December 11, 1985 19:30, Krefeld

March 26, 2025 19:30, Krefeld

Short Summary

Brother Frank discusses themes of gratitude, reliance on God, and the fulfillment of God's work in believers until the day of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of bringing all concerns to God with thanksgiving, maintaining peace, and focusing on virtues and praiseworthy actions. The sermon includes personal anecdotes and references to scripture, encouraging the congregation to trust in God's promises and live in accordance with His will.

Detailed Summary

Detailed Sermon Summary

Introduction: The sermon begins with a focus on holiness and being cleansed by the blood of Jesus, emphasizing faith and commitment to God. The initial part includes a song or hymn, setting a reverent tone.

Gratitude and Thanksgiving: Brother Frank expresses gratitude for the opportunity to gather and hear the Word of God. He references Philippians 1:3-11, where Paul expresses thankfulness for the Philippians' participation in the gospel. The sermon highlights the importance of thanking God for His sacrifice on the cross and recognizing that believers are His possession through grace and mercy.

Prayer and Supplication: The congregation is encouraged to come to God as sons and daughters, thanking Him for redemption through His blood. Brother Frank prays for God to bless the preached word, confirm it with signs and wonders, and fill His people with power.

Exhortation to Rejoice and Give Thanks: Referring to Philippians 4:4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Brother Frank urges the congregation to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in every situation. He acknowledges that it can be challenging to remain joyful and thankful in difficult circumstances but emphasizes that bringing all concerns to God with thanksgiving allows Him to lighten burdens.

Personal Testimony and Encouragement: Brother Frank shares a personal experience about a misunderstanding that was resolved through God's grace. He recounts a testimony of a man whose wife was initially resistant to faith but later converted after an encounter facilitated by Sister Kupfer. This story illustrates God's ability to work in people's lives and the importance of sharing one's testimony.

Assurance of God's Completion of His Work: Brother Frank assures the congregation that God will complete the good work He has begun in them until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). He emphasizes that this completion is not based on human timelines but on God's timing. He encourages believers to rest in faith and trust in God's promises.

Qualities to Cultivate: Drawing from Philippians 4:8, Brother Frank encourages the congregation to focus on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. He stresses the importance of speaking truthfully, acting justly, and cultivating virtues that bless others.

The Peace of God: Brother Frank speaks on the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, which will guard hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). He contrasts this divine peace with the world's fleeting peace, emphasizing that God's peace remains constant.

Living in Accordance with God's Will: Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of aligning one's will with God's will. He encourages believers to seek God's guidance in every decision and to recognize that their lives have purpose when dedicated to His service.

Conclusion: Brother Frank concludes by reiterating the promise that God will complete His work until the day of Jesus Christ. He encourages the congregation to lift their hearts in thanksgiving and praise, trusting in God's faithfulness. The sermon ends with a prayer, hymns and expressions of gratitude and worship.

LESSONS – gemini-2.0-flash-001

Gratitude and Thanksgiving

Takeaway: Expressing heartfelt gratitude to God is essential, especially for the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.

Reasoning: Thanksgiving acknowledges God's grace and mercy, reinforcing our connection with Him.

Prayer and Supplication

Takeaway: Bring all concerns to God through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving.

Reasoning: Prayer allows God to alleviate burdens and provide peace that surpasses understanding.

Joy and Rejoicing

Takeaway: Maintain joy in the Lord at all times, despite circumstances.

Reasoning: Joy in the Lord strengthens believers and allows them to overcome challenges.

The Promise of Completion

Takeaway: Trust that God will complete the work He has begun in believers until the day of Jesus Christ.

Reasoning: This trust provides assurance and anchors faith, independent of current circumstances.

Love and Discernment

Takeaway: Increase in love, knowledge, and discernment to distinguish what is right in every situation.

Reasoning: These qualities enable believers to serve and bless others effectively.

Focus on God's Peace

Takeaway: Allow the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, to guard hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Reasoning: This peace governs thoughts and emotions, especially amidst conflict.

Availability for Service

Takeaway: Be available to serve God wherever He places you.

Reasoning: Serving God is the purpose of life, and He will enable and grant opportunities.

SCRIPTURES

  • 1Th 5:16 Seid allezeit fröhlich!

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "Out of grace and mercy, all this has been bestowed upon us.""
  • "We give the honor only to Jesus and proclaim his love.""
  • "The peace of God, which is higher than all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.""
  • "God is still working. It is still a time of grace. People are still being saved and finding their way to the Lord and being blessed and coming to their peace with God.""
  • "He who has begun a good work in you will bring it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.""
  • "The service of God does not happen here in front through preaching. We serve God throughout our lives.""
  • "We must know what builds up and what destroys. We must understand what brings together and joins and what separates and tears apart.""
  • "For what is our life for, if not to serve the Lord?""
  • "We are here today that Golgatha may be newly transfigured to us and that we may bring before our eyes what the Lord has done for us and how our way with him should be.""
  • "We are here to hear God, to let him speak to us through his word.""
  • "The day of Jesus Christ, that is our day, the day we wait for when our Lord comes again to unite us with himself.""
  • "We all are here to be available to the Lord.""

