February 02, 1986 15:00, Krefeld

March 19, 2025 19:30, Krefeld

Short Summary

Brother Frank emphasizes gratitude for God's Word and the importance of a genuine prayer life. He contrasts religious routines with the belief in Christ's complete redemption, urging listeners to trust in God's grace and not be enslaved by doubt. The sermon encourages embracing the new self in Christ, seeking spiritual growth, and relying on faith over personal effort, highlighting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the love of God poured into believers' hearts.

Detailed Summary

Brother Frank begins by expressing gratitude for the comprehensive and balanced Word of God, encompassing doctrine, prophecy, and the mysteries of God. He stresses the importance of being accountable to the Lord and fostering a true prayer fellowship where the Spirit of God can enliven hearts and reveal Himself. While acknowledging the abundance of the Word, he notes a potential deficiency in the active work of the Spirit among them. He encourages listeners to become receivers of the Word through prayer, faith, and trust in God's completed work.

He distinguishes their faith from Catholicism's repetitive practices, affirming the complete redemption in Christ. He cautions against religiousness that seeks daily purification, advocating instead for heartfelt belief in God's eternal grace and forgiveness. He references the Scripture, "Whom I will have mercy on I will have mercy," emphasizing that believers are God's possession, entrusting daily concerns to Him without succumbing to the enemy's oppression.

Brother Frank references Epheser 4, urging believers to put off the old self and embrace the new, created in God's image. He speaks of exchanging a stony heart for a soft, compassionate one where the Spirit can manifest its fruits. He emphasizes that encountering God occurs at Golgatha, where complete redemption, reconciliation, and peace are found. He warns against remaining before Golgatha, which leads to lifelong struggle, and encourages looking to the Lord in faith to recognize the crucifixion with Christ as a divine fact.

He highlights the necessity of the Spirit of God working in conjunction with the Word of God to bring about reality and life. He cautions against mere philosophical discussions, desiring that the true Spirit and Word of God would prevail in believers. He references Hesekiel 37, where the dry bones are revived by the Spirit, connecting it to the revival of both the church and Israel. He stresses the need for unity in the Word and the Spirit, quoting Hesekiel 37:4, "Prophesy upon these bones." He also references the love of God being poured out through the Holy Spirit (Rm 5:5), granting access to grace and the hope of glory.

Brother Frank touches on the challenges of enduring tribulations, noting that they produce perseverance, character, and hope. He emphasizes that God has provided everything necessary in His Word and has forgotten our sins, casting them into the sea of forgetfulness. He contrasts God's program with human programs, affirming that God cannot go beyond His Word and will not endorse human endeavors. He references 1. Korinther 13 and Römer 8:14, highlighting divine love, guidance by the Spirit, and sonship with God, free from the spirit of bondage and fear.

He concludes by affirming that believers are heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, even in suffering, and encourages listeners to utilize their access to God through prayer, trusting in His blessings. He acknowledges potential winter conditions, reminding them of God's promise in Genesis 8:22 regarding seedtime and harvest, winter and summer. He encourages them to offer heartfelt thanks and believe in the Heiland.

LESSONS – gemini-2.0-flash-001

Gratitude for God's Word

Takeaway: We should be thankful for the comprehensive and balanced Word of God.

Reasoning: The Word encompasses doctrine, prophecy, mysteries, and foundational teachings.

Obligation to the Lord

Takeaway: Our primary obligation is to the Lord, to be righteous in all things.

Reasoning: This ensures that God is seen as just.

Importance of Prayer

Takeaway: We need to cultivate a true prayer fellowship where the Spirit of God can enliven hearts and reveal Himself.

Reasoning: While the Word is abundant, the active work of the Spirit may be lacking.

Receiving Through Faith and Prayer

Takeaway: We should be receivers of what we have heard through opening ourselves in prayer, faith, and full trust in God.

Reasoning: With God, everything is already done and completed.

Complete Redemption in Christ

Takeaway: We believe that God has accomplished a complete redemption in Christ, which belongs to us.

Reasoning: We should not try to religiously cleanse ourselves daily, but believe in God's grace.

God's Grace and Forgiveness

Takeaway: God is gracious and has forgiven our sins; we are His possession.

Reasoning: We should entrust daily concerns to the Lord without letting the enemy enslave us with guilt.

