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“America and Germany in Decline!” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

As we will show in this program, both America and Germany are experiencing a decline in so many areas which is unprecedented in recent history, but which seems to have similar causes.  Many Americans seem to be unable or unwilling to connect the dots. This is not the case for most Germans. However, the fate and future for both countries is quite different. While America will be falling and rising, Germany will be rising and falling. 

“Amerikas und Deutschlands Niedergang,” is the title of  a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This program covers the same information as described above.

A new Member Letter (August 2023) has been sent to our subscribers and posted. Written by Norbert Link, this letter warns of more and more attempts by governments to control whole populations regarding such things as pandemics and climatic change. He asks what will true Christians do in the times ahead when confronted with rules that contradict what God commands.

Two new Spanish booklets were finalized and posted on our Spanish website:

“La clave para Matrimonios y familias felices” (“The Keys to Happy Marriages and Families”) and “Europa en la profecía—El desarrollo de acontecimientos del fin de los tiempos” (“Europe in Prophecy: The Unfolding of End-Time Events”) 

We received today, ready for distribution, the printed copies of our new German booklet, “Aufstieg und Fall von Deutschland und Europa” (“The Fall and Rise of Germany and Europe”).

“Wachstum nach Gottes Willen,” last Sabbath’s German sermonette presented by Robert Muhr, is now posted. Title in English: “Growth According to God’s Will.”

“Hugging the Cactus,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Frank Bruno, is now posted. Here is a summary:

There are a couple of uses of this phrase that can be meaningful to a true Christian in the world today. One such use refers to the love we have for our children that can often be disregarded and unreciprocated. The other use is the idea of confronting that within each of us that is sinful and dealing with it so we can leave it in the past. In this sermonette, we explore Scriptures and examples that can help us in taking the necessary action to move forward productively.  

“Milestones,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Milestones mark the progressive achievements along a path. Christian growth involves reaching these demarcation points, one after the other, on a continual journey of conversion.

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“WHY God Condemns Trump’s Indictments and Biden’s Protection!” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Georgia’s District Attorney Fani Willis filed preposterous criminal charges against Trump and 18 codefendants for an alleged conspiracy pertaining to the 2020 election, which, according to legal experts, Democrats have engaged in since at least 1977.  It was also pointed out that especially alarming is Willis’ “excessive” and “dangerous” conduct while showing not even a “resemblance of restraint.” Just prior to the indictments in Georgia, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was ridiculed for incorrectly stating that there was “zero evidence” that Joe Biden had “discussed” or was “involved with” his son’s business dealings, while ignoring a “mounting collection of evidence” proving the opposite. Attorney General Merrick Garland’s appointment of David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden case, after Weiss’s sweetheart plea deal with Hunter fell apart, may be his “last trick card to save Joe Biden,” according to an opinion piece in the New York Post. Even CNN questioned this “odd” appointment.  God has some strong and frightening words to say about the current state of affairs in the USA. Will His warning be heard?

“Unsere Versprechen— sind sie etwas wert?”, last Sabbath’s German sermon presented by Thilo Hanstein, is now posted. Title in English: “Our Promises—Are They Worth Anything?”

“Alarming Developments in the USA, Germany and the Ukraine—Comments on News and Prophecy, August 12, 2023,” last Sabbath’s first message presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Will an allegedly biased judge in the 2020 Election case against Trump recuse herself? Was the “odd” appointment of David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden case just a trick of Merrick Garland?  Why do most Republican voters in Iowa think that the conduct of the Justice Department and the FBI “is reminiscent of Nazi Germany in the 1930s”? Are we facing coming climate and pandemics lockdowns? Is the US Army descending into a “hollow force”? Why do we need to wake up when Germans are extremely unhappy with their entire political system; when the country is in deep financial trouble; and when fear of war is widespread among German soldiers? And while Germany is hesitant to supply more arms to Ukraine, brutal mobilization by Ukraine military recruitment officers; the suffering of staggering losses; and the apparent failure of Ukraine’s counteroffensive give pause for alarm.

“Europe’s War with America, Britain, Israel and Russia,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

The soon-coming Great Tribulation includes the destruction and occupation of America, Great Britain and the State of Israel in a nuclear World War III. What is meant with the “abomination of desolation” which will be placed in the Third Temple? When will the prophesied war between Europe and Russia occur? And what IS the sign of Christ’s coming and the end of the world? 

We would like to announce the wedding of Church members Charpantidis Kiriakos and Manuela Young, which took place last Sunday in Germany. The marriage ceremony was performed by Christoph Sperzel.

