Best Berni Dymet Podcasts (2024)

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Tackling the Difficult Issues // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Pt 9 9:47

2h ago9:47

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Every now and then we run into a difficult issue in a relationship. Sometimes the right thing to do is bite our lip. Other times we let it wash by and we forgive and we move on. But sometimes, sometimes we have to address issues – tackle them head on. How … how do you do that? Now I don't know about you but over these last few weeks I've really enj…

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Not One of Us 2:30

2h ago2:30

2:30

It never ceases to amaze me how tribalistic we’ve become without even being aware of it. It happens in sport – okay, fine. It happens in politics – something I guess you’d expect. But it happens in far more subtle, more insidiously divisive ways too – in ways we tend to ignore. Like it or not, society does tend to stratify itself by socioeconomic s…

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The Emperor's Got No Clothes // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Pt 8 9:23

4h ago9:23

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Have you ever had that experience of being the “odd man out” if I can use that old phrase. Everybody seems to be in agreement about something … and you’re looking at this thing and what you really want to say us “Ahh, excuse me but I think – I think the Emperor’s Got No Clothes”? So what do you do? We're continuing our chat again today about what i…

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Shifting Our Priorities 2:30

2h ago2:30

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Serving others is something that, on the one hand, we know we need to do. But on the other, we often find it inconvenient, undesirable … even downright demeaning. When you think about it, doing things for others is what makes the world go round. It’s how we can live in houses we’d never have been able to build for ourselves, to drive vehicles we’d …

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Empowering Others // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Pt 7 9:39

14m ago9:39

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There are three types of people. People who control you. People who drain you. And people who empower you. We all know which one out of those three we’d rather hang out with, right? And if we’re going to live an extraordinary life … we all know which one out of those three we’d rather be, right? Now no prizes for guessing which type of person I'd r…

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A Radical Rethink 2:30

20h ago2:30

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A lot of the bickering that goes on in this world is about who’s the greatest; who’s first; who’s going to be seen to be the most impressive, the leader of the pack. It starts early on, right back in childhood. If you have siblings, doubtless you’ll remember how you used to bicker amongst yourselves. My sister and I certainly did – and sure, you ex…

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Gift Based Ministry // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Pt 6 9:36

2h ago9:36

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Pretty much all of us want to live not just a dull, boring life, but an extraordinary life. The sort of life that – given who we are and where we live and what we’re capable of – makes a positive difference in this world. A life that counts for something. And one of the most extraordinary things we can do is to pour out our gifts and abilities for …

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Shameful Behaviour 2:30

3h ago2:30

2:30

The desire to be thought well of is a secret that many harbour in their hearts. Oft times it spills over into our words, our behaviour … and at that point … well, let’s just say it ain’t pretty. Is there anything wrong with striving to be your best, with winning at something? Not per se. It’s good for us to achieve. But when we want to win in order…

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Getting the Job Done // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Part 2 23:37

2h ago23:37

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There’s an old proverb – never put things off until tomorrow, that you can do today. Jesus was a master at that. In just three and a half years, He turned the world completely upside down. A Team Player Other people can be such a pain in the neck, have you noticed that? I don’t mean you I mean other people. It’s always those other people isn‘t it? …

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In High Demand 2:30

2d ago2:30

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It’s all too easy to fool ourselves into thinking that we’re rather more important in this world than we actually are; that our services are in high demand; that “busy, busy, busy” is just how life’s meant to be lived. Of course, we go through stages when there’s no getting around the fact that the time we have available isn’t enough to do all that…

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The Power of His Word 2:30

4h ago2:30

2:30

Evil is something that we see all around us, if only we’ll look. Often though, we don’t look because it’s just all too much. So we just get on with life. But there’s one place where we don’t expect to find it, where we don’t even dare to look. Evil is such a strong word that we rarely, if ever, apply it to ourselves. But how often are we the ones w…

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A Job to Do // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Pt 5 9:28

10h ago9:28

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Living an extraordinary life is about … well, it’s about having a positive impact in this world, in other people’s lives. It’s challenging, but satisfying. So why do some people live extraordinary lives, and others … ordinary lives? Sometimes, it’s about focus; it’s about what we set out to do. What are we talking about on the program today? The sa…

