World Challenge Sermons

In this sermon on 3 John, Joshua West examines the importance of walking in truth and showing hospitality to fellow believers. He contrasts the faithful actions of Gaius with the selfish behavior of Diotrephes, emphasizing that true faith is evidenced by good works and support for those spreading the gospel. The sermon highlights the unifying power of truth in Christ and calls believers to live out their faith through generous support of gospel workers.

https://wcm.link/s240717c

Gary Wilkerson explores the profound impact of God's love on the believer's life. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, Wilkerson explains that God has not given us a spirit of fear but power, love, and a sound mind. He stresses the importance of realizing and accepting the Father’s deep love for us. This realization transforms our approach to ministry and relationships, shifting from fear-based to love-based interactions. Gary shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes that experiencing God's love frees us to live boldly, love genuinely, and minister effectively without fear.

https://wcm.link/s240714c

David Wilkerson delves into Romans 5:1-5 to outline a Christian’s journey towards an enduring hope. He emphasizes that true hope comes from a deep, unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, which remains steadfast through trials and tribulations. David Wilkerson contrasts fleeting worldly hopes with the firm, eternal hope found in Christ. He encourages believers to find peace in their reconciliation with God, stressing that this hope is not merely an emotional feeling but a profound, Spirit-empowered path forged through patience and affliction. The sermon highlights the necessity of experiencing God's faithfulness through personal trials, cultivating a testimony that can inspire and uplift others in the faith.

https://wcm.link/s240710c

We cannot achieve righteousness through our own efforts but only through faith in Christ. Many people mistakenly believe that while we are justified by grace, we must sanctify ourselves through zealous pursuit of the law. However, this self-righteous striving only leads to anger, pride, judgmentalism and jealousy. True righteousness and sanctification come from continually depending on God's mercy and grace through the gospel, not through human will or exertion. Christ is the end of the law and puts an end to our fleshly striving, setting us free to walk in His power and glory.

https://wcm.link/s240707c

In this sermon, based on 2 John, Joshua West emphasizes the critical balance between truth and love in the Christian life. He warns against false teachers and those who distort God's Word, urging believers to remain firmly rooted in Scripture. True love is inseparable from biblical truth and obedience to God's commandments. Joshua cautions against extending Christian fellowship to those who teach contrary to sound doctrine, highlighting the importance of discernment. He concludes by reaffirming the centrality of Jesus Christ as the living Word and the source of light and life for believers.

https://wcm.link/s240703c

Gary Wilkerson exhorts the church to examine their hearts and repent of having lost their first love and passion for Jesus Christ. Using examples from Acts and Revelation about the church of Ephesus, as well as the story of the sinful woman anointing Jesus' feet in Luke 7, this sermon emphasizes that God's eternal purpose is for the church to love His Son above all else. Gary warns against getting distracted by good things like ministry, doctrines, and programs, and challenges believers to have an intimate, singular devotion to Jesus. The sermon is a heartfelt plea for the church to return to a deep love for Christ.

https://wcm.link/s240630c

In this sermon, David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of understanding and experiencing the fullness of God's love. He challenges Christians to move beyond a superficial understanding of God's love and to immerse themselves fully in its depth and breadth, fostering a deep, personal relationship with God that empowers them to live out their faith authentically and powerfully. When we grasp the greatness of God's love, it equips us to overcome sin and selflessly lay down our lives in love and service to God and others, just as Christ sacrificed Himself for us.

https://wcm.link/s240626c

Gary Wilkerson delves into the profound message of Psalm 40, emphasizing that God's love is unwavering, especially when we find ourselves in the depths of despair and need. He illustrates how God's grace lifts us from our struggles, providing a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, Gary encourages Christians to embrace their identity as beloved children of God, irrespective of their circumstances, and to trust in His plans for their lives.

https://wcm.link/s240623c

In this powerful sermon, Joshua West exhorts the church to preach the complete gospel message with boldness and love. He emphasizes that the gospel is not merely about improving one's life but about being spiritually reborn through faith in Jesus Christ. The church must elevate the holiness of God, the grievousness of sin, and the power of God's grace to transform lives. As believers live out their faith and share the truth of Christ, they become the aroma of life to those being saved and the aroma of death to those who reject the gospel. Joshua challenges Christians to immerse themselves in God's presence and go out as the hands and feet of Jesus with a sense of urgency for the perishing world around them.

https://wcm.link/s240619c

In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson highlights the story of Samson's mother from Judges 13, an unnamed woman who, despite her barrenness, was chosen by God to bring forth a mighty deliverer for Israel. God often uses women in powerful ways, especially in times of need, to bring transformation and revival. This message encourages all women, whether mothers, wives, or single, to listen to God's voice and live out their faith, knowing God wants to use them mightily in this generation.

https://wcm.link/s240616c