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Our identity is not determined by people, circumstances, achievements, failures, or the opinions of others. Our identity is established by the Word and voice of God. At the baptism and transfiguration of Jesus, the Father declared: “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Before Jesus performed the works of His ministry, the Father established His identity. In this powerful message, we explore what it means to live from sonship rather than orphanhood: 1. Identity before activity — Why the Father establishes identity before assignment. 2. The imagery we use to see ourselves — How the wrong image of ourselves can prevent us from accessing what God has already established. 3. The cloud and God's leading — Understanding how God's presence sets the pace for His people. 4. Moses, Joseph and David — How God can give authority over the very places, situations and weights we have been brought through. 5. The weight that creates capacity — Sometimes you carry things nobody sees because God is developing the capacity required for what nobody else is willing to face. 6. The finished work of the Cross — Jesus has already defeated the powers of darkness. What happens when we stop living as though we still need to earn what Christ has already accomplished? 7. From law to sonship — When our focus shifts from what God has done to what we must constantly do, we can become captive again to performance. 8. The seven places of the Cross — His head, back, side, hands and feet, and what they reveal about the finished work of Christ. 9. The Rock and sonship — Exploring the revelation of Christ, the foundation of the Church, and what happens when we understand ourselves as sons and daughters. 10. The prodigal son — The deeper problem was not simply that the son left home; he misunderstood both who he was and who his Father was. The goal is not merely to receive what God has promised, but to become people who can carry, steward and unlock what He has entrusted to us. There are things you will carry that nobody sees in order to confront giants nobody wants to face. There are places you have been brought out of that God may give you authority over. “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 #achievements #sonship #love #promises #covenant #bloodline #setfree #voiceofgod #capacity #foudation #accomplishment #revelation #identity #understanding

Faith is not only about what we believe; it is also about what we are willing to stand for. Throughout Scripture, we see men and women placed in moments where remaining silent would have been easier, but faith required them to speak, act and stand for what was right. Standing for truth will not always make us popular, but when we know who God is, we can stand even when everyone else chooses to bow. In this message, we explore: DANIEL – A FAITH THAT WOULD NOT COMPROMISE Daniel lived in a culture that constantly challenged his faith, but he refused to compromise his convictions. Even when a law was passed that threatened his life, Daniel continued to pray to God as he had done before. His life reminds us that truth does not change because the environment around us changes. Sometimes standing for God means continuing to do what is right when everyone around us is telling us to stop. SHADRACH, MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO – WE WILL NOT BOW King Nebuchadnezzar commanded everyone to bow before the golden image. Three men remained standing. They knew the consequences. They knew the furnace was waiting. Yet their response was clear: even if God did not deliver them in the way they expected, they would still not bow. Standing for truth means deciding beforehand that there are some things we simply will not compromise. ESTHER – SPEAKING WHEN SILENCE IS EASIER Esther was placed in a position where speaking the truth could have cost her life. Yet Mordecai challenged her with the words, “Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” There are moments when God places us in certain rooms, positions and relationships because He expects us to use our voice. Silence may feel safe, but sometimes faith requires us to speak. NATHAN – TELLING THE TRUTH EVEN TO A KING When David sinned, Nathan had the courage to confront him. David was king. Nathan understood the risk, but truth was more important than comfort. He stood before David and declared, “You are the man.” Real truth does not change depending on who is standing in front of us. Standing for truth means having the courage to say what is right even when the person who needs to hear it is powerful, influential or close to us. #empowerchurch #david #faith #stand #righteousness #upright #understanding #truth

Faith is not just about where we start, it is also about where we choose to go and what we choose to leave behind. Throughout Scripture, we see people faced with a choice: to move forward in faith or to look back at what God has called them away from. In this message, we explore: RUTH - A FAITH THAT CLINGS Ruth made the decision to stay with Naomi, declaring, “Where you go, I will go… Your God will be my God.” Her faithfulness reminds us that sometimes faith means holding on and moving forward, even when the future is uncertain. DON'T LOOK BACK - KEEP MOVING FORWARD While Ruth chose to follow forward, Lot's wife looked back. Her story reminds us of the importance of trusting God with what is ahead instead of longing for what He has called us to leave behind. THE PROMISE - GOD IS FAITHFUL TO BLESS God promised Abraham that He would bless him and multiply his descendants. When God makes a promise, He remains faithful. What He has spoken over your life is not limited by what you can currently see. JESUS -THE FULFILMENT OF THE PROMISE Jesus came not to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfil them. Everything God has been working toward finds its fulfilment in Christ, reminding us that God's plan is always greater than we imagine. DAVID - FACING GIANTS IN GOD'S NAME David did not face Goliath relying on weapons or his own strength. He came in the name of the Lord. When we know who God is, we can face what stands against us with faith and confidence. WHO IS YOUR GOD? David asked, “Who is this Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” Sometimes the size of our faith is revealed by how we see God in the middle of our challenges. KEEP GOING - DON'T TURN BACK Ruth's journey to Bethlehem began with a decision to move forward. Your journey may not always be easy, but faith calls us to keep walking, trusting that God is leading us somewhere greater. The message reminds us that faith requires a decision. Will we cling to what God has called us toward, or will we keep looking back? Like Ruth, may we have the courage to say, “Where You lead, I will go,” trusting that the God who calls us forward is faithful every step of the way. Download Our New Apps Below: EC App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-church/id6775955900 Empower Church EC App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerapp EBI App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-bible-institute/id6775867966 Empower Bible Institute EBI App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerschool.ebi #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #faith #FaithOverFear #jesuschrist #faithjourney