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“Does Netanyahu Secretly Prepare for the Third Temple?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

It is claimed that projects are going on behind the scenes, apparently revealing that Netanyahu and his government are secretly planning to build the anticipated Third Temple. What are those projects, and how credible are the reports about Netanyahu’s and his coalition government’s real intentions, given the fact that he has been quite inconsistent, ambiguous and evasive on the issue when addressing the public.

“Arbeitet Netanyahu im Geheimen am Bau des Dritten Tempels?” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This German language program  discusses the same topic as the English program described above.

A Tech Team Meeting was held on August 6, 2023, via Google Meets. Hosted by Eric Rank, topics covered included: advertising results for both English and German booklets; purchase of domain names for French and Spanish sites; inclusion of a “Youth Forum” for the Update when submissions are available; technical difficulties in live broadcasting and Feast preparations.

“Die Schöpfung ist logisch,” last Sabbath’s sermonette in Germany by Manuel Giermann, is now posted. Title in English: “Creation is Logical. ”

“Beware the Company You Keep,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Brian Gale, is now posted. Here is a summary:

The importance of keeping good company cannot be over-emphasized, and good and true friends can help us in achieving our goal of making it into the Kingdom of God.   We must always keep in mind that “evil company corrupts good habits.”

“Our Self-Destruction Is Imminent!” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

The Bible warns that the insane behavior of warring powers would lead to the total annihilation of mankind so that no one would survive the coming World War III, if Christ were not to intervene at the last moment to stop such insanity. How can this madness of seduced and seducing warmongers even happen? Christ describes in detail in the Mount of Olives prophecy how the phases of events will unfold and when the end of the world and Christ’s return will come. In the first part of this new series, we look at the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the Great Tribulation, with special emphasis on false Christianity and its unbiblical teachings, the persecution of true Christians, and how they will be protected from the terrible events to come.

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“Is America Doomed? The Biden and Trump Scandals!” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Hunter Biden’s sweetheart plea deal and its somewhat hidden immunity clause fall apart. More criminal charges against Trump in the Mar-o-Lago documents case are brought one day later. Hunter’s business partner Devon Archer testifies in Congress about Joe Biden’s conduct in regard to Hunter and Hunter’s foreign business associates. One day later, criminal charges are brought in an indictment pertaining to 2020 election events.  Did special counsel Jack Smith open a Pandora’s box, and if so, why and how? Could Smith be indicted himself? Legal experts and scholars such as George Washington University Professor Jonathan Turley and Harvard University Professor Alan Dershowitz rip the indictment apart on constitutional and other grounds. Are we doomed? Many feel that we are!

“Russlands Krieg mit Deutschland,” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Russia’s War with Germany.”

Our new German booklet, “Aufstieg und Fall von Deutschland und Europa,”  which is a translation of our English booklet, “The Rise and Fall of Germany and Europe,” has been sent to our printer. It has also been posted on our Website. 

“Was ist Gottes Wort?” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented in Germany by Tahir Coban, is now posted. Title in English: “What is God’s Word?”

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

Life can get pretty hard. We can learn from the examples in the Bible of those who groaned in despair because of their dire circumstances. By hanging on in faith that God will see us through even the most difficult situations, we will be able to overcome, even when things seem hopeless.

“The Power of Love,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Imagine, for a moment, a world in which love was the basis for all human interactions! God has planned for this, and He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to lay the foundation for just such a world!

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“America and Great Britain Without True Friends,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

We all know that Russia, China, North Korea and Iran are not America’s friends. But what about America’s so-called closest ally, Israel? Surely, their relationship is rock solid, right? 

And then, many believe the lip services of European countries, especially Germany, claiming that they are true friends and trusted allies of Great Britain, but are they really?

“Aufstieg und Fall von Deutschland und Europa,” our new German booklet has been sent to graphic artist Shelly Bruno for finalization. This has been translated from, “The Rise and Fall of Germany and Europe.”

“Warum Israel, Amerika und England im Dritten Weltkrieg besiegt werden!” this Sabbath’s new German sermon will be presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Why Israel, America and England Will Be Defeated in World War 3.”

“Laodizäa 2.0.” last Sabbath’s first split sermon presented by Daniel Blasinger in Germany, is now posted. Title in English: “Laodicea 2.0.”

“Gottes Warnungen an diese sterbende Welt!” last Sabbath’s second split sermon presented by Mike Richter, is now posted. Title in English: “God’s Warnings to this Dying World!”