PLACES

  • Golgatha The place where Jesus suffered on the cross. Country: Israel, Continent: Asia

LOCATIONS

  • Krefeld A brother invited his wife to go to Krefeld with him to experience God. Country: Germany, Continent: Europe
  • Zürich Sister Kupfer came to Zürich and was to have communion in her own house the next Sunday. Country: Switzerland, Continent: Europe
  • Belgium A brother from Italy had been in Belgium for some years and became a believer there. Country: Belgium, Continent: Europe

PEOPLE

  • Jesus Brother Frank speaks extensively about Jesus, his sacrifice, and his role in salvation.
  • Paul Brother Frank references Paul's letters, particularly Philippians, and discusses Paul's prayers and exhortations.
  • Sister Kupfer Sister Kupfer is mentioned for her testimony and her role in helping another woman find faith.

TESTIMONIES

  • Belgium Speaker mentioned a visit to Belgium, which led to some misunderstandings that were later resolved with the help of an Italian brother. Italian brother|Speaker|Congregation
  • Krefeld An Italian brother brought his erzkatholisch wife to Krefeld, where she initially resisted attending the service. Sister Kupfer, who had a similar experience, shared her testimony and helped the woman to convert. Italian brother|His wife|Sister Kupfer

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • Thanksgiving and Gratitude Wir möchten auch heute Abend auch zusammen zu ihm kommen und ihm den schuldigen Dank dazubringen.|Und wir sollen es dabei an der Danksagung nicht fehlen lassen.|dass diese Danksagung nicht zu kurz kommt in unserer Mitte
  • Joy in the Lord Freut euch im Herrn alle Zeit. Noch einmal wiederhole ich's. Freut euch.|Seid allezeit fröhlich
  • Prayer and Supplication lasst in jeder Lage eure Anliegen durch Gebet und Flehen verbunden mit Danksagung vor Gott kund werden.|wenn wir beten können, doch dem Herrn Dank sagen und so im Geiste auferbaut und gestärkt werden.
  • The Work of God and its Completion dass der, welcher ein gutes Werk in euch angefangen hat, es auch bis zum Tage Jesu Christi vollenden wird.|Er, der begonnen hat, wird vollenden auf den Tag Jesu Christi.
  • Living a Life Pleasing to God alles, was wahr ist, was ehrbar, was gerecht, was rein, was liebenswert, was unanstößig ist, sei es irgendeine Tugend oder etwas Lobenswertes, darauf seid bedacht.|Wir müssen wissen, was aufbaut und was zerstört.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Gratitude and Thanksgiving Expressing heartfelt gratitude to God for redemption through Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross, acknowledging His ownership of believers, and thanking Him for His presence and blessings.
  • Prayer and Supplication Bringing all concerns and requests before God with prayer and supplication, combined with thanksgiving, trusting that He will alleviate burdens and provide relief through the Holy Spirit.
  • Joy and Rejoicing in the Lord Encouraging believers to rejoice in the Lord always, to maintain a spirit of thankfulness, and to allow the joy of the Holy Spirit to uplift and strengthen them.
  • The Transforming Power of God's Grace Highlighting the transformative power of God's grace in saving souls, emphasizing that even in difficult circumstances, God can work through individuals to bring others to faith and salvation.
  • The Promise of God's Completion Assuring believers that God, who has begun a good work in them, will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ, encouraging them to trust in His faithfulness and to rest in the knowledge that He will fulfill His promises.
  • Living a Life of Love, Discernment, and Righteousness Exhorting believers to increase in love, knowledge, and discernment, to focus on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable, and to allow the peace of God to guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
  • The Peace of God The peace of God surpasses all understanding and governs the hearts and minds of believers in Christ Jesus. This peace, established at Golgatha, reconciles individuals to God and empowers them to be peacemakers.
  • The Day of Jesus Christ The Day of Jesus Christ is distinct from the Day of the Lord, representing the time when believers will be united with Him, free from fault, and fully equipped with the fruit of righteousness, bringing glory and praise to God.
  • Serving God in All Aspects of Life Serving God extends beyond preaching and encompasses all aspects of life. Believers are called to be available to God, using their gifts and abilities to bless others and fulfill His purposes.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Visiting Belgium Brother Frank mentions a visit to Belgium and how news travels fast, even when people are not present. He recounts an experience where a remark he made about his visit to Belgium quickly reached the intended recipient, causing some difficulty.
  • Communication Technology Brother Frank alludes to the rapid spread of information through telephones, noting how quickly news can travel, even internationally, causing potential difficulties.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

  • Sister Kupfer's experience Sister Kupfer, who had a similar experience, gave her testimony and spoke to the woman, leading her to believe in the Lord.

MARRIAGE

  • Marriage Brother Frank shares a testimony about a brother from Italy whose wife was against his faith. The brother told his wife to either go with him to Krefeld or their ways would separate. She eventually went with him and experienced a transformation.
    • "Und dann hat er eines Tages gesagt, hör mal, entweder gehst du mit mir einmal nach Krefeld mit, oder unsere Wege trennen sich. Ich habe Gott erlebt, du kannst ihn auch erleben."
    • "Und der Mann sagte, du kommst mit, und sie wollte ja zu den Verwandten, um das Fest so zu feiern, wie es gerade kam."
    • "Und sie sagte, nein, du kommst mit, und wenn du gehst, dann kannst du gehen und auch bleiben."