Faith is more than simply knowing about God—it is declaring what we believe about Him. The Apostles' Creed takes us through the foundation of our faith: the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Church, forgiveness, resurrection, and everlasting life. Download Our New Apps Below: EC App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-church/id6775955900 Empower Church EC App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerapp EBI App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-bible-institute/id6775867966 Empower Bible Institute EBI App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerschool.ebi In this message, we explore: GOD THE FATHER — ALMIGHTY CREATOR We believe in God the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth. He is the Creator, sovereign over all things, and the foundation of our faith. JESUS CHRIST — THE SON OF GOD We believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son and our Lord, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. THE CROSS — JESUS' SUFFERING AND DEATH Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. His death is central to the message of salvation. THE RESURRECTION — DEATH COULD NOT HOLD HIM On the third day, Jesus rose again from the dead. The resurrection is the declaration of Christ's victory and the hope of every believer. THE ASCENSION — CHRIST REIGNS Jesus ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. THE HOLY SPIRIT — OUR FAITHFUL HELPER We believe in the Holy Spirit and His work among God's people, empowering and guiding the Church. THE CHURCH — ONE BODY We believe in the holy Church and the communion of saints. In Christ, we are brought together as one body and called to walk in fellowship. FORGIVENESS & NEW LIFE We believe in the forgiveness of sins and the freedom found through Christ. RESURRECTION & EVERLASTING LIFE We believe in the resurrection of the body and the promise of life everlasting—a hope that extends beyond this present life. The Apostles' Creed reminds us that our faith has a foundation. We do not simply believe in an idea; we believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Death and sin have no power—they are solved. Because you are dead to sin, sickness has also been removed. God's perfect will is not merely healing; His perfect will is that you don't get sick. Download Our New Apps Below: EC App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-church/id6775955900 Empower Church EC App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerapp EBI App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-bible-institute/id6775867966 Empower Bible Institute EBI App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerschool.ebi In this message, we explore: -THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT (Luke 4:1-15) Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit, overcoming temptation and demonstrating that we too can walk in victory. -DEAD TO SIN, ALIVE TO GOD (Romans 6:7-11) When we died with Christ, we were set free from the power of sin. We are now alive to God through Christ Jesus. -THE NEW COVENANT (Romans 5:12-15) Unlike under Moses, where the law brought death, under Jesus we inherit life and peace through grace. -OUR ASSIGNMENT (Mark 16:15-18) We are called to go into all the world, preach the gospel, and lay hands on the sick so they may recover. -CLOTHED IN THE SUPERNATURAL (Luke 24:46-49) We have been endued with power from on high, literally clothed in the supernatural to exercise dominion. Receive today: -Freedom from the power of sin and death. -The realization of your identity in Christ. -The power to walk in divine health. -Boldness to fulfill your assignment in the Great Commission. ARE YOU WALKING IN THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT? WILL YOU ACCEPT THE DOMINION GIVEN TO YOU? Your body is the TEMPLE. Your faith is the SHIELD. "He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness." 1 Peter 2:24 #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #healing #supernatural #holyspirit #Dominion

We live in a world that constantly tells us to chase more—more success, more approval, more material things. But no matter how much we consume, we always end up empty again. "If your soul finds its thirst and hunger satisfied in Jesus, you will never thirst, never hunger, never die." So often, we search for fulfillment, identity, and approval in temporary things. We look to accomplishments, status, or human validation to fill an inner void—only to find ourselves spiritually hungry and thirsty again. But Scripture reveals a radically different truth: when your soul finds its true hunger and thirst satisfied in Jesus, you will never thirst, never hunger, and never die. Scriptures Covered in Today's Message: Colossians 1:15-20 — The Supremacy of Christ: Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, and the One through whom all things are reconciled. Colossians 1:20-23 — Reconciled & Grounded: Once alienated, we are now presented holy and blameless before God, called to remain steadfast and firmly established in the faith. Colossians 2:9-10 — Fullness in Him: In Christ, all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given this fullness in Him, who is the head over every power and authority. Whether you joined us live in person or are tuning in online, we pray this message strengthens your faith, clears away doubt, and draws you closer to the heart of God. Connect With Us: If this message blessed you, please give this video a Like, hit Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload or a live service stream!

