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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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Sermon on the Mount - You Don't Have to Worry - Matthew 6:19-34

Sermon on the Mount - You Don't Have to Worry - Matthew 6:19-34

Worry and anxiety are ever-present struggles in this life. Jesus challenges us to trust our Father when today's and tomorrow's problems strangle our faith.

This message was preached in 1977 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL. 

For more information about the preaching and writing ministry of Warren Wiersbe, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wiersbe.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Warren Wiersbe Sermon Podcast is owned and managed by Scriptex, Inc, which Dr. Warren Wiersbe founded to manage all of his content. All rights reserved.

Verses Cited

Matthew 6:19

Matthew 6:20

Matthew 6:21

Matthew 6:22

Matthew 6:23

Matthew 6:24

Matthew 6:25

Matthew 6:26

Matthew 6:27

Matthew 6:28

Matthew 6:29

Matthew 6:30

Matthew 6:31

Matthew 6:32

Matthew 6:33

Matthew 6:34

Mar 13, 202438:33
Sermon on the Mount - When it doesn't pay to Advertise - Matthew 6:1-18

Sermon on the Mount - When it doesn't pay to Advertise - Matthew 6:1-18

How should a Christian pray? In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus gives us a lesson. But integrity in prayer is built in private, not public.

This message was preached in 1977 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL. 

For more information about the preaching and writing ministry of Warren Wiersbe, visit ⁠⁠⁠Wiersbe.com⁠⁠⁠. The Warren Wiersbe Sermon Podcast is owned and managed by Scriptex, Inc, which Dr. Warren Wiersbe founded to manage all of his content. All rights reserved.

Verses Cited

Matthew 6:1

Matthew 6:2

Matthew 6:3

Matthew 6:4

Matthew 6:5

Matthew 6:6

Matthew 6:7

Matthew 6:8

Matthew 6:9

Matthew 6:10

Matthew 6:11

Matthew 6:12

Matthew 6:13

Matthew 6:14

Matthew 6:15

Matthew 6:16

Matthew 6:17

Matthew 6:18

1 John 5:1

1 John 5:2

1 John 5:3

1 John 5:4

1 John 5:5

1 John 5:6

1 John 5:7

1 John 5:8

1 John 5:9

1 John 5:10

Mar 06, 202440:06
Sermon on the Mount - Love Never Fails - Matthew 5:43-48
Feb 28, 202436:15
Sermon on the Mount - Turn Your Weapons into Tools - Matthew 5:33-42

Sermon on the Mount - Turn Your Weapons into Tools - Matthew 5:33-42

Wherever there is life, there is power. Humans can have physical, intellectual, emotional, or spiritual power. We can wield this power in a constructive way, building up those around us, or we can use it to destroy.

Pastor Wiersbe explains how words can change a life, what it means to turn the other cheek, and how to use power as a tool to build.

This message was preached in 1977 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL. 

For more information about the preaching and writing ministry of Warren Wiersbe, visit ⁠Wiersbe.com⁠. The Warren Wiersbe Sermon Podcast is owned and managed by Scriptex, Inc, which Dr. Warren Wiersbe founded to manage all of his content. All rights reserved.


Verses Cited

Matthew 5:33

Matthew 5:34

Matthew 5:35

Matthew 5:36

Matthew 5:37

Matthew 5:38

Matthew 5:39

Matthew 5:40

Matthew 5:41

Matthew 5:42


“Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you."

Feb 21, 202439:30
Sermon on the Mount - The Price of Purity - Matthew 5:27-32
Feb 14, 202439:04
Sermon on the Mount - The Facts of Anger - Matthew 5:20-26
Feb 07, 202434:31
Sermon on the Mount - Jesus and the Pharisees - Matthew 5:17

Sermon on the Mount - Jesus and the Pharisees - Matthew 5:17

In this sermon series, Warren Wiersbe unpacks Matthew 5 to help us understand Jesus most famous sermon ever. 

This message was preached in 1977 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL. 

For more information about the preaching and writing ministry of Warren Wiersbe, visit wiersbe.com. The Warren Wiersbe Sermon Podcast is owned and managed by Scriptex, Inc, which Dr. Warren Wiersbe founded to manage all of his content. All rights reserved.

Scriptures Quoted:

Matthew 5:17

Matthew 5:18

Matthew 5:19

Matthew 5:20

Philippians 3:7

Philippians 3:8

Jan 31, 202435:44
Sermon on the Mount - What A Christian Really Needs - Matthew 5:1

Sermon on the Mount - What A Christian Really Needs - Matthew 5:1

Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount by describing the person who really is in the family of God. How should a true Christian act? What should a true Christian’s attitude be towards sin? God? The world?

In this sermon series, Warren Wiersbe unpacks Matthew 5 to help us understand Jesus most famous sermon ever.

This message was preached in 1977 when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

For more information about the preaching and writing ministry of Warren Wiersbe, visit wiersbe.com. The Warren Wiersbe Sermon Podcast is owned and managed by Scriptex, Inc.

Jan 24, 202435:36
What Christmas Promises - Love - 1 John 4:7-21

What Christmas Promises - Love - 1 John 4:7-21

The greatest lesson we can learn is love.