Living the New Life in Christ

Takeaway: We must put off the old self and put on the new self, being renewed in our spirit.

Reasoning: This involves true righteousness and purity.

Encountering God at Golgatha

Takeaway: The point of encounter with God is at Golgatha, where complete redemption and peace with God are found.

Reasoning: We must come to the Lord in faith and recognize what has happened there.

God's Sovereignty and Our Response

Takeaway: God will always be right, and we must acknowledge His righteousness.

Reasoning: We must allow the true Spirit and Word of God to prevail in the true children of God.

The Source of Living Water

Takeaway: The water that God gives will become a spring within us, welling up into eternal life.

Reasoning: This comes from the Spirit, and it begins in the heart.

Faith and God's Power

Takeaway: Things are made real through faith, not through our own efforts.

Reasoning: We must believe what God has said and claim it personally.

The Spirit and the Word

Takeaway: The promises of God must be accompanied by the Spirit of God, not just pious ideas.

Reasoning: The Spirit makes the Word of God alive.

Inner Transformation and Outward Manifestation

Takeaway: If things are right within us, they will also be right outwardly.

Reasoning: We should not focus on outward appearances if the inner state is not right.

Upholding God's Word

Takeaway: We must uphold God's Word and not rebel against it.

Reasoning: The Holy Spirit is connected to the Word of God.

Spiritual Revival

Takeaway: We should desire a spiritual revival and move forward with God.

Reasoning: This involves moving from clarity to clarity and truth to truth.

The Spirit of Sonship

Takeaway: We have received the Spirit of sonship, not of slavery, and can call God our Father.

Reasoning: This brings trust and confidence in God.

Witness of the Spirit

Takeaway: The Spirit bears witness to our spirit that we are children of God.

Reasoning: This is a divine plan, and nothing can thwart it.

Heirs with Christ

Takeaway: As children of God, we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.

Reasoning: This includes suffering with Him to share in His glory.

God's Unchanging Word

Takeaway: God's Word remains true, even in difficult circumstances.

Reasoning: We should trust in His promises and thank Him for His faithfulness.

SCRIPTURES

  • Hes 37:4 Und er sprach zu mir: Weissage von diesen Beinen und sprich zu ihnen: Ihr verdorreten Beine, höret des HErrn Wort!
  • Hes 37:9 Und er sprach zu mir: Weissage zum Winde; weissage, du Menschenkind, und sprich zum Winde: So spricht der HErr HErr: Wind, komm herzu aus den vier Winden und blase diese Getöteten an, daß sie wieder lebendig werden!

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "Gott hat uns sehr viel Gnade geschenkt, wir haben keine Verpflichtung, eine Denomination gegenüber, nicht einmal uns selber, nur eine Verpflichtung haben wir, das ist, oder sie ist dem Herrn gegenüber, dass wir ihm gerecht werden in allem, damit er als gerecht dastehe.""
  • "Wir müssen von Herzen glauben, dass Gott uns gnädig wahr ist und sein wird in Ewigkeit.""
  • "Wer aber bis nach Golgatha kommt und zum Herrn im Glauben aufschaut und erkennt, was geschehen ist, an dem wird großes Geschehen sein.""
  • "Wir möchten wirklich, dass der wahre Geist Gottes verbunden mit den wahren Worte Gottes in den wahren Kindern Gottes zu seinem Recht kommt.""
  • "Gott will Menschen aus uns machen, die gepflanzende Bäume an Wasserbächen ihre Frucht zur rechten Zeit bringen können.""
  • "Es ist nicht deine Wahl, nicht wir haben ihn geliebt, er hat uns herausgeliebt.""
  • "Gott kann über sein Wort nicht hinausgehen und Gott wird sich nie zu menschlichen Programmen bekennen.""
  • "Es gibt nur eine göttliche Vollmacht, und das ist die Vollmacht, die wir von Gott empfangen haben, durch das Wort und den Geist Gottes.""
  • "Der Herr hat ihn besiegt und der Sieg gehört uns.""
  • "Wir waren vor Grundlegung der Welt, dazu bestimmt Söhne und Töchter Gottes zu sein.""
  • "Vor mir wird bestehen Saat und Ernte, Frost und Hitze, Sommer und Winter.""
  • "Gott wird nie mehr auf uns legen, als wir tragen können.""