Happy Women's Day to every Empower Lady. The Messiah didn't come from a throne room but from a stump - something cut down and seemingly lifeless. Mary carried the royal line of David in her own body, and heaven's greatest work came through a woman the world would have overlooked. God still chooses that kind of ground. Download Our New Apps Below: EC App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-church/id6775955900 Empower Church EC App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerapp EBI App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-bible-institute/id6775867966 Empower Bible Institute EBI App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerschool.ebi SURRENDER OVER UNDERSTANDING Mary asked “how,” but she didn't demand full understanding before she obeyed. “I am the Lord's servant… may it be to me as you have said.” Faith isn't the absence of questions - it's surrender in the midst of them. Every woman has faced a “how will this be” moment. The call today is the same as Mary's: trust before you fully understand. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD Elizabeth, said to be barren, was six months along. God used two “impossible” situations side by side to prove His power isn't limited by age, circumstance, or what people assume about you. Whatever feels barren or closed in your life - God specialises in that ground. THE TREASURE WITHIN -YOU ARE THE VESSEL Just as Mary carried Christ in her womb, every believer carries Christ within - “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” You don't need to be flawless or impressive; you need to be willing. The treasure was never about the vessel's strength, but about what God chose to place inside it. Woman of God you may feel like a stump, cut down by disappointment, delay, or doubt. But God is not finished. Let the Branch grow. Let the treasure shine.

"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." Have you ever wondered if God is speaking to you or how to distinguish His voice from the noise of everyday life? Understanding how God speaks begins with knowing His character and aligning our hearts with His Word. He communicates in various ways: through the Scriptures, the quiet whisper of the Holy Spirit, wise counsel and circumstances. Learning to recognise His voice brings ultimate clarity, direction and comfort when facing major life choices or everyday moments. 1.Knowing the voice of God 2.Knowing that God's voice exist 3.Having the faith that God speaks Hearing God's voice is not reserved for a select few; it is a daily invitation for every believer. As you seek Him through prayer and His Word, expect Him to answer and guide your steps. #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #knowledgeispower #holyspirit #believe

Every great building is only as strong as its FOUNDATION. The same is true in our walk with God. A compromised foundation may not collapse immediately but over time the cracks begin to show. For an entire year David carried on as though nothing had happened. When God sent Nathan to confront him, David was quick to judge another man's sin while remaining blind to his own, until he heard the words, “You are the man.” In this teaching, we explore: 1. Why position is vital to your purpose. 2.The progression of sin and its devastating consequences. 3. Why we are often quick to judge others while excusing ourselves. 4. How God exposes what we try to conceal. 5.The power of conviction, repentance, and restoration. 6.How to build a spiritual foundation that remains unshaken. 7. How compromise always starts small. Whether you're rebuilding after failure or guarding against compromise, this message is a reminder that God desires truth in the inward parts and calls us to stand firmly on a foundation of obedience, holiness, and integrity. “Stay in the position God has called you to, because what you entertain in private will eventually influence your public life.” Download Our New Apps: EC App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-church/id6775955900 Empower Church EC App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerapp EBI App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-bible-institute/id6775867966 Empower Bible Institute EBI App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerschool.ebi #empowerchurch #churchonline #foundation #position #consequences #building #heart #firmfoundation #obedience #holiness #integrity #progression #sin #influence #accountability

The greatest battlefield is not around you—it's within you. Every day, fear, doubt, anxiety, negative words, and past experiences compete for control of your thoughts. But God has called us to reclaim our minds, renewing them through His truth so we can live in freedom, faith, and purpose. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” — Romans 12:2 In this message, we explore: 1. THE POWER OF A RENEWED MIND (Romans 12:1–2) Transformation doesn't begin when your circumstances change—it begins when your mind changes. God calls us to reject the world's patterns and allow His Word to renew the way we think, believe, and live. 2. DON'T LET DOUBT OVERRIDE GOD'S PROMISE (Genesis 18:10–15) Sarah laughed because God's promise seemed impossible. Sometimes our minds focus more on our limitations than on God's power. Faith begins when we choose to believe what God says over what we see. 3. WHEN UNBELIEF SILENCES YOUR VOICE (Luke 1:18–20) Zechariah questioned God's promise and experienced the consequences of unbelief. Our words reveal what fills our minds. God desires hearts and minds that trust Him even when we don't understand His timing. 4. YOU ARE SNARED BY WHAT YOU SPEAK (Proverbs 6:2) Our words have power because they flow from our thoughts. Negative thinking produces negative confession, but a renewed mind produces words of faith, hope, and life. Reclaim your mind by aligning your speech with God's truth. 5. WINNING THE BATTLE AGAINST FEAR AND DESPAIR (1 Kings 19:1–4) After one of his greatest victories, Elijah allowed fear and exhaustion to overwhelm his mind. God met him with rest, encouragement, and a renewed purpose. No matter how discouraged you feel, God is able to restore your mind and strengthen your spirit. Receive today: A renewed mind through God's Word. Freedom from fear, doubt, and destructive thinking. Faith to believe God's promises. Peace that guards your heart and mind. Strength to overcome every mental battle. Confidence to walk in God's purpose. You don't have to live captive to fear, anxiety, or negative thoughts. Through Christ, your mind can be renewed, your thinking restored, and your life transformed. “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” - Romans 12:2 #TheBible #HolyBible #Faith #ChristianLiving #RenewYourMind #Romans12 #Mindset #SpiritualGrowth #HolySpirit #Hope #Purpose #Peace #Freedom #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #KingdomOfGod

