July 07, 1985 10:00, Krefeld

March 09, 2025 10:00, Krefeld

Short Summary

Brother Frank discusses the importance of recognizing and understanding God's timing in fulfilling His prophetic word, emphasizing that God has a set time for everything and that believers should align themselves with His will and recognize the signs of the times. He encourages the congregation to trust in God's promises and to wait for His appointed time, as seen in the examples of Moses, the prophets, and the life of Jesus.

Detailed Summary

Detailed Sermon Summary

Key Points

  • God's Timing: Brother Frank emphasizes that God has a specific time for everything, including the fulfillment of His prophetic word. This is illustrated through various biblical examples.
  • Recognizing God's Time: Believers should recognize and align themselves with God's timing, as seen in the examples of Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles.
  • The Hour of God and His People: When God's hour strikes, it also marks the hour for His people. This means that believers should be ready to act when God's time comes.
  • The Importance of Waiting: Believers are encouraged to wait for God's appointed time, as attempting to act before His time can lead to complications.
  • The Harvest: The concept of the harvest is discussed, with the understanding that God will gather His elect at the appointed time.
  • The End Times: Brother Frank touches on the end times, noting that God has already laid out what will happen in His Word.
  • Trusting God: The congregation is encouraged to trust in God's promises and to have faith that He will fulfill His word.

Biblical References

  • Kolosser 3: Brother Frank references Kolosser 3, discussing the importance of putting on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
  • 2. Petrus 1: He refers to 2. Petrus 1, noting that God's divine power has given everything needed for life and godliness.
  • Markus 1: Brother Frank discusses Markus 1, highlighting how Jesus began His ministry after Johannes was imprisoned, proclaiming that the time was fulfilled and the Kingdom of God was at hand.
  • Apostelgeschichte 7: He references Apostelgeschichte 7, discussing the timing of God's promise to Abraham and the story of Moses.
  • 2. Mose 9: Brother Frank mentions 2. Mose 9, emphasizing that the Lord sets a specific time.
  • Offenbarung 14: He refers to Offenbarung 14, discussing the harvest and the time for reaping.
  • Jeremia 8: Brother Frank cites Jeremia 8, where God accuses His people of not knowing His ordinances.
  • Daniel 12: He references Daniel 12, noting that the words of the book are sealed until the time of the end.

Examples and Illustrations

  • Moses: The story of Moses is used to illustrate the importance of waiting for God's timing. Moses felt the call to deliver Israel at 40 years old, but God's time was 40 years later.
  • Jesus: The life of Jesus is presented as an example of someone who knew His hour and acted accordingly.
  • The Disciples: The calling of the disciples is used to show how God's timing aligns with the timing of His people.
  • The Stork: The stork is mentioned as an example of a creature that knows its appointed times, contrasting with God's people who sometimes lack understanding.

Call to Action

  • Wait for God's Timing: Believers are encouraged to wait for God's timing and to trust that He will fulfill His promises.
  • Recognize the Signs of the Times: The congregation is urged to recognize the signs of the times and to be aware of what God is doing in the present.
  • Believe in God's Promises: Brother Frank calls on believers to have faith in God's promises and to personally claim them.

Conclusion

Brother Frank concludes by emphasizing that God has a plan, a time, and a people. He encourages the congregation to trust in God, to recognize His timing, and to be ready to act when His hour strikes. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share God's word and calls for continued faith and obedience.

LESSONS – gemini-2.0-flash-001

Auserwählung und Vertrauen

Takeaway: Gottes Auserwählung ist gewiss und führt zum Vertrauen in seinen Heilsplan.

Reasoning: Die Auserwählten sind von Gott geliebt und befähigt, seinem Willen zu folgen.

Vergebung und Liebe

Takeaway: Die Auserwählten sind aufgerufen, einander zu vergeben und Liebe zu zeigen.

Reasoning: Vergebung und Liebe sind Zeichen der Auserwählten und erfüllen das Gesetz Gottes.

Gottes Zeit und Stunde

Takeaway: Gottes Handeln geschieht zu seiner bestimmten Zeit und Stunde.

Reasoning: Es ist wichtig, Gottes Zeit zu erkennen und darauf zu warten, dass er handelt.

Erkenntnis der Zeit

Takeaway: Es ist wesentlich, die Zeichen der Zeit zu erkennen und Gottes Wort zu verstehen.

