2005-03-05-1930-deutsch

Brother Frank's sermon, delivered March 5, 2005, in Krefeld, Germany, encompassed several key themes. He began by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to minister and highlighted a prayer request for those not yet part of the congregation. He then shared details of a recent missionary trip to South America, reporting 176 baptisms and encounters with individuals who had attended Brother Branham's meetings in the 1950s. The sermon significantly addressed contemporary theological disputes. Brother Frank refuted the World Council of Churches' call for a boycott of Israeli products and strongly condemned a television preacher's denial of the existence of a single true God and rejection of Christ's atoning sacrifice. He emphasized the importance of adhering to biblical teachings, using 1 Timothy 3:14-15, Ephesians 4:10-16, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, and Titus 1:1-3 to support the idea of the church as the pillar and foundation of truth. He also countered interpretations of 1 Thessalonians 4 that suggested Christ's return had already occurred, asserting that the 'awakening' mentioned in the scripture must precede Christ's arrival. Finally, Brother Frank offered comfort and encouragement to those facing hardship, drawing on the Book of Job to illustrate the importance of faith and perseverance during trials. The sermon concluded with a fervent prayer for unity, healing, and the triumph of God's word.

Brother Frank extends a warm welcome, expressing the hope that everyone will receive what they need from God, including salvation and healing. He mentions a request to pray for those not yet attending the assembly and commits to praying for all who are destined for eternal life to be called forth. He acknowledges those who could not attend due to circumstances. He conveys greetings from brethren around the world, including Europe and Africa, mentioning a specific greeting from Benin referencing Offb 21, 1-7. He briefly recounts his trip to Bolivia, Peru and Chile, where 176 individuals were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. He shares an encounter with a brother who attended brother Branham's meetings in 1955. Brother Frank addresses concerns regarding the World Council of Churches' call for a boycott of Israeli products and a television pastor's denial of a single true God and the necessity of Christ's sacrifice. He emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Word of God, referencing Hebr 3 and 1Tim 3, 14-15, highlighting the church as the pillar and ground of truth. He references Eph 4, discussing the roles within the church and the goal of unity in faith and knowledge of the Son of God. He stresses the need for the church to return to its original form, guided by the Holy Spirit, and warns against misinterpreting the message. He references 1Joh 1, emphasizing that God is light and that those who walk in the light have fellowship with one another. He quotes Jes 52, 7 and 53, 1, highlighting the importance of believing in the divine message. He references Rm 10, emphasizing that faith comes from the message preached through Christ's word. He references 1Th 4, clarifying the sequence of events during the Lord's return, emphasizing that the resurrection of the dead must occur first. He addresses the importance of biblical teaching and warns against false doctrines that cause division. He references Jak 5 and Job 16 and 19, acknowledging the presence of hardship and encourages believers to trust in God's plan. He references Col 2, reminding believers that they have been made alive with Christ, their sins forgiven, and the powers of darkness disarmed through the cross.