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Warren Wiersbe Sermons

By Warren Wiersbe

Trusted Bible teacher, Warren Wiersbe preaches through the Bible with sermons from over 50 years of preaching. From the 1950's through the early 2000's, his insights, wit, and simplicity have helped countless people grow in their love for Jesus. Warren Wiersbe's best-selling guides to every book of the Bible, called "The BE Series," continues to be quoted by pastors today. For more information about Warren Wiersbe, visit Wiersbe.com.

These messages were recorded when he pastored Calvary Baptist Church in Covington, KY or the Moody Church in Chicago, IL and are posted by ScripTex, Inc.
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Christ in the Old Testament - The Savior and the Serpent (John 3 and Numbers 21:4-9)

Warren Wiersbe SermonsJun 01, 2023

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Jonah - Jonah 4 - A Worm's Eye View of Missions

Jonah - Jonah 4 - A Worm's Eye View of Missions

God had Jonah's mind, body, and will, but he didn't have his heart.

This message was preached April 23, 1978 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Sep 19, 202338:16
Jonah - Jonah 3 - How To Save A City

Jonah - Jonah 3 - How To Save A City

Jonah 3 is the greatest missionary miracle and one of the greatest second chances recorded in Scripture. Discover the five factors that make this miracle great.

This message was preached April 16, 1978 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Sep 14, 202339:19
Jonah - Jonah 2 - The Deeper Death

Jonah - Jonah 2 - The Deeper Death

Everyone knows that Jonah ran away from God but eventually returned. But what you might not know are the four stages he went through during this time, which Dr. Wiersbe explores in this message.

This message was preached April 9, 1978 when Dr. Wiersbe was Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Sep 12, 202342:28
Jonah - Jonah 1 - The Missing Missionary

Jonah - Jonah 1 - The Missing Missionary

Jonah was missing the privilege of fulfilling everything God had made him to be.


This message was preached on April 2, 1978 at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor.

Sep 07, 202335:44
Interview: HB Charles

Interview: HB Charles

HB Charles is the Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Metropolitan Tabernacle in Jacksonville, FL, and one of the genuinely gifted expositors of our day. Dan and HB talk about preaching, study, word counts, conferences, and how to preach in different cultural contexts.... the conversation is just as fascinating as it is broad.

Follow us on X @WarrenWiersbe for book giveaways and big surprises.

Find and subscribe to HB Charles' podcast, On Preaching, too!

Aug 24, 202345:08
John 17 - The Greatest Future Ever Promised

John 17 - The Greatest Future Ever Promised

At the end of His prayer in John 17, Jesus prayed for the unity of believers. We are part of the same family if we have trusted Christ as our Savior.

This message was preached when Dr. Wiersbe was the Sr. Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Aug 22, 202338:34
John 17 - The Greatest Responsibility Ever Given

John 17 - The Greatest Responsibility Ever Given

The greatest thing we can do in this world is touch people with the truth and love of God. Pastor Wiersbe explains what it looks like to live in the world physically, but be separate from it spiritually.

This message was preached when Dr. Wiersbe was the Sr. Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Aug 17, 202336:27
John 17 - The Greatest Security Ever Offered

John 17 - The Greatest Security Ever Offered

The world is obsessed with finding security. But Pastor Wiersbe points out six facts about believers' security in Christ.

This message was preached when Dr. Wiersbe was the Sr. Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Aug 15, 202338:40
John 17 - The Greatest Knowledge Ever Revealed

John 17 - The Greatest Knowledge Ever Revealed

Knowledge is one of the most valued resources in the world today. But the world has divorced knowledge from its source, which is God.

In John 17, Jesus prayed that we might grow in our knowledge of God. To know God is the greatest knowledge we could ever have. But in order to get to know God, He has to have our heart, mind, and will.

This message was preached when Dr. Wiersbe was the Sr. Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, IL. 

Aug 10, 202337:57
John 17 - The Greatest Work Ever Finished

John 17 - The Greatest Work Ever Finished

All of the works in the Bible, beginning back in Genesis 3, are pointing toward the work of the cross. And all works since the cross are built on that finished work. When you build your life on the finished work of Jesus Christ, it stands firm.

This message was preached when Dr. Wiersbe was the Sr. Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, IL. 

