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Mission Convention South Africa 2025 | The Convenient Church | Pr. Ron Kelly
Revitalize your church and personal walk with this stirring call to embrace the “inconvenient” nature of discipleship. Pastor Ron Kelly challenges the comfortable, consumer-driven Christianity that leads to spiritual decline, urging believers to accept the “all or nothing” invitation of Jesus. Through personal anecdotes and biblical examples like Peter’s fishing trip in Luke 5, understand…
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An Appeal to Leaders, The Future of the Church is at Stake | Pr. Ron Kelly
Explore the historical foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist church organization, starting with James White’s struggle to unite the movement in 1861. This message examines a recent, painful controversy within a vibrant local congregation, where a senior pastor was dismissed after conflicts with conference leadership over member discipline and authority. Analyze the tension between local church…
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Called to Follow | Dr. Conrad Vine
Understand the true cost of discipleship through the calling of Elisha found in 1 Kings 19. Dr. Conrad Vine illustrates how this young landowner left behind a wealthy family to live a committed and sacrificial life by burning his plows and following Elijah. See how his request for a double portion of the Spirit was…
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Unchecked Power King Saul’s Story and Our Crisis | Pr. Ron Kelly
Learn a sobering lesson on the necessity of accountability and listening to godly counsel from the tragic life of King Saul. Pastor Ron Kelly highlights Saul’s spiritual decline, from a humble, Spirit-filled beginning to a paranoid king who rejected the prophet Samuel’s rebuke, distrusted his own son Jonathan, and ultimately sought guidance from a medium.…
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Does My Ministry Matter? | Dr. Conrad Vine
Reflect on the overlooked courage of Pilate’s wife in this devotional by Dr. Conrad Vine. While the religious leaders and the mob clamored for death in Matthew 27 this pagan Roman woman stood alone in defense of Jesus. See how her simple note to her husband brought joy to the heart of Christ even in…
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Love, How to Protect it | Pastor Ron Kelly
Experience a call to return to your first love in the final installment of the “Greatest Want of the World” series. Pastor Ron Kelly draws inspiration from the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who chose conscience over safety in Nazi Germany, to illustrate the true cost of discipleship. Examine the messages to the churches in Ephesus…
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Unthinkable | Dr. Conrad Vine
Confront the rising tide of secular ideologies and their impact on the church and family. Pastor Conrad Vine discusses the alarming trends in Western society, particularly the influence of Critical Theory and the LGBTQ+ movement on education and culture. See how these ideologies challenge biblical morality and the very definition of gender, posing a significant…
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Facing Condemnation | Dr. Conrad Vine
Break free from the crushing weight of constant criticism and discover the healing power of grace in John 8. Dr. Conrad Vine retells the dramatic story of the woman caught in adultery to illustrate how Jesus handles our deepest shame. While religious leaders brought accusations and noise, Jesus brought silence and a new beginning. Watch…
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The Last Workers | Dr. Conrad Vine
Identify the “11th hour workers” who will complete the global mission before Christ’s return. Conrad Vine interprets Jesus’s parable in Matthew 20 and key statements from the Spirit of Prophecy to reveal a startling truth: as long-time “first hour” workers drift into apostasy, lawlessness, and compromise, God will raise up a new, zealous group from…
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Three Horns | Dr. Conrad Vine
Trace the rise and fall of the Arian nations, the Vandals, Ostrogoths, and Visigoths, in this historical exploration. Conrad Vine connects these events to the prophecy of the “three horns” uprooted in Daniel 7, paving the way for papal supremacy in 538 AD. Contrast the religious tolerance practiced by these Arian kings with the intolerance…
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True Men Wanted | Part 5 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Stand firm in an age of compromise by rediscovering what it means to be “true to duty as the needle to the pole.” In this fourth sermon of the “Greatest Want of the World” series, Pastor Ron Kelly contrasts the vacillation of King Ahab with the unwavering courage of the prophet Elijah. Explore the dramatic…
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True Men Wanted | Part 4 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Revisit the concept of moral obligation in a postmodern world with Pastor Ron Kelly. Using the metaphor of a “broken compass” and “reverse polarity,” this sermon challenges the cultural trend of redefining right and wrong. Explore the biblical story of Jonathan, who prioritized his duty to God and truth over loyalty to his father, King…
