World Challenge Sermons

There is nothing that we could read or listen to that will transform us like the word of God. In this sermon preached at Times Square Church, Gary Wilkerson urges believers to set aside every distraction and make the time to study and understand Scripture. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

The account of Cain and Able in Genesis 4 is startling. Murder is among the earliest sins described in the Bible. In this sermon, Tim Dilena urges believers to be alert because, left unchecked, sin will quickly spiral out of control. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

It takes courage to recognize the ways we have hurt others and to forgive people for the ways they have hurt us. From their perspective as mature Christians who have walked through this process, John and Mark discuss how forgiveness can open the door for relationships to be restored.

The work that the Holy Spirit does in the lives of believers is not easy. It is transformative, and at times it is painful. In this sermon from 2001, Carter Conlon urges every Christians to think about what it really takes to lives follow God completely. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

Christ has removed everything that stood between God and his people. In this sermon, David Wilkerson encourages Christians to let go of their efforts and simply accept God's forgiveness and redemption. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

When someone takes a stand in their own strength, it is bound to fail. In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson talks about what it means to stand in the power of the Holy Spirit and reminds listeners that choosing to pray always is not as simple as it seems. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

Memory is powerful, but it is also selective. A person’s faith and life and walk with God will look incredibly different depending on what elements of their past they choose to focus on. In this sermon, Tim Dilena reminds us that we can know God will be faithful now because he has been faithful in the past. We need only to remember. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

Above all else, American society is hungry for truth. In this powerful sermon, Carter Conlon looks to Jesus’ life on earth to offer a somber yet hopeful perspective on the future of our present culture. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

A personal encounter with Jesus will transform every aspect of a person’s life, from their mindset to their actions to their faith. In this sermon recorded at The Springs Church in Jacksonville Fl, John Bailey explores what it looks like to live with faith that risks everything on Christ. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

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

Every Christian has room to grow in their relationship with God. A person’s capacity to know Jesus more is only restricted by their own business and inattention. In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson offers a reminder that nothing is so important that it should get in the way of a thriving relationship with God. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

An event may change your mind, but only an encounter with Jesus can change your life. In this sermon, Tim Dilena reminds believers that there is hope after every failure. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

Faith often requires patience. In this sermon, Claude Houde looks at what Christians should do when they are waiting the for fulfillment of God's plans. He offers a reminder that no failure, betrayal or span of time could interrupt God's promises for the lives of his people. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

Can it ever to necessary to have division between ourselves and others? In this sermon, Carter Conlon makes the case for healthy dividing lines. In church and culture and life in general, the truth can be divisive. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

In his letter to the Romans, Paul wrote that "we are more than conquerors." Without the right context, that verse can be easily misunderstood. In this sermon, John Bailey offers a unique take on what it actually means to be a conqueror through Christ. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

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

Jesus’ parable of the talents recorded in Matthew 25 highlights one of the ways that we can misunderstand God’s character. In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson takes a lighthearted look at how we sometimes end up with the wrong idea of who God is. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

There is no replacement for the message of the gospel. We must be careful not to let anything, even good things, get in the way of the gospel. In this sermon, Tim Dilena offers a passionate reminder not to let anything dilute the power of Christ’s message. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

God has chosen to use people to display his character. Despite our brokenness and failures and flaws, God still works through us to reveal who he is. In this sermon, Carter Conlon offers a look at what it actually means to have the mind of Christ. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

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

Everyone needs someone in their life who is willing to listen and be a source of hope. For many people, especially pastors and ministry leaders, there is a tendency to focus on encouraging others without receiving encouragement in return. In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson looks at what the book of Romans has to say on community among believers. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

Encouragement is powerful. We often place a very high value on the encouragement of other people, and that’s a good thing. Sometimes, though, we need to learn how to encourage ourselves in the Lord. In this sermon, Tim Dilena looks to the Old Testament story of David and Jonathan to provide a whole new perspective on encouragement. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

As we become wrapped up in the day-today concerns of life, it is easy to fall into the mindset that God should immediately remove us from any pain or difficulty. In this sermon from 1998, Carter Conlon reminds us that there is a much larger picture to consider. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

Satan offers a false gospel of prosperity and worldly goods. That message may seem to succeed for a while, but we know that it will not prevail in the end. In this classic sermon, David Wilkerson reminds us that the only way for the church to be brought back to the true gospel is through God’s transformative presence. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR

n the New Testament book of John, Jesus said that he came "that you may have life and have it abundantly." This verse is easy to misunderstand unless we adopt Jesus' definition of abundant life. In part two of this sermon, Gary Wilkerson looks at God's promises and the authority he gives to his people. Watch, listen, download more sermons: https://worldchallenge.in/sermonsR