World Challenge Sermons

Pastor Joshua West explains the core of the beginning of the Sermon of the Mount, as found in Matthew 5:1-12. The Beatitudes begin with the words, "Blessed are..." These words describe the attributes of those who will inherit God's kingdom through Jesus, the fulfillment of the Old Testament law. https://wcm.link/s250115c

Drawing practical insights from Psalm 45, Gary Wilkerson explains the power of a kingdom family. This is a family serving God's purposes, seeking him, praising him, and pursuing truth, humility, and meekness. As our Father, the Lord delights in us, his children. Similarly, we can guide our families so they will thrive in righteousness. https://wcm.link/s250112c

In this sermon preached December 4, 1994, David Wilkerson teaches on the nearness of God. No matter how challenging our trials or how many attacks we face from the enemy, "You are near, O Lord, and your commandments are truth" (Psalm 119:151, NKJV). No one is beyond temptation or trials, but when we draw near to God, he will draw near to us (James 4:8) and deliver us. https://wcm.link/s250108c

Gary Wilkerson provides three practical ways we can respond to life's challenges. Spiritual warfare and the attacks that come with it are part of the Christian life, but if we trust God, realize that we are in a war, and know that "all things work together for good" (Romans 8:28, ESV), we can renew our mind and worship God through the pain. https://wcm.link/s250105c

Preaching from Matthew 4, Pastor Joshua West shares biblical insights on the call to repentance. Jesus preached, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 4:17, ESV). Likewise, we need to preach the true gospel. A gospel that is watered down, that minimizes repentance, will not cure anyone. Jesus made himself available to those in need, did not show partiality, was sensitive to the n...

Preaching on Psalm 44, Gary Wilkerson offers practical biblical insights on the healing power of lament. Through our trials and suffering, the steadfast love of the Lord will lead us to healing and restoration. Blocked goals and needs may lead us to anger, grief, mourning or other struggles, but God hears, heals, and restores. There is a place for lament, individually and collectively. Through our...

In this sermon delivered on December 23, 2001, David Wilkerson preaches on hypocrisy surrounding the baby Jesus. Many people and religions celebrate Jesus in the manger, but fail to worship Christ as Lord or realize what his coming into the world represents. We can rejoice in the Christmas miracle of the virgin birth, but we must also understand the power of Jesus, his deity, the gospel he offers,...

Continuing his Psalms series, Gary Wilkerson shares insights from Psalm 43. When we are in the midst of battles, overwhelmed by difficult circumstances, downcast and discouraged, how can we find joy? The solution is to go to the Lord, allowing his light and truth to lead us, not our negative emotions or circumstances. We must put our hope in God, trusting him no matter what. https://wcm.link/s2412...

God is calling us to believe in an end-time outpouring of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Spirit cannot move in a church where there are people who hold grudges because they can't forgive. We are not only called to forgive, we are called to cover the sins of others by not broadcasting the hurt that was done to us. God says the latter glory will be greater than the former Glory. In this message delivered...

Are you struggling to believe and have faith that God will provide for you in the storm? Or perhaps feeling forgotten or bypassed by the purposes of God? In this powerful sermon, Gary Wilkerson shares how to come through difficult times while believing God for great things. https://wcm.link/s241215c

When Christ was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, how did Jesus respond? Pastor Joshua West explores this important passage from Matthew 4. As we face the world, the flesh, and the devil, we must turn to God and his Word, trusting in his sufficiency. To overcome the desires of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, and the pride of life, we must turn only to God for the solution to temptation. Humbl...

Drawing from the parable of the sower in Matthew 13, and other passages, Gary Wilkerson calls us to seek God's portion for us. Our portion from the Lord can increase as we step out in faith, not allowing the world to diminish our portion. God wants to bless us with his portion that is more than we can imagine. https://wcm.link/s241208c

In this unique and surprising sermon, David Wilkerson explores biblical examples of God dealing with the enemies of his people. Getting even with our enemies does not mean that we curse them or wish them harm. Instead, we are to show mercy and kindness, allowing the Lord to deal with those who persecute us. "Do not rejoice when your enemy falls" (Psalm 109:28, NKJV). We are to overcome evil with g...

