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"In this sermon, Leo Bigger speaks on the topic ""Why are Christians hated?"" and takes you on a journey through the history of the community in Smyrna. Using the letter to the church in Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11), Leo explains that Christians are often persecuted through no fault of their own. Smyrna was a city where Christians were under enormous pressure to pay homage to the emperor, which they refused to do. This rejection led to economic poverty and persecution, but God encouraged them to remain faithful. Leo uses the example of Smyrna to show that God is with us even in difficult times, abounding in grace, hope, and faith. He challenges you to persevere and hold on to your faith despite all odds. For as Revelation 2:10 says, ""Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of eternal life."" This sermon is a powerful reminder that faith often comes with challenges, but also with immeasurable blessings and eternal rewards.
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In this sermon, Leo Bigger speaks about the importance of first love for Jesus and the importance of maintaining that passion. Leo reminds you that none of us would be here if someone hadn't prayed for us and shared the gospel with us. He emphasizes that Jesus completely changed our lives and that we should not take this change for granted. Leo uses the example of the church at Ephesus from Revelation to show how easy it is to lose your initial love. He challenges you to be grateful and to live consciously in the presence of God every day. Through practical tips and biblical wisdom, Leo encourages you to deepen your relationship with Jesus and find your first love again. Are you ready to re-open your heart to Jesus and rekindle the flame of first love?

In this sermon, Susanna Bigger talks about how you can deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit and live a life with him. Susanna encourages you to open your heart to the Holy Spirit and seek encounters with him. The basic focus for the encounter is how a child is cared for by his loving father. In another point she talks about how you can develop the lifestyle with the Holy Spirit. She encourages you to spend time with God regularly and be open to His guidance. In the third section of her sermon, Susanna emphasizes that we should develop our spiritual senses. The spiritual senses can help us to co-govern with the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives and thus fulfill our calling on earth.

In his sermon, Jeffrey Rachmat shows us the difference between being in a relationship based on love versus a calculating attitude that we know from the business world where transactions are involved. Using the example of parents and children, he makes it clear how we as parents support and encourage our children without compromising or expecting that they will ever give it back, simply because we love them. In a relationship based on love, it's not about receiving what you give in return, but about giving and being thanked for it. It is the same with God and us, we cannot outweigh the gift of grace, but only accept it with gratitude and it is up to us to maintain this flow of grace by treating our fellow human beings with the same graciousness, otherwise we interrupt this process and harm ourselves in the end yourself! Stay tuned for a sermon that will open your eyes to loving relationships and selfless giving, while at the same time clarifying God's attitude towards you!

This sermon by Leo & Susanna Bigger is about what men really need. Leo & Susanna emphasize that men and women are different but equal vessels who must work together to unleash the full power of God. Men want to be heroes and need appreciation and challenges. In this way they can also assume their spiritual responsibility. Women can help their husbands by praising them, letting them spend time with friends, beautifying themselves, involving them in spiritual responsibilities, and treating them with respect. It emphasizes that men are created to lead, protect and move, but also to find time for their family and their relationships. The sermon ends with an appeal to plan the agenda with God and let Him guide you. It is encouraged to enter into dialogue with God and to carry God's message into the world.

In this sermon, Leo & Susanna Bigger talk together about what a woman needs from her husband in a relationship. They illustrate the differences between men and women using two vessels, a porcelain vessel for the woman and a coarser clay jug for the man. It's all about understanding the woman, what makes her special and what is important to her. Leo and Susanna emphasize four aspects: recognition, security, appreciation and consideration. Look forward to a sermon that will introduce you to the differences between men and women with reference to the Bible.