Aug 08, 202333:50
John 17 - The Greatest Gift Ever Given

John 17 - The Greatest Gift Ever Given

Eternal life is the greatest gift ever offered to man. Every single person ever born is going to live forever, even after their time on Earth is over. The question is where will they end up. Of course, heaven is the most desired location in the afterlife, and all we have to do to get there is accept a gift bought and paid for by Jesus.


This message was preached when Dr. Wiersbe was the Sr. Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, IL. 

Aug 03, 202333:14
John 17 - The Greatest Prayer in the Bible

John 17 - The Greatest Prayer in the Bible

This is the first sermon in the series John 17 called The Greatest Prayer. Today, Dr. Wiersbe shows how the greatest ministry you can have is the ministry of prayer.


This message was preached when Dr. Wiersbe was the Sr. Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Aug 01, 202343:28
Interview: Jerry Vines on being a father, co-lead pastor, conference host, and long-haul preacher

Interview: Jerry Vines on being a father, co-lead pastor, conference host, and long-haul preacher

Many thanks to Dr. Jerry Vines for his kind generosity in sitting down with me, Dan, and sharing his experience as a pastor and long-haul preacher!

Jun 24, 202351:29
Christ in the Old Testament - The Statue of Liberty (Exodus 12:1-15)

Christ in the Old Testament - The Statue of Liberty (Exodus 12:1-15)

In the United States, we experience liberty today because someone died. As Christians, we also experience freedom from death because Jesus died for us. At Passover, the Israelites were protected from death by the blood of a lamb. Christians are protected by the blood of Jesus.

Spiritually, we were born into death, bondage, and decay. But the blood of the Lamb changes everything.

Is Jesus Christ a lamb, the lamb, or your lamb?

This message was preached on July 6, 1975 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Jun 20, 202338:52
Christ in the Old Testament - A Captain Courageous (Hebrews 2:8-10)

Christ in the Old Testament - A Captain Courageous (Hebrews 2:8-10)

Joshua, leading the Israelites from the wilderness into Canaan, foreshadows Jesus and the salvation He offers to the world. Joshua conquered his enemies and claimed his inheritance for Israel. Like him, we, through Christ, can conquer the enemy of death and claim our riches that God has provided for those who believe in Jesus.

This message was preached on June 29, 1975 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Jun 15, 202336:16
Christ in the Old Testament - A Miracle Every Morning (Exodus 16:1-21 and John 6:27-35)

Christ in the Old Testament - A Miracle Every Morning (Exodus 16:1-21 and John 6:27-35)

God provides for our every need. Like the Israelites in the desert, God sent us manna in the form of Christ to satisfy our hunger. But this Bread of Life satisfies more than an earthly desire—it fills our spiritual need. Nothing else can satisfy our spiritual hunger.

This message was preached on June 22, 1975 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Jun 13, 202337:39
Christ in the Old Testament - Do You Need a Place to Hide? (Joshua 20 and Hebrews 6:18)

Christ in the Old Testament - Do You Need a Place to Hide? (Joshua 20 and Hebrews 6:18)

What is the difference between the unsaved and Christians? Christians realize the danger they’re in and run to God for refuge. In the Old Testament, cities of refuge were designated for people to flee to. Today, Christians have only to flee to Jesus as their city of refuge—a place of safety where God gives us righteousness, a shoulder to bear our burden, fellowship, blessing, and a new citizenship.


This message was preached on June 15, 1975 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Jun 08, 202340:45
Christ in the Old Testament - Saved by a Rock (Exodus 17:1-7 and John 7:37-39)

Christ in the Old Testament - Saved by a Rock (Exodus 17:1-7 and John 7:37-39)

Everyone thirsts for God. After all, He made us to thirst for Him. But people try to satisfy that thirst with things, thrills, and achievements. Only Jesus Christ can fully satisfy us; He is the Living Water.


This message was preached on June 8, 1975, when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Jun 06, 202335:25
Christ in the Old Testament - The Savior and the Serpent (John 3 and Numbers 21:4-9)

Christ in the Old Testament - The Savior and the Serpent (John 3 and Numbers 21:4-9)

Jesus explained to Nicodemus the story of the bronze serpent Moses made in the wilderness. By looking at the bronze serpent, the people lived. In the same way, those who look to the Savior are saved.


