Darkness Cannot Stop the Light!
David Wilkerson's sermon emphasizes that God's light will always prevail over darkness, encouraging believers to trust in His promises amidst societal decline.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that despite the increasing darkness and moral decline in society, the light of the gospel will always prevail. He reflects on his early warnings about the rise of drugs and immorality, which many dismissed, yet have now become a reality. Wilkerson encourages believers not to be intimidated by the darkness, reminding them that God's light will shine even brighter in times of despair. He cites Isaiah's prophecies to affirm that God will lead and guide His people through the darkness. Ultimately, he calls for a focus on God's light rather than the surrounding darkness.
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When I first began this ministry I spoke in churches all over America, warning of the moral landslide to come. I told people in Iowa, Oklahoma and all the Southern states that drugs would strike even the smallest hamlet. Pushers would appear in schools and on playgrounds. I warned of blatant homosexuality, with nude parades taking place in our cities, and I prophesied that nudity and sexual acts would air on prime-time television.
Many people who heard me preach thought I had come from Mars. Pastors berated me and sincere Christians came to me saying, "No way! God will never let that happen in America." Today, some of those people are grandparents. They sit before their TV watching the R-rated movies I prophesied about and their grandchildren are addicted to drugs and alcohol. The darkness I warned about has now come.
Can you imagine how dark it is going to be ten years from now, should the Lord tarry?
Yet, I ask you: As you see the darkness deepening on all sides, do you believe it will exceed the light of the gospel? Are you afraid the darkness is going to squash it, snuff it out?
No--never! God's people must never be intimidated by the darkness and fury of the enemy. The Bible says Jesus is going to rise and shine in the darkness no matter how dark the world becomes! "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined" (Isaiah 9:2).
We live in a time of widespread death and darkness. But God says that in such times He will shine His light the brightest: "I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, and not forsake them" (Isaiah 42:16).
No darkness will ever stop God's light! So get your eyes off the darkness, off the sin, off the fury of violent people, and believe the Lord for the bursting forth of His shining, effusing light!
Sermon Outline
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- Introduction to the ministry and warnings of moral decline
- Past experiences of skepticism from congregations
- Current state of society reflecting those warnings
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- The inevitability of darkness in the world
- The role of fear in believers' hearts
- God's promise of light amidst darkness
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III
- Scriptural assurances of God's light
- The power of the gospel in dark times
- Encouragement to focus on God's light
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IV
- The significance of Isaiah 9:2
- God's commitment to lead His people
- The call to trust in God's guidance
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V
- Conclusion on the triumph of light over darkness
- Final exhortation to believers
- Call to action for the church
Key Quotes
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.” — David Wilkerson
“I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight.” — David Wilkerson
“No darkness will ever stop God's light!” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Focus on God's promises rather than the darkness around you.
- Encourage others in your community to seek the light of the gospel.
- Trust in God's guidance as He leads you through difficult times.