In this message, Gary Wilkerson encourages us to know God in the high and holy places, but also to know him as our Father. God gives us the opportunity to escape "religion" and enter into the love of Jesus. Religion causes us to focus on self and everything we do wrong. A true relationship with our Father will cause us to understand that even though we may fail, God will be faithful to us. https:/...

When you are struggling through trials, how can you respond? David Wilkerson draws from several biblical passages, including the Psalms, to show us the power of gratitude and thanksgiving. God works through our trials to strengthen us and our faith. When we turn to the Lord with thanksgiving and rely on him, God will deliver us: "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with pra...

Many of us walk through life as if we are cursed, rather than blessed. We feel like we’ve let God down so much that he has removed his blessing from our life. This is an old covenant way of thinking. Under the new covenant, Jesus rescued us from the curse. Drawing from Galatians, Isaiah, Deuteronomy, and his own testimony, Gary Wilkerson shares how In Christ, you are blessed! https://wcm.link/s241...

Pastor Joshua West explores three important themes in the Gospel of Matthew about the nature of Jesus: his baptism as the Son of God; his anointing by the Holy Spirit; and God the Father's affirmation and validation of Jesus. What does this mean for us? Christ's coming offers forgiveness, atonement, and salvation for those who repent and turn to him. https://wcm.link/s241120c

We all come across crooked bends in the road, challenges and difficulties that turn our world upside down; they are painful, but not without purpose. In this timely sermon rooted in Ecclesiastes 7:13, Gary Wilkerson reminds us that God has a plan for us and wants to use these seasons for our good and his glory. https://wcm.link/s241117c

Preaching on the prophet Malachi, David Wilkerson shares how God is going to restore faith and healing. There will be suffering, but God's Word tells us that though the mountains fall into the sea and the economy shakes and falls, for those who fear the Lord, the Son of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. In the darkest hour when everything looks hopeless, the sun will shine and we...

In Psalm 42, King David shares his deeply downcast heart and offers the solution for it. Preaching on this psalm, Pastor Gary Wilkerson looks at three kinds of reasons for being downcast, as well as various Bible passages, including when Jesus calms the storm. We need to fix our eyes on God and trust him to get us through the challenges we face, then we can have hope, joy and rest. https://wcm.lin...

Jesus instructed us to be merciful, but this is not an easy thing to do and it will cost us. Christ paid the highest cost so that mercy could be shed on humankind. The price He paid is beyond calculating. Mercy does not rebuke, examine, or accuse one another. We need a supernatural revelation that the body of Christ and Jesus are one. What we say and what we do to one another is what we are saying...

What does it mean for God to bless us? How does Jesus delight in us? Drawing from Psalm 41, Pastor Gary Wilkerson shares biblical wisdom on the power of blessing. We are valuable to God, who provides us with protection, deliverance and transformation. The benefits decreed to us are a present reality from the Lord that sustain us through difficulties. Through his strength we can also live our lives...

Rooting his message in Matthew 3:1-12, Pastor Joshua West preaches not only about how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, but also shares insights on the true meaning of repentance. God wants us to have a repentant heart. When we do, we mourn the sin we see around us. Biblical repentance changes our mind, turns us from sin to holiness, and regenerates us because of what Christ did for us...

Applying biblical insights from passages such as 2 Corinthians 3: 16-18, Pastor Gary Wilkerson encourages us to not only draw near to Jesus, but to others. When we are struggling with hidden pain, past or present, we need confession, prayer and healing. By cultivating a close group of trusted Christian friends, we no longer have to hide, but can begin the healing journey and experience God's love...

When we think of the victory of the cross we have to remind ourselves that the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all our sins and we are forgiven in Christ. Preaching from Colossians 2:13-15, David Wilkerson looks at the cross and how Jesus bore all our grief and sorrows. All guilt and condemnation is lifted because of his blood. At the cross mercy and peace took on a human face. Jesus Christ made a...