David Wilkerson: biography and sermons

2024 Author: Miguel Ramacey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 06:11

There are many outstanding personalities in Christianity. All of them, under the guidance of God and with the support of their relatives, achieved success in their messianic work. Some received recognition through sermons, others selflessly sacrificed themselves in the vastness of Africa, helping the natives. Some of them still amaze with their wise sayings.

A well-known figure of the twentieth century is David Wilkerson. He is known for his sermons, books, prophecies.

Preacher biography

He was born in the middle of 1931 (May 19) in Indiana. From childhood, he adopted Christian truths, being brought up in a believing family of a preacher. From the age of 8, he seriously engaged in the knowledge of biblical truths and from the age of 14 he tried to preach. David Wilkerson received a theological education in Springfield. The biography of the preacher is permeated with love for his work. He devoted his whole life to serving God and people.

He became a pastor in 1952, moved to Pennsylvania, and married the following year. He combined his ministry with the writing of a largethe number of sermons in which he called people to be closer to God. Also spoke of the coming disasters for mankind.

The preacher tried to read more spiritual literature, especially the book "School of Christ" by Theodore Austin-Sparks touched him deeply. With the help of this spiritual book, he rethought some moments of his life, trying to continue to devote himself to writing sermons and serving people. The preacher studied the development and life of the State of Israel. He argued that this state would fall in the event of a Third World War, during which a third of the world's population would die.

Ministry of David Wilkerson

The preacher could not look indifferently at the corruption of the youth. This was the reason for writing a kind of Christian bestseller "The Cross and the Knife" (1963), on the basis of which the films were created. Even before this book was written, David Wilkerson moved to New York, where he was actively engaged in the rehabilitation of people suffering from drug addiction. In addition to active service to such people, the preacher tried to tell those around him and those who listened to him about the coming troubles on earth. He talked about financial difficulties, disasters, the moral decline of the population.

Preacher's Prophecies

In 1973, David Wilkerson wrote the book "The Vision" about his prophecies. It caused a different reaction from readers, since not everyone is ready to accept the information presented there. All prophecies are divided intosix chapters in the book.

1. In the first paragraph, he noted that people are waiting for the financial crisis and the aggravation of the military situation. Problems with cash should lead to "live credit cards", which, for the sake of convenience, will have to be applied to the forehead and right wrist. And this means that a person begins to obey no longer God.
2. The next chapter says that people in the US and Japan are waiting for a strong earthquake (some say it was in 2011), which will kill a large number of people. It is also noted here that some countries in Africa and Asia are waiting for famine, and Europe - severe frosts. In addition, frequent epidemics are possible.
3. In this part of the book, David Wilkerson writes that the world is waiting for moral corruption. He predicts constant TV shows with homosexuals, sadism, naked women and various sexual perversions. In addition, children in schools will be subject to constant sexual zombies, and occultism will flourish. Spouses will begin mass betrayals, young people will devote a lot of time to study, sports, but not to God.
4. The legalization of drug addiction. Problems for parents with children.
5. Unification of religions, spiritual awakening in some countries.
6. In this chapter, the preacher predicts the last world war. It will kill up to 2 billion people. The focus at this time will be Israel.

David Wilkerson: List of Sermons

Throughout his life, this famous Christianwrote many sermons. They are also in audio recordings and videos. They are published by many publishers. David Wilkerson's sermons urge Christians to adhere to biblical principles so as not to be negatively and evilly influenced by unbelievers.

Among the most famous sermons are:

• "God closes and opens doors";
• "God is faithful even if we are unfaithful!";
• "God cares who your friends are";
• "In His hand are all the keys";
• "The high price of mercy";
• "God forgive me for making you cry";
• "America's Self Destruction";
• "Sorrows and experiences of a contrite heart";
• "That terrible day no one wants to talk about";
• "The Church is not ready for revival";
• "Womb of Hell";
• "These times require special attention."

The end of a preacher's life

David Wilkerson's sermons are known all over the world. Thanks to his total commitment to dependent people, sincere communication, and kind heart, this preacher was appreciated wherever he went.

Tragically Wilkerson died in a car accident when he was 79 years old. He is survived by his wife, 4 children and 11 grandchildren.