compiled by Dave Harris

“2023—a Year of Chaos… With More to Come,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

As the New York Post wrote, 2023 was “one of the strangest years in American politics. Both parties contributed, but Democrats were extra strange.” Many examples of incredible and frightening “incompetence’ are given, but the chaos is not limited to domestic issues. Is America’s demise inevitable?

“2023—ein chaotisches Jahr… und mehr wird folgen…” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This covers the same subject as described above.

A Tech Team meeting was conducted on January 7. 2024 via Google Meets. Hosted by Eric Rank, we once again spent much of the discussions reviewing results and needs for our current booklet advertising programs—for both English and German booklets.

The final text for your new booklet about youth has been sent to graphic artist Shelly Bruno to prepare for printing.

Our 2024 Church Conference will be conducted on May 16^th to May 19^th in Escondido, California.

“Die erbauende Liebe,” last Sabbath’s first split sermon presented in Germany by Robert Muhr, is now posted. Title in English: “The Uplifting Love.”

“Was ist die Welt von Morgen?” last Sabbath’s second split sermon presented by Johann Schell, is now posted. Title in English: “What is the World Tomorrow?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNcPq3eGmjg

“How Is Your Conscience?” last Sabbath’s first split sermon presented by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted. Here is a summary:

God has placed a conscience within man. Yet, how do we use this tool given to us? How can we make sure that our conscience is working correctly? We have to be making sure that we are on the right track in regards to the conscience within!

“What Is Your Highest Goal?” last Sabbath’s second split sermon presented by Christoph Sperzel, is now posted. Here is a summary:

It sounds good that we are allowed to enter the kingdom of God. Should we strive for more than just entering the kingdom of God? What should be the true Christian goal? Is God revealing to us that we should strive for more than eternal life?

compiled by Dave Harris

“Mein Reich ist nicht von dieser Welt,” last Sabbath’s German sermonette presented by Mike Richter, is now posted. Title in English: “My Kingdom is Not of This World.”

“Let Us Choose Wisely,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Brian Gale, is now posted. Here is a summary:

We should surround ourselves, wherever possible, with uplifting and positive true Christians, whose guiding principles would be wholly positive and not disruptive to our faith in any way ensuring that the company we keep is helpful to our calling.

“Parents Are to Teach Their Children About God and the Bible,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary: Is it the responsibility of parents or the church to teach children about God and the Bible? What is the function of the church, and what must parents—both fathers and mothers—do? And what do children and young people have to consider? The Bible warns us that if we fail to live up to our responsibilities, the consequences will be disastrous.

compiled by Dave Harris

“What‘s in Store for ‘24?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. 

Here is a summary:

Some feel that today’s events are scarily reminiscent of Europe and the USA in the 1930s. Will we see a repeat in 2024?

“Was ist uns klar fürs neue Jahr?” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This program in German covers the same subject as described above in English.

“Eltern müssen ihre Kinder über Gott und die Bibel belehren,” this Sabbath’s German sermon presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Title in English: “Parents Are to Teach Their Children About God and the Bible.”

“Weihnachten und was daraus wird,” last Sabbath’s German sermon presented by Thilo Hanstein, is now posted. Title in English: “Christmas and What Comes of It.”  

“Having a Strong Connection With God,” last Sabbath’s first split sermon, presented by Christoph Sperzel, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Do you know God? Do you know Him well? Do you have contact with God? And what can we do to make the connection stronger?

“Right Prayer and Meditation,” last Sabbath’s second split sermon, presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

How do you pray, and what are you praying for? How do you meditate, and in what way? Can we pray and meditate amiss? And what is the connection between right prayer and right meditation?

compiled by Dave Harris

“Germany in Turmoil… Under a Failing Government,” is the title of a new StandingWatch  program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. 

Here is a summary: Germany’s ruling coalition is doing worse than ever before, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reached his personal low. In this “greatest crisis situation in Germany’s post-war history,” people are angry because of rising costs and taxes, due to the government’s perceived mismanagement, and they are asking for competent and successful leadership, which does not seem to be on the horizon right now. 

“Deutschland in Aufruhr…unter einer versagenden Regierung,” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This program covers the same topic as described above.

“Ist Meditation im Einklang mit der Bibel?” is the title of this Sabbath’s sermonette in Germany, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Is Meditation Consistent with the Bible?”

“I Think, Therefore I Am–Not Good Enough,”  the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Frank Bruno, is now posted. Here is a summary:

This concept was put forth by the philosopher Rene Descartes in 1637, and it basically refers to the act of thinking, or questioning one’s very existence as an indication of one’s existence. Our modern world has taken this to an extreme in many ways, honoring the self and individual thought above all else, including God. In this Sermonette, we will explore various Scriptures that will clarify how we should deal with our thoughts of self and focus as we should—on God

“The Fruit of Labor,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Eric Rank is now posted. Here is a summary:

Results require effort. If we want to grow in our Christian calling, we must acknowledge that there are no shortcuts. The life experiences are our opportunities to put ourselves to work so we can learn and develop spiritual fruit.

compiled by Dave Harris

“Hunter Biden’s Indictment—the Cover-up Continues,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

It has been described as a blatant attempt “to evade any direct implications of President Biden,” “a marvel” and “a model of evasion”; but that it is still devastating for the narrative and denials of Joe Biden which have been characterized as being “clearly and knowingly false” and “untrue.” Who and what can save us from this terrible corruption?

