August 25, 1985 14:00, Zürich

February 23, 2025 10:00, Zürich

Short Summary

Brother Frank discusses the importance of aligning with God's Word, the love of God, and the need to recognize the signs of the times. He emphasizes the significance of hearing God's voice and adhering to the original Word, cautioning against false prophecies and urging believers to strive for spiritual maturity and purity of heart.

Detailed Summary

Detailed Sermon Summary

Introduction: Brother Frank begins by reading from Psalm 62, verses 6-9, emphasizing reliance on God and finding peace in Him. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to gather in God's presence and asks for grace in speaking and hearing His Word.

Main Points:

  1. Alignment with God's Word:

    • Brother Frank stresses the importance of agreeing with God and His Word, referencing Amos 3:3, which states, "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?"
    • He asserts that one cannot claim to agree with God if they do not agree with His Word, as God and His Word are inseparable.
  2. Love of God and Community:

    • The sermon highlights the love of God manifested through redemption and the importance of brotherly love, stating that love for God is demonstrated through love for one's fellow believers.
    • He emphasizes that believers are bought with a price and belong to God, destined to be with Him for eternity.
  3. Recognizing the Signs of the Times:

    • Brother Frank urges believers to recognize the signs of the times, mentioning the acceptance of the Antichrist and the call for a new world order.
    • He contrasts this with the decision to follow Christ, which inherently means taking a stand against the Antichrist.
  4. Hearing God's Voice:

    • Brother Frank references Revelation 4:1, 14:13, and 18:4, highlighting the open heaven and the voice of God.
    • He emphasizes the privilege of hearing God's original Word through revelation and the Holy Spirit, cautioning against relying on human interpretations.
  5. Adhering to the Original Word:

    • The sermon warns against teachings that deviate from the Bible, stating that God is bound to His Word.
    • Brother Frank encourages believers to hold onto God's Word, as it reveals God's will and the path to salvation.
  6. Bearing the Reproach of Christ:

    • Drawing from Hebrews 12, Brother Frank discusses the opposition Jesus faced and encourages believers not to grow weary.
    • He notes that those who receive the revelation of Jesus Christ must be prepared to bear the reproach associated with His name.
  7. Prophetic Ministry and Discernment:

    • Referencing Amos 3:6-8, Brother Frank speaks on the role of prophets in revealing God's counsel.
    • He clarifies that believers should faithfully share the revealed Word of God without alteration or addition.
  8. Transformation and Purity of Heart:

    • Referring to Ezekiel 18:30-32, Brother Frank calls for turning away from transgressions and creating a new heart and spirit.
    • He emphasizes the need to maintain the purity of the heart, as the pure in heart will see God, referencing the Beatitudes.
  9. End-Time Expectations:

    • Brother Frank addresses the skepticism regarding the fulfillment of prophecies, referencing Ezekiel 12:22.
    • He assures believers that God will fulfill His prophecies and put an end to doubts.

Conclusion: Brother Frank concludes by encouraging believers to hold fast to God's Word, to seek a new heart and spirit, and to trust in the fulfillment of all prophecies. He emphasizes that God's time is near and that believers will witness the completion of the Bride of Christ. He closes with a prayer of thanksgiving and a call for God to fill and use His people.

LESSONS – gemini-2.0-flash-001

Trust in God and His Word

Takeaway: We must align ourselves with God's Word and trust in His promises, not human interpretations or fears.

Reasoning: God's Word is unchanging and essential for understanding His will and receiving salvation. Fear of man can hinder the proclamation of truth.

The Importance of Divine Revelation

Takeaway: We should seek to hear God's voice directly through revelation and the Holy Spirit, not just through human teachings.

Reasoning: God desires to communicate with His people directly, and this direct revelation is necessary for understanding His original Word.

Bearing the Reproach of Christ

Takeaway: Believers should be willing to accept reproach and misunderstanding for the sake of Christ and His message.

Reasoning: Following Christ involves suffering and rejection, but it leads to eternal reward. The revelation of Jesus Christ brings both blessing and the bearing of His reproach.

Living Out the Divine Nature

Takeaway: True believers should manifest the fruit of the Spirit and the characteristics of Jesus in their lives without effort.

Reasoning: Those who have received the divine seed of the Word should naturally produce godly fruit, reflecting the nature of Christ.

The Imminent Fulfillment of Prophecy

Takeaway: We must recognize that the time for the fulfillment of all prophecies is near and that God will fulfill His word without delay.

Reasoning: God will put an end to the doubt and skepticism regarding the fulfillment of His prophecies. Believers should be alert and expectant.

Purity of Heart and Continued Cleansing

Takeaway: Believers must guard their hearts, keeping them pure and undefiled by the world, so they can see God.

Reasoning: While God gives a new and pure heart, it is the believer's responsibility to maintain its purity by removing anything that defiles it.

