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Jesus never tried to hide the truth about what life as one of his followers would look like. One thing we can know for sure is that this world will never accept Christians who choose to stand up and live a set-apart life. In this classic sermon, Carter Conlon offers a passionate plea fro Christians to remain strong through any trials that may come. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

In this special Q & A, Gary Wilkerson and Ron Brown answer questions that Christians have about sharing their faith. They offer practical advice on how we can overcome fear and share our own stories with the people around us. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp158r

When Jesus walked on earth, he went through a lot of suffering. He experienced physical pain, but he also endured the spiritual pain of walking with a broken humanity. David Wilkerson takes a close look at what it means to join Christ in his suffering. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

This week, Matthew Karchner joins the Gary Wilkerson Podcast to talk about how God’s relentless love and the work of the Holy Spirit changed his life. He shares honestly about his testimony, his transition out of the homosexual lifestyle, and his currently ministry to the people of Cambodia. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp157yt

It is an incredible blessing when God invites us to be part of his sovereign plan. One of the ways he does that is by encouraging his people to pray. Gary Wilkerson looks at what the Bible has to say about prayer and God's deliverance. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

For many Christians, fear gets in the way of praying for miracles and seeking the Holy Spirit. Because they are concerned that they answer will be no, many people hesitate to ask at all. In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Sam Storms joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss why Christians should seek the Holy Spirit. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp156r

The New Testament book of Acts tells the story of a magician named Simon. When Simon saw the apostles preaching and praying in his city, his first response was to try to buy the power of God with money. In this sermon, Tim Dilena looks at the gifts we can only receive by spending times in the presence of God. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

The New Testament writers spoke extensively about the gifts of the Spirit. How should the instructions about these gifts be applied today? What do the gifts of the Spirit mean for churches today? This week, Dr. Sam Storms joins Gary Wilkerson to talk about his transition from cessationism to understanding and embracing the gifts of the Spirit. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp155r

When the Bible refers to us as sheep, it’s not exactly a compliment. Sheep aren’t known for being particularly intelligent or self-sufficient. Even so, we may think of Psalm 23, the most iconic sheep-shepherd analogy of all, as being simple and idyllic. In reality, it’s a message of warfare. In this sermon, Claude Houde explains what it means to ask God to be your shepherd. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

The Psalms are uniquely timeless. The struggles and fears and sorrows that the psalmists were working through all those years ago resonate just as much with modern readers. This week, Gary Wilkerson talks about what we can learn from the Psalms and why he chose this book as the subject of his new sermon series, A Heart After God. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp154r

Jesus taught his disciples how to pray being giving them an example. We now know it as the Lord’s Prayer. More than any script or formula, this prayer can teach us about every moment spent in God’s presence. In this sermon from 1995, Carter Conlon talks through the attitude that Christians should have toward prayer. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

One of the church's critical roles is to build legitimate community. Doing that well takes some real intentionality. This week, Dr. Mark Mayfield joins Gary Wilkerson for an honest discussion on loneliness, connection and healing. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp153r

For followers of God, living a joyful life is both a gift and an instruction. If joy should be a central part of serving God, then what's gone wrong? Where has it gone? In this sermon, David Wilkerson looks at what the Bible has to say about joy and what we can do when life seems to get in the way. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

Do you want to see spiritual fruit in your life? Start with simple obedience. When we choose to follow what God has called us to do, no matter how small that calling may seem, God is at work. In this sermon, Claude Houde encourages every believer to live a spiritually fruitful life. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

When Jesus spent time in the wilderness, Satan presented him with three temptations: to make self-serving requests from God, to take power and influence, and to test God's faithfulness. Even today, Christians can experience these same temptations during times of spiritual dryness. These are our wilderness experiences. Carter Conlon looks at the way that God will bring his people out of the wilderness. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

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. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

In the book of Job, God refers to behemoths and leviathans—monsters that seem impossible to crush. In a way, the fight against evil is similar. While we may not be able to win on our own, we don’t have to fight these battles alone. Gary Wilkerson encourages every child of God to stand up against the evil and chaos in the world. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

While modern churches tend to be very dependent on physical buildings, it hasn't always been that way. Much like early Christians, the modern church needs to find new ways to reach people exactly where they are. This week, Times Square Church Pastor Tim Dilena joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss the way that God is brining the church full circle. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp146r

The Bible speaks of Ahab and Jezebel, King and Queen of Israel, as some of the most evil people to have ever ruled. While Ahab and Jezebel committed many atrocities during their time in power, the book of 1 Kings take care to emphasize their arrogance. Tim Dilena explains why every person should have humility before God. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsr

At the end of the day, there is one question that matters most: Have you been born again? This week, Times Square Church Pastor Tim Dilena joins Gary Wilkerson to look at the way we discuss salvation in church and how Christians can be well-equipped to share their faith. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp145r

A Christian's goal should never be to limp into heaven. We don't want to reach eternity with a love for God just barely intact. We want that love to grow stronger with every passing day. Carter Conlon explains what it really look like to live a life on fire for God. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsr

Misunderstanding of the Holy Spirit has run rampant, even in the church. All too many Christians fall into two extremes, either grieving or quenching the Holy Spirit. This week, Gary Wilkerson and Bob Ditmer discuss the modern church's charismatic chaos and charismatic quenching. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp144r

Even for those who have given their lives to God, there are often strongholds of sin that are nearly impossible to let go of. God knows that time will run out. We have to reach a point of desperation to choose to fight down these idols once and for all. In this week’s sermon, David Wilkerson explores the often-overlooked Old Testament account of Jacob’s encounter with God at Jabbok. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsr

It is clear in scripture that Jesus does not value the mere appearance of righteousness. He is looking for people with evidence of real spiritual fruit. Claude Houde joins the Gary Wilkerson Podcast to discuss ways Christians can continually focus their lives on God and bear supernatural fruit. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp143r

The strength to overcome adversity does not come from our own skills, resources or intellect. Ultimate deliverance comes from God. Gary Wilkerson explains that God’s strength is best appreciated when we come face to face with our own weakness. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsr