Streda 17. Júl 1985 19:30, Krefeld

Streda 5. Február 2025 19:30, Krefeld

Short Summary

Brother Frank discusses the experiences of people coming into God's presence, drawing from Ephesians 1:17 and the Acts of the Apostles. He emphasizes enduring hardships with faith and gratitude, reflecting on the glory of God and the importance of recognizing and fulfilling God's will, even in the face of adversity.

Detailed Summary

Brother Frank's sermon focuses on experiencing God's presence and the importance of faith during hardship, referencing Ephesians 1:17, where Paul prays for the spirit of wisdom and revelation. He highlights the experiences of the apostles in the book of Acts, who, despite facing persecution, continued to praise God. Brother Frank emphasizes that these stories teach believers how to behave in difficult situations, trusting that what God has done remains forever. He speaks on divine illumination and recognizing God's presence, even when facing trials, and stresses the need to align with God's will and wait for His revelations. Referencing Hesekiel, he connects the prophet's vision of God's glory to the experiences of the apostles and the birth of Christ, noting that God's glory is a tangible, visible manifestation. He concludes by reinforcing the idea that believers are part of God's plan from eternity, chosen to praise His glory, and encourages them to remember the hardships endured by those who received enlightenment, as mentioned in Hebrews 10:32, urging them to persevere with patience and faith.

LESSONS – gemini-2.0-flash-001

Experiencing God's Presence

Takeaway: Seek personal experiences with God to confirm His Word in your life.

Reasoning: The sermon emphasizes the desire for personal encounters with God to validate His promises.

Responding to Hardship with Faith

Takeaway: Maintain faith and praise God even in the face of persecution and suffering.

Reasoning: The example of Paul and Silas singing praises after being beaten and imprisoned illustrates unwavering faith.

Divine Light and Revelation

Takeaway: Seek divine light and revelation to understand God's will and recognize His presence.

Reasoning: The sermon highlights instances of individuals receiving divine light and emphasizes the importance of enlightened eyes to perceive God's revelations.

Trusting God's Sovereignty

Takeaway: Trust in God's plan and accept His will, even when it involves suffering or silence.

Reasoning: The sermon acknowledges that God's ways are different from human expectations and that He may lead His servants through unexpected paths.

The Purpose of Suffering

Takeaway: Endure hardships with patience, knowing they are part of God's plan and lead to a greater reward.

Reasoning: The sermon references Hebr 10:32, highlighting that those enlightened by the Holy Spirit often face a hard battle of suffering, which requires patience.

Remaining Steadfast in Faith

Takeaway: Avoid turning back from faith, and instead, hold onto the faith that leads to life.

Reasoning: The sermon encourages listeners to not retreat from their faith but to persevere, as turning back leads to destruction.

Living for God's Glory

Takeaway: Recognize that everything is done for the praise of God's glory and that believers are meant to magnify His glory.

Reasoning: The sermon emphasizes that God's actions are aimed at believers being in glory and that they should serve to praise His glory.

Erleuchtete Augen

Takeaway: Having enlightened eyes of the heart to know the hope of His calling.

Reasoning: Having enlightened eyes of the heart to know the hope of His calling.

SCRIPTURES

  • Hes 2:4 Aber die Kinder, zu welchen ich dich sende, haben harte Köpfe und verstockte Herzen. Zu denen sollst du sagen: So spricht der HErr HErr!

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "Was Gott in uns getan hat, bleibt für Ewigkeit in uns.""
  • "Gott kann es so machen, wenn wir in jeder Lebenslage und das sage ich mir selber auch, das tun, was Gott von uns fordert.""
  • "Er sah die Reaktion dieser Männer Gottes, die sich in jeder Lage bewährt haben.""
  • "Möge Gott solche Leute aus uns machen, die, wenn sie um des Namens des Herrn willen, um das Wort des Gottes will, was immer es sein mag, leiten oder was kommt, hinnehmen und trotzdem dem lebendigen Gott von Herzen danken können.""
  • "Wir sollen diejenigen sein, die einst in dieser Herrlichkeit eingehüllt bei Gott sein werden.""
  • "Alles, was Gott tut, tut er, damit wir einst in der Herrlichkeit sind, damit sein Lob gemäht werde.""
  • "Wir sind ein Teil des endzeitlichen Planes Gottes.""
  • "Die Wahrheit hat uns frei gemacht.""
  • "Wenn Gott etwas beginnt, dann schenkt er Gnade zu allem, was er tut.""
  • "Wir dürfen uns auf sein Wort verlassen, denn wir wissen, er wird alles wunderbar hinausführen.""
  • "Wir aber haben nichts mit dem Zurückweichen zu tun, das zum Verderben führt, sondern halten es mit dem Glauben, der das Leben gewinnt.""
  • "Alles andere überlassen wir ihm.""

