Life Changers http://www.lifechangers.org.za a people of influence Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:15:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Life is all about relationships. As you listen to the Life Changers podcasts we trust that you relationship with Jesus and others will grow from strength to strength. a people of influence Wally Gerstmeier http://lifechangers.org.za/images/lccpod.gifLife Changershttp://www.lifechangers.org.za no Graeme Powell graeme@lifechangers.org.za There’s a superman in eveyone http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/theres-a-superman-in-eveyone/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/theres-a-superman-in-eveyone/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:24:25 +0000 Graeme http://www.lifechangers.org.za/?p=231 I recently watched a movie called “Little Manhattan” set in New York city about a 10 year old boy called Gabe. Gabe discovers romance as he pusues the object of his affection, his classmate Rosemary.

A young man has recently joined our tribe all the way from Durban and his name is also Gabe. However, our Gabe is in his twenties and the object of his affection is Jesus. His love for the Lord is contagious and if you have not met him I encourage you to look out for him and introduce yourself. Unfortunately you won’t be able to identify him by his ginger hair or superman outfit as he’s grown out of both.

Be encouraged as you listen to the Word and his personal testimony.

(PS This recording was done on our old sound system and is not the best. We have a new sound system now producing better quality recordings!)

]]> http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/theres-a-superman-in-eveyone/feed/ 0 <p>I recently watched a movie called “Little Manhattan” set in New York city about a 10 year old boy called Gabe. Gabe discovers romance as he pusues the object of his affection, his classmate Rosemary.</p> <p>A young man has recently joined our tribe all the way from Durban and his name is also Gabe. However, our Gabe is in his twenties and the object of his affection is Jesus. His love for the Lord is contagious and if you have not met him I encourage you to look out for him and introduce yourself. Unfortunately you won’t be able to identify him by his ginger hair or superman outfit as he’s grown out of both.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/001-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-232" title="gabe" src="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/001-2-208x300.jpg" alt="" width="208" height="300" /></a></p> <p>Be encouraged as you listen to the Word and his personal testimony.</p> <p>(PS This recording was done on our old sound system and is not the best. We have a new sound system now producing better quality recordings!)</p> I recently watched a movie called “Little Manhattan” set in New York city about a 10 year old boy called Gabe. Gabe discovers romance as he pusues the object of his affection, his classmate Rosemary. A young man has recently joined our tribe [...] Walkthrough Ephesians (Part 2) http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/walkthrough-ephesians-part-2/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/walkthrough-ephesians-part-2/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:14:43 +0000 Graeme http://www.lifechangers.org.za/?p=223 This letter is coming alive to me! On Sunday we explored the “9 Blessings we have received in Christ Jesus.”

]]> http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/walkthrough-ephesians-part-2/feed/ 0 <p>This letter is coming alive to me! On Sunday we explored the “9 Blessings we have received in Christ Jesus.”</p> <p><a href="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Ephesians.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-218" title="Ephesians" src="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Ephesians.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="220" /></a></p> This letter is coming alive to me! On Sunday we explored the “9 Blessings we have received in Christ Jesus.” Walkthrough Ephesians (Part 1) http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/walkthrough-ephesians-part-1/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/walkthrough-ephesians-part-1/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:37:04 +0000 Graeme http://www.lifechangers.org.za/?p=202 Sunday was the start of our “Walkthrough Ephesians” series. Wally and Shirley recently visited Ephesus and described their visit as a “moving experience”. I have no doubt that God will be moving us to new levels in Him as we walk through the amazing book of Ephesians. See you on Sunday for part 2!

Wally & Shirley in Ephesus

]]> http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/walkthrough-ephesians-part-1/feed/ 1 <p>Sunday was the start of our “Walkthrough Ephesians” series. Wally and Shirley recently visited Ephesus and described their visit as a “moving experience”. I have no doubt that God will be moving us to new levels in Him as we walk through the amazing book of Ephesians. See you on Sunday for part 2!</p> <div id="attachment_203" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/wally-shirley.gif"><img class="size-medium wp-image-203" title="wally-shirley" src="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/wally-shirley-300x225.gif" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Wally & Shirley in Ephesus</p></div> <p><a href="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/ephesians-walkthrough1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-216" title="ephesians-walkthrough" src="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/ephesians-walkthrough1.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="220" /></a></p> Sunday was the start of our “Walkthrough Ephesians” series. Wally and Shirley recently visited Ephesus and described their visit as a “moving experience”. I have no doubt that God will be moving us to new levels in Him as we walk through [...] The Delicious Combo http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/the-delicious-combo/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/the-delicious-combo/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:33:16 +0000 Graeme http://www.lifechangers.org.za/?p=186 If you have mixed feelings about fasting (I know I do) then you need to listen to this message. What I found helpful was what the “real reason and motives for fasting should be”:

  • An Act of Faith in obedience to God’s Word & devotion towards the Lord. Rom 12:1-3
  • To humble one self before God. Psalm 35:13 & Psalm 69:10-11
  • In repentance for sin and or in seeking deliverance and guidance.  Ezra.9:5,  Neh.9:1
  • To draw closer to God, it reveals an earnestness to glorify God in your body and to bring the flesh under Gods control.
  • To increase ones spiritual power and authority.  Mark.9:29. As Prayer needs Faith Prayer needs FASTING.
  • For our natural hunger to be turned to a spiritual hunger and desire for God.
  • To develop a greater sensitivity to God and the needs of others. The eternal becomes more important than the temporary.