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Be Amazed 2:30

6h ago2:30

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I don’t know how many church services you’ve sat through in your life but I’ve lost count. It all began for me as a young child. Sitting still for an hour was excruciating. The guy droning on up front bored me witless. Okay, so I was a child and a lot of that was probably down to my immaturity. But these days, with hi-tech at our fingertips, with a…

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Jesus Goes to Work 2:30

1d ago2:30

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Setting out on a new venture is always dicey. You take that first step somewhat tentatively. You want it to be a good start. You don’t want to upset people on day one. Back in my IT consulting days when I’d begin a project with a new client, those first few days were always difficult. What’s the lay of the land? Who are the power brokers whose toes…

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Being a Team Player // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Pt 4 9:33

1d ago9:33

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Other people can be such a pain in the neck sometimes. Well, it’s true, isn’t it? They can. So the temptation is to go it alone, do things ourselves. Pride sets in – you know what I’m talking about. And yet it’s that very attitude that nobbles people – that stops them from living an extraordinary life. Hey, other people can be such a pain in the ne…

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A Time of Temptation 2:30

2d ago2:30

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Whenever things press in on us – be they physical, emotional or spiritual – have you noticed this; temptation seems to come at you at a far greater rate of knots? It’s almost as though someone knows you’re struggling so they take the opportunity kick you while you’re down. Temptation is something of a sensitive subject. We don’t like to talk about …

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A Life of Submission // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Pt 3 9:37

2d ago9:37

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By and large most of us don’t have a problem with authority … most of the time. Until we disagree with the person who’s in authority over us. Then it’s a problem. And yet learning to submit to authority is – surprisingly – one of the first steps to living an extraordinary life. One of the greatest joys in my life is being able to work with people o…

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Baptism of the Holy Spirit 2:30

10d ago2:30

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Have you ever wondered what baptism is all about? It’s an odd little ritual that’s been practised for millennia – first in Judaism and then in Christianity. Even Jesus was baptised. So let’s dive in. Yesterday we met John the Baptist, who came to prepare the way for Jesus by calling people to be baptised to show that they wanted to change their liv…

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A Rocky Start in Life // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Pt 2 9:37

4d ago9:37

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Question – are you living an extraordinary life? A life that really counts for something … or not? And if not, why not? Well one of the reasons is that sometimes, the things of the past are ruining your present and robbing you of your future. It’s time to change that. Now there are plenty of people in this world who want to blame the past for where…

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Why We Need a Role Model // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Pt 1 9:49

5d ago9:49

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Let’s face it, we all model our lives on something … or on someone. We just do. The sad thing is when we pick the wrong role model, it can take us in a terribly wrong direction. So where do we find the sort of role model that will lead us to live … and extraordinary life? Hey, beginning of a great new week, love it, love it, love it and welcome to …

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Preparing the Way of the Lord 2:30

4d ago2:30

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In my experience – perhaps in yours, too – God does some rather … well, odd things; things that we don’t expect; things that leave us wondering … why? Take for instance John the Baptist whom God sent out before Jesus to, as the Bible says, prepare the way for the Lord. Okay, fair enough. Perhaps the way needed preparing. But he was on odd fellow in…

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The First Steps // How to Live an Extraordinary Life, Part 1 23:33

5d ago23:33

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Life is no dress rehearsal. You blink, and it’s gone. So … it makes sense to live an extraordinary life. Okay … but how? Where do you start? How do you turn things around? Why We Need A Mentor We’re going to kick off something really exciting today on the program. Over the coming few weeks we’re going to be looking at how to live an absolutely extr…

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Eternity 101 2:30

6d ago2:30

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So what keeps you going through the incessant daily grind of life; through the tough patches that come your way on such a regular basis? What are you looking forward to? What’s your hope for the future? As interminably long as the days may feel sometimes, in reality we’re nothing more than interlopers on this earth. As we plug away at life, as each…

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Sacrifice 101 2:30

7d ago2:30

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There’s a tectonic shift going on in people’s mindsets – one that’s been evident for quite some time. It’s the global shift from a collective, mutually responsible world view to an individualistic one. In the west, economies have become more developed over the last century – people’s disposable incomes have risen, the supercomputers in the palms of…

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Loving With Our Hearts // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 10 9:40

8d ago9:40

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It’s one thing to be an Ambassador of Christ – that’s what those who believe in Jesus are called to be. Ambassador. But there are Ambassadors …. and then there are Ambassadors. You know what I mean. And the thing that makes the difference – is what’s going on in their hearts. In fact, it makes … all the difference. Over the last almost two weeks I …

