There is such incredible power in God’s Word! Power to change. Power to make an impact in this world. That’s what Christianityworks is all about – in depth teaching straight out of God’s Word. Join Berni Dymet as he opens God's Word to discover what God has to say into your life, today.
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The Goodness of God Revealed // When God Speaks, Part 3
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Sometimes it’s hard to remember that God is good, when life simply isn’t. In fact, sometimes it’s downright impossible. That’s why God is revealing His goodness every moment of every day, through His Word. God is Good So life is going along ok I guess, with its ups and downs, but something doesn’t quite feel right. You’re not completely happy with …
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God's Solution in the Tough Times // When God Speaks, Part 2
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If only the going was always easy. But life’s not like that. Sometimes we have to travel through difficult times. Times that test our patience, our endurance and our faith. And it’s right in the middle of those times that God’s Word holds the answers that we need to make it through. Life Wasn't Meant to be Easy These days, it’s a bit unpopular for …
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The Obvious Isn't Always that Obvious // When God Speaks, Part 1
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Sometimes the blindingly, glimpsingly obvious isn’t all that obvious, but here it is anyway: Men and women of God’s Word, men and women who actually read their Bibles, end up living a much more powerful, much more victorious, much more fulfilling life than those who don’t. It’s obvious, you’d think. The Way to God’s Blessing I know you’ve heard it …
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Wisdom That Works (2) // Wisdom to Transform Your Life, Part 4
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The thing I love about God is that He doesn’t just send Jesus to save us and then leave us dangling to deal with all the things we have to deal with. He gives us His Spirit and his Word, to pour His wisdom, godly wisdom, powerful wisdom, wisdom that works – into our hearts. WISDOM AMIDST CONFLICT One of the reasons that we have conflict in our live…
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Wisdom That Works (1) // Wisdom to Transform Your Life, Part 3
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Life doesn’t always go the way we want it to. We wish it did, but it just doesn’t. Things happen that aren’t fair. Stresses and strains come along that we wouldn't have chosen for ourselves and so what we need in those times is powerful godly wisdom. Wisdom that works. Wisdom for Your Life We know, you and I, that our days on this earth are numbere…
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Receiving Godly Wisdom Into Your Life // Wisdom to Transform Your Life, Part 2
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Sure, everybody wants wisdom. Do you want to be wise? Yep, me too. But receiving wisdom and living it out – well it’s not always that easy. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it costs. Hmm. Do you still want to be wise? Dealing with Hardness of Heart Heart disease is rather a big deal these days. A diet high in refined carbohydrates, combined with a lac…
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God's Heart for Wisdom // Wisdom to Transform Your Life, Part 1
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Wisdom. There’s real wisdom, godly wisdom. And then there’s the false wisdom that many in this world hold out to be true wisdom. God yearns for you to be filled with real wisdom. Wisdom from above. A Different Kind of Wisdom Let’s be honest. Sometimes we do the dumbest things. We don’t mean to, we just do. And there comes a point where you think to…
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Freedom in the Most Unusual Places // You Have Been Set Free, Part 4
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that our freedom is dictated by our circumstances. But like the Apostle Paul, you can be locked up in a dungeon on death row, yet still experience the freedom that you have in Jesus Christ. That’s the incredible power … of the freedom that God has ready and waiting for you. Your Freedom is Secure This pro…
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You Weren't Made to Be a Slave // You Have Been Set Free, Part 3
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It’s pretty obvious, but let me say it anyway. You and I were not made to be slaves. You and I were made to be free. So why is it then that so many people are intent on living their lives as slaves these days? Hmm? From Slaves to Heirs in Christ Official figures tell us that there are around twenty-one million slaves on the earth today. That’s a sh…
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Looking At Freedom Differently // You Have Been Set Free, Part 2
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All too many people start off believing in the free favour of God through Jesus Christ, but ... you know, as time goes on, we end up falling back into our old ways. We end up right back in that old idea that you have to work your way into God’s favour. And what a terrible mistake that is. A New Way to Freedom Have you ever tried to work yourself in…
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A Whole New Take On Freedom // You Have Been Set Free, Part 1
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What does the Word freedom mean to you? Well – think about it. Is it being able to do whatever you want … or is it more about being free from the things that are holding you back? Hmmm. A Revelation of Freedom Most of us, I guess, would define freedom as being able to do whatever we want whenever we want, and that definition right there is what bri…
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Full On Surrender, Sacrifice and Worship // Overboard with Jesus, Part 4