Wally also makes us aware of some practical aspects which are often overlooked in a time of fasting. Let this message help you make the most out of your time of fasting. God will reward you when you fast according to His Word!

]]> http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/the-delicious-combo/feed/ 0 <p>If you have mixed feelings about fasting (I know I do) then you need to listen to this message. What I found helpful was what the “real reason and motives for fasting should be”:</p> <ul> <li>An <strong>Act of Faith</strong> in obedience to God’s Word & devotion towards the Lord. Rom 12:1-3</li> <li>To <strong>humble one self</strong> before God. Psalm 35:13 & Psalm 69:10-11</li> <li><strong>In repentance</strong> for sin and or in seeking deliverance and guidance.  Ezra.9:5,  Neh.9:1</li> <li>To<strong> draw closer to God</strong>, it reveals an earnestness to glorify God in your body and to bring the flesh under Gods control.</li> <li>To<strong> increase ones spiritual power and authority</strong>.  Mark.9:29. As Prayer needs Faith Prayer needs FASTING.</li> <li>For our <strong>natural hunger to be turned to a spiritual hunger</strong> and desire for God.</li> <li>To develop a <strong>greater sensitivity</strong> to God and the needs of others. The eternal becomes more important than the temporary.</li> </ul> <p>Wally also makes us aware of some practical aspects which are often overlooked in a time of fasting. Let this message help you make the most out of your time of fasting. God will reward you when you fast according to His Word!</p> <p><a href="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/prayer-fasting.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-187" title="prayer-fasting" src="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/prayer-fasting-300x165.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="165" /></a></p> If you have mixed feelings about fasting (I know I do) then you need to listen to this message. What I found helpful was what the “real reason and motives for fasting should be”: An Act of Faith in obedience to God’s Word & devotion [...] Refocused Vision http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/refocused-vision/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/refocused-vision/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:13:33 +0000 Graeme http://www.lifechangers.org.za/?p=166 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 ….. 2010! That’s what it felt like on Sunday as Wally preached on what God’s Word has to say about “vision”. Be envisioned as you listen to Wally preaching on how we need to have:

  • Ongoing & growing vision (picture of Jesus)
  • Ongoing & growing vision of the Church
  • Ongoing & growing look within
  • Ongoing & growing look out

Make sure you’ve got big glasses on this year. We’re going big!!

]]> http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/refocused-vision/feed/ 0 <p>10, 9, 8, 7, 6 ….. 2010! That’s what it felt like on Sunday as Wally preached on what God’s Word has to say about “vision”. Be envisioned as you listen to Wally preaching on how we need to have:</p> <ul> <li>Ongoing & growing vision (picture of Jesus)</li> <li>Ongoing & growing vision of the Church</li> <li>Ongoing & growing look within</li> <li>Ongoing & growing look out</li> </ul> <p>Make sure you’ve got big glasses on this year. We’re going big!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/wally-vision.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-178" title="wally-vision" src="http://www.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/wally-vision-288x300.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="300" /></a></p> 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 ….. 2010! That’s what it felt like on Sunday as Wally preached on what God’s Word has to say about “vision”. Be envisioned as you listen to Wally preaching on how we need to have: Ongoing & growing vision (picture of [...] Power of Forgiveness http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/wally-gerstmeier/power-of-forgiveness/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/wally-gerstmeier/power-of-forgiveness/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:10:27 +0000 Graeme http://blog.lifechangers.org.za/?p=142 As we come to the end of 2009, I believe this is such an important message to hear and act upon. The opportunity to pick up an offence, stumble and fall by the way side are there every day. We need to be one (or maybe 10) steps ahead of the devil.

forgiveness

After listening to the message, take some time to reflect by going over the  questions below:

  • Can you see any signs of un-forgiveness in your life?
  • Some times people can forgive others but not themselves. How can you apply the forgiveness principles to yourself?

