A Different Perspective with Berni Dymet

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There are plenty of people who set out following Jesus, who set out to get out there and build the kingdom of God, and then they realise ? hang on a minute this is a whole lot harder than I expected. Most of them fall by the wayside. So ? are you one of those people? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all met people who are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They appear to be godly, they say the right things, they even seem to do the right things, but one day you realise that really, they’re far more interested in building their empires, than God’s kingdom. So ? which one are you? An empire builder, or a kingdom builder?Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus talked a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven. But talk is cheap. It’s what He did that tells us how important God’s Kingdom really is. It’s what He gave, so that you and I could enter the Kingdom of God that totally, totally blows me away... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kingdom of Heaven; The Kingdom of God ? two terms that roll oh so easily off the tongues of many a Christian. Jesus came to usher His Kingdom into this world. And it cost Him ? everything... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s a question to kick the week off for you: What are you on this earth for? I mean ? what purpose, what plan do you think God has for your life? What does He want you to accomplish? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have enemies ? that’s just the way it is in this imperfect world of ours, filled with sinners like you and me. But the difference between someone who’s a Kingdom builder or an empire builder is how that person treats their enemies. How do you treat your enemies? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone is treating us unfairly, what we really want to do is to take them down. But that’s not always God’s plan. Sometimes, He’s put us there for a reason ? and that reason, believe it or not, is building the Kingdom of Heaven... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was something incredibly special about the Old King David ? he was a man after God’s own heart. And that’s why ? imperfect though He was ? He was able to do what God called Him to do. So ? what was it that was so special about David’s heart?... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us programmed to be empire builders rather than kingdom builders. In other words, we’re more interested in furthering our own interests than God’s. Try as we may, we fall back into the same old selfish patterns of behaviour. Turns out that what we need before we can change our actions, is a change of heart... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us are programmed to look after our own self?interest. Generally, it’s something we’re each pretty good at. In fact some people turn it into an art form. Those people are intent on building their own, personal little empires. But God’s call on our live is to be Kingdom builders. So, what’s the difference between a kingdom and an empire... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at how to become a Kingdom builder, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, we get the feeling that we don’t belong in this place anymore. It’s true of our job, where we live ? and the church that you might be attending. What Church should you belong to? Answer ? the one that God wants you at. But how do you figure out where He wants you? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In any community ? any church for that matter ? there are going to be some people that we get on with and others who are more at a distance. That’s pretty natural really. Question is ? whether we have that handful of close friends, loving relationships ? people we can trust and rely on? That’s the question. .. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the easiest things in the world is for a church, to become a club. For this God-ordained lifesaving station to turn into an exclusive club for the members. We get so comfortable, we stop seeing the hurts and the needs of the people just outside the front door. Our neighbours. Our work colleagues. Easiest thing in the world actually... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where so many people are so busy ? they feel almost like, like battery hens. Trudging off to the same job, day after day. Pressures. Deadlines. Performance targets. And what they’re looking for ? more than anything else often ? is a genuine sense of community. Question is ? where do you find that these days? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Different churches different styles of worship service. Some really contemporary. Some more traditional. But irrespective of the style, there something else. Irrespective of the style, people can tell the difference between a worship service that’s inspiring and one that’s not. Sometimes, there’s something missing... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many an organisation has been consumed by its own bureaucracy. It grows and then there are committees and dysfunctional management structures and before you know it, it topples over. Well ? churches are no different. Unless we manage growth and structures ? we end up nowhere. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I remember being part of a football team once ? and we didn’t win a game all season. Can I tell you ? morale at training and on the weekend was really low. We were ? well, losers. And you know sadly ? I’ve walked into many a church that’s flat, lifeless. Dead. There’s no spark, no fire. Why is that? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s nothing worse than being a square peg in a round hole. And in this thing called church ? that should never, ever be the case. God’s made us a certain way, to do certain things. And in a church those gifts should be put to use for God and for others. Simple really. So ? how come it doesn’t always work like that? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all seen different styles of leadership in our day. Some good. Some not so good. And some ? downright awful. We see it in the workplace. We see it in community groups. And we see it in churches. So ? what sort of leadership should we be finding in our local church? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Different churches have all sorts of different focuses. Some focus more on social justice things. Others on developing those in the church. Others on evangelism. And all that’s great. But unless there’s a sense of the lordship of Christ amongst the people ? then the church isn’t even a church. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus once told His disciples that His plan for them was to become fishers of men ? of people. And then, then He proceeded to turn their worlds upside down ? in showing them how. I wonder how welcome that kind of radical Jesus would be, in the odd church around the place today. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In that wonderful British comedy 'Yes Prime Minister' a wise old civil servant said to a junior own ? 'Remember, politicians love activity ? it’s their substitute for achievement.' You know ? I wonder, I wonder if that doesn’t apply to a few churches around the place. We busy ourselves with activity ? but does it have any real impact? Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By and large the only real problem I’ve ever found with church ? is the other people. If it weren’t for them, church would be a delight. Really. No arguments. No different opinions. No different theologies. Yep ? pretty much ? I’ve come to the conclusion that church would be just fantastic, without all those other people! Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The easiest thing to do is to snipe at this thing they call church from the outside. And, if the truth be known, a whole bunch of people are prone to sniping at it from the inside too. They’re the ones, who, instead of putting their roots down into the fertile soil of community ? well, they’re like 'pot bound' Christians. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This thing called church is a strange sort of an animal. What it is ? or at least the way we see it ? has changed a bit over the years. And whilst sometimes we might think of it as a building or an institution ? it’s really neither of those things. It’s a community. And community requires commitment. .. Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don’t have to look too far back to see how over the years, authority in the church has been abused. And so many people today ? well, we’re a tad suspicious about authority. And so we toddle along to church ? as semi-interested volunteers. But that doesn’t seem to be the answer either ...Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all too ready to judge a book by its cover. It’s true of people ? and it’s true of churches. And whilst there are many different styles and approaches to church ? we fit into some better than others ? it’s not just the cover that matters. It’s the book, the substance ? what lies beneath the surface that matters most... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is such an incredibly rich diversity across this thing called 'church'. So many different approaches and styles. That’s OK. But some churches ? they’re comfortable places to be but they don’t achieve much. Others, they get a lot done, but they’re so demanding. Why is that? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know ? I think I could put up with going to church ? if it wasn’t for the other people. I mean truly, some of them can be a real pain. Hypocrites. That’s what goes through a lot of people’s minds and that’s why so many don’t go to church. But what if God always new that thing called 'church' would be like that? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s face it ? from a marketing perspective the thing they call 'church' ? well, it doesn’t exactly have a rosy reputation does it? Really. In fact on some quarters 'church' has become a four-letter word. So ? was church really God’s idea, and if so ? what was He thinking? ... Join Berni Dymet ? as he takes a look at church, from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of people in a lot of places are wandering around, completely exhausted. So much to do. And that exhaustion, it turns out, can rob us of our confidence, of any sense of optimism for the future ... Join Berni, as he takes a look at some of the things that shake our confidence ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every now and then, something hits us in life completely out of the blue. Like a Tsunami. No warning. And in its aftermath, finding any sort of confidence to get on with life can be really tough ... Join Berni, as he takes a look at some of the things that shake our confidence ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve doubtless heard the story of 'The Little Engine that Could.' It’s a funny thing, but when we’re at the bottom of some huge great mountain, climbing it can feel completely impossible ... Join Berni, as he takes a look at some of the things that shake our confidence ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isn’t it interesting how often we end up comparing ourselves with everyone else? And so often we come up with the conclusion that we’re the ugly duckling. So is it true, or are we missing something? ... Join Berni, as he takes a look at some of the things that shake our confidence ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s sad but true that sometimes, things that happened in our formative years, can still impact on us emotionally today. Robbing us of a quiet, Godly confidence and assurance ... Join Berni, as he takes a look at some of the things that shake our confidence ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all heard that saying about lying straight in bed at night. It turns out that the way that we live our lives, has a lot to do with the confidence, or alternately the uncertainty that we feel in our heart. Join Berni, as he takes a look at living a confident life ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a funny thing ? but when what we believe doesn’t line up with how we live, then what we believe becomes less and less relevant. All of a sudden, faith?..turns into a nagging uncertainty. Join Berni, as he takes a look at living a confident life ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope is a funny thing. It’s meant to be a certainty that something good is going to happen. But too often, hope is replaced by uncertainty, doubt?.even fears. Hope becomes a hit and miss affair? Join Berni, as he takes a look at living a confident life ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt out of place? A bit like an exile in a foreign land, like you don’t belong. We all feel that sometimes ? and you know something, my hunch is that God’s in that thing somewhere? Join Berni, as he takes a look at living a confident life ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever felt like the world is running out of control? Like life is out of control? Nothing seems certain anymore ? and those fears and uncertainties just eat away at you. Join Berni, as he takes a look at living a confident life ? from A Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been chatting on the program about following Jesus with confidence. And as we wind up that series, there’s one more thing that I would like to share with you. In fact, it’s the most important thing of all. Join Berni Dymet as takes another look at how to follow Jesus with confidence - from a Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If someone told you that you were a slave, how would you react? Probably like 99.9% of us ? you’d exclaim ? I’m not a slave, I’m free!! And yet it turns out that many, many people are wandering around with a very real slave mentality. And that ? that’s something that Jesus wants to do something about. Join Berni Dymet as takes a look at how to follow Jesus with confidence - from a Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you and I would really like is for the future to be plain and clear. But life’s not always like that. Sometimes it feels a bit as though we’re walking through life in a thick fog. Things aren’t as clear as we would like to be. Now all of a sudden, when you need your faith the most, it seems to elude you. Join Berni Dymet as takes a look at how to follow Jesus with confidence - from a Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So you’re chugging along through life, doing your best to follow Jesus and then all of a sudden, the enemy throws a spanner in the works. You had a good and godly plan to do this for the Lord, but now, evil’s somehow disrupted those plans. Perhaps it’s strife and conflict. Whatever. It shakes your confidence. Join Berni Dymet as takes a look at how to follow Jesus with confidence - from a Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we have our mind set on something, there’s nothing worse than someone or something coming along and forcing a change of plan on us. After all ? our plan ? it was a good one. So how do you react when God Himself drops a change of plan into your life, hmm? Join Berni Dymet as takes a look at how to follow Jesus with confidence - from a Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we’re travelling through a time of trial, it’s not all that easy to follow Jesus with confidence. Is there something that we can do, to experience that confidence in Him, when the going get’s tough. Well, as things turn out, there is. And it’s pretty simple too. Join Berni Dymet as takes a look at how to follow Jesus with confidence - from a Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we’re travelling through a time of trial, it’s not all that easy to follow Jesus with confidence. Is there something that we can do, to experience that confidence in Him, when the going get’s tough. Well, as things turn out, there is. And it’s pretty simple too. Join Berni Dymet as takes a look at how to follow Jesus with confidence - from a Different Perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.