SCRIPTURES

  • Ps 62:6 Aber meine See LE harret nur auf GOtt; denn er ist meine Hoffnung.
    Ps 62:7 Er ist mein Hort, meine Hilfe und mein Schutz, daß ich nicht fallen werde.
    Ps 62:8 Bei GOtt ist mein Heil, meine Ehre, der Fels meiner Stärke; meine Zuversicht ist auf GOtt.
    Ps 62:9 Hoffet auf ihn allezeit, lieben Leute, schüttet euer Herz vor ihm aus! GOtt ist unsere Zuversicht. Sela.
  • Am 3:3 Mögen auch zween miteinander wandeln, sie seien denn eins untereinander?
  • Offb 13:8 Und alle, die auf Erden wohnen, beten es an, deren Namen nicht geschrieben sind in dem lebendigen Buch des Lammes, das erwürget ist von Anfang der Welt.
  • Offb 4:1 Danach sah ich, und siehe, eine Tür ward aufgetan im Himmel; und die erste Stimme, die ich gehöret hatte mit mir reden als eine Posaune, die sprach: Steig her; ich will dir zeigen, was nach diesem geschehen soll.
  • Offb 14:13 Und ich hörete eine Stimme vom Himmel zu mir sagen: Schreibe: Selig sind die Toten, die in dem HErrn sterben, von nun an. Ja, der Geist spricht, daß sie ruhen von ihrer Arbeit; denn ihre Werke folgen ihnen nach.
  • Offb 18:4 Und ich hörete eine andere Stimme vom Himmel, die sprach: Gehet aus von ihr, mein Volk, daß ihr nicht teilhaftig werdet ihrer Sünden, auf daß ihr nicht empfanget etwas von ihren Plagen;
  • Am 3:6 Bläset man auch die Posaune in einer Stadt, da sich das Volk davor nicht entsetze? Ist auch ein Unglück in der Stadt, das der HErr nicht tue?
  • Am 3:7 Denn der HErr HErr tut nichts, er offenbare denn sein Geheimnis den Propheten, seinen Knechten.
  • Am 3:8 Der Löwe brüllet; wer sollte sich nicht fürchten? Der HErr HErr redet; wer sollte nicht weissagen?
  • Hes 18:30 Darum will ich euch richten, ihr vom Hause Israel, einen jeglichen nach seinem Wesen, spricht der HErr HErr. Darum so bekehret euch von aller eurer Übertretung, auf daß ihr nicht fallen müsset um der Missetat willen.
  • Joh 7:38 Wer an mich glaubet, wie die Schrift sagt, von des Leibe werden Ströme des lebendigen Wassers fließen.
  • Joh 7:39 Das sagte er aber von dem Geist, welchen empfangen sollten, die an ihn glaubten; denn der Heilige Geist war noch nicht da, denn JEsus war noch nicht verkläret.
  • Joh 4:19 Das Weib spricht zu ihm: HErr, ich sehe, daß du ein Prophet bist.
  • Mt 7:16 An ihren Früchten sollt ihr sie erkennen. Kann man auch Trauben lesen von den Dornen oder Feigen von den Disteln?
  • Mt 7:18 Ein guter Baum kann nicht arge Früchte bringen, und ein fauler Baum kann nicht gute Früchte bringen.
  • Hes 12:22 Du Menschenkind, was habt ihr für ein Sprichwort im Lande Israel und sprechet: Weil sich‘s so lange verzeucht, so wird nun fort nichts aus der Weissagung?

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "God and His Word are inseparable; in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word.""
  • "The love of God is not dependent on circumstances, not on rain or sunshine. The love of God has been revealed through redemption.""
  • "Every person who has made a truly divine decision for Christ has also made a decision against the Antichrist.""
  • "God has given us the privilege to hear His original Word through revelation, clarified by the Spirit as we hear it.""
  • "God is forever bound to His Word. Heaven and earth will pass away, but God's Word remains forever.""
  • "We look to the One who disregarded the shame and endured the opposition of sinners for the joy set before Him, the reward.""
  • "Everything that begins with God and ends with Him can only end well.""
  • "God, the Lord, does nothing without revealing His counsel to His servants, the prophets.""
  • "If I literally and verbatim pass on the speaking of God, as I have received it from the Lord, then I am not speaking, but God is speaking through His Word and through His Spirit through me.""
  • "God alone is truthful, and every man is a liar.""
  • "Near is the time and the fulfillment of all prophecies.""
  • "God leads His people; God speaks in His church. And whoever has understood You can do without all other talk.""

PLACES

  • Elfenbeinküste Brother Frank mentions that in the Elfenbeinküste the fetish people are invited to participate. Country: Cote d'ivoire, Continent: Africa
  • Marokko Brother Frank mentions the Antichrist's last trip over Marokko. Country: Morocco, Continent: Africa

LOCATIONS

  • Jerusalem Brother Frank references what the Lord said on the last day of the feast in Jerusalem. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia

PEOPLE

  • Branham, William Brother Frank mentions brother Branham in reference to Hebrews 13, verse 8 and that God has blessed him in a mighty way and has given him the revelations of the word.
  • Paulus Brother Frank references what Paulus writes to the Ephesians.
  • Johannes Brother Frank references when Johannes wept and the book was still closed.
  • Jesus Brother Frank references Jesus' life on earth and the rejection he faced.
  • David Brother Frank references David in the context of the weakest being like David.

