July 14, 1985 10:00, Krefeld

March 23, 2025 10:00, Krefeld

Short Summary

Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of experiencing divine peace and salvation in daily life, not just during church gatherings. He reflects on David's plea to God in Psalm 142 during distress, highlighting the need to turn to God in times of trouble. He also discusses the fulfillment of God's will through Christ's sacrifice, offering salvation and righteousness to believers.

Detailed Summary

Detailed Summary of the Sermon

Introduction: Brother Frank begins by questioning the congregation about the sincerity of their worship during the songs, particularly the line 'You alone, O Jesus, still my heart.' He emphasizes that worship should be a genuine expression of faith and a recognition of God's grace.

Divine Peace and Salvation: He asks whether the peace and salvation of Jesus are truly present in the hearts and lives of the believers. He stresses that divine peace should not be confined to the church but should accompany believers in their daily lives. Brother Frank warns against superficial faith, where individuals merely pretend to have peace with God.

David's Plea in Psalm 142: Brother Frank references Psalm 142, where David cries out to God in distress while in a cave. David pours out his complaint and acknowledges his helplessness, trusting that God knows his path. Brother Frank draws a parallel to the believers' lives, encouraging them to turn to God in times of trouble and to trust in His guidance.

God's Faithfulness: He emphasizes that even when believers feel lost or without a way out, they can rely on God's faithfulness. He highlights David's experience of being surrounded by enemies and feeling abandoned, yet still turning to God for help.

The Significance of Weakness: Brother Frank touches on the idea that recognizing one's weakness can lead to God's strength being manifested. He references Paul's words about God's power being made perfect in weakness.

The Preservation of God's Words: He reflects on the grace of God in preserving the words of men like David, which continue to serve and guide believers in their lives.

The Praise of God's Name: Brother Frank emphasizes the desire to praise God's name and acknowledges that God is capable of leading believers out of difficult situations.

Christ's Sacrifice and the Fulfillment of God's Will: He discusses the passage in Hebrews 10, highlighting Christ's coming to do God's will. Christ's sacrifice superseded the old system of sacrifices and offerings, providing a new covenant through His blood. Brother Frank explains that through Christ's sacrifice, believers are sanctified once and for all.

The New Covenant: He contrasts the old covenant with the new covenant established through Christ's blood. The new covenant offers justification and righteousness to believers, with the past condemnation being removed.

The Importance of God's Will: Brother Frank underscores the importance of aligning with God's will, as exemplified by Christ's words in Gethsemane: 'Not my will, but yours be done.' He emphasizes that believers are called to fulfill God's will in their lives.

The Love of God: He expresses a longing for the love of God and the salvation of others to be renewed within believers. He references Isaiah 55, urging believers to share the free gift of salvation with others.

The Promise of Peace: Brother Frank references Isaiah 54:10, highlighting God's promise that His grace and peace will not depart, even when mountains and hills are shaken.

Conclusion: Brother Frank concludes by emphasizing the importance of following God's word and seeking His grace. He encourages believers to worship and adore God, trusting in His power and faithfulness.

LESSONS – gemini-2.0-flash-001

The Peace of God

Takeaway: True peace comes from God alone and should be present in our lives at all times, not just in church.

Reasoning: The sermon emphasizes that the peace of God should be a constant presence, not limited to religious settings, and warns against superficial displays of peace.

Seeking God in Weakness

Takeaway: Acknowledging our weakness and crying out to God in times of distress is essential for receiving His help and strength.

Reasoning: Brother Frank references David's example in Psalm 142, where David cries out to God in his weakness and acknowledges his need for divine help.

God's Faithfulness

Takeaway: Despite our unfaithfulness, God remains faithful and keeps His promises.

Reasoning: Brother Frank assures that even when we are unfaithful or deny Him, God remains faithful because He cannot deny Himself.

The Will of God

Takeaway: As believers, our purpose is to do the will of God, just as Jesus came to do His Father's will.

Reasoning: Brother Frank emphasizes that Jesus came to do the will of God, not just to speak about it, and that we, as redeemed individuals, are also called to fulfill God's will.

