David Wilkerson: biography and sermons

In Christianity there are many outstanding personalities. All of them, under the guidance of God and with the support of their relatives, succeeded in their messianic work. Some were recognized through sermons, others selflessly sacrificed themselves in the vastness of Africa, helping the natives. Some of their wise statements are amazing now.

The famous figure of the twentieth century is David Wilkerson. He is known for his sermons, books, prophecies.

Biography of the preacher

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

Since 1952, he became a pastor, moved to Pennsylvania, and the following year married. His ministry was combined with writing a large number of sermons, in which he urged people to be closer to God. He also spoke about the upcoming disasters for humanity.

The preacher tried to read spiritual literature more, especially the book "The School of Christ" by Theodore Austin-Sparks. With the help of this spiritual book, he rethought some moments of his life, trying to continue to devote himself to making 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 the Third World War, during which a third of the world's population would die.

The 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 films were created. Even before the writing of this book, David Wilkerson moved to New York, where he actively engaged in the rehabilitation of people who suffer from drug dependence. In addition to active service to such people, the preacher tried to tell others and listen to him about the upcoming troubles on earth. He spoke about financial difficulties, disasters, moral fall of the population.

Prophecies of the Preacher

In 1973, David Wilkerson wrote the book "Vision" about his prophecies. It caused a different reaction among readers, since not all are ready to accept the information outlined there. All the prophecies are divided into six chapters in the book.

1. In the first paragraph, he noted that people are facing a financial crisis and an aggravation of the military situation. Problems with cash should lead to "live credit cards", which for 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 claim it was in 2011), in which a large number of people will die. It is also noted here that some countries in Africa and Asia are hungry, 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 television programs with homosexuals, sadism, naked women and various sexual perversions. In addition, constant zombies on sexual grounds will be exposed and children in schools, the occult will flourish. Massive betrayals of spouses will begin, young people will devote much time to study, sports, but not to God.
4. Legalization of drug addiction. Problems with parents with children.
5. Unification of religions, spiritual awakening in some countries.
6. In this chapter, the preacher predicts the last world war. The dead in it will be up to 2 billion people. The focus at this time will be Israel.

David Wilkerson: List of Sermons

Throughout his life, this well-known Christian has written many sermons. They are in audio recordings and videos. They are published by many publishers. The preaching of David Wilkerson encourages Christians to adhere to biblical principles so as not to be exposed to the negative and evil influence of unbelieving people.

Among the most famous sermons are:

• "God closes and opens the door";
• "God is faithful, even if we are unfaithful!";
• "God does not care who your friends are";
• "In His hand are all the keys";
• "The high price of mercy";
• "Forgive me, Lord, for making you cry";
• "Self-Destruction of America";
• "Sorrow and the experience of a broken heart";
• "That terrible day that no one wants to talk about";
• "The church is not ready for awakening";
• "The womb of hell";
• "These times require special attention."

End of life preacher

The sermons of David Wilkerson are known all over the world. Thanks to the full devotion to dependent people, sincere fellowship, the good heart of this preacher was valued wherever he went.

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