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God Has Not Passed You - Part 2
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David Wilkerson (1931 - 2011). American Pentecostal pastor, evangelist, and author born in Hammond, Indiana. Raised in a family of preachers, he was baptized with the Holy Spirit at eight and began preaching at 14. Ordained in 1952 after studying at Central Bible College, he pastored small churches in Pennsylvania. In 1958, moved by a Life Magazine article about New York gang violence, he started a street ministry, founding Teen Challenge to help addicts and troubled youth. His book "The Cross and the Switchblade," co-authored in 1962, became a bestseller, chronicling his work with gang members like Nicky Cruz. In 1987, he founded Times Square Church in New York City, serving a diverse congregation until his death. Wilkerson wrote over 30 books, including "The Vision," and was known for bold prophecies and a focus on holiness. Married to Gwen since 1953, they had four children. He died in a car accident in Texas. His ministry emphasized compassion for the lost and reliance on God. Wilkerson’s work transformed countless lives globally. His legacy endures through Teen Challenge and Times Square Church.
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This sermon is a powerful testimony of God's love and compassion, showcasing a miraculous intervention in the life of a woman named Rachel and her family. It emphasizes the importance of caring for others, praying for healing, and renewing faith in Christ, inviting those who are struggling to come forward for prayer and restoration. The message highlights the comfort and hope found in Jesus, who understands our pain and walks with us through our battles, offering grace, mercy, and ultimate victory.
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She loves the Lord. Her desire, she had wanted to come to New York, to Times Square Church. And she wanted to see the Empire State Building. And I think it was also a Christmas tree. So we flew them out, and they're here this morning. Just hold still. Just hold still for just a moment. Her mother and daughter almost lost faith because nobody cared. They asked for churches to help her get to her award ceremony in Nevada, and they just couldn't raise money. It appeared, and her son, I think, said he couldn't believe that, you know, that the church cared. But when we called the admissions department of this church, they got in action. And my son met them at the airport Friday night, and took them yesterday, I think, to the Empire State Building. Did you go to Rockefeller Plaza? I asked them. We asked them to come so that we could pray. That's what this church is about. That's what Christ is all about. Caring. Mama, stand, if you will, please. And Rachel, will you stand? Just turn around so the people can pray for you. Just turn around. Let's stand and pray for her right now. Let's believe the Lord. Lord, you've not given up on Rachel. You've not given up on her. You've not forsaken her. And you know the pain that she bears. And her pain of her mother. Lord, we're asking now as a church body. Folks, will you pray with me right now? Lord, I'm asking. I believe that God can change things. I believe, Lord, that you can touch her. You can heal her. Lord, you can cause her to walk again. You can cause her, Lord, to have faith renewed. Come now, Lord Jesus, and lay hold of us. Lord, we're not just preaching theory. We're not preaching theology. We are being surprised by the Holy Ghost right now that God is in control. And God has arranged a miracle. And I pray for this miracle to happen. A change. A miraculous change. In Christ's name. Amen. Remain standing, if you will, please. Mom and Rachel. Honey, we love you. We'll see you back. God bless you, dear. You're loved. And we're going to be praying for you so much. Because of this, I will know for the rest of my life that God truly loves me. Rachel. Come on. Can you walk? Did you see the Empire State? Yes, I did. Well, I saw Rockefeller Center. And I went to Saks Fifth Avenue and had dinner. With a lovely young man named Tim. He took us around New York City. Showed us a very nice time over here. You are loved. And you have thousands of people. And I pray for you. You're going to see some changes in your life. God bless you. Would you take him backstage? Thank you. Thank you, Missions Department. Pastor Carter. This Missions Department is incredible. They get so excited about helping people. We thank you so much. Will you bow your heads? Lord. Will you please come in a special way for a few moments again in this special service and bring a healing touch to those Lord, who have had this terrible thought infused in their mind by the enemy. God has passed you by. And they're overwhelmed by a trial. Overwhelmed by something they're going through. My Lord and God, come now with comfort by your spirit. God, let this be turned into a healing service right now. Lord, turn it into a healing service. If you're here this morning and I don't know how to describe this, but if this message was meant for you. If something that was said just go deep in your heart. It's moved something deep inside of you. Something unexplainable. Could be about your own personal pain. I want you to come for healing. I want you to come to have your faith renewed. If you don't know Christ or if you've turned away or backslidden, will you come and join these people and surrender and say, Jesus, I come to you because you're the only way. You're the only hope. Get out of your seat and come and we'll pray for you. Up in the balcony, go to the stairs on either side. And those that are in the annex, I'm going to let you come down also. I think today there may be room for you. Just ask the ushers to show you the way down into the Manotorium. Even if you have to stand in an aisle. And we'll pray and come. Please don't come unless the Spirit is moving and you say, God is speaking to me this morning. I've got to have hope. I have to have hope. I need my faith renewed. Whatever it may be that you're experiencing. Come and listen. You are all that we want and all that we need. Come now and touch every heart that has come here in hope and faith. I want to give you folks a scripture. I want you to listen to this, please. From 2 Corinthians 4, 8 and 9. We are troubled, Paul said, on every side, yet not distressed. We are perplexed, but we're not in despair. We're persecuted, but we're not forsaken. We're cast down, but we're not destroyed. Hallelujah. Will you take that? Cast down, yes. I get cast down at times. Yes, I'm being tested and tried and yes, I'm going through pain. But we're not destroyed and we're not forsaken. And I was sitting in the pulpit anticipating coming to the stage here and I heard the Holy Spirit whisper to my heart and it was the words of Jesus through His Spirit to my heart. He said, David, you're going to preach about pain but I want you to know I feel your pain too. And that's what He wants to say to you. I feel your pain. I know what you're going through. And He is a friend. I approach Jesus as my friend. Not as my judge, but as my friend. The Bible said He's a lamb. You come to the Lamb. The meek Lamb of God right now. And would you whisper this prayer from your heart, Lord Jesus? I want to trust You in my battle. In my pain. Help my unbelief. Lord Jesus, draw me to Your Word. Draw me to the Scriptures and lead me and speak to me through Your Word. Now just thank You. Lord Jesus, we give You thanks. We give You praise for Your utter faithfulness. I want to pray one final purview. Lord, we don't know how as pastors, we don't know how to get down to the very root. That's the work of Your Spirit. Only You know how to comfort. We can give words, but it's the final analysis. It's the Holy Spirit that we open our hearts to. And we say, Holy Spirit, this body is Your temple. You live here. And You're here now. You'll never leave me. You'll never forsake me. And You'll bring me to Christ. And You'll bring me to peace. And You'll give me grace. You will see me through my battle. Folks, thank Him for grace and mercy in the time of need.
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David Wilkerson (1931 - 2011). American Pentecostal pastor, evangelist, and author born in Hammond, Indiana. Raised in a family of preachers, he was baptized with the Holy Spirit at eight and began preaching at 14. Ordained in 1952 after studying at Central Bible College, he pastored small churches in Pennsylvania. In 1958, moved by a Life Magazine article about New York gang violence, he started a street ministry, founding Teen Challenge to help addicts and troubled youth. His book "The Cross and the Switchblade," co-authored in 1962, became a bestseller, chronicling his work with gang members like Nicky Cruz. In 1987, he founded Times Square Church in New York City, serving a diverse congregation until his death. Wilkerson wrote over 30 books, including "The Vision," and was known for bold prophecies and a focus on holiness. Married to Gwen since 1953, they had four children. He died in a car accident in Texas. His ministry emphasized compassion for the lost and reliance on God. Wilkerson’s work transformed countless lives globally. His legacy endures through Teen Challenge and Times Square Church.