Justification Through Christ

Takeaway: Justification is a completed work through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Reasoning: Brother Frank explains that Jesus's sacrifice on the cross was a complete and final act of redemption, and that we are justified through faith in Him, not by our own efforts.

SCRIPTURES

  • Ps 142:1 Eine Unterweisung Davids zu beten, da er in der Höhle war.
  • Jes 54:10 Denn es sollen wohl Berge weichen und Hügel hinfallen; aber meine Gnade soll nicht von dir weichen, und der Bund meines Friedens soll nicht hinfallen, spricht der HErr, dein Erbarmer.
  • Jes 57:18 Aber da ich ihre Wege ansah, heilete ich sie und leitete sie und gab ihnen wieder Trost und denen, die über jene Leid trugen.

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "Wer wirklich Frieden mit Gott hat, der hat Frieden alle Zeit.""
  • "Ich schütte meine Klage vor ihm aus.""
  • "Wenn ich schwach bin, dann ist er mächtig in mir.""
  • "Gott ist imstande, auch uns herauszuführen aus allem, wo wir hinauskommen möchten, aus was wir hinauskommen möchten.""
  • "Gott kann aus dem Staube erheben und kann etwas Großes tun.""
  • "Gott ist treu in allen Prüfungen, was immer kommen mag oder schon da war.""
  • "Was Gott gesegnet hat, das kann der Mensch nicht fluchen.""
  • "Was Gott gerettet hat, kann nicht mehr verloren gehen.""
  • "Er hebt das erste auf, um das zweite dafür als gültig hinzustellen.""
  • "Und aufgrund dieses Willens sind wir durch die Darbringung des Leibes Jesu Christi ein für allemal geheiligt worden.""
  • "Deinen Willen zu tun, mein Gott, ist meine Lust.""
  • "Er ist alles in allem.""

PLACES

  • Höhle (Cave) Brother Frank mentions David being in a cave, expressing his distress to God. Country: , Continent:
  • Kreuz (Cross) Brother Frank speaks of finding peace and salvation at the cross of Jesus. Country: , Continent:
  • Gethsemane Brother Frank references Jesus' struggle and submission to God's will in Gethsemane. Country: , Continent:
  • Golgatha Brother Frank references Golgatha as the place where Jesus was crucified and where the ultimate sacrifice was made. Country: , Continent:
  • Jerusalem Brother Frank references Jerusalem as the city Jesus wept over. Country: , Continent:
  • Ölberg (Mount of Olives) Brother Frank mentions Jesus looking down on Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and weeping. Country: , Continent:

DATES

  • August 10 Date of the wedding of brother Karl, Turo and Irmgard Zotzmann.

PEOPLE

  • Jesus Brother Frank refers to Jesus as the one who stills the heart, fills it with peace and salvation, and as the Lord over all.
  • David Brother Frank references David as an example of someone who cried out to the Lord in distress and trusted in God's guidance.
  • Paulus Brother Frank quotes Paulus about being strong when weak.
  • Brother Branham Brother Frank mentions Brother Branham's preaching style, noting that God often works in simple ways that the wise cannot understand.
  • Jakobus Brother Frank references Jakobus's writing about not striving to teach, as it brings greater judgment.
  • Abraham Brother Frank references God's promise to Abraham to bless him and make him a blessing.
  • Bilam Brother Frank references Bilam's inability to curse what God has blessed.
  • Simson Brother Frank references Simson's final act of strength, bringing down the house on his enemies.
  • Karl, Turo and Irmgard Zotzmann Brother Frank announces the wedding of Karl, Turo and Irmgard Zotzmann.

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Gemeinde (Congregation) Brother Frank speaks about the importance of being in the congregation and being addressed by God's word.