PLACES

  • Golgatha Brother Frank speaks of Golgatha as the point of encounter between God and humans. Country: , Continent:
  • Himmel Brother Frank mentions the heavenly sanctuary where Jesus entered with his own blood. Country: , Continent:
  • Meer der Vergessenheit Brother Frank references the sea of forgetfulness where God casts our sins. Country: , Continent:
  • Vatikan Brother Frank mentions the Vatican in connection to the Pope. Country: , Continent:

LOCATIONS

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DATES

  • Not specified Brother Frank references to yesterday evening
  • Not specified Brother Frank references to today Vormittag

PEOPLE

  • Bruder Kopf Brother Frank mentions speaking with Bruder Kopf.
  • Bruder Gilson Brother Frank mentions Bruder Gilson in connection with Bruder Kopf.
  • Paulus Brother Frank references Paulus and his teachings in Epheser.
  • Bruder Juleson Brother Frank mentions Bruder Juleson reading Segel 17 letzter Vers.
  • Gideon Brother Frank references the days of Gideon.
  • Bruder Branham Brother Frank references Bruder Branham's teachings and experiences.
  • Michael Brother Frank mentions Michael in connection with Satan's defeat.

TESTIMONIES

  • Brother Juleson said that a few days ago he read Segel 17 letzter Vers at home.
  • Speaker shares his personal tendency to complain during tribulations.
  • Speaker recalls watching a film where Brother Branham stood helplessly, waiting for something to happen.
  • Speaker expresses gratitude for being born not only into this world but also being born out of this world, born of God, receiving eternal life, and having the Spirit of God testify that he has become a child of God.

