A Different Perspective with Berni Dymet

God wants to unleash power, power unlimited in your life. And one of the ways that He does that is when you hear His Word preached and take it into your heart. There’s power, real power, power unlimited right there in God’s Word. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many people, when they open their Bibles, run into a significant problem. They don’t quite understand what’s going on ? that’s certainly the problem I used to run into. It’s not that I’m stupid, it’s just that a lot of it didn’t make all that much sense to me. So if you find yourself in that boat from time to time, stick with me, because today, we’re going to make your Bible a whole bunch more accessible to you. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, we’ve been chatting on the program recently about laying hold of the unlimited power that God wants to give those who love Him. Great ? but come on, how do you actually lay hold of that power? Well ? the answer may not be what you think. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say that following Jesus isn’t easy. Not just 'they' in fact Jesus said that following Jesus wouldn’t be 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, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people, many Christians even, let me say, live directionless, rudderless lives. Their lives don’t seem to be heading anywhere in particular. And at some point, as we realise that life is slipping by ever so quickly, that shocks us into realising that before long, this life will be over ? and for what? Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God is so profoundly different to anyone or anything that this world has to offer. His ways are so different to our ways, and unless and until we have a personal encounter with the risen Christ, unless and until we encounter Jesus in our own, personal experience, our lives simply cannot be transformed. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 today, were going to take a look at what happens, when we lay hold of that power. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, as he takes a look at the power that God has already given you, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at the eight miracles ? signs the Apostle John calls them ? recorded in John’s Gospel. But did you know there’s a ninth miracle; a ninth sign; a ninth wonder? And it turns out ? for you and me ? it’s the greatest miracle of them all!! Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes we feel completely alone ?it’s like nobody understands us. But hang on, Jesus is someone who understands us better than we even understand ourselves. Jesus speaks to fishermen by giving them a miraculously huge catch of fish. So ? how does He speak to thee and me? Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay, walking on water, healing blind men ? great tricks ? as far as they go. But then there’s the biggie. Miracle amongst miracles. Raising a man from the dead. When he’s already 4 days gone and on the nose. Now that’s what you call ? a neat trick. Or do you? Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine you were born blind. You don’t know what anything looks like ? you’ve never seen anything. Colours mean nothing to you. Then one day, Jesus walks up and heals you. He hands you your sight. How would you react? How would you want others to react? Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say that Jesus walked on water. Okay ? walking on water, that’s one thing. But walking on water during a storm when the rest of us are terrified, walking in on that water and saving us ? that’s another thing entirely. Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever been in a place where the money’s run out, or the food’s run out or your energy’s run out. Whatever it is ? it’s run out. And you think to yourself, could Jesus ever show up in this place? Would He ever do a miracle for me? Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever needed a miracle? A powerful, supernatural, miraculous intervention from God? And when you were in need, did Jesus actually show up? Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So ? your child lies sick, close to dying it seems. What do you do back in the first century, when nothing that medicine can offer could possibly heal your child? Well ? you go ask Jesus of course, don’t you? Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay ? so the Jesus we read about in the Bible was into Miracles. Okay. Fine. But His first public miracle, would you really expect Him to go for turning water into wine? I mean ? couldn’t He have found something just a bit more appropriate? Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspectiveSupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So ? question ? do you believe in signs, wonders and miracles? Not just 2000 odd years ago in the Bible ? I mean today, here, now ? for you and for me? Join Berni as he takes a look at signs, wonders and miracles ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this world, the new credos, the by line of today’s generations is that pretty much, anything goes. If it feels good do it. There aren’t any consequences. Not today. Not ever. Oh really? Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Jesus is hard sometimes. It’s meant to be. Jesus said it would be. And then the devil comes along and adds just one word to that and turns it into a lie. He tells us that following Jesus is too hard. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever had the devil on your case ?and you just know it? His temptations are so powerful. He’s knocking you around so much. It’s easy to start believing that he’s just as powerful ? just as powerful, as God. But that’s just not true. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At last count there were over 7 billion people walking planet earth. So if we all have the attitude 'it’s all about me' ? which many by the way do ? then it’s not hard to see how wars break out. In fact it’s one of the devil’s top 10 lies ? it’s all about ? me. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They tell us we should live in the moment. And we should ? we should enjoy here and now. But the devil wants to deceive us with the lie that this moment, is all there is; that it’s all about here and now. And that’s just not true. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest lie of the devil that keeps people from going to God in the first place and causes them to turn their backs and walk away from God in the second ? is that ? you’ve blown it! This time you’ve gone too far. God’s never going to forgive that sin now is he. It’s all over. Well ? that’s a lie! Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest lies the devil loves telling us, is that really, we aren’t worthy of God’s love. And what’s more, we never will be. If he can make us think we aren’t who God says we are ? bingo. He wins. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The devil is a liar ? and one of the lies that he wants you to go for, is that God’s Word isn’t true. Well ? not true might be a bit tough. How about, it’s not relevant? Or this: surely it doesn’t really apply these days does it? At least not this bit ? and not that bit and... Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Satan’s number one lie, is to conceal himself so that we’re tricked into thinking he doesn’t exist. And his second greatest lie is to try to convince us that God doesn’t exist. If he can get us to believe both of those ? it’s game over. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surveys reveal that 70% of believing Christians don’t believe in the existence of the devil. 70% ? so it seems that the devil’s greatest lie, which is that he doesn’t exist at all, is working a treat. Join Berni, as he takes a look at the devil’s greatest lies, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honour is not something that gets talked about a lot these days. But Commandment number 5 out of the top ten is to honour your parents. And it turns out that there’s a very good reason why it’s right up there at number 5. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say that what marriage is all about is two becoming one. It’s a great theory but, well, as I heard someone say once, it’s the 'becoming' that’s the problem. That’s where the hard work really is. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We think of men being the stronger sex and the Bible even talks about women being the weaker sex. But some of the strongest people I know are women ? and you women, your particular brand of strength can be such an amazing blessing to your families. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We men are a funny breed ? we have the whole provider and protector thing going on inside us. And you know something, if we know how to live that out in a godly way, we can be such a blessing to our families. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peace is one of those things ? well, who doesn’t want peace in their lives. Freedom from conflict. But imagine, imagine what a blessing it must be, to have peace at home. A family that thrives on peace instead of being lost in conflict. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on A Different Perspective, we’ve been talking about building a godly family. Well, at some point ? the talk has to turn into action, otherwise nothing’s ever going to happen. The question is ? are we ready? Well, are you? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first thing a doctor tends to ask us when we visit is about our family history. And just the way that physical things get handed down to us genetically, so do emotional, behavioural and spiritual things. Question is, what can we do about them? Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let me ask you something ? if you could set about building a Godly Family ? what would that look like? I mean how would you know when you’d arrived? Man ? wouldn’t that be amazing. A Godly family. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s easy to look around at other people’s families and think 'Boy ? how come I didn’t get a normal family like them?' Truth is though that no family’s perfect. And no matter how dysfunctional our family might be, God has a plan. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know something ? that old saying that blood is thicker than water, it’s true. There’s a special bond between members of a family. Our family really does matter. And that ? that’s why it’s time to start looking at what it means to build a godly family. Join Berni Dymet as he takes a look at family - from a Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families. We love them ? but they can be difficult sometimes, can’t they? I think with almost 6 decades alive on this planet, I have yet to encounter the perfect family. And so sometimes, we need a wider support network, an extended family ? God’s family. Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ?from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just as we’re smack bang in the middle of a series about marriage and family here on A Different Perspective, it seems to me appropriate to talk about singleness. For some ? protracted singleness. Because being single is one of the most misunderstood family issues on the planet. Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ? from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, de facto relationships are becoming more and more common. Let’s hitch up, let’s live together and see how it goes. It seems to make sense. Sure, why not. And yet ? that’s not God’s perfect plan for you, for me, or for anyone else that matter. So if it isn’t, you have to ask ? why not? Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ?from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The more affluent a society becomes, so the more prevalent is the instance of divorce. In most so?called developed economies, divorce is running at around 40% of all marriages. As much as we don’t want it to happen, it does. So many people have asked me to talk about divorce, so that’s exactly what we’re going to do. Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ?from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In many countries, including my own, about 40% of marriages end in divorce. 40%!! How does that happen? I mean, have you ever wondered, how does this couple, this man and this woman, go from the courting and romance stage, through to the marriage commitment and honeymoon stage ? on to, the divorce stage? Have you ever wondered that? Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ?from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, on our last program, we looked at the 3 most common mistakes that we men make, in being part of our families. Well this time it’s the women’s turn. What are the three most common mistakes that women make in being wives and mothers? Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ?from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has a real heart for families ? and for your family in particular. But each of us makes mistakes that damage family relationships. We do. Especially we men. All too often, we’re not very good at being fathers and husbands, brothers and sons. Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ?from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know that this whole idea of family was God’s plan from the very beginning. We know that. But I tell you, doing family, being family, can be so incredibly tough ? because families ? yours and mine ? are made up of imperfect people. Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ?from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family: it’s something we take for granted. Most of us grew up in a family and many of us have started our own and yes, we all know that families are part of God’s Grand Design. But you know as well as I do, that this whole family thing ? well, sometimes, it’s just not easy, is it? Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ?from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families. They’re something we tend to take for granted. They just exist. Most of us were born into a family. Most of us grew up in a family. Many of us have started our own families. And yet this thing called 'family' doesn’t always turn out to be what you’d hoped, does it? Join Berni, as he takes a look at your family ?from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people in this world have the gift of ? well, the gift or right and wrong. They often fulfill the role of our social conscience. And in a self?centric, world these prophets, we really need them. But even the prophets have weaknesses ? areas of immaturity that sometimes cause them pain. So ? the question is ? what are they and how can they overcome them? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at pain, from a different perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.