TESTIMONIES

  • Not specified Brother Frank and his sister Herte traveled almost 1000 kilometers to visit relatives, including an aunt and cousins, expressing a deep concern for their salvation. Herte|aunt|cousins
  • Not specified Sister Back relocated to be closer to the church, prioritizing the Word of God and fellowship over her own home. Sister Back

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • Peace with God Wer wirklich Frieden mit Gott hat, der hat Frieden alle Zeit.|Du nur, o Jesus, bist es, der mein Herze stillt, der es mit Frieden und mit Heil erfüllt.
  • Seeking God in Weakness Ach, merk auf mein Flehen, denn ich bin gar schwach geworden.|Paulus sagt wohl, wenn ich schwach bin, dann ist er mächtig in mir.
  • God's Faithfulness Gott ist treu in allen Prüfungen, was immer kommen mag oder schon da war.|Selbst wenn wir untreu sind, wenn wir verleugnen, wenn wir nicht Zeugnis ablegen, wie wir es tun sollten, der Herr ist treu.
  • Doing God's Will Siehe, ich komme, um deinen Willen zu tun.|Wir sind hier, damit der Wille Gottes gemäß dem verheißenen Worte und gemäß seinem großen Plan in diesen Tagen geschehen.
  • Justification through Christ Und aufgrund dieses Willens sind wir durch die Darbringung des Leibes Jesu Christi ein für allemal geheiligt worden.|Er hat das Erste aufgehoben, um das Zweite als gültig hinzustellen.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Peace with God Having true peace with God at all times, not just in church, and not deceiving oneself or others with mere lip service. It is emphasized that true peace is found under the cross of Jesus.
  • Prayer in Distress Turning to the Lord in times of trouble, as David did in Psalm 142, pouring out one's complaints and acknowledging one's weakness before God. It is highlighted that God knows our path even when we do not and that He is able to help when no one else can.
  • God's Faithfulness God remains faithful even when we are unfaithful. The sermon emphasizes trusting in God's promise and relying on His help, even when facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The speaker shares a personal desire for the salvation of relatives, highlighting the importance of intercessory prayer.
  • Doing God's Will The importance of doing God's will as exemplified by Jesus Christ, who came to do God's will and offered Himself as a sacrifice. It contrasts the sacrifices of the old covenant with the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, which brings about sanctification and reconciliation with God.
  • Justification and Grace Justification through faith in Jesus Christ and the grace of God. It emphasizes that salvation is a complete work of God, not something earned by human effort. The speaker stresses the importance of recognizing one's state as either condemned or justified, and accepting the justification offered through Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
  • Peace and Healing The peace and healing that come from God, emphasizing that even when mountains and hills falter, God's grace and peace will not depart. The sermon highlights the importance of proclaiming peace and experiencing the fruit of the lips, which is peace, both to those far off and those near.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Visiting Relatives Brother Frank and his sister Herte visited relatives, including an aunt and cousins, traveling almost 1000 kilometers. He expresses a desire to see these relatives saved and mentions his aunt's history of listening to radio sermons and expressing a longing to see him.
  • Welcoming Sister Back Brother Frank welcomes Sister Back, who has moved to be closer to the church. He acknowledges that she may have certain expectations of believers and cautions her that even God's children are just people with both joys and sorrows. He commends her for prioritizing God's word and fellowship over her own home.
  • Welcoming Visitors Brother Frank mentions visitors and expresses the desire for them to feel welcome, blessed, and at home in their spiritual home.
  • Wedding Invitation Brother Frank announces a wedding invitation from Brother Karl, Turo, and Irmgard Zotzmann, inviting the entire congregation to the wedding on August 10th at 3 PM in the church.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

  • Understanding for God's Word and its revelation opened Brother Frank mentions being grateful for receiving grace from God in these last days, opening their understanding for His Word, its revelation, and all the hidden things revealed to them out of grace.

MARRIAGE

  • Marriage Brother Frank mentions a wedding invitation and extends a warm invitation to the entire congregation to attend the wedding of brother Karl, Turo, and Irmgard Zotzmann, emphasizing that God will richly bless the occasion and that everyone will rejoice on that day.
    • "Zu unserer Hochzeit laden wir die ganze Gemeinde herzlich ein."
    • "Die Trauung findet am 10. August um 15 Uhr statt, hier im Gotteshaus."
    • "Kommt alle, Gott wird uns reichlich segnen und wir werden uns alle an diesem Tag erfreuen."