Streda 9. Október 1985 19:30, Krefeld

Streda 26. Február 2025 19:30, Krefeld

Short Summary

Brother Frank's sermon emphasizes the importance of divine order and peace within the community of believers, drawing from 1. Korinther 14 to illustrate how spiritual gifts and services should be conducted. He also shares personal reflections on faith, healing, and the recognition of God's work in others' lives.

Detailed Summary

Brother Frank's sermon centers on maintaining divine order and peace within the church, referencing 1. Korinther 14. He stresses that God is a God of peace, which should be reflected in the order of church services and the exercise of spiritual gifts. He shares anecdotes, including a testimony from a brother from DDR about healing and expresses gratitude for the testimonies of others, highlighting the importance of unity and mutual support within the Christian community. Brother Frank also touches on the recognition of God's timing and the need for humility and forgiveness, recounting an experience of reconciliation with sisters from Köln. He concludes by requesting prayers for his upcoming trip to India, emphasizing the need for divine grace and strength in his ministry.

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The Good Shepherd

Takeaway: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep, knows them, and calls them by name.

Reasoning: Brother Frank references Johannes 10:11-18, emphasizing Jesus' role as the Good Shepherd who willingly sacrifices Himself for His sheep. He knows His sheep and they know Him.

Divine Order and Peace

Takeaway: God is a God of peace, not of disorder, and divine order leads to peace in the church.

Reasoning: Brother Frank discusses 1. Korinther 14, highlighting that God's presence brings peace and order. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining spiritual order in the church for growth and prosperity.

The Importance of Recognizing God's Word

Takeaway: It is essential to recognize and accept what is from God, acknowledging His commandments and submitting to His divine authority.

Reasoning: Brother Frank refers to 1. Korinther 14:37-38, stressing that those who consider themselves prophets or spiritually gifted must recognize that Paul's writings are the Lord's command. Failure to acknowledge this leads to not being acknowledged by God.

The Need for Humility and Forgiveness

Takeaway: We should be willing to humble ourselves, forgive others, and seek reconciliation, understanding that we need each other to reach completeness.

Reasoning: Brother Frank shares an experience of sisters seeking forgiveness for past harm and emphasizes the importance of timely reconciliation. He highlights that we cannot achieve perfection without one another and the Lord.

Recognizing the Time and Hour

Takeaway: We must recognize the time and hour in which we live, understanding that the measure of godlessness is nearly full and the end is approaching.

Reasoning: Brother Frank speaks about recognizing the signs of the times and understanding that the end is near. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the current era without setting specific dates.

SCRIPTURES

  • Joh 10:11 Ich bin kommen, daß sie das Leben und volle Genüge haben sollen.

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "Dein Wort ist wahrhaftig. Dein Wort ist unser Leben.""
  • "Wir wissen, die Freude ist unaussprechlich groß.""
  • "Gott offenbart sich doch in Einfachheit.""
  • "Jesus Christus ist derselbe gestern, heute und in Ewigkeit.""
  • "Entweder man erkennt, was von Gott ist, was vor ihm gilt, was richtig ist und entscheidet sich dafür.""
  • "Gott ist nicht ein Gott der Unordnung, sondern des Friedens.""
  • "Da, wo göttliche Ordnung ist, da ist göttliche Friede.""
  • "Wir sind innerlich davon überzeugt, dass Gott zu seinem Recht kommen wird.""
  • "Wir haben viel Grund zu danken für das, was Gott uns geschenkt hat.""
  • "Ich bin der gute Hirt. Der gute Hirt gibt sein Leben für die Schafe hin.""
  • "Ich habe auch noch andere Schafe, die nicht zu dieser Hürde gehören. Auch diese muss ich führen, und sie werden auf meinen Ruf hören.""
  • "Ich habe Vollmacht, es hinzugeben, und ich habe Vollmacht, es wieder an mich zu nehmen.""

PLACES

  • DDR A brother came from the DDR and shared his testimony. Country: Germany, Continent: Europe
  • Finland Marco Vuri asks for prayers for Finland. Country: Finland, Continent: Europe
  • India Brother Frank is traveling to India. Country: India, Continent: Asia

LOCATIONS

  • Berlin A brother was in the University Clinic in Berlin. Country: Germany, Continent: Europe
  • Köln Three sisters from the Raum Köln came to apologize for causing damage. Country: Germany, Continent: Europe
  • Düsseldorf Brother Frank mentions the Düsseldorfer Kirchentag. Country: Germany, Continent: Europe

DATES

  • Not specified Brother Frank mentions traveling for two weekends.

PEOPLE

  • Jesus Christ Mentioned throughout the sermon as the Lord and Savior.
  • Brother Schmidt Asked to read a word before prayer.
  • Brother Frank The speaker of the sermon.
  • Brother Mehnert A brother from the DDR who brought the message to the healed brother.
  • Marco Vuri Invited to share a few words and asks for prayers for Finland.
  • Brother Russ Present when three sisters from Köln apologized.
  • Sister Vogt Asked Brother Frank to bring a book.
  • F.F. Bosworth An old man of God who traveled with Brother Branham and had a healing ministry.
  • Charles Price Mentioned alongside Smith Wigglesworth as having a blessed healing ministry.
  • Smith Wigglesworth Mentioned alongside Charles Price as having a blessed healing ministry.
  • William Branham Mentioned in connection with the gift of healing.
  • Osborn Profited from F.F. Bosworth's books and instructions.
  • Paul Author of 1. Korinther.

