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A Prophetic Message
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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In this sermon, the preacher warns of fearful times ahead and the calamities that will come upon the nation. However, he encourages the listeners not to fear but to run to God in their minds and hearts. He assures them that if they come to God in confidence and faith, he will keep them safe and protect them from the wicked one and the spirit of this age. The preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting God and rising up in faith, even in the midst of a fearful world, and encourages the listeners to have the testimony of eagerly awaiting the return of Jesus.
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This message is one of the Times Square Church pulpit series. It was recorded in the sanctuary of Times Square Church in Manhattan, New York City. Other tapes are available by writing World Challenge, PO Box 260, Lindell, Texas 75771 or calling 903-963-8626. You are welcome to make additional cassettes of this message for free distribution to friends. However, for all other forms of reproduction or electronic transmission, existing copyright laws apply. Very fearful times just ahead. And even now, while the nation and the city is in fear, there are great calamities still come to this nation. But I warn you because I love you and I warn you because I want you to draw near to me. And when you hear these things, you are not to fear. For the word says that men's hearts shall fill them with fear. But when you hear these things, when these sudden things come upon the nation and upon the city, you are not to fear, but you are to run to me in your mind and in your heart. Immediately run to me in my embrace because I will keep you. I will keep you safe in my arms. If you will come in confidence and faith in me and be not afraid, this will be your testimony in the days ahead that around you on the job, around you on subways, around you everywhere you go, people are literally going to break down and weep and cry. Why? Why? Why? Even now they do so. But you are not to cry. Why? You're to say, even so come Lord Jesus. You're to say, even so come Lord Jesus. So be not afraid. More, much more is to come. Frightening the whole world, but my people will rise up in faith and I promise you that if you will trust me, I will keep you from the wicked one. I will keep you from the spirit of this age. I will send angels to walk with you. I will send angels to guard you and no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Lift your hands and just thank the Lord. We give you thanks. We give you praise.
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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.