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • Grace and Redemption Gott hat uns sehr viel Gnade geschenkt, wir haben keine Verpflichtung, eine Denomination gegenüber, nicht einmal uns selber, nur eine Verpflichtung haben wir, das ist, oder sie ist dem Herrn gegenüber, dass wir ihm gerecht werden in allem, damit er als gerecht dastehe.|Wir müssen von Herzen glauben, dass Gott uns gnädig wahr ist und sein wird in Ewigkeit.|Wer aber in das Geheimnis Gottes hineinschaut und begreift, dass es freie Gnade ist, die uns zuteil wurde, der beginnt zu danken, weil er glaubt.
  • The Work of the Holy Spirit Wenn es um das Wirken des Geistes geht, dann sind wir vielleicht da ein wenig zu kurz gekommen.|Wir möchten wirklich, dass der wahre Geist Gottes verbunden mit den wahren Worte Gottes in den wahren Kindern Gottes zu seinem Recht kommt.|In derselben Weise müssen die Verheißungen, überhaupt die Worte Gottes, die wir in diesen Tagen hören, begleitet sein vom Geiste Gottes, nicht von frommen Ideen, nein vom Geiste Gottes, von der Kraft Gottes, der das Wort Gottes lebendig macht.
  • Golgatha and Encountering God Und wir haben es ja heute Vormittag gesehen, wir können uns Gott nur weihen, ihm entgegenkommen, und wir treffen uns auf halbem Wege, und das ist immer Golgatha.|Dort begegnen wir dem Herrn.|Wer aber bis nach Golgatha kommt und zum Herrn im Glauben aufschaut und erkennt, was geschehen ist, an dem wird großes Geschehen sein.
  • The Authority of Scripture Wir wollen es genau nehmen mit der Heiligen Schrift.|Gott kann über sein Wort nicht hinausgehen und Gott wird sich nie zu menschlichen Programmen bekennen.|Es gibt nur eine göttliche Vollmacht, und das ist die Vollmacht, die wir von Gott empfangen haben, durch das Wort und den Geist Gottes.
  • Freedom from Fear and Knechtschaft Ihr habt ja nicht den Geist der Knechtschaft empfangen, dass ihr euch aufs Neue fürchten müsstet.|Die völlige Liebe treibt die Furcht aus, Furcht ist nicht in der Liebe, in der Liebe ist Vertrauen, in der Liebe ist Glauben, in der Liebe sind all die Dinge, die Gott uns verheißen hat, es sind die Früchte des heiligen Geistes, also wollen wir uns nicht knechten lassen und nicht in Furcht sein, nein, das brauchen wir nicht mehr, im Vertrauen wollen wir heute zu Gott kommen, in Ehrfurcht|Nicht mehr Knechtschaft, habt ihr es gestern mitbekommen, als Bruder Branham sagte, überall sind Diktatoren und ich dachte so bei mir selber, einen Papst gibt es dort im Vatikan, aber hunderte und tausende kleine Päpste gibt es überall.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Word of God The sermon emphasizes gratitude for God's Word, highlighting its richness, balance, and comprehensive coverage of doctrinal, prophetic, and foundational teachings. It stresses the importance of allowing the Word to dwell richly within, ensuring a balanced spiritual life.
  • Prayer and Spiritual Awakening The sermon calls for the establishment of a true prayer fellowship where the Spirit of God can enliven hearts and reveal Himself. It suggests a need to balance the rich reception of the Word with a deeper engagement in the active workings of the Spirit through prayer.
  • Grace and Redemption The sermon underscores the belief in the complete redemption accomplished by God in Christ. It contrasts this with a religious approach of perpetually trying to cleanse oneself, affirming that believers are God's possession, with sins forgiven, and should trust in His grace eternally.
  • Freedom from Condemnation The sermon addresses the enemy's tactic of using guilt and condemnation to oppress believers, urging them to recognize and embrace the free grace they have received. It connects belief with gratitude, suggesting that understanding God's grace leads to thankfulness.
  • Renewal and Transformation Drawing from Ephesians 4, the sermon speaks about the necessity of putting off the old self and putting on the new self, which is created in God's image. It highlights the transformation of the heart, where God replaces a stony heart with a soft, compassionate one, enabling the fruits of the Spirit to manifest.
  • Encountering God at Golgatha The sermon emphasizes Golgatha as the point of encounter between God and humanity, where complete redemption, salvation, reconciliation, and peace with God are found. It warns against remaining before Golgatha, which leads to lifelong struggles, and encourages looking to the Lord in faith to recognize the significance of Christ's crucifixion.
  • The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Manifestation The sermon discusses the essence of the Spirit of God working in conjunction with the Word of God within believers. It describes the Spirit as a wellspring of eternal life, emphasizing that true praise and worship originate from the heart and overflow through the lips.
  • Faith and Divine Empowerment The sermon underscores that spiritual realities are activated through faith, not human effort. It references Ezekiel 37, where the dry bones are revived by the Spirit, and applies this to the revitalization of both the church and Israel. The sermon stresses the necessity of the Spirit accompanying the Word of God to bring it to life.
  • Inner Transformation and Outward Manifestation The sermon touches on the relationship between inner spiritual condition and outward behavior. Referencing brother Branham's teachings, it suggests that genuine inner transformation will naturally lead to corresponding outward changes. It cautions against focusing on external appearances without inner integrity.
  • Spiritual Progress and Divine Guidance The sermon expresses a desire for continuous spiritual growth and enlightenment, rejecting decline and advocating for progression from clarity to clarity and truth to truth under God's guidance. It emphasizes the importance of divine guidance over human authority, asserting that true authority comes from God through the Word and the Spirit.
  • Love of God The sermon references Romans 5:5, highlighting that the love of God is poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. It contrasts this divine love with human attributes like being opinionated or always needing to be right, emphasizing that true love rejoices in truth.
  • Sonship and Freedom from Fear Drawing from Romans 8, the sermon speaks about being led by the Spirit of God as a mark of sonship, emphasizing that believers have received the Spirit of adoption, not of slavery. It contrasts the spirit of sonship with a spirit of fear, advocating for trust and reverence in the relationship with God.
  • Inheritance and Suffering with Christ The sermon references Romans 8:17, highlighting that as children of God, believers are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. It acknowledges the reality of suffering but affirms that God will not burden believers beyond their capacity and that being in step with the Lord makes the yoke easy and the burden light.
  • The Eternal Son The sermon addresses the concept of the eternal Son, clarifying that while the Scripture refers to God as the 'eternal Father,' it also acknowledges the Son's divine roles and attributes, such as 'Prince of Peace' and 'Mighty God,' based on scriptural references.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Winter conditions Acknowledges that some listeners may face winter conditions and reminds them of God's promise regarding seasons.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

  • Gift of the Holy Spirit Reference to people who were anointed with the Holy Spirit, but disregard God's Word.
  • Brother Branham's experience Brother Branham stood helpless, waiting for something, and then it suddenly appeared.

MARRIAGE

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