(Clip) The Cost of Anointing
David Wilkerson passionately teaches that the anointing of God comes with a costly commitment to intimacy, brokenness, and relentless seeking of God's presence.
This sermon emphasizes the cost of carrying a fresh anointing from God, highlighting the need for a deep hunger, brokenness, and intimacy with Christ to maintain it. The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling the anointing, recognizing its absence, and the dangers of losing it due to complacency or distractions. There is a call to seek God's face, set one's heart on Him, and be willing to pay the price for a renewed anointing, especially for pastors and ministers in these urgent times of prophecy fulfillment.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Weight and Cost of Anointing
- Anointing convicts and drives believers to their knees
- God does not give anointing to lazy Christians
- Loss of anointing leads to spiritual death and inner struggle
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II. The Necessity of Intimacy with Christ
- True ministry flows from deep intimacy with God
- Biblical examples like Ezra and Nehemiah set their hearts to seek God
- Intimacy requires a determined and broken heart
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III. The Call to Relentless Pursuit
- God calls believers to never retire from ministry
- Seek God with fasting, prayer, and total commitment
- Anointing is restored through wholehearted seeking and faith
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IV. The Promise of God’s Empowerment
- God promises to open doors and use those who pay the price
- The anointing brings visible change and power
- Believers must respond to God’s wooing and call now
Key Quotes
“God does not give the anointing to lazy preachers, lazy Christians.” — David Wilkerson
“All true ministry comes out of intimacy with Christ.” — David Wilkerson
“I will not let you go until you anoint me again.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Examine your heart honestly to identify areas of complacency and seek God with renewed passion.
- Commit to a lifestyle of intimacy with Christ through prayer, fasting, and devotion to Scripture.
- Respond immediately to God’s call for a fresh anointing by surrendering fully and trusting His promises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does David Wilkerson say about the cost of anointing?
He explains that the anointing requires a deep commitment, brokenness, and a hunger for God, and it is not given to lazy or complacent believers.
Why is intimacy with Christ essential according to the sermon?
Because all true ministry flows out of intimacy with Christ, which involves seeking God with a determined heart and brokenness.
How can one regain a lost anointing?
By examining the heart, fasting, praying, and setting one’s heart to seek God with faith and determination.
What biblical examples does Wilkerson use to illustrate seeking God?
He references Ezra, Nehemiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel as examples of men who set their hearts to seek God earnestly.
What encouragement does Wilkerson offer to pastors and ministers?
He urges them not to retire or become lukewarm but to press into God for a fresh anointing and to be used powerfully in the last days.