World Challenge Sermons

Have you come to a place where you feel like all of your strength is spent and your heart is crushingly weary? In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson examines how King David in the scriptures was intimately familiar with extended seasons of exhaustion and grief. David found ways to turn his soul back to God, though, and draw new strength from the Lord who compassionately cares for his suffering children....

How well do we know the Holy Spirit? Do we commune with this person of our glorious and loving God? In this sermon, David Wilkerson preaches on the Holy Ghost as a precious gift given to us by Christ's sacrifice. The Spirit leads us to all truth about who Christ is, and he also produces the fruits of righteousness in the lives of believers. He transforms God's children into the image of their Savi...

The Lord is a God of justice and wrath, but he also is full of mercy and grace that has spared his followers from destruction. King David was keenly aware of this throughout the psalms as he reflected on his failures and God's goodness. In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson examines the history behind this particular psalm but also this man of God's heart as it is expressed through the ancient lines. As...

Any theology that doesn't glorify Christ as he is revealed in the scriptures is something meant to destroy the church from within. Anything that diminishes reverence toward the Bible should be avoided. In this message, Joshua West discusses how the greatest danger to the church isn't the world but rather 'Christians' who are actually evangelists for the flesh. There is no neutral ground in the kin...

The voices in our lives can change the trajectory of our lives. The voice of the Lord can utterly transform our hearts and minds. In this teaching, Gary Wilkerson looks at how the psalms show the real impact and importance of hearing God's voice. There are so many misconceptions about what it means to hear from God, but the scriptures give us instructions on how to open ourselves to the Lord's ins...

Many Christians want to be instruments of God's work in the world, and that is commendable. However, we are often tempted into making the Lord's battles into our personal fight, and then our egos and pride get involved. In this sermon, David Wilkerson examines the prophet Elijah's struggle against Queen Jezebel and why God allowed Elijah to experience such intense spiritual attack and setbacks in...

What is the prayer that you want to turn into praise? In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson explores how scripture leads us into a deeper understanding of fervent and effectual prayer. When we're struggling with overwhelming circumstances, we can be caught by wondering if God's silence is because he's saying no to our request. Despite all our doubts, this is the time to press forward, seeking the Lord's...

The Bible talks about God's great love at great length, but how does this truth weave together with God's judgment and his commands for us to not love the world? In this sermon, Joshua West explores why God's holiness means he does not accept any way of living that is apart from his law. As followers of Christ, this means that we will love righteousness and not excuse sin, no matter how tempting i...

When we are in times of serious trouble, we often pray and look for God's hand to move. In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson examines how this psalm invites us to search for God's face and presence in our troubles rather than for his saving hand. As counterintuitive as this may seem, we will find far greater strength and peace than if we only desire a rescue from our suffering. https://wcm.link/s240204c

Have you ever refused to join in a sinful situation, so the people who were taking part in it started to make accusations against you? In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson explores Psalm 26 and how our sanctification will convict others and possibly cause them to turn against us. Since none of us is perfect, their accusations can hold an especially painful grain of truth. In those moments, how do we tur...

Two very different types of shame haunt most people in the world, but the Bible offers us solutions for both kinds of shame. In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson explores how we can distinguish between these types of shame and why learning to address both of them is critical for our spiritual growth. God knew exactly what his children would face in a broken world and how their own guilt would compound t...

Being distracted by good things when we are meant to be enticed by the best thing—learning more about God and worshipping him—will slow our spiritual growth and maturity. Often good works and service are a mask for anxiety over things that the world tells us are more important than our calling to seek the Lord's face. This week, Gary Wilkerson shares how this can happen to any Christian and how Ps...

Reading about the 14 blessings in this psalm may feel overwhelming because we don't see them in our lives, despite years of faithfully following Christ. In this episode, Gary Wilkerson talks about how we can overcome discouragement when we are not experiencing the goodness described in Psalm 23. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

This psalm is prophetic and predicted the suffering that Jesus would experience before his death; however, Gary Wilkerson points out how this psalm can be predictive but still have a great deal to teach us about how to approach suffering. In our trials, God invites us into unique honesty with him and assurance that he understands our pain. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

Too often the gospel gets candy-coated in order to make it more appealing, but God’s judgment is a key part of Christianity. Gary Wilkerson reminds listeners that God gives incredible blessings and gifts to his children but that he also will bring justice to all the evils committed by those who do not submit to their Lord. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

Often believers do not consider how much power they have in prayer. In this episode, Gary Wilkerson explores how God invites his followers into prayer, whether it’s dealing with medical issues, troubled relationships, trials and tribulations, or the anguish of loved ones. He discusses the answers to the question “Why does prayer often seem too good to be true?” Down the free study guide: https://w...

What does ‘fear of the Lord’ mean? In this episode, Gary Wilkerson discusses how all of the natural world is designed to make us turn with awe to our creator. Actually understanding who the Lord is, however, will elevate our awe into holy fear, which is instrumental for living with zeal and righteousness. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

Our beliefs in God and scripture will put us at odds with the people of the world. Gary Wilkerson encourages his listeners to take a biblically centered, high view of God; this perspective, however, will prepare us to do battle against sin and the spiritual darkness in the world. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

Depending on your church upbringing, the following statement may sound alarming: Christ made those who trust in him the righteousness of God. In this episode, Gary Wilkerson discusses how embracing that fact actually takes a great deal of humility and offers us in return a great deal of joy. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

In the middle of pain or trials, how do you remind yourself of God’s presence and goodness? Gary Wilkerson reminds his listeners that God’s power gives us victory over every trial and hardship we face. We may struggle to see how his victory is coming into our lives unless we understand the heart of our heavenly Father. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

Why should the idea of God’s judgment give you peace? In this episode, Gary Wilkerson talks about how holy justness looks very different from the secular world’s social justice. As believers, that difference should be a great comfort us, but first we must have a solid understanding of the Lord’s righteousness and justice. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

Why should the idea of God’s judgment give you peace? In this episode, Gary Wilkerson talks about how holy justness looks very different from the secular world’s social justice. As believers, that difference should be a great comfort us, but first we must have a solid understanding of the Lord’s righteousness and justice. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

How can believer say, “God is our refuge” when hundreds of thousands are persecuted for the faith every day? In this episode, Gary Wilkerson looks at how God tends his people’s hearts throughout hardship and wants to use us to bless and build the church. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

Psalm 15 could sound like a series of impossible legalistic demands, but Gary Wilkerson shows how it emphasizes the importance of God’s holiness and invites his children into a true posture of worship. Those who are in awe of our holy Lord will not be tempted or shaken by the world. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c

Why is it so important for believers to go against the common culture? Gary Wilkerson explores the answers to this question as he walks through this psalm. He invites listeners to consider how unrighteousness manifests in each generation and how the people of God combat it. Down the free study guide: https://wcm.link/ps23c