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Universitätsklinik A brother was in the University Clinic in Berlin.
  • römisch-katholische Kirche The Roman Catholic Church only has deceased people who they call saints.

TESTIMONIES

  • Universitätsklinik in Berlin The brother from DDR had 25 bone fractures and an incurable bone disease. He was healed after evangelists laid hands on him and he was anointed with oil. Bruder Mehnert
  • Not specified Three sisters from Raum Köln came to brother Frank and Bruder Russ and asked for forgiveness for the damage they had caused to them personally and to the cause of God. Bruder Russ|Schwester Vogt

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • The Good Shepherd Ich bin der gute Hirt. Der gute Hirt gibt sein Leben für die Schafe hin.|Ich bin der gute Hirt und kenne die meinen, und die meinen kennen mich
  • Divine Order and Peace Denn Gott ist nicht ein Gott der Unordnung, sondern des Friedens wie in allen Gemeinden der Heiligen.|Da, wo göttliche Ordnung ist, da ist göttliche Friede.
  • The Authority of Scripture Wenn jemand sich für einen Propheten oder für einen Geistbegabten hält, so muss er erkennen, dass das, was ich euch hier schreibe, das Gebot des Herrn ist.|Wenn jemand es aber nicht anerkennen will, so wird er nicht anerkannt.
  • The Importance of Unity and Forgiveness Irgendwann werden wir alle merken, dass wir ohne einander nicht zur Vollkommenheit und Vollendung gelangen können, sondern nur miteinander und mit dem Herrn.|Uns ist alles vergeben worden, und wir vergeben allen alles.
  • Recognizing the Times Wir haben die Zeit und die Stunde erkannt, in der wir leben.|Das Maß der Gottlosigkeit ist bald voll.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • The Good Shepherd Brother Frank references the scripture in Johannes 10:11-18, emphasizing Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. He highlights the Good Shepherd's intimate knowledge of His own and their reciprocal recognition of Him, drawing a parallel to the relationship between the Father and the Son. The Good Shepherd's sacrifice is portrayed as a voluntary act, empowered by the Father, to gather all sheep into one flock under one shepherd.
  • Divine Order and Peace Brother Frank discusses the importance of order and peace within the community of believers, referencing 1. Korinther 14. He emphasizes that God is not a God of disorder but of peace, which should be reflected in the conduct of the church. This includes orderly expression of spiritual gifts, such as speaking in tongues and prophesying, as well as the recognition of divine authority and submission to the commandments of the Lord. He contrasts divine order with the presence of disorder, which leads to disharmony and inhibits spiritual growth.
  • The Necessity of Recognizing God's Word Brother Frank underscores the importance of recognizing and accepting what is from God, as highlighted in 1. Korinther 14. He asserts that those who claim to be prophets or spiritually gifted must acknowledge that the teachings are the Lord's command. He warns of the consequences of rejecting God's word, stating that those who do not acknowledge it will not be acknowledged themselves. He emphasizes the need to align oneself with God's perspective and to embrace His word, even when it challenges personal preferences or preconceived notions.
  • The Church as a Community of Saints Brother Frank expresses a desire for the congregation to become a community of saints, recognized as holy and beloved by God. He contrasts this with the Roman Catholic Church's designation of deceased individuals as saints, emphasizing that God has saints and beloved ones living on earth who have experienced Him, believe in Him, and have been added to His body. He encourages each member to strive for growth in areas where they struggle, acknowledging that it is not the familiar aspects of faith but the challenging ones that require attention and effort.
  • The Imminent End Times Brother Frank conveys a sense of urgency regarding the end times, noting that the measure of godlessness is nearly full and that signs indicate the approaching end. While refraining from specific predictions, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing the present time and hour, rather than rigidly fixing dates. He acknowledges the fulfillment of prophecies, such as the return of Israel, and alludes to future events like the battle of Armageddon, urging listeners to be aware and discerning.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Brother Frank's Travel Plans Brother Frank mentions he is leaving for two weekends and then traveling to India for approximately ten days, visiting at least six or seven cities.
  • Sister Vogt's Book Sister Vogt asked brother Frank to bring a book with the image of a boy whose foot has grown longer.
  • DDR Greetings A brother from the DDR conveys greetings from the brothers and sisters there.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

  • Healing from incurable bone disease After being declared incurable with 25 bone fractures, the brother from DDR was healed after evangelists laid hands on him and anointed him with oil, following his insistence based on scripture. X-rays later confirmed the absence of the disease.

MARRIAGE

  • Marriage Brother Frank mentions that people love the Lord, but not always his children and references the saying that whoever receives you, receives me.
    • "Ihr wisst ja, manche lieben den Herrn, aber nicht immer seine Kinder."
    • "Und der Herr sagte ja, wer euch aufnimmt, der nimmt mich auf."