This message was preached by Warren Wiersbe at The Moody Church on June 1, 1975, while Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor.

Jun 01, 202338:27
Christ in the Old Testament - Too Good to be True (Isaiah 53)

Christ in the Old Testament - Too Good to be True (Isaiah 53)

The book of Isaiah is like a mini-Bible with 39 chapters of judgment and 27 chapters of salvation. At the heart of it is Isaiah 53 where we see the voluntary suffering of an innocent man for another person’s sin. Jesus suffered to pay the price for our sin. By His suffering, we were healed—and that’s unbelievable. It is the only way our sins can be forgiven, and the only way God’s demand for justice can be satisfied.

Do you believe this Gospel message?

May 30, 202336:53
The Master's Mandates: Taking His Place (John 20:19-23)

The Master's Mandates: Taking His Place (John 20:19-23)

Jesus' followers have a role to spread the good news of Jesus to the world. It's a task we dare not take lightly!


This message was delievered on April 23, 1978, while Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

May 11, 202336:53
The Master's Mandates: An Effective Witness (Luke 24:36-53, Acts 1:4-8)

The Master's Mandates: An Effective Witness (Luke 24:36-53, Acts 1:4-8)

This message was delivered on April 16, 1978, while Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

May 09, 202336:48
The Master's Mandates: He Works With Us (Mark 16:14-20)

The Master's Mandates: He Works With Us (Mark 16:14-20)

In this message, Dr. Warren Wiersbe shows us the incentives and the motivation that God gives us to share our faith in this world. This message was preached on April 9, 1978, while Dr. Wiersbe served as the Senior Pastor at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

May 04, 202338:35
The Master's Mandates: The Orders for Believers (Matthew 28:1-20)

The Master's Mandates: The Orders for Believers (Matthew 28:1-20)

Jesus' authority moves his followers to take up kingdom activity in his ability. This message was preached at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL on April 2, 1978.

May 02, 202338:20
Interview: Jonathan Carswell on how he built 10ofThose to use business to do ministry
Apr 20, 202348:46
Spiritual Gifts: How To Get The Most Out Of Church (1 Corinthians 14:23-40)
Apr 11, 202340:29
Spiritual Gifts: The Primacy of Preaching (1 Corinthians 14)
Apr 06, 202341:27
Spiritual Gifts: Spiritual Gifts and Love (1 Corinthians 13)
Apr 04, 202344:32
Spiritual Gifts: One Baptism - One Body (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)
Mar 30, 202340:26
Spiritual Gifts: Unwrapping the Gifts (Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11)
Mar 28, 202343:21
Spiritual Gifts: Foundation Facts About Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
Mar 23, 202336:38
Crucial Questions about the Will of God: Living by Faith, or by Chance? (Romans 14:22-23)
Mar 21, 202337:24
Crucial Questions about the Will of God: Gideon - Don't Get Fleeced (Judges 6-8)
Mar 16, 202336:58
Crucial Questions about the Will of God: Jonah - God in the Hands of an Angry Sinner
Mar 14, 202342:46
Crucial Questions about the Will of God: Four Views on the Will of God (Psalms 33:11)
Mar 09, 202341:19
Scriptures That Sing: Praise Changes Things (Psalm 100)

Scriptures That Sing: Praise Changes Things (Psalm 100)

This message on Psalm 100 was first preached at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL on April 4, 1976.

Mar 07, 202336:22
Scriptures That Sing: The Return of the King (Psalm 72)

Scriptures That Sing: The Return of the King (Psalm 72)

This message on Psalm 72 was first preached at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL, on March 28, 1978. 

Mar 02, 202339:33
Scriptures That Sing: The Most Expensive Things in the World (Psalm 51)

Scriptures That Sing: The Most Expensive Things in the World (Psalm 51)

This message on Psalm 51 was first preached at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL on March 21, 1976.

Feb 28, 202332:44
Scriptures That Sing: If We Only Had Time (Psalm 90)

Scriptures That Sing: If We Only Had Time (Psalm 90)

This message on Psalm 90 was first preached at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL on March 14, 1976. 

Feb 23, 202343:48
Scripture That Sings: God is Not Hiding (Psalm 19)

Scripture That Sings: God is Not Hiding (Psalm 19)

This message on Psalm 19 was first preached at The Moody Church on March 7, 1976. 