“Hunter Biden angeklagt—und die Vertuschung setzt sich fort,” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This German language program covers the same topic as described above.

A new booklet for youth has entered its first review cycle.

A Tech Team meeting was conducted on December 3, 2023. Hosted by Eric Rank, the primary focus was on our ad campaigns, especially regarding the new one for The Rise and Fall of Germany and Europe. An advertising campaign for the German booklet, “Aufstieg und Fall von Deutschland und Europa,” will follow soon.

“Wie und wofür beten Sie?” is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermonette, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “How and for What Do you Pray?”

“Wie sicher sind Sie sich Ihrer Zukunft?” is the title of this Sabbath’s German sermon, presented by Michael Link. Title in English: “”How Sure Are You of Your Future?”

“Der Weisheit auf der Spur,” last Sabbath’s first split sermon in Germany was presented by Marc Voeller. Title in English: ‘On the Trail of Wisdom.”

“Frucht bringen,” last Sabbath’s second split sermon in Germany was presented by Daniel Blasinger. Title I English: “Bear Fruit.”

“Sweet Smelling Aroma,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Michael Link, is now posted.

“Can You Forgive God?” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

A controversial title! God cannot sin, so why this question? And yet…what about our reactions when things don’t go the way we would like? Do we then perhaps question God’s justice, knowledge and power, as some righteous people in the Bible have done? And if we react like this, what will help us to get out of this dilemma?

compiled by Dave Harris

“War Between Russia and Germany?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Many in Germany are concerned that “war will come to [their] country one day not far away,” as the German paper “Die Welt” put it. It even gives an approximate time as to when this might happen. And sadly, it will occur, but only after a dramatic event has taken place first, which has been recently described by Italy’s former prime minister and leader of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi.

“Krieg zwischen Russland und Deutschland?” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link, covering the same topic as the StandingWatch program. 

A new Member Letter (December 2023) has been posted and mailed to our subscribers. Kalon Mitchell draws analogies from the struggles of preparing for and facing winter to what Christians are now facing as more and more trials challenge us to fight against the evil of Satan’s influence—especially, as we prepare for the return of Jesus Christ!

We have started this week an advertising campaign for our new booklet, “The Fall and Rise of Germany and Europe.” An advertising campaign for the German booklet, “Aufstieg und Fall von Deutschland und Europa,” will follow soon.

“Der Brief des Paulus an die Galater—wie er zu verstehen ist,” our new German booklet, has been translated from, “Paul’s Letter to the Galatians.” Graphic artist, Shelly Bruno, has completed design work and the booklet has been sent to the printer and will soon be available.

“Ängste und Sorgen und die täglichen Probleme,” last Sabbath German sermon by Christoph Sperzel, is now posted. Title in English, “Fears and Worries and Daily Problems.”

“Verantwortung übernehmen,” last Sabbath’s German sermonette by Robert Indlekofer, is now posted. Title in English: “Take Responsibility.”

“The Rise of the Beast—Comments on News and Prophecy, December 2, 2023,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Germans lose all confidence in their leadership—arguably the weakest and most incompetent German government since World War II—and the German mass media, such as the mass tabloid Bild, attacks vehemently Germany’s immigration policy. America’s cluelessness, self-deception and past mistakes, and the pope’s “Jewish problem” are blamed for Israel’s dilemma and for Hamas’ joy. How tired are Russians really of the Ukraine war? And are UFOs proof for aliens, angels or demons? What have all these events to do with the rise of the beast and the false prophet?

“Choices and Consequences–Cause and Effect,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Rene Messier, is now posted. Here is a summary: 

This message will look at biblical examples of the choices people made, and at the outcome of those choices. Some were good choices with a good outcome, while others were not so good.

compiled by Dave Harris

“Will There Ever Be a Two-State Solution?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

While the war between Israel and Hamas is ongoing, with a temporary cease fire to carry out a ridiculous deal, many are already advocating a permanent cease fire and a two-state solution. They are totally ignorant about the true feelings of most Palestinians. The Bible tells you that some Arab nations, Turkey and Europe under German leadership will try, not to create a two-state solution, but something which would be altogether different, but they won’t succeed.

“Wird es jemals zu einer Zweistaatenlösung kommen?” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Will There Ever Be a Two-State Solution?”

“Über Scham und Sünde,” last Sabbath’s German sermonette presented by Andreas Ratz, is now posted. Title in English: “About Shame and Sin.” 