“Love for God,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Rene Messier, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Even though many profess to have a love for God, they deny that love by not keeping the first four commandments which demonstrate our love for God.

“The Mystery of Biblical Numbers,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Michael Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

When it comes to symbolism, the Bible is full of explanations and specific reasons for certain numbers, showing how the Bible complements each number. In this sermon, we will discuss the meaning of the numbers one through four.

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“Watch Germany!” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

This program presents many unknown or unrealized facts showing what is really going on in Europe and especially in Germany, from increased skyrocketing militarism to dissatisfaction of Europeans and Germans with their governments; frightening statements by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency; and terrifying discussions about new German laws reminiscent of Germany’s dark past. You need to watch these events carefully, if you want to understand biblical prophecy. 

“Achten Sie auf Deutschland!” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This German language program covers the same topic as described in StandingWatch.

“Preiset den Herrn alle Völker,” last Sabbath’s German sermonette presented by Marc Voeller, is now posted. Title in English: “Praise the Lord All Nations.”

“Cluster Bombs and Our Endless Wars—Comments on News and Prophecy, July 15, 2023,” the first message presented last Sabbath by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Many years ago, Bob Dylan wrote the song, “Masters of War.” This song is as relevant today as it has ever been. We are now “perilously close to all-out, life-destroying nuclear war,” while the war industry is flourishing. We are being led “into World War III, which would be a nightmare beyond imagination—obliteration.” The horrific use of cluster bombs—now being given to Ukraine by Washington—is another step of killing mostly civilians and children and of rendering “affected areas uninhabitable” for decades to come. Will we ever learn?

“Regeneration – To Create Again,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted. Here is a summary:

The God family is a family of creators. They created everything and sustain everything. Sadly, due to Satan’s rebellion and man’s failures as well, there has been nothing but destruction ever since. 

Yet the God family is not done creating. There is more to their plan. How will their plans for regeneration affect us and all of mankind in the future? 

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“America, Where ARE You Going???” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Cocaine in the White House! Joe Biden’s meeting with King Charles and his conduct at NATO! His decision to provide Ukraine with terrible cluster bombs! His praise for Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan! The performance of FBI Director Chris Wray on Capitol Hill! All of this—and so much more—shows a divided country plagued by scandal after scandal! Let alone God’s strong condemnation for those who propagate beliefs which He determines to be abominable. Where IS America going? The answer should be obvious!

A new Member Letter (July 2023) has been written and posted. Rene Messier reminds us of the crucial need to not neglect fasting as we seek to draw closer to God.

“Unsere Selbstvernichtung steht bevor!” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Our Self-Destruction Is Imminent!”

“Die Kunst der Kommunikation,” the German sermonette from the Sabbath of July 1, by Christian Mrosek, is now posted. Title in English: “The Art of Communication.”

“Nachhaltige Ehen in der Wegwerfgesellschaft,” the German sermonette from the Sabbath of July 8, by Andreas Ratz, is now posted. Title in English: “Sustainable Marriages in the Throwaway Society.”

“Selfish or Selfless?” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

The Bible addresses the matter of selfishness with strong warnings. The Bible also teaches us how to be unselfish—to have the selfless character of Jesus Christ.

“Living the Dream,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

In modern parlance when people talk of “living the dream”, invariably they refer to the way life is going. Whether stated in sincerity or sarcastically, this evaluation declares that life is so good that it couldn’t be better, being in pursuit of one’s dreams.  To most, living the dream is an impossibility. What guidance can we find in the Bible that motivates us to truly be “living the dream”?

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“Why Many Feel Joe Biden Should Not Run the USA,” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Many claim that Joe Biden is unfit for office because they believe that he lied intentionally and repeatedly to the American people in regard to his alleged knowledge of Hunter’s business dealings with foreign entities. But is there another explanation? What IF Joe Biden were to suffer from worsening dementia, as many suspect? This program evaluates the signs which could lead to that conclusion.

“Das Geheimnis der biblischen Zahlen” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Michael Link. Title in English: “”The Mystery of the Biblical Numbers.”

