January 26, 2025 10:00, Krefeld

January 26, 2025 10:00, Krefeld

Short Summary

In a sermon delivered from Zurich in 2025, brother Frank expresses gratitude for the opportunity to gather and hear God's word. He references Acts 5:27, highlighting the apostles' stance on obeying God above men and Gamaliel's counsel to consider the origin of their work. The sermon emphasizes the divine nature of their gathering in Jesus Christ's name and seeks blessings, healing, and the fruitful reception of God's word.

Detailed Summary

The sermon, delivered by brother Frank from Zurich in 2025, begins with a warm welcome and expresses gratitude for the continued opportunity to hear God's word and connect with Jesus Christ. The speaker acknowledges those connected remotely, wishing them the same blessings as those in Zurich.

The sermon references Apg 5:27, which recounts the apostles being brought before the High Council and questioned about teaching in Jesus' name. The scripture highlights Peter and the apostles' response that they must obey God rather than men. It also mentions Gamaliel's advice to the council to consider whether the apostles' work originates from God or men, cautioning them against opposing God.

Brother Frank emphasizes that their gathering is not a result of human effort but is in the name of Jesus Christ. He prays for the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to gather His own and expresses thankfulness for God's word. The sermon concludes with a prayer seeking God's presence, blessings, healing, and the opening of hearts to receive His word, offered in Jesus' name.

LESSONS – gemini-2.0-flash-001

Obedience to God

Takeaway: We must obey God rather than men.

Reasoning: The apostles declared that obedience to God is paramount.

The Origin of Work

Takeaway: If a work originates from God, it cannot be destroyed.

Reasoning: Gamaliel advised the council to consider whether the work was of human or divine origin.

The Power of Jesus Christ

Takeaway: We gather in the name of Jesus Christ, trusting in His promise.

Reasoning: The sermon emphasizes gathering in the name of Jesus Christ and trusting in His fulfillment.

SCRIPTURES

  • Apg 5:27 Und als sie sie brachten, stelleten sie sie vor den Rat. Und der Hohepriester fragte sie

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "We thank the Lord that we can still hear his word together, that we are connected together and with you, Lord Jesus Christ.""
  • "We thank the Lord for his love, for his goodness.""
  • "We have expressly commanded you not to teach in this name, and yet you have filled all Jerusalem with your teaching and want to bring the blood of this man upon us.""
  • "Peter and the apostles replied, 'We must obey God rather than men.'""
  • "The God of our fathers also raised Jesus, whom you hanged on a tree and executed.""
  • "God has exalted him to be a leader and savior by his right hand, to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins.""
  • "We are witnesses to these facts, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.""
  • "But if it originates from God, you will not be able to destroy these people.""
  • "We gather today in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.""
  • "Your word is the truth, your word is Yes and Amen, and you, Lord Jesus Christ, are the word.""
  • "Open our ears, open our hearts, that your true word may bear fruit in our hearts.""

LOCATIONS

  • Zürich Brother Frank is preaching from Zürich. Country: Switzerland, Continent: Europe
  • Jerusalem Brother Frank references Jerusalem being filled with the apostles' teaching. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia
  • Galiläa Brother Frank references Judas from Galiläa. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia

DATES

  • 2025 Brother Frank welcomes the listeners in the new year 2025.

PEOPLE

  • Jesus Christus Brother Frank mentions being connected with Jesus Christ and thanks the Lord Jesus.
  • Petrus Brother Frank references the answer of Peter and the apostles.
  • Gamaliel Brother Frank references Gamaliel, a highly respected teacher of the law.
  • Theodos Brother Frank references Theodos, who claimed to be someone special.
  • Judas Brother Frank references Judas from Galiläa, who led a group of people to revolt.

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • The Importance of Obeying God over Men Da antwortete Petrus, und die Apostel erklärten, man muss Gott mehr gehorchen als den Menschen.
  • The Resurrection and Exaltation of Jesus Christ Der Gott, unserer Väter, hat Jesus auch verweckt, den ihr ans Holz gehängt und hingerichtet habt.|Diesen hat Gott durch seine rechte Hand zum Anführer und Retter erhöht, um Israel Buße und Vergebung der Sünden zu verleihen.
  • The Holy Spirit as Witness to God's Truth Für diese Tatsachen sind wir Zeugen, und auch der heilige Geist, den Gott denen verliehen hat, die ihm gehorsam sind.
  • Divine Origin vs. Human Origin Denn wenn dieses Vorhaben oder dieses Werk von Menschen ausgeht, so wird es vernichtet werden. Hat es aber seinen Ursprung in Gott, so werdet ihr diese Leute nicht zu vernichten vermögen.|Lasst ihr euch nur nicht gar als Widersacher Gottes erfinden.
  • Gathering in the Name of Jesus Christ Es ist nicht menschliches Tun, sondern wir versammeln uns heute in dem Namen unseres Herrn Jesus Christus.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Divine Authority vs. Human Authority The sermon emphasizes the importance of obeying God rather than men, as exemplified by the apostles' response to the high priest. It highlights the belief that actions originating from God cannot be destroyed by human efforts.
  • The Resurrection and Exaltation of Jesus Christ The sermon references the resurrection of Jesus Christ by God, even after he was crucified. It speaks of Jesus being exalted to be a leader and savior, granting repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
  • The Role of the Holy Spirit as Witness The Holy Spirit is mentioned as a witness to the truth, given by God to those who obey Him. This emphasizes the divine confirmation and empowerment for those who follow God's will.
  • Gathering in the Name of Jesus Christ The sermon underscores that the gathering is not a result of human effort but occurs in the name of Jesus Christ. It expresses a desire for the Lord Jesus to fulfill His promise of gathering His own.
  • The Word of God as Truth The sermon affirms that God's Word is truth and emphasizes reliance on it. It includes a prayer for open ears and hearts to receive the Word so that it may bear fruit.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Theodos Theodos arose and claimed to be someone special. About 400 men joined him, but he was killed, and all his followers were scattered and annihilated.
  • Judas from Galilee Judas from Galilee arose during the census and incited a group of people to revolt under his leadership. He also died, and all his followers were scattered.