This powerful message explores the true meaning of God's grace and how it's often misunderstood in the church today. Pastor Wilkerson emphasizes that grace is not just about forgiveness, but about receiving the power to live a victorious Christian life through Jesus Christ.Main Points:•Grace Defined - Grace is the undeserved, unmerited favor and blessing of God. We cannot earn salvation through our own goodness or efforts; it comes solely from God's mercy.•The Danger of Distorted Grace - Many preach grace as a license to sin or as freedom without responsibility. Misunderstanding grace can lead to a lightness about sin and loss of conviction.•Grace Includes Judgment - Isaiah 61 speaks not only of liberty and comfort but also of "the day of vengeance." True grace preaching must include both God's mercy and his righteous judgment of sin.•Jesus Is the Grace - God's grace isn't just a concept, it's a person. Jesus Christ is the embodiment of grace, given to us as the source of all power, strength, forgiveness, and everything we need for godly living.•Grace Empowers Holy Living - True grace doesn't just forgive us; it empowers us through the Holy Spirit to mortify sin, live fruitfully, and finish God's work on earth. We draw strength from Christ by abiding in him.•Fighting Sin in God's Strength - We cannot overcome temptation in our own power. Victory comes by clinging to Jesus and allowing the Holy Spirit to give us both the hatred for sin and the power to defeat it.https://wcmin.us/ss251116c
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The Abiding Christ | David Wilkerson
David Wilkerson preaches on focusing on the concept of Christ abiding within believers, emphasizing intimate fellowship with God over religious works and activities. He reflects on Revelation 3:20, where Jesus knocks at the door of the lukewarm Laodicean church, and explores God's desire for deep, personal relationship with his people.Main Points:• God's need for fellowship - Throughout Scripture, God consistently seeks intimate relationship with humanity, from walking with Adam to Jesus cooking breakfast for his disciples after the resurrection• The Laodicean problem - Jesus knocks at the door of lukewarm believers who are too busy with religious works, spiritual warfare, or pursuing gifts to maintain intimacy with him• True abiding vs. religious activity - Moving in spiritual gifts or doing ministry work without intimate fellowship with Christ misses the entire point of Christianity• The covenant of obedience - Making a commitment to absolute obedience opens the door for Christ to live His life through believers and speak his mind clearly to them• Christ as friend and rewarder - The greatest reward is hearing God's voice clearly, which brings peace, joy, and direction that eliminates anxiety, fear, and depression• The ultimate priority - If we cannot have constant, moment-by-moment communion with Christ abiding in us, directing our lives and giving us his peace, then there is nothing else in life worth living forhttps://wcmin.us/ss251109c
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Fulfilling Your Destiny | David Wilkerson
David Wilkerson warns against missing God's destiny for your life by examining biblical figures who started well but fell away, calling believers to fulfill their true destiny of becoming Christ-like.• Destiny Defined: God's ordained purpose and plan for your life - what he has preordained you to be and become• Biblical Examples of Missed Destiny:• Saul: Chosen and anointed by God, but sought human approval over God's will. Ended his life abandoned by God, consulting a witch• Samson: Born with divine purpose, raised as a Nazarite, but lived with outward holiness while his heart pursued sensual sin. Died in chains, blind and broken• The Root Problem: Both men knew their calling and walked in it initially, but allowed pride, compromise, and fleshly desires to derail God's plan for their lives• The True Destiny: Your ultimate destiny is to become like Jesus Christ - to be conformed to his image and reflect his character in your life• The Holy Spirit's Role: The same Spirit that convicted Saul and Samson is available to lead, guide, teach, and transform believers today. We must not resist his promptings• The Call to Action: Confess sins, surrender your heart completely to God, and commit daily to becoming more Christ-like through the Holy Spirit's powerhttps://wcmin.us/SS251102c
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The Righteous Are on Trial | David Wilkerson
David Wilkerson addresses why Christians face intense trials and testing, explaining God's purpose behind suffering.Main Points:• God is testing the righteous - Believers are experiencing unprecedented trials financially, physically, and spiritually as part of God's refining process• Purpose of trials - God is building unshakable faith in his people to be revealed as testimonies in the last days when the world has no hope• Faith more precious than gold - Like gold tried by fire, our faith is being purified so we can stand as witnesses to God's keeping power• God rules the storms - He controls every trial and knows when to bring us out; nothing happens without his knowledge and permission• Breaking the power of sin - Supernatural Holy Spirit power, not human willpower alone, is needed to defeat besetting sins and the enemy• Warning against unbelief - Murmuring, complaining, and doubting God during trials is dangerous and can lead to spiritual destruction• The calling to suffer - Christians are called to go through the fire, not to be destroyed, but to emerge as testimonies of God's faithfulnesshttps://wcmin.us/ss251026c
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Subtle Jonahs | Gary Wilkerson
Gary Wilkerson challenges believers to recognize and break free from "subtle Jonah" tendencies—small compromises that prevent us from fully obeying God's call.Main Points:• What is a Subtle Jonah? - Unlike Jonah's blatant rebellion, most Christians compromise subtly through partial obedience and minor disobediences that seem harmless• The Impact of Small Compromises - "Little foxes spoil the vines" (Song of Solomon 2:15) - seemingly small compromises can destroy your destiny, calling, and spiritual fruitfulness when your life is ready to bloom• Breaking Free to Live Radically - Regain sensitivity to the Holy Spirit instead of sensuality; stop accepting worldly standards and chase away the "little foxes" through God's power• Examples of Subtle Compromise - Pornography instead of full adultery, skipping prayer with children, choosing comfort over mission work, unhealthy habits God has called you to change• The Call to Full Obedience - God has a magnificent destiny for your life that requires eliminating even small compromises; heroes like Moses, Noah, and Rosa Parks refused to minimize their visionhttps://wcmin.us/SS251019c
God states that his word is living and active, like a two-edged sword that divides the spirit from the soul. Believers must dedicate their entire lives to studying the Bible. It is critical for us in order to obey biblical commands but also to grow in spiritual maturity. David and Gary Wilkerson as well as other speakers share their knowledge of the Bible here and walk alongside you through the scriptures.
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