{"id":143,"date":"2026-07-09T11:05:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/?page_id=143"},"modified":"2026-08-21T08:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:08:14","slug":"join-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/?page_id=143","title":{"rendered":"SERMONS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-ast-global-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1\" id=\"sermons\">SERMONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sound-doctrine-web_1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-267\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sound-doctrine-web_1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sound-doctrine-web_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sound-doctrine-web_1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sound-doctrine-web_1.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-3-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-3-color\">Get all our Sermons and Podcasts on Spotify and YouTube<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@kingdomnexus6344\" style=\"background-color:#e71313\">YouTube<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/33b1jCzsnf4Vwz6Ef5nezQ\">Spotify<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sons of Destruction\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9iTVBC11eyM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We deal with the matter of the Lost son (younger brother) in this installment.<br>He was not the Prodigal Son but the LOST SON. His Prodigality was a result of him being <strong>LOST <\/strong>(<strong>APPOLYMI &#8211; Destruction<\/strong>)<br>This Greek word relates to &#8211; <strong>how one would put something or someone out of the way.<\/strong> So, in reality, he was not lost &#8211; vanished or nowhere to be found. His older brother knew where he was and what he did. but no-one went to save him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Revelation 9 &#8211; He is the king of the locusts out of the bottomless pit.<br>Abad &#8211;<strong> to Wander away &#8211; from Principles, Standards and a Moral compass.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The word Appolymi is the <strong>personified in Revelation 9<\/strong> as Apolyon (Greek)\/ Abadon (Hebrew) and means &#8211; Destroyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Hyperboles and Allegories <em>(about Destruction)<\/em> are fascinating examples, which intends to show you an extreme picture, with massive elements &#8211; although in reality there are limits and boundaries to objects and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"13 August 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NAnNTsUMw88?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ephesians 5v15, 16 &#8211; See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, <strong>REDEEMING THE TIME <\/strong>because the days are evil. Sometimes we lose precious things in the venue of time. Abstract things like relationships, connections, opportunities, love, joy, peace and sometimes even people. Tangible things can be replaced. But it is very hard to love again if you have been hurt deeply. There is still time to redeem the beauty and goodness that were lost to you. God still heals, restores and revives! Listen to the message to stir you as you make your way back to make the most of THE TIME you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: The House of God\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/show\/33b1jCzsnf4Vwz6Ef5nezQ?si=2308f278a7914939&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prayer Prosper\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qrowG4S3wGM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s agree together in Prayer that the Lord is bringing a due season of favor and prosperity upon you. Covenant with Him to follow His principles of grace and favor. This <strong>PRAYER OF PROSPERITY<\/strong> will bless you. FIND MORE PRAYERS ON OUR <strong>PRAYERS <\/strong>PAGE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bread &amp; Wine | Abram &amp; Melchizedek\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q1JezjbEEik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a short 10minute clip where Pastor Oral unpacks the spiritual significance about the communion emblems &#8211; the bread and wine. It&#8217;s first recorded origin is in the exchange between Abram and Melchizedek in Genesis chapter 14. The matters of Time and Eternity are intricately connected to these eternal symbols,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"13 August 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_3xJbMzfxUU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the time of Adam, <strong>THE SPIRIT OF THE ORPHAN<\/strong> has metastasized into the very fabric of our lives. Absent fathers are still one of the major causes of drug addiction and gangsterism in our communities. It is not that there is a scarcity of fathers, but rather a blatant absence and relinquishment of their responsibility of provision, protection and empowerment. This message is very deep and has allot of relationship permutations, but it identifies an age-old cultural problem that God intents to heal among His people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-ast-global-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3\">BOOKS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All Pastor Oral&#8217;s books are available on Amazon-Books in both hard copy and e-book format. These books are also available from our church at a cost of just R100 per copy. The e-books are free on Kindle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=oral+klaasen&amp;i=stripbooks-intl-ship&amp;crid=QASPTMFUEQC9&amp;sprefix=oral+klaasen%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C1131&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot_20211201-212509_Chrome.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot_20211201-212509_Chrome.jpg 695w, https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot_20211201-212509_Chrome-290x300.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prayer-Code-Oral-Klaasen-ebook\/dp\/B06XGGGLXD\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13USEBSMWJI4O&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.R-dy1VEqoP091dHt613Y7h8J2dU_7xTfRUwDAEjfzSxw4qZKLam03s3917QK_x93uKf2B8o6SPdld9DOMcw1uAWYP4PXDLKPRXe2F8bMq1Wk13LuC6vvmjVN4ak78F38.OTf4zosz5AN8QCRRGvq3-24sw_6eEe59RLaWHI0lxpY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Oral+Klaasen&amp;qid=1783586389&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=oral+klaasen%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C890&amp;sr=1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PicsArt_04-12-09.00.26-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PicsArt_04-12-09.00.26-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PicsArt_04-12-09.00.26-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kingdomnexus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PicsArt_04-12-09.00.26-150x150.jpg 150w, 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