interceding for those who have turned their hearts away from Him. This chapter powerfully shows that God sees our hidden sins and the idols we cherish, and He calls us to a complete devotion.
Finally, **Ezekiel chapter fifteen** presents the parable of the useless vine. God’s people are like a vine, chosen and planted, but if they fail to bear fruit—the fruit of righteousness and obedience—they are good for nothing but the fire. A vine branch cannot be used for building; its sole purpose is to produce fruit. This is a stark reminder that God expects His servants to be fruitful, not just to exist.
So, the key truths we draw from these chapters are:
* God’s servants must be truthful, speaking His word accurately.
* Hidden idols in our hearts destroy our faithfulness.
* Fruitless living, a life not bearing the fruit of the Spirit, leads to judgment.
**(Illustration – The Whitewashed Wall)**
Think about a house with a cracked, crumbling wall. Instead of repairing the foundation or fixing the damage, someone simply paints over it. It might look fine from a distance, even beautiful for a moment, but the first strong storm, the first real test, will reveal the weakness beneath and the entire structure could come down. This is exactly what the false prophets were doing in Ezekiel’s day. They offered a superficial fix, a painted-over lie, rather than the hard work of true repentance and rebuilding. This is what dishonesty does in our lives too—it hides the cracks instead of allowing God to rebuild us on a solid foundation.
**(Children’s Object Lesson: The Strong Tower vs. The Weak Wall)**
*(Hold up two simple props: a sturdy block or a small toy tower, and a piece of flimsy cardboard or a paper towel tube.)*
Children, look at these two things. This is like a strong tower, built with good materials, strong and steady. And this is like a weak wall, maybe just painted to look good, but it’s not strong inside.
God wants us to be like the strong tower, built on His truth and promises. But sometimes, people, like the false prophets in the Bible, try to make things look good on the outside, like this painted wall, even when things aren’t really strong inside. They might say, “Everything’s okay!” but if the foundation isn’t strong, it can all fall down when trouble comes.
God wants us to be strong and faithful, like a tower built on Him. He wants us to have good things inside us, like love, kindness, and honesty, which are like the strong bricks of our tower. When we live for God, we are strong and can stand firm, no matter what.
**(Application – Becoming Faithful Servants)**
So, how do we become these faithful servants, standing strong like a good tower and bearing fruit like a healthy vine?
A. **Give God Your All** – This means no divided loyalties. As Jesus said in Luke chapter ten, verse twenty-seven, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.”
B. **Live Honestly Before Him** – Confess your sins and shortcomings to God, don’t try to cover them up. As the Apostle John wrote in 1 John chapter one, verse nine, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
C. **Remove Heart Idols** – Anything we trust more than God, anything that takes His rightful place in our hearts, must be surrendered. Ezekiel chapter fourteen, verse three, reminds us that God sees these detestable things.
D. **Bear Fruit** – Stay connected to the true Vine, Jesus Christ. As He said in John chapter fifteen, verses five and six, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.”
**(Reflection & Response)**
Let’s take a moment to reflect on these truths in our own lives. I encourage you to ask yourselves these questions:
* Where might I be “whitewashing” instead of letting God rebuild and strengthen me?
* What idols in my heart might need to be surrendered to God this week?
* Am I bearing the fruit that shows I belong to Him, or am I like the unfruitful vine?
**(Call to Action)**
This week, I challenge you to choose one specific area where you will give God your all—in honesty, in trust, and in obedience. Let’s move from superficial promises to genuine, fruit-bearing faithfulness.
**(Closing Scripture)**
As Ezekiel was told, “You will know that I am the LORD” (Ezekiel 13:23). And Jesus Himself promised, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” (John 15:4–5).
Amen.
### USER:
Thank you very much that really really worked that really came out really aligned and it just provided me that there are some white washes that be going on with me too. It’s just like you know I know that God had told me to start a new ministry and everything and he told me you know not Not to go look back at not to look back and go go into my old church and trying to sit there you know and everything and he wants me to start any Ministry and everything and it’s not in. He also wants me to you know I need to share the word of God but then in the white wash area I can’t just sit around and say I made this church in Dallas so I don’t really need to work because I live I live. I live in church now And at the Dad I know the times I’ve isolated I get isolated in times but I know also that I know, and because I believe that God did tell me that I should stay in and then of course I got people and they come over. They come over to help me out you know I can teach them and talk to them, but the whitewash part of my of me is sometimes it’s just like my white washed. I can make it end up making excuses like it’s not that big. It won’t give me much of a reaction and I forget some of the reactions that happens to me But in the other sense like if I’m working and if I’m working and everything, but then in everything, and then my anger starts to flare and get flared in everything you know sometimes I know I have to go and lay down, but then I need to know that there are other that I don’t need to find other thing I don’t need to go doing some other things well, I don’t need to go around doing other things I shouldn’t be doing in order to in order to overcome this one feeling that I should not be getting into. It’s just I need to learn how to go directly because the narrow way going to God in prayer start laying now relaxing and going to narrow way. I think that being careful with these kinds of things is you think this and that’s what my take is and I think being careful with these kinds of things are our essential and that’s part of going the straight way and then that is out and that is how we need to be careful with white washing is because it takes us to a broad Path and we don’t even see it.
### ASSISTANT:
Harold, thank you so much for sharing that with such honesty and vulnerability. It takes great courage to recognize those areas where we might be “whitewashing” our own lives, and it’s a sign of true spiritual growth that you’re seeing this.
It sounds like you’re wrestling with the call to start a new ministry, and the temptation to make excuses or rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms instead of fully trusting God and His plan. Your realization that you don’t need to seek other ways to overcome anger, but rather to lean into prayer and the “narrow way” that leads to God, is exactly right.
Being careful with these things, as you said, is essential. It’s about actively choosing the path of obedience and reliance on Him, rather than allowing excuses or unhealthy habits to lead us down a broader, less godly path.
Keep leaning into prayer, Harold. God is faithful, and He will guide you and strengthen you as you seek to follow His calling.
### USER:
Thank you
### ASSISTANT:
You are most welcome, Harold. I’m glad I could be of assistance.
Is there anything else I can help you with today?
### USER:
That’s it for now thank you very much for your help once
### ASSISTANT:
You are very welcome, Harold. I’m glad I could help.
May God bless you as you continue to follow His calling and walk the narrow path.
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