The world teaches us to rely on logic, fear, and self-preservation, but the Bible calls us to live with a Kingdom mindset. In a world filled with uncertainty and chaos, God invites us to exchange a carnal mind for a Spirit-led life marked by peace, purpose, and supernatural provision. “For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6 In this message, we explore: 1. THE CARNAL MIND VS. THE SPIRITUAL MIND Discover the difference between living according to human reasoning and being led by the Holy Spirit. True spirituality begins when we surrender our minds to God. 2. FROM SCARCITY TO KINGDOM ABUNDANCE Through the widow's oil (2 Kings 4) and the healing at Bethesda (John 5), learn how God transforms limited resources into limitless possibilities when we respond in faith. 3. YOUR PAIN HAS A PURPOSE God never wastes your struggles. Every trial can become a testimony when surrendered to Him, bringing healing, growth, and hope. 4. KINGDOM THINKING CHANGES EVERYTHING Faith sees opportunity where fear sees lack. Stop living with an “someone else” mindset and begin walking in the authority and purpose God has given you. 5. WHAT YOU DON'T DEAL WITH TODAY MAY DEFEAT YOU TOMORROW Through the stories of Saul and the Amalekites, discover the importance of obedience, confronting compromise, and trusting God's wisdom over human logic. 6. POUR OUT. PICK UP. MOVE FORWARD. God calls us to use what is already in our hands. As we pour out in faith and generosity, He brings increase, breakthrough, and Kingdom impact. Receive today: -PEACE through a Spirit-led mind. -FREEDOM from fear, lack, and defeat. -FAITH to trust God's provision. -PURPOSE in every season of life. -KINGDOM VISION to live beyond circumstances. God has not called you to be ruled by fear, scarcity, or your own understanding. He has given you His Spirit so you can think differently, live differently, and experience the life and peace found in Christ. “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2 #gebhardtberndt #empowerchurch #Faith #holyspirit #christianliving #kingdommindset #supernatural

NO MORE DELAY | Why Your Breakthrough Is Closer Than You Think Heaven is declaring over your life: No more delays. “The time has come for every prophecy to be fulfilled… If I say it, it will happen. There will be no more delays” (Ezekiel 12:23, 25). And His word never returns empty — it accomplishes everything He sends it to do (Isaiah 55:11). But understand this: distraction is a wildly successful ploy of the enemy. The Word burns in us. His Word chisels in us. Even Paul knew the fight — “we wanted to come to you… but Satan hindered us” (1 Thessalonians 2:18). HUPOMONE — to bear under without stopping. We are strengthened with all power for steadfastness and patience, joyously (Colossians 1:11). Hupomone holds up under situations; makrothumidestinya bears with people. So why the delays? Delay 1 — Spiritual Warfare: Daniel's answer was held back three weeks until Michael broke through (Daniel 10:13). Delay 2 — No One to Manage It: The plant waited because “there was not a man to till the ground” (Genesis 2:5). Delay 3 — Preparation Over Time: Joseph's feet were bound in irons until his word came to pass and the Lord tested him (Psalm 105:17-19). Delay 4 — Dishonored: “You will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord'” (Matthew 23:39). Until SOMEONE recognizes you, your IDENTITY and DESTINY lie hidden in the WAITING. But the season is shifting. The delays are ending. #genfree #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #motivation #faith #success #preparation #destiny #identity

GOD vs AI | Why God Still Makes You Wait We live in the age of AI - instant answers, instant everything. But God doesn't move like a machine. He moves like a Father. Our confidence is that the father is with us. It is necessary for us to wait upon the Lord! Download our new Apps: EC App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-church/id6775955900 Empower Church EC App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerapp EBI App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-bible-institute/id6775867966 Empower Bible Institute EBI App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerschool.ebi A delay is not a denial - it's divine preparation. Just as every plant existed before it grew (Genesis 2:5), God prepares us in stillness before our destiny unfolds. AI gives speed. Only the Spirit gives timing. - Preparation Over Time: Joseph was sold, his feet bound in irons, “until the time that his word came to pass; the word of the Lord tested him” (Psalm 105:17-19). No algorithm could prepare him - only the waiting did. - Delayed Because Dishonored: “You will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord'” (Matthew 23:39). Sometimes the breakthrough waits on recognition. We live in a generation where we must become INTENTIONAL disciples and not DIGITAL disciples. God is not slow and not late. While the world races for fast output, He builds character in the dark - real spiritual growth in Christ can't be downloaded. May the Lord direct your hearts into the patience of Christ. God made men and man made AI.

