Are you trying to be a perfect woman, mother, or Christian — and just feel exhausted?

This heartfelt and humorous Mother’s Day sermon by Pastor Gary Wilkerson invites women to stop striving under the weight of perfectionism and find freedom in God’s grace. Drawing from Proverbs 31 and Galatians 4, it contrasts the pressures of “doing it all” with the liberating truth of our identity as daughters of God.

Main Ideas:

• Proverbs 31 can feel like pressure, not inspiration.
• Perfectionism leads to burnout and shame. The desire to earn love and approval—both human and divine—can trap us in performance and addiction cycles.
• We're not called to earn God’s love—he’s already given it. Galatians 4 reminds us that we are not slaves under the law but adopted daughters of God, free and beloved.
• Grace empowers, not burdens. The life of faith isn’t about striving but about trusting Jesus to work through us with his strength.
• Today is not just Mother's Day—it's Daughter’s Day. A powerful declaration that our worth is not in doing more, but in being God's child. Are you trying to be a perfect woman, mother, or Christian — and just feel exhausted?

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Are We Standing Together or Standing Apart?

This sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 reminds us that our divided testimony weakens the Church's impact. Pastor Conlon highlights:

• Christ offered forgiveness at his betrayal - showing unity even when abandoned
• Our divisions (political, denominational, cultural) distract from our mission
• Personal healing comes through choosing forgiveness over grievance
• A unified Church across differences becomes a powerful witness to our divided world
• When we gather for communion, we proclaim Christ's unifying sacrifice

Pastor Conlon shares his own story of reconciliation with someone who wounded him, demonstrating how peace begins with our choice to forgive as Christ forgave us.

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Carter Conlon joined the pastoral staff of Times Square Church in 1994 and was appointed senior pastor in 2001. In May of 2020, he moved into a continuing role as general overseer of Times Square Church, Inc. Carter is also a World Challenge board member.

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How Do We Sing When Our World Is Shaking?

This sermon explores Psalm 47, focusing on the theme of finding joy and singing praises even during difficult times. Gary Wilkerson connects this to Psalm 46, which describes a world in turmoil.

Main Ideas:

1. God calls us to sing praises even amid life's crises and challenges
2. We can sing because: God reigns as king, subdues our enemies, chooses us, and loves us
3. Singing has spiritual and physical benefits: reduces stress, improves mood, boosts immunity
4. God's sovereignty ("He sits" rather than paces with worry) and protection provide security
5. Like God who sings over his people, we're encouraged to respond with praise in all circumstances

The sermon concludes with an encouragement to sing praises in all circumstances as a response to God's character and promises.

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Are you living life at the speed of prayer?

A heartfelt sermon by Ron Brown on finding stability through consistent prayer and trust in God's faithfulness. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, and trust the God who sanctifies you completely—spirit, soul and body.

Main Points:

• Rejoice always - even in difficult seasons
• Pray continually - live life at the speed of prayer
• Give thanks in all circumstances
• Don't quench the Holy Spirit
• Trust God's sanctification of spirit, soul, and body

Remember, beloved - "The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it!" Your stability comes not from circumstances, but from your relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Where do you find refuge when the mountains in your life seem to be shaking?

In this heartfelt sermon on Psalm 46, we're reminded that while life's storms are inevitable, God provides streams of peace even in our most turbulent moments.

Main ideas:

1. God remains our "very present help" right in the middle of our troubles
2. The repeated word "though" acknowledges our struggles while affirming God's faithfulness
3. God offers streams of peace even when circumstances haven't changed
4. "Be still and know that I am God" invites us to trust in God's proven track record
5. Morning always follows night—our struggles will give way to new beginnings

https://wcmin.us/s250427c

What Does It Mean To Be Adopted Into God's Family?

In this heartfelt sermon by Pastor David Wilkerson he invites us to embrace the beautiful truth of our spiritual adoption. Drawing from Galatians 4:3-7, he speaks to our hearts about the incredible security we have as beloved members of God's family.

Main Ideas:

1. God has lovingly welcomed us into His family, transferring us from darkness into His marvelous light with all the privileges of being His children
2. Our heavenly Father has made our adoption completely secure—celebrated in heaven and settled for eternity—so we can rest in His unfailing love
3. As cherished children of God, we receive His comforting Spirit that replaces fear with peace, His protective presence, and the joy of approaching Him anytime
4. Pastor Wilkerson encourages us to leave behind needless worry and instead walk confidently in the embrace of our Father who delights in calling us His own

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What Part of Jesus' Story Affects Your Daily Life the Most?

In this sermon on "The Radical Results of the Resurrection," Pastor Gary Wilkerson explores how Christ's resurrection impacts our everyday lives. While Christians often focus on Christ's death for sin, the resurrection has distinct purposes that transform our daily experience.

Key points:

• Purpose: Jesus died for our trespasses but was raised for our justification, bringing us into newness of life
• Power: The resurrection breaks through our fear, fills us with the Holy Spirit, and empowers our witness
• Passion: Christ's love continually calls us back to our purpose, as He did with the disciples
• Without the resurrection, our faith would be futile—it completes Christ's work

The resurrection isn't just a historical event but a living reality that provides freedom from fear, spiritual power, and a relationship with the living Christ who actively directs His church today.

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Living in Resurrection Power: Are You Still Trying to Do It Yourself?

In this sermon, Pastor David Wilkerson shows how believers can experience resurrection power today, not just in eternity. The same Spirit that raised Jesus dwells in us now, but we must understand what it means to be "dead" in Christ—recognizing our helplessness and embracing complete dependence on God. True power comes when we stop trying to overcome through our own strength and fully rely on Christ.

Key points:

• The "old man" thinks he can overcome through his own efforts
• The "new man" admits "I can't do it myself, but I can through Christ"
• Being "seated in heavenly places" means settling the issue of trusting God completely
• Our flesh will always resist God, but we can turn away from it to Jesus
• Resurrection power flows when we exchange striving for dependence

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