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David Wilkerson
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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David Wilkerson emphasizes that God’s delivering power is available to those who fully trust Him, warning that doubt and worry hinder our deliverance from Satan's snares. He highlights the importance of daily prayer for increased faith and childlike trust in God, especially in the face of overwhelming challenges in New York City. Wilkerson shares the transformative work being done through their ministry, reaching out to the marginalized and hopeless, and witnessing God's power in action. He reassures that God will demonstrate His might in the trials faced by believers, encouraging them to rely on His promises.
Satan Has No Right to Harass You and Your Family. Trust God for Your Deliverance!
God releases his awesome delivering power to those who completely trust him. Those who “stagger” in faith, fretting and worrying, will never be delivered from the snare of Satan. The answer is simple, yet many of us just don’t get it. We go on living in turmoil and fear, while at our fingertips are all the precious promises needed to set us free from crises in this life. God hates our unbelief, mostly because it ties his hands and keeps us from enjoying his glorious provision. Make it a priority each day to pray, “Lord, help my unbelief. Give me childlike trust in you.” WE COULD NOT GO ON HERE IN NEW YORK CITY WITHOUT COMPLETE TRUST IN THE LORD. The problems are too overwhelming. Millions of people are living in overcrowded conditions. The city is going wild with violence, drugs, murder, homicides, a new strain of TB that is airborne, the plague of AIDS. Our workers who minister every day to the diseased street people and homeless who carry these diseases are not afraid. They trust the Lord to protect them and to strengthen them in this work. I thank God for allowing us to be his channels in raising up a thriving church on Broadway, with thousands of lives being touched. But we did not come to New York City simply to build a church. We came to do what Jesus would have done: to minister to the poor, the hungry, the homeless, the addicted, the worst among sinners. We rejoice that God is enabling us to bring Christ’s redeeming gospel to many who once were considered hopeless by every human measure. A small army has already been saved from the streets, and every day more and more are being rescued. GOD IS PROVING HIS POWER OVER ALL THE DESTRUCTIVE FORCES OF HELL. And he will show his power on your behalf, too, in the trial you are facing. Amen!
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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.