David Wilkerson passionately warns about the spiritual peril of a lost generation gripped by rebellion against God and calls the church to reclaim its burden for evangelism empowered by the Holy Spirit.
This sermon emphasizes the need for a revival of the Holy Spirit's power and guidance in the lives of believers. It addresses the loss of God's touch and the importance of seeking the fullness of the Holy Ghost to be empowered for soul-winning and to be led by the Spirit in reaching the lost. The speaker highlights the significance of yielding to the Holy Spirit, seeking His direction, and being filled with His burden for the lost, urging believers to pray for a greater measure of the Holy Ghost and to trust in His leading for effective ministry.
Sermon Outline
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- The rise of Antichrist rock and its influence on youth
- The spiritual rebellion and anger against God among young people
- The tragic consequences of a lost generation
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- The church's lack of burden for the lost
- Personal testimony of past weeping and current spiritual complacency
- The need to regain a broken heart for the lost
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- Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost
- The Great Commission to preach the gospel to all nations
- The overwhelming challenge and impossibility without the Holy Spirit
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- The moral decline and spiritual darkness of society
- The necessity of being clothed with the Holy Spirit for effective ministry
- The promise of power to stand against evil
Key Quotes
“The forgotten lost multitudes, the forgotten lost multitudes.” — David Wilkerson
“Jesus told us that his mission on earth was to save the lost. Luke 19:10, for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” — David Wilkerson
“You are absolutely helpless until you're clothed with the Holy Spirit.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Cultivate a renewed burden and broken heart for the salvation of the lost around you.
- Depend daily on the Holy Spirit's power to effectively witness and minister in a spiritually dark world.
- Engage actively in evangelism, obeying Jesus' command to preach the gospel to all people regardless of obstacles.