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There’s a description of God’s people that pops up several timed in the Bible. It’s the adjective “stiff–necked”. An interesting way to describe the stubbornness of God’s people. I’m guessing that it points to their unwillingness to bow down their lives in worship to God. I wonder … I wonder if you know anyone like that!! FULL ON SURRENDER We live …
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Full On Repentance and Forgiveness // Overboard with Jesus, Part 3
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As politically incorrect, unpopular and old–fashioned things go, the subject of repentance would have to be right up there near the top of the list. Repentance – what the blazes does it mean anyhow? Who even talks that way anymore these days? Give me a break!! FULL ON REPENTANCE When I come across a subject like “repentance” – and I’ll explain what…
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The Boat in the Storm // Overboard with Jesus, Part 2
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I remember someone once saying to me “oh, you’re not one of those ‘born again’ Christians are you?” The tone in her voice said it all. I was driving a car at the time, so I couldn’t turn to look her in the eye. I just smiled and replied “Well, actually, that’s the only sort of Christian there is!” WHEN THE STORM BLOWS IN As societies around the wor…
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Jesus and Lukewarm Christians // Overboard with Jesus, Part 1
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Have you ever had a lukewarm cup of tea? There’s simply nothing worse, so imagine … I mean, just imagine … what a lukewarm Christian feels like to the God who sent His Son to suffer and die for you and me. Just imagine. DON’T BE A LUKEWARM CHRISTIAN One of the things that hits me between the eyes over and over again is how honest and direct God is.…
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Speaking the Truth in Love // Dealing with Difficult People, Part 4
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One of the hardest things in life is to bring a difficult issue to a head in a relationship that really matters to us. So how do you speak the truth in love? Giving the Hard Advice I’d like to share a story with you as we open the program today. A few years ago I was working as a consultant in the Information Technology Industry and I was called in…
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You can pick your friends but not your relatives // Dealing with Difficult People, Part 3
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No doubt you’ve heard the saying – you can pick your friends but you can’t pick your relatives. So – what do you do, when the people you’re closest to turn out to be amongst the most difficult to deal with? We’re All Different The first thing we notice when we look around at other people is that we are all different, aren‘t we? In a room of just te…
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Under Fire from the Enemy // Dealing with Difficult People, Part 2
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We all have some difficult people in our lives. You do. I do. So how do you deal with them – especially when you’re under fire from the enemy? It’s Easy to Fight Wars I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but dealing with people, sometimes difficult people, is a big part of life, at home, at work, socially. And conflict can take its toll. Sometimes we fe…
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The Most Difficult Person You'll ever Meet // Dealing with Difficult People, Part 1
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So I wonder – who’s the most difficult person in your life right now? Chances are you can picture their face. Well I’d like to spend some time with you chatting about the number one most difficult person in your life. When People Look at Us Let me ask you a question: when the world looks at the church, what does it see? When people look at the chur…
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The Meaning of Suffering // My Redeemer Lives, Part 4
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With Easter done and dusted for another year, it’s kind of easy to forget about the Cross, Christ’s suffering, the resurrection and the empty tomb … and just get on with life. What do all those things have to do with what I have going on in my life now? But that sort of attitude can get us into a lot of trouble. THE RIGHTEOUS MAN DESTROYED It’s fun…
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Your New Life // My Redeemer Lives, Part 3
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I guess when we think of Easter we think of it way, way, way in the past and I guess of its consequences way, way, way in the future. The past act of Jesus dying for you and me and the future blessing of a resurrection for us to live eternity with Him. In the past and in the future but what if I told you that Jesus wants to give you a ‘here and now…
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The Hope of Easter// My Redeemer Lives, Part 2
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By about this time of year any little bit of a break we might have had over Christmas and New Year is but a dim distant memory. We’re back in the grind and we’re looking forward to our next break – awesome! But surely there’s more to life than that. HOPE MATTERS Hope is a beautiful word, four letters, just one syllable, there’s a clear, pure ring t…
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A Light at the End of the Tunnel // My Redeemer Lives, Part 1
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Suffering is not a lot of fun is it. Nobody looks forward to it, and yet, it’s pretty certain that storms will hit our lives. So, when they do, there’s a confidence that God wants you to have in your heart. A confidence, in Him. WITH FRIENDS LIKE THAT Suffering is bad enough, but if while you’re suffering, your so-called friends can’t even stand by…
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What Can I Ask for? // Unlocking the Power of Prayer, Part 4
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Way too many Christians are way too timid in their prayer lives. Now, I’m not saying be belligerent and demanding, but let me tell you, if your faith is in Jesus … you have a lot more power in your prayer than you realised. OUR FAITH IN CHRIST Well, welcome to this last program in the four part series that I’ve called, “The Power of Prayer”. Over t…
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Praying with Power // Unlocking the Power of Prayer, Part 3
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Prayer is not always what we think it is. We expect instant results. But God’s ways aren’t our ways’ His thoughts aren’t our thoughts. Which is why Jesus told some strange parables about prayer. A FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT Today we are continuing on our series called the, “Power of Prayer”. And over the last couple of weeks we’ve been looking at ‘how to p…
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Teach Me How to Pray // Unlocking the Power of Prayer, Part 2
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When we go to God to pray, all too often we head in with a shopping list don’t we? “I need this … I need that … oh God please help me with this … oh God please end my pain and suffering … oh God” … but what if I told you that by and large, at least according to Jesus, prayer isn’t all about me. It’s not all about … you. IT’S NOT ABOUT ME This week …
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Bridging the Communication Gap // Unlocking the Power of Prayer, Part 1
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Communication between people – I mean real, meaningful communication is becoming harder to come by. Technology lets us be more connected – but somehow we communicate less. With people, and with God… THE COMMUNICATION GAP Now this week on the programme we are starting a new series that I’ve called, “The Power of Prayer” – the power of having a conve…
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The Sheer Wonder of God’s Plan // Walking in the Spirit, Part 4
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Each person who believes in Jesus has a battle going on inside. Between the desires of the flesh, and the work of the Holy Spirit. Each one. Sometimes we feel as though it’s a battle we’re losing, even though we’ve already won. How can we actually live out that victory? How can we walk in in the Spirit? THE FLESH AND THE SPIRIT One of the most enco…
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Filled with the Spirit // Walking in the Spirit, Part 3
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One of the things that I’ve noticed is that I don’t have the strength, or the power in my own right to live the life that God wants me to. Have you noticed that too? We try … and we fail. What we need, is power. Power from high. Fortunately that’s exactly what Jesus has in mind. POWER FROM ON HIGH Great to be with you again this week and today we’r…
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The Work of the Spirit // Walking in the Spirit, Part 2
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One of the things that we’re promised about Jesus is that when we let Him into our lives – He’ll sort the good from the bad – the wheat from the chaff in each one of us – and then burn the chaff with an unquenchable fire. At first that sounds a bit confronting. And yet when Jesus gets to work cleaning out the muck we have on the inside – talk about…
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Taking that First Step // Walking in the Spirit, Part 1
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So many people wish that they could say they’re living their lives by walking in the Spirit. But that’s not really how their life works at all. In fact God often seems a million miles away. Well, there’s a reason for that – it comes down, as it turns out, to a question of priorities. DECIDING WHAT'S IMPORTANT Today we are kicking off a new series t…
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Living a Life that Counts // The Art of Living, Part 4
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Sure. We’re created to be an individual, but not in isolation – in community, and community doesn’t work if it doesn’t accept and love and value the uniqueness of each individual in it. IS YOUR LIFE GOING TO COUNT? Each minute that slips by is one less minute that you and I have to live on this earth. How we spend this precious time has everything …
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Dealing with Negative Emotions // The Art of Living, Part 2
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Every hurt, every pain, every argument, every flash of anger every desire for revenge, the only way to defeat those things is with the steadfast love of the Lord our God. I’M ANGRY With all my heart I believe that you and I are created to live an extraordinary life, but one of the things that robs many people of that sort of life is negative emotio…
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It’s Time for a Fresh Start // The Art of Living, Part 1
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My Friend, if your life is drifting the buck stops with you and it’s time for you to do something about it; the alternative … well, the alternative is getting to the end of your days here on this earth and looking back at a life-long missed opportunity. WEIGHING UP THE PAST There are so many people walking around on planet earth today whose failure…
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Let Christmas Make a Difference // Message in a Bottle, Part 4
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When Christmas is done and dusted – what do you do with it? Put it back in the cupboard with the decorations for next year – or let the message of Christian burn on in your heart? Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he takes a fresh new look at Christmas.By Berni Dymet
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Jesus – The “Illegitimate” God // Message in a Bottle, Part 3