You were not created to live as an orphan, searching for identity, striving for approval, or carrying life's burdens alone. God created you to live as His beloved child—secure in His love, established in His Kingdom and confident in who He says you are. Before Jesus began His ministry, the Father declared, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Identity came before assignment. In the same way, God desires for you to know that you are loved, accepted, and called by Him. Download Our New Apps: EC App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-church/id6775955900 Empower Church EC App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerapp EBI App - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/empower-bible-institute/id6775867966 Empower Bible Institute EBI App - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.empowerschool.ebi In this message, we explore: 1. THE REVELATION OF SONSHIP True identity is discovered through the Father's voice. Sons know who they are because they know who their Father is. 2. BELOVED BEFORE THE BEGINNING Jesus was called “Beloved” before His ministry began. God's love is not earned through works; it is received through relationship. 3. THE HEART OF THE FATHER The Father does not wait to condemn His children—He runs toward them with compassion, restoration, and grace. 4. FROM ORPHAN THINKING TO KINGDOM LIVING Orphans ask, “What can I get?” Sons ask, “What can I give?” Sons carry peace, purpose, and responsibility in the Kingdom. 5. SLAVES HAVE LOCKS, SONS HAVE KEYS Jesus has entrusted His children with the keys of the Kingdom. We are called not only to receive God's promises but to advance His purposes in the earth. Receive today: 1. IDENTITY as you discover who God says you are. 2. HEALING as you encounter the Father's love. 3. FREEDOM from orphan thinking and striving. 4. PURPOSE as you embrace your calling as a son or daughter of God. 5. AUTHORITY as you walk in the keys of the Kingdom. You are deeply loved by the Father. You are not abandoned, forgotten, or rejected. Through Christ, you have been brought into the family of God and invited to live as His beloved child. “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” — 1 John 3:1 #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #sonship #identityinchrist #beloved #fatherslove #faith #jesuschrist #holyspirit #christianliving #purpose #healing

You were created to live a life of praise and prayer, not fear, confusion, or spiritual dryness. God designed you to carry His presence, lift His name, and commune with Him daily as His beloved child. Your strength is found in worship, your clarity is found in prayer, and your victory is found in remaining connected to the Father. Praise shifts your focus from the size of the battle to the greatness of God. Prayer aligns your heart with heaven, strengthens your faith, and reminds you that you are never alone. When praise becomes your posture and prayer becomes your lifestyle, your spirit is refreshed, your mind is renewed, and your heart is anchored in God's truth. In this message, we explore: 1. THE POWER OF PRAISE Praise is not only a song; it is a declaration of faith. It reminds your soul that God is good, faithful, and worthy in every season. 1. THE PLACE OF PRAYER Prayer is the place where burdens are exchanged for peace, weakness is met with strength, and the heart of the Father is revealed. 1. WORSHIP AS A LIFESTYLE True worship goes beyond a moment in church. It is a daily surrender, a heart posture, and a life that honours God in all things. 1. DRAWING NEAR TO GOD As you seek Him in prayer and lift Him up in praise, you begin to experience His presence more deeply and walk in greater intimacy with Him. 1. PRAISE BEFORE THE BREAKTHROUGH Even before circumstances change, praise declares that God is still in control. Prayer keeps your faith alive while you wait on His promises. Receive today: 1. PEACE as you bring every burden before God in prayer. 1. STRENGTH as you choose praise even in difficult seasons. 2. JOY as your heart is lifted in the presence of the Lord. 3. CLARITY as prayer aligns your thoughts with God's will. 4. BREAKTHROUGH as praise becomes your weapon and prayer becomes your foundation. You are not alone. God is near to those who call on Him. As you grow in a lifestyle of praise and prayer, may your heart be filled with faith, your spirit be renewed with joy, and your life become a testimony of God's goodness in this generation. #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #praise #worship #faith #spiritualgrowth #breakthrough #presenceofGod #prayer #love