Reasoning: Die Verständigen achten auf die Zeichen der Zeit und erkennen Gottes Handeln.

Abhängigkeit von Gott

Takeaway: Gläubige sind völlig abhängig von Gott für Wachstum und Erfüllung.

Reasoning: Gott allein gibt Regen, Sonnenschein und Wachstum.

SCRIPTURES

  • Joh 14:6 JEsus spricht zu ihm: Ich bin der Weg und die Wahrheit und das Leben; niemand kommt zum Vater denn durch mich
  • 2Pt 1:3 und wisset, daß euer Glaube, so er rechtschaffen ist, Geduld wirket.
  • Mk 1:14 Nachdem aber Johannes überantwortet ward, kam JEsus nach Galiläa und predigte das Evangelium vom Reich Gottes
    Mk 1:15 und sprach: Die Zeit ist erfüllet, und das Reich Gottes ist herbeikommen. Tut Buße und glaubt an das Evangelium!
  • Mk 1:16 Da er aber an dem Galiläischen Meer ging, sah er Simon und Andreas, seinen Bruder, daß sie ihre Netze ins Meer warfen; denn sie waren Fischer.
    Mk 1:17 Und JEsus sprach zu ihnen: Folget mir nach! Ich will euch zu Menschenfischern machen.
  • Apg 7:17 Da nun sich die Zeit der Verheißung nahete, die GOtt Abraham geschworen hatte, wuchs das Volk und mehrete sich in Ägypten,
  • Apg 7:23 Da er aber vierzig Jahre alt ward, gedachte er, zu besehen seine Brüder, die Kinder von Israel,
  • Apg 7:25 Er meinete aber, seine Brüder sollten‘s vernehmen, daß GOtt durch seine Hand ihnen Heil gäbe; aber sie vernahmen‘s nicht.
  • Apg 7:30 Und über vierzig Jahre erschien ihm in der Wüste auf dem Berge Sinai der Engel des HErrn in einer Feuerflamme im Busch.
  • 2Mo 9:5 Und der HErr bestimmte eine Zeit und sprach: Morgen wird der HErr solches auf Erden tun.
  • Apg 7:23 Da er aber vierzig Jahre alt ward, gedachte er, zu besehen seine Brüder, die Kinder von Israel,
    Apg 7:24 und sah einen Unrecht leiden. Da überhalf er und rächete den, dem Leid geschah, und erschlug den Ägypter.
    Apg 7:25 Er meinete aber, seine Brüder sollten‘s vernehmen, daß GOtt durch seine Hand ihnen Heil gäbe; aber sie vernahmen‘s nicht.
  • Offb 14:17 Und ein anderer Engel ging aus dem Tempel im Himmel, der hatte eine scharfe Hippe.
  • Offb 14:15 Und ein anderer Engel ging aus dem Tempel und schrie mit großer Stimme zu dem, der auf der Wolke saß: Schlage an mit deiner Sichel und ernte; denn die Zeit zu ernten ist kommen; denn die Ernte der Erde ist dürre worden.
  • Jer 8:7 Ein Storch unter dem Himmel weiß seine Zeit, eine Turteltaube, Kranich und Schwalbe merken ihre Zeit, wann sie wiederkommen sollen; aber mein Volk will das Recht des HErrn nicht wissen.
  • Dan 12:4 Und nun, Daniel, verbirg diese Worte und versiegele diese Schrift bis auf die letzte Zeit, so werden viele drüber kommen und großen Verstand finden.