A Tech Team meeting was conducted on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Hosted by Eric Rank, ongoing results from our ad campaign featuring our booklet, “The Fall and Rise of the Jewish People,” were discussed, and plans to expand our efforts in Spanish through further booklet translations were made. Please note a new recent Spanish translation of our booklet on the Trinity on our Spanish webpage, with more translations to come soon.  https://www.eternalgod.org/articulos-en-espanol/

“Waiting is Hard!”, last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Frank Bruno, is now posted. Here is a summary:

In this human lifetime, it seems that we wait for so many things to happen: an appointment with the dentist and a concert that we are looking forward to, and as followers of the Creator, we await the return of Jesus Christ and the institution of the Kingdom. There are times when waiting is especially difficult. Perhaps we are waiting to heal from a health issue, or a situation in our lives and our jobs in which we must rely solely on God for resolution. This can be trying for us, but we know that we can rely on God, and His Word to strengthen us. In this Sermonette we will cover Scriptures that are relevant to this very human challenge—learning to place the situation in God’s hands and not in our limited, carnal human potential.

“Christ and the Church,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Dave Harris, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Do you believe that Jesus Christ still guides the Church of God, today? If you do, are you keeping what He commands, and, most importantly, are you a member of the True Church of God that is revealed in the Bible?

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“Voting for Your Political Candidate?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

This program discusses concerns with several positions of the main candidates for Presidency, which are contrary to God’s Word, posing the question whether one could vote for any of them. But then, is there even a candidate God’s people could and should vote for? What does the Bible tell us, and what is our real responsibility today?

“Sieben Geheimnisse der Tierwelt,” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “Seven Mysteries of the Animal World.”

“Gute Angewohnheiten etablieren,” last Sabbath’s German sermonette presented by Robert Macher, is now posted. Title in English: “Establish Good Habits.”

“What Is It We Are Searching For?” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Kalon Mitchell, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Without knowing where we are headed, we will lose our way in this world. If we are not fully focused on serving God, we are not following Christ’s command to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.” That is our guiding light, and all of our actions can and must fall under that way of thinking.

“Mysteries of the Animal World,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Norbert Link, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Why and how does the Bible contradict and reject the Evolution concept, and why are many occurrences in the animal word unexplainable mysteries for Evolution-believing scientists? How does God feel about cross breeding? What is parthenogenesis, and what might be the reason for its existence? Can animals choose not to reproduce? Are we still obliged to refrain from eating the meat of “unclean animals”? Are we to refrain from eating meat altogether? Is it true that God does not care about oxen? 

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“What’s Behind the Historical Indictment of Donald Trump?” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:

Our weekly Update informs you, among many other things, about relevant news in the light of biblical prophecy. In this week’s edition (Update #1072, dated June 16, 2023), we publish articles discussing the historical and unprecedented indictment and arraignment of a former US President and present contender for Presidency, which many have decried as reflecting political motives and a blatant double standard of a “weaponized” Justice Department. We also quote articles addressing the question as to who sabotaged the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline and the Kakhovka hydro-electric dam and whether this intelligence information has been withheld from Congress and the public. You can become a regular subscriber to our weekly Update.

“Anklage gegen Donald Trump in einem korrupten System,” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This covers the same topic as described above in StandingWatch.

“Gottes Erschaffung der Tierwelt,” is the title of this Sabbath’s new German sermon, presented by Norbert Link. Title in English: “God’s Creation of the Animal World.”

“Lehre uns bedenken, dass wir sterben müssen,” last Sabbath’s German sermonette presented by Dmitrij Niemann, is now posted. Title in English: “Teach Us to Remember that We Must Die.”

“Der Apostel Petrus in Rom? Wahrheit oder Lüge?,” last Sabbath’s German sermon presented by Thilo Hanstein, is now posted. Title in English: “The Apostle Peter in Rome? Truth or Lie?”

“Sandcastles and God’s Church,” last Sabbath’s sermonette presented by Frank Bruno, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Building a sandcastle can be wonderfully peaceful and relaxing, but it can also be frustrating if your aim is designing a structure that is enduring and beautiful. The perfect sandcastle can never be achieved, and similarly, God’s true church is entirely dependent on the structure that He has created. In this Sermonette we will cover Scriptures that can aid in our understanding of the importance of clinging to God’s commandments and interweaving this with our relationships with one another as members of His Church. This is essential in order for the Church to thrive and the work to be done. 

“Become Who You Are,” last Sabbath’s sermon presented by Eric Rank, is now posted. Here is a summary:

Our identity forms the foundation upon which we build our character, experience our life, and guide our behavior. Most of the time, we will instinctively make judgments to be consistent with our identity. Our moral and spiritual compass points in the direction that leads us to become who we choose to be. By firmly establishing our identity as Christians, we have Jesus Christ as our guide, to learn righteousness and lead us to become glorified members of God’s Family.