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True Men Wanted | Part 3 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Examine the necessity of being “true and honest” in our inmost souls, drawing on the biblical stories of Saul and David. In the second part of the “Greatest Want of the World” series, Pastor Ron Kelly contrasts King Saul’s tragic descent into deception and paranoia with King David’s willingness to accept rebuke and repent, as…
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True Men Wanted | Part 2 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Confront the uncomfortable necessity of calling sin by its right name. This sermon, the third in the “Greatest Want of the World” series, uses the story of Aaron and the Golden Calf in Exodus 32 to illustrate the disastrous consequences of “pliant” leadership that bows to popular pressure. Contrast Aaron’s failure with the unwavering stance…
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True Men Wanted | Part 1 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Reflect on the critical need for moral integrity in a world dominated by compromise and expediency. Drawing from John the Baptist’s steadfast refusal of the “splendid bribe,” this sermon challenges listeners to reject flattery, bribery, and fear. Through personal stories and biblical examples, understand the cost of standing for truth and the liberating power of…
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There is a Prize | Dr. Conrad Vine
Understand the biblical perspective on suffering as promised in Scripture. Pastor Conrad Vine explains that for a Christian, suffering for Christ’s name is an expected part of discipleship, as detailed in Mark 13 and 2 Timothy 3:12. Learn the dual purpose of suffering: Satan uses it to shake our faith, while God permits it as…
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The First Missionary | Dr. Conrad Vine
Journey with Jesus as He crosses from Jewish to Gentile territory in Mark 4 and 5. Witness His divine authority over the demonic storm as He rebukes the wind and waves, revealing Himself as the Jehovah of Psalm 107. Follow Him as He penetrates every barrier of uncleanliness to meet the Gerasene demoniac, a man…
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Fireproof | Dr. Conrad Vine
Prepare to stand firm, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the “fiery furnace” of modern cancel culture. Pastor Conrad Vine frames this contemporary persecution as a spiritual battle where truth is the first casualty, and elites, both in society and the church, seek to silence any who challenge their power. Discover the four spiritual lessons…
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Israel in Bible Prophecy | Pastor Ron Kelly
Understand Israel’s true role in Bible prophecy. This sermon traces the biblical concept of “Israel” from God’s original commission to Adam, through the covenant with Abraham, to its identification as God’s “firstborn” son in Exodus. Learn how physical Israel, like Reuben, forfeited its birthright by rejecting its mission and, ultimately, the Messiah. See how Jesus…
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Witnessing for Jesus: No One Is a Lost Cause | Conrad Vine
Journey across the Sea of Galilee with Jesus and His disciples in Mark 4 and 5. Witness Jesus reveal His divine authority, not only over a demonic storm (“Peace, be still!”), but over a man tormented by a “Legion” of unclean spirits. See how Jesus crosses every ritual and cultural barrier to bring healing and…
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The Unfinished Mission Task: Jesus Won’t Come Until This Is Done | Conrad Vine
Understand the primary focus of the Great Commission given in Matthew 28. Pastor Conrad Vine clarifies that the command is not simply to “go,” but to “make disciples” of all ethne, or people groups, in the world. He highlights the massive remaining task, noting that 42% of the world’s 17,500 people groups remain unreached by…
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The Wife’s Tale: What Pilate’s Wife Knew That Rome Didn’t | Conrad Vine
Examine the courageous story of Pilate’s wife, a solitary figure who stood for Jesus. Conrad Vine paints a vivid picture of the tense political and spiritual landscape of Judea, ruled by the cruel Pilate who was beholden to the anti-Semitic regime in Rome. See how Jesus’s fame had permeated all levels of society, reaching even…
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Deliverance Ministry | How to Recognize and Confront Demons | Conrad Vine
Learn the practical steps of deliverance ministry from an Adventist perspective in this final part of the “Deliverance Ministry” series. Pastor Conrad Vine outlines twelve key ingredients, emphasizing that deliverance is a process, not a ritual. Understand the necessity of a divine calling, the gift of discernment (distinguishing spiritual attacks from mental illness), and the…
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Deliverance Ministry | What Does the Bible Say about Demons? | Conrad Vine
Dive into the biblical basis for deliverance ministry in this second part of the “Deliverance Ministry” series. Pastor Conrad Vine clarifies key terms, explaining that “demonized” is a more accurate translation than “possessed,” and that fallen angels, or demons, are personal beings with intellect, will, and a malevolent purpose. Examine Old Testament idolatry, from Deuteronomy…