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "Wir wissen, wenn Gott jemand auserwählt hat, dann lässt er ihm das auch gelingen. (We know that when God has chosen someone, He makes it succeed.)""
  • "Wir können dazu nichts tun, aber Gott kann es. (We can't do anything about it, but God can.)""
  • "Israel ist so voll mit Problemen, da kann nur der allmächtige Gott etwas tun. (Israel is so full of problems, only almighty God can do something.)""
  • "Wenn wir die auserwählten sind, lernen, den anderen von Herzen zu vergeben. (If we are the chosen ones, learn to forgive others from the heart.)""
  • "Wir haben hier schon des Öfteren gehört, dass Jesus Christus eines Tages zur Vollendung kommen wird. (We have often heard here that Jesus Christ will come to perfection one day.)""
  • "Wir können gar nichts dazu beitragen, aber Gott macht alles. (We can't contribute anything to it, but God does everything.)""
  • "Gottesverheißungen bleiben, sie wanken ewig nicht. (God's promises remain, they do not waver eternally.)""
  • "Seine göttliche Kraft hat uns ja doch alles, was zum Leben und zur Gottseligkeit erforderlich ist, durch die Erkenntnis dessen geschenkt, der uns durch die ihm eigene Herrlichkeit und Tugend berufen hat. (His divine power has given us everything necessary for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us through His own glory and virtue.)""
  • "Gott hat Zeit, Gott hat Stunde, Gott hat Ort, Gott hat Volk. (God has time, God has hour, God has place, God has people.)""
  • "Die Stunde Gottes ist die Stunde seines Volkes. (The hour of God is the hour of His people.)""
  • "Der Allmächtige allein vermag die Zeit festzusetzen. (The Almighty alone is able to set the time.)""
  • "Gott hat für alles eine Zeit. (God has a time for everything.)""

PLACES

  • Himmel Brother Frank mentions the kingdom of heaven. Country: Not specified, Continent: Not specified
  • Jordan Brother Frank mentions that Jesus went to Jordan. Country: Jordan, Continent: Asia
  • Klagemauer Brother Frank mentions standing at the Wailing Wall in Israel. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia
  • Berges Sinai Brother Frank mentions that the Lord appeared to Mose in the desert of Mount Sinai. Country: Egypt, Continent: Africa

LOCATIONS

  • Israel Brother Frank mentions his trip to Israel with his daughters and standing at the Wailing Wall. He speaks about the problems in Israel and how only God can solve them. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia
  • Jerusalem Brother Frank references Jerusalem being surrounded by war and the need to flee to the mountains, referencing a time when the city was under siege. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia
  • Kapernaum Jesus read from the scriptures in the Synagogue of Kapernaum. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia
  • Galiläa Jesus went to Galiläa and preached the gospel. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia
  • Eichenau Mentioned in a song, 'In Eichenau, in Eichenau, Jesus Herr, in Eichenau.' Country: Germany, Continent: Europe
  • Düsseldorf Brother Frank mentions a visit from a doctor from Düsseldorf. Country: Germany, Continent: Europe
  • Heidelberg Brother Frank mentions a doctor from Düsseldorf whose sister lives near Heidelberg. Country: Germany, Continent: Europe

PEOPLE

  • Jesus Christ Brother Frank speaks extensively about Jesus Christ, his gospel, his love, his sacrifice, and his role as the way, the truth, and the life. He emphasizes the importance of being overwhelmed by the essence of Jesus Christ.
  • Brangaila Brangaila is asked to read a word of God before prayer.
  • Mohammed Brother Frank recounts a conversation with a Muslim who claimed Mohammed would be the first and the last.
  • Karl Marx Brother Frank mentions that his father and older brother were fascinated by Karl Marx.
  • Bruder Rus Brother Frank mentions Bruder Rus reading the Bible the previous evening and recounts telling him about his experience at the Wailing Wall.
  • Bruder Frank Brother Frank is mentioned as someone who cannot solve the problems of Israel and as the speaker who will continue the sermon.
  • Abraham Brother Frank references God's promise to Abraham and the time when the promise would be fulfilled. He also mentions Abraham not waiting for Isaac to be born.
  • Luther Luther's translation of the gospel is mentioned.
  • Johannes Brother Frank mentions that after Johannes was put in prison, Jesus went to Galiläa.
  • Simon Brother Frank mentions Jesus saw Simon and Andreas casting nets into the sea.
  • Andreas Brother Frank mentions Jesus saw Simon and Andreas casting nets into the sea.
  • Mose Brother Frank speaks about Mose, his desire to help his people, and the timing of God's call versus Mose's own timing.
  • Josefus Brother Frank references the historian Josefus and his account of the believers fleeing Jerusalem.
  • Elia Brother Frank mentions the prophecy of the prophet Elia being sent before the great and terrible day of the Lord.
  • David Brother Frank mentions that David had spoken through the spirit.
  • Noah Brother Frank references Noah.

