God has proven time and again that he is faithful and good. Why, then, do people so often struggle to trust him completely? In this sermon, David Wilkerson looks at why unbelief grieves God and how Christians can move into a mindset of total faith.
How do churches become so busy serving Christ that they never take the time to really know him? In this sermon from 1982, David Wilkerson offers a reminder that there is no substitute for a real relationship with Christ.
The Bible says a time is coming when men and women will flock after teachers who introduce unsound doctrine and innovative strategies. People will spend their time listening to these teachings but will never come into the knowledge of the truth. It's why Paul warns us to resist new trends and false teachings. In this powerful sermon, David Wilkerson calls out flashy tactics and instant gratification in the Church in order to point us back to God and to wait on him.
Many faithful believers feel like failures. Many struggle with wondering if their sins are worse than other Christian’s. David Wilkerson points modern followers of God to the scriptures where the glaring sins and flawed lives of God’s people are recorded in excruciating detail. Dreading our failures causes us to hide from God. Only facing our sin and offering it up to the Lord will free us from that crippling fear and anguish.
Many in modern Christianity don’t want to talk about judgment, but the Bible is very clear about a coming day of final judgment upon the world. David Wilkerson answers three questions about the Judgment Day: How do we get there? Who is going to be there? How and for what are we going to be judged?
We are conditioned to believe, almost subconsciously, that sin is not our own fault. Whether we blame it on other people or culture or childhood, we are more than happy to blame anyone but ourselves. David Wilkerson reminds us to take a now look at the way we think about sin and repentance.
In this powerful prophetic vision from April 1973, David Wilkerson saw economic confusion, persecution, rebellious youth, natural disasters and more coming upon the earth as the birth pains leading to the birth of God's kingdom. The true follower of Christ need not fear because God has everything under control.
The struggle against sin is every Christian’s battle, but it is not one we can fight alone. It is only by trusting completely in Christ, by resting in his goodness, that we find find total victory over the sin that tries to enslave us. In this sermon, recorded in 1968, David Wilkerson speaks to the power over sin that is available to every child of God.
In this powerful message from 1968, David Wilkerson exhorts us to examine our hearts to see whether we have received a baptism of love in the Holy Spirit. True godly love will give not expecting anything in return, and as spirit-filled Christians we are commanded to love and bless even our enemies. Ask God, today, to baptize you with a selfless love for others.
Dive into a transformative session with Daniel Bentley at the 2024 Fire in Our Bones conference in San Diego. Bentley's sermon, filled with deep insight and fervent passion, calls believers to remember the Lord amidst opposition, to rekindle their spiritual fervor, and to stand firm in their faith. Drawing from the life of Nehemiah, Bentley teaches on the inevitability of opposition, the power of prayer combined with practical action, and the importance of remembering God's greatness in every battle. This sermon will inspire you to fight the good fight of faith, armed with the truth that our labor in the Lord is never in vain.
Key Points from the Sermon:
• Opposition is Inevitable: Bentley emphasizes that facing opposition is a guaranteed aspect of pursuing God's will, citing Nehemiah's challenges in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls as a testament to this truth.
ª Prayer and Action: He highlights the necessity of both spiritual and practical responses to challenges, demonstrating how Nehemiah prayed to God and took concrete steps to protect his people.
• Remember the Lord: The crux of Bentley's message is a powerful reminder to always remember God's greatness and faithfulness, especially in the face of fear and discouragement.
• The Importance of Community: Bentley underscores the significance of surrounding ourselves with faith-filled individuals who encourage and uplift us, rather than those who spread negativity and fear.
• Fighting from Victory: He encourages believers to fight their battles from the standpoint of victory, assured by Jesus' triumph over death and sin.