The sermonette highlights one particular principle of the historically recorded civil service system, which is even today, among others, anchored in the German constitution. This principle is about the mutual commitment of specific public figures (civil servants) to the sovereign state for the duration of a human lifetime. Following an introductory explanation of this principle, it will be shown what God has to say in the Bible about how this applies to the ministry, and finally what the significance is for those who are God’s appointed”firstfruits”.
Sermons
FOT 2017: What’s the Hurry?
The Bible warns us not to act hastily, but rather to believe. What is meant by that statement? Doesn’t this contradict other passages encouraging us to hasten to follow God? Actually, there is no contradiction, but it is a strong encouragement for all of us to consider our steps carefully; to think, act and react in a Christian way; to conquer sin by overcoming Satan, the world and our human nature; and to believe in and rely fully on our only Savior, Jesus Christ who is God’s tried and precious chief cornerstone of our foundation; while being the world’s rejected stumbling block and rock of offense.
FOT 2017: The King and the Kingdom
Jesus Christ will return to this earth as King to powerfully and permanently reign in the Kingdom of God. He will rule from Jerusalem and the whole world will be taught the knowledge of God. From terrible destruction, the earth will be restored—and the way of peace will be established throughout God’s Kingdom!
Offertory: Planning For Our Future
We must plan for the way in which we offer to God. If our attitude is one of throwing something together last minute then that same attitude will be reflected in our spiritual development. How well we are planning for our offerings directly correlates with how meaningful they will be to God.
FOT 2017: Grace and Knowledge
The importance of growing in these areas to enhance our relation ship with God and stay focused on our commission
FOT 2017: Practical Prayer
Prayer is one of the most important tools that we need to use in our Christian lives. What can we do to make the practice of prayer truly useful, rather than a mere utterance of words into the void?
FOT 2017: How to Make This Feast Even Better?
Several areas were discussed where members can help with the success of the Feast – they can be an asset to the Feast site or a negative influence. There is a great deal of personal responsibility that we all have to make the Feast a time of joy and happiness for everyone attending.
FOT 2017: The Joy of Giving
Opening Night – FOT 2017: The Joy Set Before Us!
We are here because God has commanded this observance. This is to be a jubilant celebration, because of the joy that awaits us when we receive glory in the Kingdom of God!
The Power of Reconciliation (Part 2)
Relationships between God and man have been broken by sin, but God has a plan for this! Mankind struggles to get along with one-another, and there are ways to do this. In this second of two sermons, how God is reconciling the world to Himself through Jesus Christ is presented.
