Warren Wiersbe Sermons

Warren Wiersbe
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Jan 12, 2026 • 18min

The Prayer We're Afraid To Pray (Matthew 9:35—38)

Jesus commands us to pray for laborers to be sent into the harvest, so why don’t we? Many don’t obey this command because they’re afraid of the consequences. Pastor Wiersbe explains that as we follow this command to pray for laborers, we begin to see things as Jesus sees them, and then we will start to follow in His footsteps and do what He did.This message was preached on October 26, 1975, at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:35—38Stay Connected: Visit Wiersbe.com to search all of Dr. Wiersbe’s books and explore an ever-growing library of sermons like this one.Copyright 2026 by Scriptex, Inc.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 37min

The Other Letter to Ephesus (Revelation 2:1—7)

The church in Ephesus lost its first love and didn’t even know it. Is it possible that we, too, have turned away from our first love, Jesus Christ? As Pastor Wiersbe teaches us in this message, to live in the blessing of first love with God, we must understand what it is, what it does, how it can be lost, and how to restore it.This message was preached on May 23, 1976, at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:1—7Stay ConnectedVisit Wiersbe.com to search all of Dr. Wiersbe’s books and explore an ever-growing library of sermons like this one.Copyright 2026 by Scriptex, Inc.
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Dec 29, 2025 • 35min

Christmas '77 - What Christmas Promises... Victory (1 John 3:7—15)

The birth of Jesus was part of an ongoing war between God and Satan. Jesus was born to destroy the works of the devil: self-righteousness, pride, hatred, and deceit. And He won. Through His victory, Jesus brought us righteousness, humility, love, and truth.This message was preached on December 18, 1977, at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: 1 John 3:7—15About this Series:When discussing spiritual gifts, it’s common to get caught up in controversial issues. Pastor Wiersbe reminds believers that we each have a gift, and those gifts are to be used for God’s glory and the good of others. Follow along as we dive into the meaning of each spiritual gift and how they are intended to be used.Stay ConnectedVisit Wiersbe.com to search all of Dr. Wiersbe’s books and explore an ever-growing library of sermons like this one.Copyright 2025 by Scriptex, Inc.
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Dec 22, 2025 • 36min

Christmas '77 - What Christmas Promises... Forgiveness (1 John 3:1—10)

Sin is an inborn, ingrained rebellion against God. It results in death. And every single person on Earth has a sin problem.But there is an answer to the problem. God sent His Son to provide the only solution for death. Jesus came to Earth to offer forgiveness for sin and give us eternal life.This message was preached on December 11, 1977, at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: 1 John 3:1—10Stay ConnectedVisit Wiersbe.com to search all of Dr. Wiersbe’s books and explore an ever-growing library of sermons like this one.Copyright 2025 by Scriptex, Inc.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 33min

Christmas '77 - What Christmas Promises... Life (Matthew 4:16, 1 John 1:1—4)

The first four verses of 1 John talk about the experience of eternal life. Before God gave us His Son, people lived in death, darkness, and despair. But as Pastor Wiersbe explains the four stages of this life that God gave us, we see that the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ transcends everything we’ve known before.This message was preached on December 4, 1977, at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: Matthew 4:16, 1 John 1:1—4Stay ConnectedVisit Wiersbe.com to search all of Dr. Wiersbe’s books and explore an ever-growing library of sermons like this one.Copyright 2025 by Scriptex, Inc.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 30min

Christmas '77 - But Why Bethlehem? (Micah 5:2 ; Luke 2)

Jesus gave the village of Bethlehem worldwide prominence when He was born there. But why did God choose Bethlehem as the place for Jesus’ birth? Warren Wiersbe examines how Jesus and Bethlehem are associated with the essentials, experiences, and expectations of life. Most of all, he explains why Jesus gives us hope.This message was preached on December 25, 1977, at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: Micah 5:2; Luke 2Stay ConnectedVisit Wiersbe.com to search all of Dr. Wiersbe’s books and explore an ever-growing library of sermons like this one.Copyright 2025 by Scriptex, Inc.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 30min

Christmas '77 - But Why the Shepherds? (Luke 2:8-20)

The shepherds were social outcasts—rejected and dirty. Yet, God chose to announce the birth of His promised Messiah and Savior to these lowly members of society. In this message, Pastor Wiersbe answers the question: Why was the first announcement of Jesus’ birth given to shepherds?This message was preached on December 18, 1977, at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: Luke 2:1-8Stay ConnectedVisit ⁠⁠Wiersbe.com⁠⁠ to hear more sermons, search the library of Warren's writings and preachings, and discover books on Scripture and ministering to others. Copyright 2025 by Scriptex, Inc.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 29min

Christmas '76 - The Gifts That Last (John 17)

Head to ⁠⁠Wiersbe.com⁠⁠ to hear more sermons, search the library of Warren's writings and preachings, and discover books on Scripture and ministering to others. The site gets better by the week!About this Sermon:Not only does God offer us salvation from sin, He loves us so much that He offers us other gifts, too. God offers us the gift of eternal life, He gives us the Bible for assurance, and He gives us eternal glory. We can receive all of these gifts through faith in Jesus Christ alone.This message was preached on December 19, 1976, at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: John 17About this Series:This special Advent series reminds us of the grace of God that was made known at Christmas. Stay ConnectedVisit ⁠Wiersbe.com⁠ to search all of Dr. Wiersbe’s books and explore an ever-growing library of sermons like this one.Copyright 2025 by Scriptex, Inc.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 36min

Christmas '76 - The Forgotten Word At Christmas (2 Corinthians 8:1-9)

Visit ⁠Wiersbe.com⁠ to hear more sermons, search the library of Warren's writings and preachings, and discover books on Scripture and ministering to others. The site gets better by the week!About this Sermon:When we think of Christmas, we often think of peace and joy, but we forget the word that underlies everything in the Christmas story: GRACE. God’s grace transcends any of the superficial or manufactured feelings of Christmas. When we accept God’s grace, He will forgive and enrich us because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.This message was preached on December 12, 1976, at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1-9About this Series:This special Advent series reminds us of the grace of God that was made known at Christmas. Stay ConnectedVisit Wiersbe.com to search all of Dr. Wiersbe’s books and explore an ever-growing library of sermons like this one.Copyright 2025 by Scriptex, Inc.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 36min

Faith That Can't Be Tested, Can't Be Trusted (Genesis 22)

When Faith Doesn't Make Sense, What Then?Life is a school of learning from God and it helps us to grow in our faith. Abraham stayed in the school of faith his entire life, and studying him, we see what we can expect our lives to be like when we live by faith. Going through life in faith allows us to grow through the tests we face.This message was preached at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, when Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor.Scripture Reference: Genesis 22Stay ConnectedVisit Wiersbe.com to search all of Dr. Wiersbe’s books and explore an ever-growing library of sermons like this one.Copyright 2025 by Scriptex, Inc.

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