TESTIMONIES

  • Brother Frank mentions being disappointed by unfulfilled prophecies and learning not to rely on human predictions but on God's word.
  • Brother Frank shares his experience of translating Brother Branham's sermons and initially expecting God to speak through people afterwards, but learning that prophecies sometimes were not truly from God.

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • The Authority and Infallibility of God's Word Gott ist für immer an sein Wort gebunden.|Himmel und Erde werden vergehen, aber Gottes Wort bleibt in Ewigkeit.|Nehmt mir alles, aber lasst mir Gottes Wort.
  • Discerning God's Voice Wir haben das Anrecht, in diesen Tagen Gott zu hören.|Nicht das, was Menschen über ihn zu sagen haben oder über sein Wort zu deuten haben.|Gott hat uns das Vorrecht geschenkt, sein Wort im Original zu hören.
  • Bearing the Reproach of Christ Lasst uns dankbar sein, dass wir die Schmach Jesu Christi tragen dürfen.|Wem die Offenbarung Jesu Christi zuteil wird, der muss sich anschicken und bereithalten, die Schmach dieses Namens zu tragen.
  • The Imminent Fulfillment of Prophecy Vielmehr nahe herbeigekommen ist die Zeit und die Erfüllung aller Weissagungen.|Nahe herbeigekommen ist die Zeit und die Erfüllung aller Weissagungen.
  • Living Out the Divine Nature Wahrhaft gläubige Menschen müssen sich anstrengen zu hassen und sie würden trotz ihrer Anstrengung nicht hassen können.|Ein Mensch Gottes wird ohne jegliche Anstrengung das Leben Jesu hier ausleben.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Hope and Trust in God The sermon emphasizes placing hope and trust solely in God, recognizing Him as a refuge and source of salvation. It encourages believers to pour out their hearts to God and find stillness and rest in Him, especially during times of trouble and uncertainty.
  • Unity with God and His Word Brother Frank underscores the inseparability of God and His Word, asserting that agreement with God necessitates agreement with His Word. He encourages believers to align themselves with God's will, spirit, and life, growing into Christ, who is the head of the church.
  • Love and Discernment The sermon highlights the importance of brotherly love as an outward manifestation of the love of God within one's heart. It also cautions believers to discern between the Word of God and human interpretations, urging them to embrace the original Word through revelation and the Spirit.
  • Bearing the Reproach of Christ Brother Frank teaches that receiving the revelation of Jesus Christ also means being willing to bear the reproach associated with His name. He encourages believers to be thankful for the opportunity to share in Christ's suffering and to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that eternal reward awaits them.
  • The Speaking of God and Prophecy The sermon emphasizes that God reveals His plans to His prophets and speaks to His people. It encourages believers to listen to the voice of God and to share the revealed Word without alteration or addition. It also cautions against deceptive prophecies and encourages reliance on God's direct communication.
  • Purity of Heart and New Spirit Brother Frank urges believers to purify their hearts and minds, casting off transgressions and renewing their spirits. He connects this with the promise of seeing God and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a heart cleansed by the blood of the Lamb, allowing Christ to dwell within.
  • The Imminent Fulfillment of Prophecy The sermon addresses the skepticism regarding the fulfillment of prophecies, countering it with the assertion that the time for their fulfillment is near. It emphasizes that God will put an end to the doubt and that all prophecies will be fulfilled, urging believers to persevere and trust in God's word.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Antichrist's journey through Morocco The speaker mentions the Antichrist's last journey, where he flew over Morocco and was repeatedly interrupted by applause from 80,000 Muslims, brother Frank sees this as a sign of where things are heading.
  • Global call for a new world order and currency system The speaker notes the world's desire for a new world order and a new global currency system, indicating a push for global dominance.
  • Fetish priests in Ivory Coast The speaker describes how fetish priests (Zauberer und die Besprecher) in the Ivory Coast are being invited to participate in events and take seats on platforms, seeing this as a sign of people waiting for a man in white to bring them hope.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

  • The speaker mentions hearing God's voice and receiving revelation directly from heaven. Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of hearing God's original word through revelation and the Spirit, rather than relying on human interpretations.
  • Brother Frank references the experience of the prophet receiving God's word. Brother Frank speaks about how God reveals His plans to his servants, the prophets, emphasizing that this happened not only in the past but also in the present day.

MARRIAGE

  • Marriage Brother Frank speaks of a blood-bought group that will be unified and stand in the word of truth.
    • "Ich sehe, dass der Herr am Ende dieser Generation eine bluterkaufte Schar haben wird, die im Wort der Wahrheit steht, die geeinigt worden ist, eine bluterkaufte Schar, die zur Herrlichkeit eingehen wird."