PS (There is a crackling sound in our recordings that will hopefully be sorted out next week)

]]> http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/wally-gerstmeier/power-of-forgiveness/feed/ 0 <p>As we come to the end of 2009, I believe this is such an important message to hear and act upon. The opportunity to pick up an offence, stumble and fall by the way side are there every day. We need to be one (or maybe 10) steps ahead of the devil.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-143" title="forgiveness" src="http://blog.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/iStock_000005140987XSmall-200x300.jpg" alt="forgiveness" width="200" height="300" /></p> <p>After listening to the message, take some time to reflect by going over the  questions below:</p> <ul> <li>Can you see any signs of un-forgiveness in your life?</li> <li>Some times people can forgive others but not themselves. How can you apply the forgiveness principles to yourself?</li> </ul> <p>PS (There is a crackling sound in our recordings that will hopefully be sorted out next week)</p> As we come to the end of 2009, I believe this is such an important message to hear and act upon. The opportunity to pick up an offence, stumble and fall by the way side are there every day. We need to be one (or maybe 10) steps ahead of the [...] Kingdom Attitude http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/wally-gerstmeier/kingdom-attitude/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/wally-gerstmeier/kingdom-attitude/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:39:20 +0000 Graeme http://blog.lifechangers.org.za/?p=136 In this message Wally encourages you to embrace a number of CHILD LIKE attitudes and mindsets that will set you up to achieve great things in Christ.

child-like-faith

After listening to the message, here are some questions to reflect on:

  • When you reflect on your childhood memories, which ones are most meaningful to you and why?
  • How does it make you feel that God has planned great things for you to walk in; that He not only loves you but believes in you?
  • If nothing could hinder you from doing what you believe the Lord has called you to do, what would it be?
  • Reflect on the child like attitudes the Lord is drawn to, both in the message and others that spring to mind. Which ones do you believe the Lord is requiring you to focus on at this point in your life?
  • Which childish attitudes do you believe the Lord wants you to grow out of and put behind your back?
]]> http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/wally-gerstmeier/kingdom-attitude/feed/ 0 <p>In this message Wally encourages you to embrace a number of <strong>CHILD LIKE</strong> attitudes and mindsets that will set you up to achieve great things in Christ.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-138" title="child-like-faith" src="http://blog.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/iStock_000003292699XSmall-300x199.jpg" alt="child-like-faith" width="300" height="199" /></p> <p>After listening to the message, here are some questions to reflect on:</p> <ul> <li>When you reflect on your childhood memories, which ones are most meaningful to you and why?</li> <li>How does it make you feel that God has planned great things for you to walk in; that He not only loves you but believes in you?</li> <li>If nothing could hinder you from doing what you believe the Lord has called you to do, what would it be?</li> <li>Reflect on the child like attitudes the Lord is drawn to, both in the message and others that spring to mind. Which ones do you believe the Lord is requiring you to focus on at this point in your life?</li> <li>Which childish attitudes do you believe the Lord wants you to grow out of and put behind your back?</li> </ul> In this message Wally encourages you to embrace a number of CHILD LIKE attitudes and mindsets that will set you up to achieve great things in Christ. After listening to the message, here are some questions to reflect on: When you reflect on your [...] Kingdom Freedom http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/wally-gerstmeier/kingdom-freedom/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/wally-gerstmeier/kingdom-freedom/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:10:42 +0000 Graeme http://blog.lifechangers.org.za/?p=133 http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons/wally-gerstmeier/kingdom-freedom/feed/ 0 The Presence of God 3 http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons-by-visitors/the-presence-of-god-3/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons-by-visitors/the-presence-of-god-3/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:09:40 +0000 Graeme http://blog.lifechangers.org.za/?p=131 Submerged

]]> http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons-by-visitors/the-presence-of-god-3/feed/ 0 <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-124" title="Submerged" src="http://blog.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Submerged.jpg" alt="Submerged" width="300" height="225" /></p> The Presence Of God 2 http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons-by-visitors/brad-klynsmith/the-presence-of-god-2/ http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons-by-visitors/brad-klynsmith/the-presence-of-god-2/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:27:21 +0000 Graeme http://blog.lifechangers.org.za/?p=127 In this message, Brad continues to teach and lead us into experiencing more of God’s presence. Wednesday night was very practical and many of us had amazing experiences with our heavenly Father. Once again this is not a full recording. Enjoy!

Submerged

]]> http://www.lifechangers.org.za/sermons-by-visitors/brad-klynsmith/the-presence-of-god-2/feed/ 0 <p>In this message, Brad continues to teach and lead us into experiencing more of God’s presence. Wednesday night was very practical and many of us had amazing experiences with our heavenly Father. Once again this is not a full recording. Enjoy!</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-124" title="Submerged" src="http://blog.lifechangers.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Submerged.jpg" alt="Submerged" width="300" height="225" /></p> In this message, Brad continues to teach and lead us into experiencing more of God’s presence. Wednesday night was very practical and many of us had amazing experiences with our heavenly Father. Once again this is not a full recording. Enjoy!