You were not created to live with a spirit of timidity or confusion; God designed you to walk in power, love, and self-discipline as His child. Your identity is not defined by the world, but by the fact that you were chosen in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless. Heaven's plan has always been for you to walk in the fullness of your inheritance as a son. In this message, we explore: 1. THE DIVINE CALLING Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, inviting us into a relationship where we are known, loved, and fully free. 2. ROOTED IN THE FATHER'S LOVE You are designed to be established in love, experiencing the glorious power of the Spirit in your inner being so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith. 3. THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE True spiritual awakening begins by realizing that Jesus is the only way to the Father, and in Him, you find the purpose you were created for. 4. BEARING FRUIT AS A SON As you remain in Him, you are enabled to live a life of faith and spirituality that produces lasting fruit and brings glory to the Father. 5. SEEKING THE KINGDOM FIRST When you prioritize God's Kingdom and His righteousness, you unlock the promise that all other things will be provided for you. Receive today: 1. CLARITY in your god realization and your identity as a beloved child of God. 2. STRENGTH to overcome the challenges of your faithfully journey through the joy of the Lord. 3. WISDOM as you learn how to grow spiritually closer to God and read the word of God daily. HOPE for your future, anchored in the plans He has to prosper you and give you a future. 4. FREEDOM from your past, knowing that whom the Son sets free is free indeed. You are not alone. You are a child of the Living God. As you pursue these keys to spiritual growth, may you experience the biblical wisdom necessary to walk in your true identity and become a testimony of His love in this generation. #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #mindset #identity #spiritualgrowth #wisdom

In a nation facing corruption, unemployment, and broken systems — it's easy to lose faith. But this message declares what God has already spoken over this land, and it is good. Drawing from the stories of Elijah under the juniper tree, Daniel in Babylon, and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah, we see a pattern: God does not abandon nations in crisis. He raises up remnants within them. South Africa is not forgotten. It is a field for harvest. Today's message will challenge you to: 1. Pray prophetically over your city, your province, and your nation 2. Rise above a spirit of despair and cynicism - these are weapons against your destiny 3. Understand your role as salt and light in a broken system 4. Intercede for your leaders, even when it is hard to 5. Believe that revival is not distant - it begins in your household *“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 South Africa needs the Church to stand up, speak up, and show up! #gebhardtberndt #empowerchurch #TomiArayomi #prayer #southafrica #patterns #sin

Is your house clean - not just physically, but spiritually? In this powerful Bible teaching, we uncover what it truly means to consecrate your home and keep it set apart for God's glory. Using the stories of Moses and John the Baptist, we see what happens when discouragement causes us to strike at our Deliverer - and how God still moves in the midst of our mess. Jesus' message to John in prison and to us remains the same: He may not be removing you from your situation, but He is working IN it. Today's message will teach you how to: 1. Anoint your home and pray angel protection over every door and window 2. Walk in sanctification and discernment: you are chosen by God 3. Make your home a house of prayer, joy, and life-giving conversation 4. Develop christian habits that honour God in your household 5. Live in gratitude: you are not a foreigner, not an orphan “As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15 Your home is not just a building. It is a sanctuary. It's time to live like it! #gebhardtberndt #empowerchurch #bible #holyspirit #protection #discernment #christian #habits #family #chosenones #bibleteaching #household

When everything falls apart, desperation will take you further than distraction ever could. Like Jacob who grabbed hold and declared “I will not leave you until you bless me” — she grabbed Elisha's feet and refused to let go. #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #young #freedom #desperation

Your family was not created to live powerless — God designed families to carry His Spirit, His blessing, and His anointing. The same Holy Spirit that rested upon Jesus now lives within us. Heaven's plan has always been for households to encounter God together. In this message, discover: THE ANOINTING OF THE HOUSEHOLD God does not only visit individuals — He establishes His presence in families and generations. THE HOLY SPIRIT AS OUR INHERITANCE Jesus brought us into the Household of God and gave us the right to live as sons and daughters filled with His Spirit. PENTECOST POWER FOR FAMILIES The fire that fell in Acts 2 was not for performance, but for transformation, unity, revival, and boldness. THE RIGHTS OF GOD'S CHILDREN As children of God, you have the right to freedom, healing, peace, provision, victory, and authority in the Name of Jesus. A FAMILY THAT BUILDS THE KINGDOM Through devotion, generosity, prayer, and unity, families become carriers of revival in the church and in the world. Receive today: THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT UPON YOUR HOUSEHOLD FREEDOM, HEALING, AND RESTORATION BOLDNESS TO WALK IN YOUR GOD-GIVEN AUTHORITY UNITY, PEACE, AND STRENGTH IN YOUR FAMILY THE GRACE TO LIVE AS TRUE CHILDREN OF GOD You are not abandoned. You belong to the Household of God. Your family shall carry the presence of God, walk in victory, and become a testimony of His power in this generation! Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gebhardtberndt Gebhardt Berndt Instagram: https://bit.ly/49kns4z Empower Church Instagram: https://bit.ly/4tUODKL #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #family #anointing #holyspirit #pentecost #victory

Tonight we gather for a powerful night of Praise and Prophecy - where worship opens the heavens and the prophetic voice of God is released with clarity and power. 1. At midnight, Paul and Silas praised God in chains and the prison doors flew open - tonight, your chains are breaking too - Acts 16:25–28 2. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, something will burn inside you as He opens the Word - Luke 24:13–35 3. Come with a heart right before God, for He meets those who bring their worship with clean hands and reconciled hearts - Matthew 5:23–24 4. The Spirit of the Lord is upon this place tonight - to heal the broken, set the captives free, and release the garment of praise in exchange for the spirit of heaviness - Isaiah 61:1–3 Come expectant, come ready, and come with your mouth open - what God has spoken over your life shall not return void. #empowerchurch #prophecy #worship #Jesus #power #praise

