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The Apostasy - the Remnant 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 emphasizes the importance of being watchmen and warning others of impending spiritual dangers to avoid having blood on our hands. It speaks of a remnant that will turn away from idolatry and apostasy, being led by the Spirit to stand firm in the truth of God's Word amidst the challenges of the age. The message calls for a humble, unmovable people anchored in the Bible, ready to preach the full Gospel without compromise.
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But you see, there's a scripture that says, I will raise up watchmen, and if you see a storm coming, and you won't warn the people, the blood's on your hands. I don't want any blood on my hands. And there are some of you that have to make the same decision. God's speaking to you. And God wants you to make a clear stand. And you who are not in the ministry, watch out. Now let me give you the good news. When you get to the end of 16th chapter, of the prophet Ezekiel, in the midst of all of this warning, the Spirit of God comes on the prophet Ezekiel. He said, in the midst of all of this, there's going to be a people who turn away from all apostasy. He said, I will cause you to turn away from the harlotry. And this is what the prophet is saying. And this is the message I really bring to you now. In the midst of all the things that are coming, I can't begin to describe to you what I see coming. But in the midst of all of this, the Lord said, I'm going to have a people. And I'm going to move by the Spirit in their hearts. I'm going to call them out of the Spirit of this era. And I will cause them. He said, I will cause them. I will do it by my Spirit. I will turn you away from all the idolatry. And I will raise up a remnant who know my name, who are immovable, and who will accept the Spirit of this age. And God will anoint you to turn away from all these voices that call you to the flesh. And the Spirit will bring you into the fullness and make you unafraid. Take all fear out of your heart. He's going to have a humble people, a broken people, a people who are not moved, immovable, anchored in this Bible, anchored in this Bible. Nobody can move you. Pastor, make up your mind. And ask the Holy Spirit to give you the courage. I will not compromise. I will not cheat people in the Gospel. I don't care what it costs me. I will preach the full Gospel of Jesus. Do you understand? Spirit of God, come. Confirm your word now. Awaken us. Awaken us in this hour. Raise up prophets. Raise up watchmen. God, open your word. The revelation of truth. Let no apostasy take over the church. Awaken the Pentecostals. The Baptists. The Presbyterians. The Episcopals. The Catholics. Wake them up. You're coming, Jesus. Wake us up. Hallelujah.
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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.