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Holiness 101 2:30

14d ago2:30

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Can I ask you today just to stop and think … what’s the highest priority in your life? Because your priorities end up dictating the course of your life. If we don’t think about our priorities regularly, we slip into a kind of default mode, just doing the things we do. And it’s amazing how quickly life slips by. My biggest priority is to honour God.…

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Healing with Our Hands // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 9 9:37

9d ago9:37

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When we have a need – a real need – something we can’t do or fix or resolve for ourselves – what we need, is a helping hand. And of we get that helping hand – the person who’s attached to that hand, well, they go up in our estimation. They earn the right to say things that others can’t to us. Funny thing happens through a helping hand. Whenever the…

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Sanctification 101 2:30

9d ago2:30

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Cleaning up your act, whatever act you’re needing to clean up in your life, is tough. Those old habits die hard. They just seem to want to cling to you and drag you down. Or is it just me? That process of cleaning up your act is what theologians refer to as “sanctification”. And out of His great love, that’s exactly what God’s calling us to do: 1 T…

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Preaching with Our Ears // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 8 9:25

10d ago9:25

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Have you ever met someone and … all they do is talk. They never seem to stop long enough to listen – only to figure out what they’re going to say next. They’re … well, boring. Sometimes I think though when we’re telling others about Jesus, we think we have to be like that – all talk. If only we could learn to preach with our ears. It never, never, …

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Empowerment 101 2:30

16d ago2:30

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Many a time we know all too well that we’re falling short – that we need to do better here or there in our lives – but it’s so hard to have all your bases covered at once. Something, it seems, has to give. So you cut a corner here, make a compromise there, just to get by. And on top of everything, if you believe in Jesus … well, He demands obedienc…

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Repentance 101 2:30

17d ago2:30

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Question: If God forgives us our sin through Jesus’ sacrifice on that blood-drenched Cross, do we then need to change the way we live, turn away from our sin that alienated us from God in the first place … or is His sacrifice more than sufficient? That’s a question that many who believe in Jesus studiously avoid. After all, if God’s forgiveness is …

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The Diplomacy of an Ambassador // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 7 9:35

11d ago9:35

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If someone believes in Jesus – they’re called to be an Ambassador of Christ. Now – the stock in trade of an Ambassador is diplomacy. But what does that mean and how do we use it – when God is making His appeal to a lost and hurting world – through us. Now I don't know about you but most of us have blind spots. In fact the reason they're called blin…

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Salvation 101 2:30

18d ago2:30

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Every now and then, it pays to go back to basics – both to ensure that we’re getting them right, and to remind ourselves of what’s truly important. And the single most important thing of all is how you’re going to spend your eternity because eternity is a very, very long time. It never ends. Now this is something that God is very clear on; that whe…

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It’s Not a Shouting Match // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 6 9:34

12d ago9:34

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Anyone who believes in Jesus – is also meant to be an Ambassador of Christ. Now – that’s not an easy role. Sometimes being Ambassador requires some tough talk. Other times it’s about diplomacy – the question is, knowing when to call a spade a spade, and when to be more … circumspect. One of the most embarrassing things I've ever seen as a Christian…

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Let's Call a Spade a Spade // When God Speaks, Part 4 23:31

13d ago23:31

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The reason that so many people who believe in Jesus are struggling is, quite frankly, because they’re not men and women of God’s Word. They don’t take God’s Word seriously. Well, today, that’s something we need to deal with, because there is such an incredible blessing waiting for you, in God’s Word! God's Work Takes Time Waiting for something that…

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You Were Created for Victory 2:30

19d ago2:30

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The idea of living a victorious life is a seductive one, but also one that’s easy to misconstrue in an age where success has become the holy grail of human existence. It’s all too easily to imagine that victory is about winning at everything, when God has a completely different and much more powerful take on what a victorious life truly looks like.…

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The Essence of Empathy 2:30

20d ago2:30

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Empathy is one of the most poignant and powerful expressions of love known to humanity. Being there for someone, aching with them, or indeed celebrating with them, just speaks love like nothing else. Yep, empathy’s a wondrous thing. And yet in the daily cut and thrust of life, as you’re trying to do all that you have to get done, dealing with your …

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The Sacrifice Acceptable to God 2:30