Your family was not designed to survive instead God designed family to Revive. The fire of God falls on households not on individuals. Joshua 24:15 — “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!” In this message, discover: 1. DEVOTION THAT COVERS THE WHOLE HOUSEHOLD - when one person is fully surrendered, it shifts the spiritual atmosphere at home 2. GENEROSITY THAT FLOWS OUT OF DEVOTION - true revival in a family produces open hands, not clenched fists 3. BIG BOLD PRAYERS MUST BE DONE BY THE FAMILY - your household is a prayer unit, not just a living arrangement Receive today: 1. WHOLEHEARTED DEVOTION TO JESUS CHRIST 2. UNITY, LOVE, AND WISDOM FROM ABOVE 3. DIVINE PROTECTION OVER YOUR HOME 4. ABUNDANT BLESSING AND FAVOUR FOR YOUR FAMILY 5. THE OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ON YOUR HOUSEHOLD No plague shall come near your dwelling. No evil shall befall you. Your family is REVIVED Today! --- Boost your YouTube audience with vidIQ. Use this link to unlock 500 bonus credits when you upgrade to a premium plan: https://vidiq.com/r/?code=DqKDVs

Full Video Sermon Here: https://youtube.com/live/hQbkUjcEbT4 God is a speaking God and you are made in His image, which makes you a speaking being. The language of Heaven doesn't just describe reality, it creates it. Out of nothing comes something, but you have to see it before you can be it. #gebhardtberndt #empowerchurch #heaven #holyspirit

Full Video Sermone here: https://youtube.com/live/ynjMNZ-SCmk What you see will always determine what you say and what you say will shape your future. God didn't speak first … He saw first. And because you are made in His image and likeness, you carry that same capacity for vision. Today you'll discover: -Why Vision Is the Function of the Heart, Not the Eyes. -How God Saw Before He Spoke. -The Danger of Living Without Vision - Without Vision You Are Wandering. -How Bartimaeus Received His Sight by Believing What Was Not Yet Real. -How to Starve Satan by Living in the Atmosphere of Faith. Genesis 1:2-4 (NKJV) – “The Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters… Then God said, ‘Let there be light'; and there was light.” Habakkuk 2:2-3 (NIV) – “Write down the vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it. For the vision awaits an appointed time… Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come.” Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) – “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” SIGHT is the function of your eyes. VISION is the function of your heart. Vision is faith activated foresight and when you follow the VISION God has set for your life, you will withstand every fear. #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #vision #mindset #faith #holyspirit

Full Sermon Here: https://youtube.com/live/4hBO2U-RZqY Radical obedience is not partial, delayed or convenient, but is immediate, complete and costly. Discover tonight how Obedience leads to maturity in Christ, that leads to a life fulfilled! 1 Samuel 15:22 " To obey is better than sacrifice." #gebhardtberndt #obedience #holyspirit #freedom #deliverance #baptism #righteousness #faith #Jesus #empowerchurch #mindset #healing #worship #complete

CHRIST OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS | Full Sermon here: https://youtube.com/live/6OC4288EfAM Jesus Christ is our Righteousness, enabling us to live a life of FREEDOM from our sinful nature. In today's powerful message you'll discover: - God's Holy and Righteous Nature - Our Human Struggle and the Problem of Sin - Our Righteousness through Faith in Christ - How to Live Right! Isaiah 61:10 (NKJV) – “I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (AMP) – “He made Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God [that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in a right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness].” #gebhardtberndt #soul #holyspirit #freedom #deliverance #temple #righteousness #boundaries #faith #Jesus #empowerchurch #mindset #healing #worship

Jesus was raised from the dead, and because of His Death, Burial and Resurrection, We are FREE from SIN and Death! [Full Sermon here: https://youtube.com/live/BCUAHfTyoTg] Discover how you can be ALIVE in Christ and FREE from sin today! With this freedom we also obey Christ in being BAPTISED as a sign of obedience in belonging to HIM. Discover today how: - DEATH HAS NO POWER - SIN HAS NO POWER - THE GRAVE HAS NO POWER Romans 6: 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, 9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Receive today: - A BRAND NEW HEART - A BRAND NEW MIND - A BRAND NEW VISION As you move from DEATH to LIFE. #gebhardtberndt #empowerchurch #easter #resurrection #baptism #freedom #alive #hopeingod #hope #deliverance #mindset