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These days, having a child out of wedlock is pretty much a valid lifestyle choice in many cultures. I’m not saying that it’s right, just that that’s how it’s perceived. But back in Jesus’ day … man it was a huge scandal. Seriously. Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he takes a fresh new look at Christmas.…
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Where Did the Baby Come From? // Message in a Bottle, Part 2
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Christmas – they talk about baby Jesus and Mary and Joseph – but this Jesus….is He who He says He is? Can Christmas really make a difference – I mean in your life and mine? Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he takes a fresh new look at Christmas.By Berni Dymet
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The Shepherd Heart of God // Message in a Bottle, Part 1
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My hunch is that the whole Christmas thing began well before that starry night in Bethlehem. A long time before. Question is – how come God came up with it? Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he takes a fresh new look at Christmas.By Berni Dymet
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Getting Into God’s Word // Power Unlimited, Part 4
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God’s Word is packed full of power … power unlimited … to transform your life. But one of the biggest problems people have with the Bible is understanding it. Making sense of it. Knowing where it comes from, and where what they’re reading today fits into the big picture. Well, I think it’s time we did something about that. Join Berni Dymet, on Chri…
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A Radically New Way of Living // Power Unlimited, Part 3
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They say that following Jesus isn’t easy. Because following Jesus means swimming against the tide of popular opinion. Following Jesus means, all too often … in fact most of the time … going in the opposite direction. That’s why we need power … power unlimited … to follow Jesus. Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as opens God’s Word to discover …
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The Bible tells us (Ephesians Chapter 1) that God has already made His incredibly great power, His resurrection power, available to each and every person who believes in Jesus. So let’s take a look at what happens, when we lay hold of that power. Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as opens God’s Word to discover the power – power UNLIMITED – th…
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Too many Christians, in fact, way too many Christians, are living lives that fall so far short of the life that Jesus promised. When Jesus promised power, they instead end up living a powerless life. I wonder if you know anyone like that. Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as opens God’s Word to discover the power – power UNLIMITED – that God h…
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The Healing Peace of Victory
// Pain Relief for the Soul, Part 4
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Over the last three weeks on Christianityworks, Berni’s been talking about the pain in our lives. This week, he brings this series to a close by taking a look at the healing peace that comes with God’s victory in our lives. Incredibly powerful. Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he opens God’s Word to discover God’s wisdom and God’s healing …
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Some pain is inevitable. But a lot of the pain we experience in life is, well … self-inflicted. A lot of it. Through some of the immaturities that we carry around inside – things that hurt us and that yet, try as we may, we don’t seem to be able to let go of. Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he opens God’s Word to discover God’s wisdom and…
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Taking the Pain out of Life // Pain Relief for the Soul, Part 2
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None of us wants to experience pain in our lives. We just don’t. But as much as we don’t want pain, it’s a fact of life. It just is. So … we can sweep it all under the rug and pretend that it doesn’t exist, or … we can learn to deal with it the best we possibly can. Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he opens God’s Word to discover God’s wis…
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Sometimes Life is a Pain // Pain Relief for the Soul, Part 1
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Sad to say - but pain is a fact of life. Sure - we’d love to avoid it. But we all travel through pain from time to time. So - what causes it and does God have anything useful to say about pain. Does God’s speak into our pain? Can He make a difference? Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he opens God’s Word to discover God’s wisdom and God’s h…
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Humility and Hope // Becoming an Overnight Success, Part 4
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When you think about it, pride and impatience are two sides of the one coin. Maybe that’s why so many people are in such a hurry to become an overnight success. Problem is, our plan isn’t always God’s plan, and impatience leads to an enormous amount of frustration. Join Berni Dymet, this week on Christianityworks as he opens God’s Word to discover …
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God’s Plan for Patience // Becoming an Overnight Success, Part 3
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That’s it, I’ve had it. I only ever try to do the right thing, and each and every time God puts obstacles in my road! … Have you ever thought that? Sure you have. So have I. That’s why today, we’re going to look at those God–ordained setbacks and delays. Join Berni Dymet, this week on Christianityworks as he opens God’s Word to discover the plans a…
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