Feb 21, 202337:56
Interview: Michael Catt on his friendship with Wiersbe and Vance Havner, as well as leading in a time of Sherwood Pictures

Interview: Michael Catt on his friendship with Wiersbe and Vance Havner, as well as leading in a time of Sherwood Pictures

Michael Catt joins Dan for a conversation around the authority of preaching, finding and cultivating friendships in ministry, and how he was blessed to lead Sherwood Baptist Church for over 31 years. We talk about the foundations of preaching as flowing from pastoral leadership and care, and finding your own voice. We also dive into the world of Sherwood Pictures and what that season of leadership was like for Michael. 

Feb 17, 202301:01:23
Scriptures That Sing: A Place To Hide (Psalm 46)

Scriptures That Sing: A Place To Hide (Psalm 46)

This message from Psalm 46 was originally preached at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL on February 29, 1976.

Feb 16, 202335:19
Scriptures That Sing: History's Greatest Marriage (Psalm 45)

Scriptures That Sing: History's Greatest Marriage (Psalm 45)

This message from Psalm 45 was originally preached at The Moody Church on Sunday, February 22, 1976. 

Feb 14, 202341:46
Scriptures That Sing: The Glory of Zion (Psalm 87)

Scriptures That Sing: The Glory of Zion (Psalm 87)

From Psalm 87, preached at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL on February 15, 1976.

Feb 09, 202337:46
Scriptures that Sing: The Safety of a Shadow (Psalm 91)

Scriptures that Sing: The Safety of a Shadow (Psalm 91)

On Psalm 91.

This message was preached on February 1, 1976 at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.


Feb 07, 202340:46
Praise and Thanksgiving: Praise the Conqueror (Revelation 19:1-9)

Praise and Thanksgiving: Praise the Conqueror (Revelation 19:1-9)

There are four images of Jesus described in Revelation. This series explores the Creator, Redeemer, King, and Conqueror. Only Jesus is worthy of our praise, and each of these pictures encourages us to sing song of thanksgiving to Jesus for who He is.

This message was originally delivered at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL during November 1977.

Feb 03, 202334:51
Praise and Thanksgiving: Praise the King (Revelation 11:15-19)

Praise and Thanksgiving: Praise the King (Revelation 11:15-19)

There are four images of Jesus described in Revelation. This series explores the Creator, Redeemer, King, and Conqueror. Only Jesus is worthy of our praise, and each of these pictures encourages us to sing song of thanksgiving to Jesus for who He is.

This message was originally delivered at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL during November 1977.

Feb 01, 202336:50
Praise and Thanksgiving: Praise The Redeemer (Revelation 5)

Praise and Thanksgiving: Praise The Redeemer (Revelation 5)

There are four images of Jesus described in Revelation. This series explores the Creator, Redeemer, King, and Conqueror. Only Jesus is worthy of our praise, and each of these pictures encourages us to sing song of thanksgiving to Jesus for who He is.

This message was originally delivered at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL during November 1977.

Jan 30, 202339:18
Interview: Dr. Erwin Lutzer on Wiersbe back then, and Preaching today

Interview: Dr. Erwin Lutzer on Wiersbe back then, and Preaching today

Dan sits down with Warren's successor at the Moody Church, Dr. Erwin Lutzer. Their conversation ranges from the day Wiersbe got sick and asked Lutzer to preach on a few moment's notice, to handling culturally explosive topics from the pulpit. Dr. Lutzer's wisdom and insight will make your communication sharper no matter how long you've been preaching. 

Let us know how you enjoyed this conversation by messaging us on Twitter, using the @WarrenWiersbe account. More interviews are coming... Who would you like to hear?

Jan 27, 202346:46
Praise and Thanksgiving: Praise the Creator (Revelation 4)

Praise and Thanksgiving: Praise the Creator (Revelation 4)

There are four images of Jesus described in Revelation. This series explores the Creator, Redeemer, King, and Conqueror. Only Jesus is worthy of our praise, and each of these pictures encourages us to sing song of thanksgiving to Jesus for who He is.

This message was originally delivered at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL during November 1977. 

Jan 25, 202337:43