PLACES

  • Himmelswelt Reference to the heavenly realm where Christ is seated. Country: , Continent:
  • Gefängnis Reference to the prison where Paul and Silas were held. Country: , Continent:
  • Talebene Reference to the valley where Ezekiel saw the glory of the Lord. Country: , Continent:
  • Flusse Kebar Reference to the river Chebar where Ezekiel had a vision. Country: , Continent:
  • Tempel Reference to the temple that Solomon built. Country: , Continent:
  • Insel Patmos Reference to the island of Patmos where John had a vision. Country: , Continent:

LOCATIONS

  • Not specified Not specified Country: Not specified, Continent: Not specified

DATES

  • 2021 Copyright date of the sermon.

PEOPLE

  • Jesus Christus Reference to Jesus Christ throughout the sermon, emphasizing his sacrifice, exaltation, and role in God's plan.
  • Paulus Reference to Paul and his experiences, including imprisonment and preaching.
  • Silas Reference to Silas and his experiences, including imprisonment and singing praises to God.
  • Hesekiel Reference to Ezekiel and his vision of the glory of the Lord.
  • Salomo Reference to Solomon and his building of the temple.
  • Bruder Russe Mentioned as being with brother Frank and glad to be seated.
  • Bruder Branham Reference to a saying of brother Branham about the bride of Christ.
  • Uwe Schmidt Mentioned as having read from Ephesians 1.
  • Schwester Kaufmann Mentioned as being in the hospital and needing prayer.
  • Philippus Reference to Jesus' interaction with Philip.
  • Johannes Reference to John on the island of Patmos and his vision of the glory.
  • Thomas Reference to Thomas' declaration 'My Lord and my God'.

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Gemeinde Reference to the church as the body of Christ.

TESTIMONIES

  • Brother Frank shares that when he reads what God has done, it stirs a deep longing within him for the Lord to do something with, in, and through him, so he can look back and know that God has confirmed His word in his life.

