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Sermons

  • Living Like Jesus in a Herod-like World

    Gary Wilkerson

    In this powerful message from the 2024 Fire in Our Bones Conference in San Diego, Pastor Gary Wilkerson challenges Christians to navigate the complexities of modern life while staying true to the teachings of Jesus. Drawing parallels between the current world and the time of King Herod, Gary Wilkerson explores the challenges of facing opposition, the pursuit of worldly success, and the importance of maintaining a genuine love for God. This message will inspire you to live authentically and courageously for Christ, even amidst a fallen world.

    Key Points:
    Living in a "Herod-like world": Gary Wilkerson compares the ruthlessness and insecurity of King Herod to the characteristics of the modern world, highlighting the pressures to conform and achieve success at any cost.

    Overcoming the temptation of worldly success: Gary Wilkerson warns against the allure of power, prestige, and wealth, urging believers to focus on the true riches found in Christ.

    Maintaining genuine love for God: This sermon emphasizes the importance of keeping a burning love for God at the center of our lives, even when facing difficulties and temptations.

  • Taking Back Control of Your Life

    David Wilkerson (1931-2011)

    Many Christians want to be instruments of God's work in the world, and that is commendable. However, we are often tempted into making the Lord's battles into our personal fight, and then our egos and pride get involved. In this sermon, David Wilkerson examines the prophet Elijah's struggle against Queen Jezebel and why God allowed Elijah to experience such intense spiritual attack and setbacks in his ministry to Israel.

  • A Call for Help

    Nicky Cruz

    "A Call For Help" is a powerful sermon by Nicky Cruz, addressing the challenges and realities of ministry and the transformative power of God's intervention in the darkest moments. Drawing from his extensive experience in ministry and personal encounters with spiritual mentors like David Wilkerson, Cruz underscores the relentless struggle and the profound need for divine guidance in serving God's purpose. He uses the story of Elisha and the desperate plea for divine intervention in a time of crisis as a metaphor for the contemporary need for God's presence in ministry and personal life. Through vivid personal anecdotes and biblical references, Cruz emphasizes the importance of being a beacon of hope and a conduit for God's voice in a world rife with spiritual confusion and moral decay.

    Key Points:
    • Ministry Challenges: Cruz shares candid insights into the hardships faced in ministry, debunking the notion of a trouble-free service to God.

    • Divine Intervention: Highlighting the story of Elisha, Cruz illustrates the critical moments when seeking God's guidance is imperative for overcoming challenges.

    • Spiritual Mentorship: Through his relationship with David Wilkerson, Cruz showcases the impact of spiritual mentorship in navigating the complexities of faith and ministry.

    • Unwavering Faith: Emphasizing the need for steadfast faith and obedience, Cruz calls for a relentless pursuit of God's will, even in the face of adversity.

    • Call for Revival: With a passionate plea for revival, Cruz urges believers to seek God earnestly for renewal and empowerment, highlighting the desperate need for spiritual awakening in America and beyond.

  • A Song of Victory After Battle - Psalm 33

    Gary Wilkerson

    Join Gary Wilkerson in a transformative exploration of Psalm 33 with 'A Song of Victory After Battle.' Discover how to navigate life's challenges with faith and emerge victorious, leaning on God's steadfast love and faithfulness. This sermon will inspire you to craft your own 'new song' of praise in response to God's mighty works in your life.

  • The Shouts of Jesus - Psalm 32

    Gary Wilkerson

    Do we still need God's forgiveness as desperately as people before Jesus came? Surely when David was writing the psalms, he only knew a judgmental God who was too harsh. In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson explores how we need God's forgiveness and grace as much as David did in his day. He also discusses how David's psalms celebrate God's goodness all the more because he was well aware of his own depravity.

  • The Remedy for Sorrow and Sin - Psalm 31

    Gary Wilkerson

    Have you come to a place where you feel like all of your strength is spent and your heart is crushingly weary? In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson examines how King David in the scriptures was intimately familiar with extended seasons of exhaustion and grief. David found ways to turn his soul back to God, though, and draw new strength from the Lord who compassionately cares for his suffering children.

  • Generations United in God

    In this powerful sermon Ron Brown calls for unity among believers of all ages, emphasizing the inclusive nature of God's kingdom. Drawing from Acts 13 and the prophetic visions in Acts 2:17, this message highlights the Holy Spirit's role in bridging generational divides within the church. It reaffirms that everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, has a significant role to play in God's plan. By embracing our collective identity as a chosen generation and a royal priesthood, we can move beyond age-based divisions to fulfill our calling together, prophesying, dreaming, and envisioning a future where the church stands united, showcasing the glory of God to the world.

    Key Points:
    • Inclusive Vision of God's Kingdom: Emphasizes how the Holy Spirit unites believers of all ages, fulfilling the prophecy of sons, daughters, young men, and old men prophesying, dreaming, and having visions together.

    • The Role of Every Generation: Highlights the importance of each generation in God's plan, debunking the myth of a generational divide within the church.

    • Unity in Diversity: Encourages embracing various worship styles and contributions, recognizing that diversity strengthens rather than weakens our collective mission.

    • A Call to Action: Inspires believers to support one another across generational lines, encouraging mentorship, shared vision, and collective action for the Kingdom of God.

    • Living as God's Chosen People: Challenges the church to live out its identity as a chosen generation and a royal priesthood, actively participating in God's redemptive work in the world.

  • In Those Times

    In this impactful sermon Walter Colace navigates through 2 Chronicles 15, offering a message of hope, courage, and divine guidance for today's Christians. He encourages an earnest search for God amidst societal challenges, advocating for a steadfast faith that shuns idolatry and embraces spiritual renewal. Highlighting historical parallels and personal reflections, the sermon underlines the importance of committing to God's path for peace and restoration. It's a call to action for believers to deepen their relationship with God, ensuring His presence and blessings in their lives.

    Key Points:
    • Urgent call to seek God amidst contemporary challenges
    • Emphasis on turning away from idolatry for spiritual renewal
    • Lessons from history and scripture for living a faith-filled life
    • Importance of courage, endurance, and commitment to God
    • The role of the Holy Spirit in transforming and guiding believers

  • Get to Know the Love of Christ

    Francis Chan

    Francis Chan challenges the celebrity culture in churches, arguing that focusing on the pastor and programs distracts from the true purpose: encountering God's love. He emphasizes the importance of scripture reading, communion, and experiencing God's presence together as a church body.

    Key Points
    - Pastors should prioritize facilitating encounters with God over personal fame.
    - The church service should be centered around scripture reading, communion, and experiencing God's presence.
    - The focus should be on God's love, not on performance or fear.
    - A younger generation desires authenticity and experiencing God's glory, not celebrity pastors and gimmicks.

  • Bad Math

    Tim Dilena

    In this powerful message from the Fire in Our Bones conference in San Diego, Pastor Tim Dilena dives into Acts 16:6-26, exploring the story of Paul and Silas imprisoned in Macedonia. He draws compelling parallels between their situation and the challenges we face in our own lives, reminding us to avoid "bad math" – miscalculating God's plan and presence in difficult times.