TESTIMONIES

  • Not specified Brother Frank had a conversation with a Mohammedan who stated that 'Mohammed will be the First and the Last.' brother Frank|Mohammedan
  • Not specified Brother Frank mentioned that he comes from a family where his oldest brother and father were fascinated by Karl Marx. brother Frank|brother Frank's father|brother Frank's oldest brother
  • Israel Brother Frank traveled through Israel with his two daughters and visited the Wailing Wall on a Friday evening during Shabbat. He shared his experience with Bruder Russ. brother Frank|brother Frank's two daughters|Bruder Russ
  • brother Frank's workplace Brother Frank experienced a difficult situation in his family, leading to feelings of anger and disappointment. He went to his workplace, wept, and prayed to God for peace and love. brother Frank
  • Not specified Brother Frank received a visit from a doctor from Düsseldorf, who brought him Stärkungsmittel from his sister in Heidelberg, leading to a conversation about faith and the creation story. brother Frank|Doctor from Düsseldorf|Doctor's sister from Heidelberg

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • The Timing of God Gott hat Zeit, Gott hat Stunde, Gott hat Ort, Gott hat Volk.|Darauf setzte der Herr eine bestimmte Zeit fest.
  • The Hour of God and His People Wenn die Stunde Gottes schlägt, dann schlägt auch die Stunde des Volkes Gottes.|Mit der Stunde Gottes hat auch deine und meine Stunde geschlagen.
  • The Fulfillment of Prophecy Die Stunde Gottes musste die Stunde der Erfüllung seines prophetischen Wortes sein.|Alles geschieht so, wie er es gesagt hat.
  • The Importance of Recognizing God's Time Wir als Gemeinde des lebendigen Gottes haben dann Gnade vor dem Herrn gefunden, wenn wir unsere Zeit erkennen.|Mein Volk geht zugrunde aus Mangel an Erkenntnis.
  • The Harvest Die Ernte ist noch draußen.|Denn die Zeit zum Ernten ist gekommen.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Auserwählung (Election) The sermon emphasizes the concept of being chosen by God, highlighting that those selected by Him will succeed and be drawn to His words. Brother Frank underscores that the elect cannot be deceived and will align themselves with God's powerful words, finding themselves identified with them. The address is to the Auserwählten (elect), not the Gläubigen (believers).
  • Die Stunde Gottes (God's Hour/Time) Brother Frank speaks about recognizing and understanding God's timing, emphasizing that when God's hour strikes, it also marks the hour for His people. He references various biblical examples, such as Moses and the prophets, to illustrate how God's plan unfolds in specific times. The sermon stresses the importance of aligning with God's timing and recognizing the signs of the times.
  • Vergebung (Forgiveness) Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, urging listeners to forgive each other from the heart, just as the Lord has forgiven them. He connects forgiveness with fulfilling God's law and highlights the necessity of learning to forgive others, even when wronged. The act of forgiveness brings peace and enables one to restore order in their heart.
  • Gottes Wort (God's Word) The sermon underscores the power and truth of God's Word, asserting that everything God says is true and will be fulfilled. Brother Frank speaks about the importance of believing in God's promises and recognizing the divine seed within those promises. He highlights that God's Word has the power to bring forth divine life and bring it to full maturity in each individual.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Karl Marx and Communism Brother Frank mentions a conversation where he stated that he comes from a family where communism had a significant impact, with his father and eldest brother being fascinated by Karl Marx.
  • Conversation with a Mohammedan Brother Frank recounts a conversation with a Mohammedan who claimed that 'Mohammed will be the First and the Last'.
  • Israel and its problems Brother Frank discusses his visit to Israel with his daughters, particularly his experience at the Wailing Wall. He reflects on the problems in Israel and the hope for a promise to be fulfilled.
  • Personal family issues Brother Frank shares about a difficult personal experience within his family that caused him deep distress and emotional turmoil.
  • Visit from a doctor from Düsseldorf Brother Frank mentions a visit from a doctor from Düsseldorf, whose sister wanted to send him tonics, leading to a conversation about faith and scientific evidence.
  • World War II and Terrorist Attacks Brother Frank references the destruction caused by explosions during World War II and terrorist attacks to illustrate the chaotic aftermath of explosions, contrasting it with the orderliness of God's creation.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

  • The Lord appeared to Moses in the desert of Mount Sinai in a flame of fire in a bush. Brother Frank references the appearance of the Lord to Moses.