“Nowhere to Hide,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

We cannot hide from God. He knows about everything we do. He even knows our most secret thoughts. Do we consider this to be an intrusion on our privacy or do we treat it with honor, knowing that He has an intimate relationship with us?

“Will There Ever Be Peace?” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

We hear of “wars and rumors of war,” but we are not hearing of true peace!

Is peace actually possible, now?

compiled by Dave Harris

“The Foolish Hamas-Israel Deal—and What It Means!” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Israel and Iran’s proxy, Hamas, agreed to a four-day pause or ceasefire to allow the release of 50 innocent hostages [out of more than 200 hostages] in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. Israel said it would extend the four-day pause by an additional day for every ten hostages released by Hamas, and it published a list of 300 names of Palestinian prisoners who could be freed. Among those released are operatives of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Fatah and the Popular Front who had been convicted of sometimes brutal crimes. It has been claimed that the Biden administration pressured Israel to cut this unfair deal. This comes after the Biden administration released $6 billion to Iran, in exchange for five American hostages, before Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack. What does this all mean in the light of biblical prophecy?

“Können Sie Gott vergeben?” is the title for this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Can You Forgive God?”

“Menschengebote und ihre Folgen,” last Sabbath’s second split sermon presented by Johann Schell in Germany, is now posted. Title in English: “Human Commandments and their Consequences.”  

“To Do Justly,” the sermonette  presented last Sabbath by Paul Niehoff, is now posted. Here is a summary:

God is not impressed by how many physical sacrifices we make. But He is very pleased when we live a life of justice, mercy and humility. He is concerned with our attitude and how we interact with others in a right manner.

“Answering Criticism of God,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Brian Gale, is now posted. Here is a summary:

This sermon looks at the nonsense of evolution, atheism, proof that God must exist, the Bible being true, an instruction manual for mankind and the question of choice. We also see that blessings and cursings accrue from our behavior towards God and fellow man.

compiled by Dave Harris

“Is Ukraine Losing the War?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Many feel that Ukraine might be losing the war with Russia—especially if military aid from the USA would be decreased–and that urgent peace negotiations with Russia are inevitable. As Zelenskyy would be unwilling to negotiate with Russia, many push for change in Ukraine’s government. Will Ukraine ever become a member of the EU and NATO? What does the Bible say about the identity of the Ukrainian people and the future for both Russia and Ukraine?

“Verliert die Ukraine den Krieg?” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program presented by Norbert Link. This program covers the same topic as presented above. 

“Ehre geben und empfangen”, this Sabbath new German split sermon presented by Michael Link, is now posted. Title in English: “Giving and Receiving Honor.”

“Zeugnis geben ,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath in Germany by Jens Herrmann, is now posted. Title in English: “Give Testimony.”

“The Righteous and the Wicked,” the sermonette presented last Sabbath by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

The world we are in is filled with wickedness, and “As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one.’” Are there any exceptions—and where does that leave each one of us?

“Be Strong,” the sermon presented last Sabbath by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Throughout the Bible we find the encouraging admonition to be strong. From whom can we find strength? And once found, what are we accountable to do with the strength we put to work in our lives?

compiled by Dave Harris

“New York’s Witch Hunt Against Trump,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a black woman and a Democrat, filed a civil lawsuit against Donald Trump, his children, and the Trump Organization, claiming that Trump defrauded banks by inflating the value of his assets in his financial statements. Judge Arthur Engoron, a Democrat, decided by summary judgment, without a trial or a jury, that fraud was committed. His evaluation of Trump’s property has been strongly criticized as being blatantly false, showing, allegedly, his bias against Trump. The current trial only deals with the “penalty phase.” As this program shows, both the law which is being used to decide against Trump as well as the entire legal procedure are seriously flawed. Is it true, then, that the legal system in New York can be compared with a banana republic, as some claim? “New Yorks Hexenjagd gegen Trump,” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This program in German covers the same topic as described above.

A Tech Team meeting (November 5, 2023) was conducted via Google Meets. Hosted by Eric Rank, major emphasis was placed on our Google Ads campaign featuring our booklets.  Additionally, plans for our 2024 Church Conference and FOT location were discussed.

“Mitleid, Barmherzigkeit und Vergebung,” this Sabbath’s new German sermon presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Title in English: “Compassion, Mercy and Forgiveness.”

“Im Hause des Herrn sein,” last Sabbath’s split German sermon presented by Mike Richter, is now posted. Title in English: “To be in the House of the Lord.”

“Ears to Hear,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Michael Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

How are we to use our ears properly when it comes to what Christ refers to when He says that we need to make sure we use our ears to hear?

“Compassion, Mercy and Forgiveness,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

What is the close connection between compassion, mercy and forgiveness? How does a righteous person manifest these characteristics in his life? On the other hand, in what way does an unrighteous person show that he does not have mercy, compassion and the will to forgive? Why must we, as God’s people, be truly merciful, moved with compassion, and ready to forgive?