The Blood of Christ PROVIDES! [Full sermon here: https://youtube.com/live/jt3Dxql0cvs] On this Passover Service, discover how you are set free by the sacrifice of Jesus, and how the Blood of Christ Provide Divine Protection: The blood served as a visible sign. When the Lord passed through Egypt to strike down the firstborn, He would "pass over" any house marked with blood, preventing the "destroyer" from entering. Public Declaration of Faith: Marking the doorposts was a public rejection of Egyptian deities (who held sheep as sacred) and an active demonstration of trust in God's promise. Symbolism of the Cross: Many Christian traditions view the vertical doorposts and horizontal lintel as a foreshadowing of the cross where Jesus, the "Lamb of God," would shed His blood for salvation. The "House-Altar": Jewish commentary suggests this ritual transformed individual homes into temporary altars Mission completed : “Tetelestai”, which meant “I have done exactly what you requested” or “the mission is now completed”. The Ultimate and Final Sacrifice : Therefore, when Jesus declared that it was finished, He was also declaring the end of sacrifice because the ultimate Sacrifice has been made. Atonement was perfected, completed, fully accomplished and it was done once for all. NEVER AGAIN WILL ANY OTHER SACRIFICE BE NEEDED! DEBT SETTLED IN FULL : Whenever a debt had been fully paid off, the parchment on which the debt was written was stamped with tetelestai and this meant that the debt had been “paid in full”. The Turning Point : In the Classical Greek terms, the word tetelestai referred to “a turning point when one period ended and another began.” Thus, when Jesus declared, “It is finished” there was a turning point in the entire history of mankind because at that moment the Old Testament came to an end and the New Testament began. The Cross-was the “Great Divide”. He finished it. That you dont need to start it. He wants you back HOME. #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #easter #passover #jesus #thecross #sacrifice #theblood

You are not defined by your brokenness. A bleeding woman reached out in desperation — and Jesus stopped everything for her. He stops for you too. Through Christ, you are healed, hidden in God, and clothed in righteousness. Our past does not disqualify Us. Our faith connects us directly to Him. Come ready to have your mind renewed and your identity settled once and for all. Join us live. #empowerchurch #gebhardtberndt #love #identity #broken #faith Broken to BeLoved Sermon Video

Video Sermon Here: https://youtube.com/live/cu2IJGeWmzw Under the NEW COVENANT, the curse has been broken and the blessing has been restored. Christ paid the price so you could step into your position in royalty as a son and daughter of God! #empowerchurch #royalty #gebhardtberndt #covenant #blessings #heir

When our eyes are focussed on the Lord is when we find true Help, Strength and Life. Discover how to live a life free of the curse, walking in Freedom and living in everlasting Light.

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession" God never called His people to walk in fear, He made us KINGS.

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The greatest act of LOVE was when Jesus laid down His life so that we might be saved. Join us this morning as we dive deeper into the perfect, Holy “madness” of God's love - a love that rescues, disciples and transforms.

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Jesus built His ministry around people. Join us TODAY as we see how discipleship, community and the church are God's design for lasting GROWTH.

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Giving is worship in action. Join us TODAY as we commit to honouring God first, trusting Him with our increase and living out our faith through tithes, offerings and firstfruits.

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Has the flame gone out? Join us this New Year's Eve as God reignites the altar, sharpens discernment and calls His people to watch and pray. Come ready to redeem the time, rebuild in the secret place and step into 2026 aligned with His voice, His presence and His purpose.

The Lazarus Effect is God's response to delay and despair. Join us TODAY as He awakens what was buried, strengthens our faith and prepares us for what's next.

Jesus chose the dust of the earth over the comfort of heaven so humanity would never again walk alone. Grace doesn't require us to be clean before we draw near to God. Instead, He left glory to walk among the broken, the forgotten, and the wandering.

The treasure worth everything is found in Christ. Join us TODAY as God opens our eyes to the TRUE value of His Kingdom, calling us to surrender all, trust fully and live transformed by His grace.

True riches are found in Christ. Join us TODAY as God transforms our lives with wisdom, aligns our view of wealth and leads us into wholehearted worship and bold faith.

God is calling believers to stay spiritually awake in this season! This is not the time to sleep, but the hear Heaven's call. If you are choosing to stay spiritually awake in this season, comment AMEN! #gebhardtberndt #empowerchurch #jesusfirst #kingdommindset #awakening

Jesus is the Father's final message. Join us TODAY as God reveals our PURPOSE through Christ, helping us align our words, strengthen our FAITH and walk BOLDLY in who He created us to be. Follow us on our socials and website for regular updates! Website: https://www.empowerchurch.co.za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gebhardtberndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerchurchmain/ #gebhardtberndt #empowerchurch #faith #purpose #strength #christmas #jesus

God is involved in every situation of your life. Discover the God that Breaks Through and in WITH YOU in every situation of your life TODAY!

God has called you to greatness! Discover the call of God on your life and step into His plans and purposes! #gebhardtberndt #empowerchurch #purpose #called

Today God is going to shatter every barrier that has kept your soul confined! Every stronghold shaping your thoughts and limiting your future will be broken today through this word that will guide you into TRUTH, FREEDOM and WHOLENESS! #gebhardtberndt #empowerchurch #strongholds #freedom #wholeness #truth