(Clip) A Call back to Prayer and Fasting
David Wilkerson passionately calls the church to return to fervent prayer and fasting as the essential means to combat spiritual decline and impending societal crises.
This sermon emphasizes the urgent call to return to prayer and seeking the face of God, warning of the consequences of neglecting prayer and the Holy Spirit. The speaker prophetically addresses the need for fasting, prayer, and repentance, especially for the youth and future generations facing challenges like drug problems and violence. There is a plea for a revival of prayer, a return to heartfelt intercession, and a recognition of the need for spiritual awakening and dependence on God's guidance.
Full Transcript
If this church doesn't get back to prayer, and I speak prophetically from the hand of God, every minister of this church, every worker in this church, everybody in the congregation, every musician, you're going to have to do like we're doing. We've called a fast. We are fasting.
We are praying. We are seeking the face of God. Don't take the spirit from us.
Don't take the Holy Ghost from us. Bring conviction of the Holy Ghost. Our young people are going crazy.
The only hope we have is prayer. God told me I had to pray now more than I did when I was 20 years old. I have to shut everything.
No watching television. Turn everything off. Get along with God.
And plead with Him. And God told me to tell you, weep for your children. It's what Jesus said to Jerusalem.
Weep for your children. An invasion of drugs coming. This country is going to have one of the worst drug problems in the whole world.
The violence is breaking out in your schools soon. There will not be a safe street in this country. Not even in the farms.
You can turn me off if you want. You can say that will never happen. But what I felt 40 years ago in my country, I feel in my heart here.
And I know the Holy Ghost is in this church tonight. This was a wonderful choir. The music touched my heart.
The orchestra is one of the finest I've heard. And I see some clean, wonderful young people. And while I've been preaching, this is what I've seen.
Tears. But there has to be more. More.
More. A broken heart. We have forgotten to pray.
You say, oh, we pray. Not like when we started. We've been too busy.
Other things have come in now. Hallelujah. Oh God, move in this church.
Move on these pastors. Forgive us, oh God. Forgive us.
Forgive us. I weep for this country, oh God. Don't let happen what happened to us.
God, raise up your successors. People will fast and pray. Oh Lord, what you want to do here.
Faith has just begun. But unless we pray, it's going to die. There's a spirit right now.
A touch of death. I come against it in Jesus' name. I find that bookworm spirit.
And we drive it out of this church. And every pastor in this place. Awaken our hearts.
We have gone after too much education. Too much arts. Too much professionalism.
And God says, back to your knees. Holy Spirit, come. Convict us.
Stir our hearts. I can't do it. You have to do it.
God, help us. We need you. We need a new touch.
Sermon Outline
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- Urgent call to return to prayer and fasting
- Warning of spiritual decline without prayer
- Necessity of personal and corporate repentance
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- The rising dangers facing the nation: drugs and violence
- The need to weep and intercede for the children
- The prophetic burden to awaken the church
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- Rejecting distractions like education and professionalism over prayer
- Calling for the Holy Spirit’s conviction and revival
- The church’s responsibility to fast, pray, and seek God’s face
Key Quotes
“If this church doesn't get back to prayer, and I speak prophetically from the hand of God, every minister of this church, every worker in this church, everybody in the congregation, every musician, you're going to have to do like we're doing.” — David Wilkerson
“Weep for your children. An invasion of drugs coming. This country is going to have one of the worst drug problems in the whole world.” — David Wilkerson
“We have gone after too much education. Too much arts. Too much professionalism. And God says, back to your knees.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Commit to regular personal and corporate prayer and fasting to seek God’s face.
- Intercede fervently for the youth and the nation, especially regarding drug and violence issues.
- Reject distractions and prioritize spiritual disciplines to maintain a vibrant faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does David Wilkerson emphasize prayer and fasting?
He believes prayer and fasting are essential for spiritual revival and protection against societal decay.
What dangers does the sermon warn about?
The sermon warns of increasing drug problems, violence in schools, and spiritual death if the church does not repent.
Who is called to participate in this call to prayer?
Every member of the church, including ministers, workers, musicians, and the congregation, is urged to fast and pray.
What is the role of the Holy Spirit according to the sermon?
The Holy Spirit is needed to convict hearts, bring revival, and empower the church to overcome spiritual decline.
How should believers respond practically to this message?
Believers should prioritize prayer, fast regularly, repent sincerely, and seek God’s guidance above all else.