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • Erleuchtete Augen / Enlightened eyes so schenke uns Gnade, dass wir erleuchtete Augen bekommen, oh Herr, dass wir die Offenbarungen, die uns gegeben worden sind, oh Herr, erkennen und sehen und deinen Namen erheben, Herr.|Möge der Herr mir und uns allen erleuchtete Augen des Herzens schenken, dass wir wissen, welche Hoffnung wir infolge seiner Berufung haben
  • Gottes Herrlichkeit / God's glory Wir sollen diejenigen sein, die einst in dieser Herrlichkeit eingehüllt bei Gott sein werden. Wir sollen seinen Ruhm vermehren.|Alles geschieht zum LobPreis seiner Herrlichkeit.|Dieselbe Herrlichkeit Gottes, die vor Grundlegung der Welt bereit war, durch die Christus verherrlicht werden sollte, ist dieselbe Herrlichkeit Gottes, die vor Grundlegung der Welt bereit war, durch die alle von Christus erlösten, verherrlicht werden sollten.
  • Ausharren im Leid / Enduring suffering Möge Gott solche Leute aus uns machen, die, wenn sie um des Namens des Herrn willen, um das Wort des Gottes will, was immer es sein mag, leiten oder was kommt, hinnehmen und trotzdem dem lebendigen Gott von Herzen danken können.|In denen ihr nach empfangener Erleuchtung einen harten Leidenskampf geduldig bestanden habt.
  • Gottes Willen tun / Doing God's will Nicht nur einfach reden, sondern wenn wir reden, dann soll das, was wir sagen, Wort Gottes sein. Es soll den Willen Gottes offenbaren, es soll Gott sein, der mit uns redet.|Aufgrund dieses Willens, dieses Willens Gottes, hat der Herr sich dahingegeben. Er hat den Willen Gottes getan und hat uns durch diesen Willen ein für allemal geheiligt und ans Ziel gebracht
  • Erwählung vor Grundlegung der Welt / Election before the foundation of the world Wir lesen das ja so, und dann, wenn wir von Vers 1 der ganzen Sache nachgehen, in welch einer Weise hier die Gedanken Gottes mit der Gemeinde offenbar wurden, wie von dem Segen jeglicher Art, mit dem wir gesegnet wurden in Christus, hervorgehoben wird, dass vor Grundlegung der Welt erwählt sein|Wir waren vor Grundlegung der Welt ersehen. Unsere Namen wurden in das Lebensbuch des Lammes vor Grundlegung der Welt geschrieben.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Grace and Gratitude Acknowledging God's grace and expressing gratitude for His blessings, including the ability to gather and hear His Word.
  • Spiritual Enlightenment Seeking spiritual wisdom, revelation, and understanding through the knowledge of God, with hearts and minds illuminated to grasp the hope of His calling and the riches of His inheritance.
  • The Power of God Recognizing the exceeding greatness of God's power manifested in believers, mirroring the strength that resurrected Christ and seated Him in heavenly places.
  • The Supremacy of Christ Acknowledging Christ's position above all rule, authority, power, and dominion, with everything subjected under His feet, and His role as the head over all things for the church.
  • The Church as the Body of Christ Understanding the church as Christ's body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
  • Experiencing God's Presence Yearning for personal experiences of God's presence and confirmation of His word, akin to the experiences of those in the Bible.
  • Persecution and Praise Reflecting on the trials and tribulations faced by the apostles, who, despite suffering, continued to praise God, serving as an example of how to respond in difficult situations.
  • The Indwelling Word of God Affirming that the seed of God's Word remains within believers, unshaken by external hardships, and will be carried into eternity.
  • Divine Illumination and Recognition of God's Presence Experiencing divine enlightenment and recognizing God's presence and work in the lives of believers, leading to reverence and a desire to learn from them.
  • Submission to God's Will Emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will in all circumstances, trusting in His sovereignty even when facing adversity.
  • Responding to Hardship with Faith Admonishing believers to avoid doubt and maintain faith when facing hardship, drawing lessons from biblical examples of those who remained steadfast.
  • Praising God in All Circumstances Encouraging believers to emulate figures like Paul and Silas, who, even in dire situations, prayed and praised God, suggesting a model for enduring trials with thankfulness.
  • The Glory of God Reflecting on the manifestation of God's glory as a supernatural light, as seen by prophets and during the birth of Christ, emphasizing its tangible and transformative nature.
  • Divine Restraint and Revelation Acknowledging that God sometimes leads His servants in unexpected ways, including periods of silence, and that He will reveal His word and will when He chooses.
  • Speaking God's Word Highlighting the importance of speaking only when moved by God, ensuring that words shared are a true reflection of His will and revelation.
  • Alignment with God Stressing the need to move in step with God, waiting for His direction and revelation before acting, rather than acting independently.
  • Prophetic Ministry and Receptiveness Acknowledging that prophetic messages may not always be well-received, but emphasizing the importance of delivering God's word regardless of the audience's response.
  • God's Eternal Plan Understanding that God has a predetermined plan, including the salvation and glorification of believers, established before the foundation of the world.
  • The Sealing of the Holy Spirit Recognizing that believers are sealed with the promised Holy Spirit upon hearing and believing the word of truth, which serves as a guarantee of their inheritance and redemption.
  • Living for God's Glory Emphasizing that everything God does is for the praise of His glory, and that believers are meant to live in a way that magnifies His glory.
  • Knowing God Through Revelation Understanding that knowing God is dependent on His self-revelation, and that true followers are those who are known by Him.
  • Partaking in Divine Experiences Recognizing that believers today share in the experiences and revelations of prophets and apostles, inheriting the promises and plan of salvation.
  • Hope in God's Calling Finding hope in God's calling and election, understanding that those He calls, He also glorifies.
  • The Glory Prepared Before the World's Foundation Understanding that the glory with which Christ is glorified is the same glory prepared for believers before the world's foundation.
  • Enduring Hardship with Patience Reflecting on the early days of enlightenment, when believers endured suffering with patience, and encouraging continued patience in present trials.
  • God's Grace in Suffering Acknowledging that God provides grace to endure suffering and that trials are part of God's plan.
  • The Importance of Patience Recognizing that patience is essential for enduring hardship and receiving what God has promised.
  • The Promise of Reward Encouraging believers not to cast away their confidence, as it has a great recompense of reward, and to continue in faith.
  • Living by Faith Emphasizing that the righteous live by faith and that turning back leads to destruction, while faith leads to life.
  • Steadfastness in Faith Encouraging believers to stand firm in faith, not wavering, and to trust that God will bring them through every trial.
  • Prayer for Grace and Strength Seeking God's grace and strength to endure trials, temptations, and persecutions, and to remain steadfast in faith.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Vacations Some people are still on vacation, while others have returned.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

  • Johannes auf der Insel Patmos wurde in die Herrlichkeit versetzt. Er wurde im Geist hinaufgenommen. Johannes wurde im Geist in die Herrlichkeit versetzt und sah, was heute eigentlich geschieht.