21d ago2:30

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When you see a man walking down the street with a bunch of flowers, do you ever wonder why he bought them? Out of a spontaneous act of love, for a special occasion … or as an act of contrition? Scenario: husband and wife argue. He realises he’s been a bit of an oaf, so he buys her some flowers after work to make it up to her. How many times has tha…

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Christ on the Outside // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 5 9:26

15d ago9:26

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There’s nothing worse than a hypocrite. One of the things we’re called to be, if we believe in Jesus, is Ambassadors of Christ. But if how we live our lives – what we say, what we do – if our lives don’t measure up – then what sort of Ambassadors are you and I going to make? When people look at us – what do they see? An Ambassador, or a hypocrite? …

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Christ on the Inside // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 4 9:35

16d ago9:35

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Imagine having a job where you had to try to convince people of something you yourself didn’t really believe. That’d be a tough gig don’t you think. And yet that’s how many a Christian feels about telling others about Jesus. Because they themselves haven’t been convinced that He really makes a difference in their lives – on the inside – how can the…

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Have You Ever Wondered, Why? 2:30

22d ago2:30

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Have you ever wondered why sometimes the joy you once had, the joy you believe God wants you to have, seems to have evaporated? Poof, gone! It’s almost as though God’s deserted you. Look, sometimes He will take a step back to give us what feels like the rather dubious honour of having a wilderness experience – because that’s where our character is …

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Does the World Really Want to Know? // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 3 9:38

23d ago9:38

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Most of the people who believe in Jesus have a sense that part of that involves sharing their faith – sharing their Jesus – with other people. That somehow we’re meant to be Ambassadors of Christ. But you look around at the culture in which we live, and you have to ask yourself – does anyone really want to know? How do I share the Good News of Jesu…

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A Cleansing from WIthin 2:30

23d ago2:30

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When you stop and think about it, we know instinctively that our actions flow directly out of what’s going on in our heart. The problem is, all too often, we don’t stop and think about it. So, when was the last time you were cranky. Why? What triggered it? Doubtless some stupid little thing that really didn’t matter, but still you reacted to it bas…

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Be Open to God 2:30

24d ago2:30

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When we head down the wrong path, when we know that what we’ve done is wrong, we instinctively want to run and hide from God. Crazy, right? Yet that’s exactly what we try to do. You’ve been there, I’ve been there – we’ve both had that instinctive reaction and so we know that trying to sweep things under the carpet, hoping that God won’t notice, onl…

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Did He Really Mean That? // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 2 9:38

24d ago9:38

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Many a Christ follower has this feeling that something is missing. Oh – they may well be warming a pew on Sundays … but is their life really making an eternal difference here on earth? Jesus said something outrageous – He said that we would end up doing things even greater than the things He did while He was on the Earth. Question is: Did He mean t…

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First a Citizen, then an Ambassador // Living Life as an Ambassador of Christ, Pt 1 9:37

25d ago9:37

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Most of us are immersed in the cultures in which we live. And that’s as it should be. But there’s a risk for the person who believes in Jesus, in getting to thinking that they’re a local … a citizen of this earth. They’re not – they’re a citizen of Heaven and what’s more, an Ambassador of Christ. Right now and depending on how you count some of the…

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When Will Evil End? 2:30

25d ago2:30

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With all that’s going on around the world, many of us are asking ourselves – when is all this evil going to end? And that’s not, by any stretch, an unreasonable question. When will it end? Why does a God of love allow all this warmongering with so many innocent victims, many of them children, being killed, maimed, traumatised? Why are the rich gett…

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The Power of Words 2:30

26d ago2:30

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If only we realised the power of our words. I heard someone say once that words are containers of power. The things we say to others can either bring life or death, truly. I was watching a speaker on YouTube recently talking about this very thing. He told the story of his best friend who’d always sought his father’s approval. But Dad was a hard tas…

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The Goodness of God Revealed // When God Speaks, Part 3 23:59

26d ago23:59

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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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You Can Rely on God's Integrity 2:30

27d ago2:30

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What do you do when you find yourself in a tough spot feeling completely alone? Come on! What do you do? Do you just suffer your way through it alone? Or do you reach out to God? That feeling of loneliness when you’re down in a deep dark hole is way more common than you’d think. R.C. Sproul was a prominent 20th century theologian, pastor and broadc…

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