The city of Babylon is a regular theme throughout Scripture. It represents the natural consequences that happen when people choose to walk away from God. In this sermon from 1982, David Wilkerson warns of what can happen when the church puts the things of the world above the things of God.
One of God's simplest commandments is also among the most confounding: Be ye holy. Some people see that they cannot achieve holiness and just give up. Others try to become holy through sheer effort. Neither of these responses is correct because God has provided one, and only one, way to break the grip of sin.
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.
"Loose Hands" is an inspiring sermon delivered by Pastor Tim Dilena at the 2024 Fire in Our Bones conference in San Diego, focusing on the essence of true worship beyond the confines of music and song. Drawing from the poignant words of Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom, "I have learned to hold all things loosely so God will not have to pry them out of my hands," Dilena challenges believers to approach God with open hands, ready to surrender all. Through biblical narratives, including the profound act of worship by Abraham in Genesis 22, Dilena defines worship as an act of obedience and surrender to God's will, emphasizing the importance of allowing God to speak into our lives and remove any rivals for our devotion.
Key Points:
• Worship as Obedience: Worship transcends singing and music, fundamentally embodying obedience to God's directives.
• Surrender and Sacrifice: True worship requires holding all things loosely, ready to give up whatever God asks, mirroring Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac.
• Removing Rivals: Worship involves letting go of anything that competes with our allegiance to God, ensuring He remains our foremost priority.
• Loose Hands as a Worship Posture: Embraces the metaphor of loose hands for surrender, indicating readiness to receive from God and let go as He leads.
• Listening for God's Voice: Highlights the critical aspect of worship where God speaks to us, guiding, correcting, and commissioning us for His purposes.