This message was preached while Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, IL on December 25, 1977.

Dec 12, 202343:06
What Christmas Promises - Victory - 1 John 3:7-10

What Christmas Promises - Victory - 1 John 3:7-10

Jesus has destroyed the works of the devil and brought about the fruit of God's righteousness, love, and truth! This message was preached while Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL on December 18, 1977.

Dec 07, 202334:37
What Christmas Promises - Forgiveness - 1 John 3:1-10

What Christmas Promises - Forgiveness - 1 John 3:1-10

Christmas is more than just the presence of God with us; it's God's solution for our sins. Listen as Dr. Wiersbe unpacks the reason Jesus came to earth in this message, originally preached while Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor at The Moody Church in Chicago, IL on December 11, 1977.

Dec 05, 202336:25
What Christmas Promises - Life - Matthew 4 and 1 John 1

What Christmas Promises - Life - Matthew 4 and 1 John 1

Christmas is about an eternal promise for eternal life! Discover how the birth of Jesus brings new life to those who believe.

This message was given when Dr. Wiersbe was the Senior Pastor at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL, on December 4, 1977.

Nov 30, 202333:16
Luke 2 - Bethlehem and Jesus - Vintage Christmas

Luke 2 - Bethlehem and Jesus - Vintage Christmas

The town of Bethlehem plays an essential part in the Christmas story. Micah 5:2 foretold the messiah coming forth from Bethlehem, and in this sermon, Dr. Wiersbe explores why God chose Bethlehem as the location of his son's arrival.

Nov 28, 202329:47
Luke 2 - The Shepherds and Jesus - Vintage Christmas

Luke 2 - The Shepherds and Jesus - Vintage Christmas

Luke 2:8-20 tells the story of the shepherds on the first Christmas night. Why did God reveal the glory of his son to shepherds? Dr. Wiersbe explores this question and what it means for us in this sermon from December 1977.

Nov 21, 202330:07
Great Women of Bible History - Esther - Esther 4

Great Women of Bible History - Esther - Esther 4

God used Esther to bless and help the Jewish nation. God had a plan and a purpose for every person in the story, even those who were working against Him.

Dr. Wiersbe connects the story of Esther to our own lives. We are all important to God, and we all have a purpose. God will always accomplish His purposes, and ultimately, He will triumph over evil.

Nov 16, 202344:51
Great Women of Bible History - Jezebel - 1 Kings 16

Great Women of Bible History - Jezebel - 1 Kings 16

Jezebel left a unique legacy in Bible history and causes us to reflect on what we are leaving behind in our lives.

Nov 14, 202335:50
Great Women of Bible History - Hannah - 1 Samuel 1 & 2

Great Women of Bible History - Hannah - 1 Samuel 1 & 2

The name Hannah means “grace.” In this message, Dr. Wiersbe examines the grace God gave Hannah as she faced great sorrow in her life and had to depend on the grace of God.

As with Hannah, God gives us the same grace in our lives.

Nov 09, 202336:02
Great Women of Bible History - Ruth - Ruth 1-4

Great Women of Bible History - Ruth - Ruth 1-4

Ruth is a love story about the love of God. Ruth worked, waited, and sought after Boaz to redeem her. Likewise, Jesus is willing and able to save us.

Nov 07, 202337:31
Great Women of Bible History - Rehab - Joshua 2 & 6

Great Women of Bible History - Rehab - Joshua 2 & 6

Rahab, the harlot, is mentioned three times in the New Testament. She is in the genealogy of Jesus and is listed with the men of faith. Rahab is a tremendous illustration of saving faith and teaches us four lessons about this saving faith.


Nov 02, 202340:27
Great Women of Bible History - Miriam - Exodus 2, 12 & 15

Great Women of Bible History - Miriam - Exodus 2, 12 & 15

Every time we see Miriam in the Bible, she speaks or sings. Sometimes, her speech is for good, but when she lets sin creep into her heart, Miriam takes her eyes off God and loses her song.

Pastor Wiersbe shows us what we can learn from this singing prophetess.

Oct 31, 202338:20
Great Women of Bible History - Rebekah - Genesis 24

Great Women of Bible History - Rebekah - Genesis 24

What’s worse than watching someone deteriorate physically? Pastor Wiersbe suggests that it’s watching a person deteriorate spiritually while pulling others down with them. 

When we are first introduced to Rebekah in Genesis 24, she is kind, pure, courteous, and spiritual. But by the end of her life, she was a manipulating, scheming, lying, failure. As we study her life, let us be mindful that we are just as susceptible to this deterioration.

Oct 26, 202345:49
Great Women of Bible History - Lot's Wife - Luke 17 and Genesis 19

Great Women of Bible History - Lot's Wife - Luke 17 and Genesis 19

Lot’s wife was worldly. Fixated on the things of the world, she couldn’t leave those items behind to follow God.

Her life is a warning for believers. She hoped in the world, but we must place our hope in Jesus. We must not take our eyes off Him.

Oct 24, 202343:31
Great Women of Bible History - Sarah - Genesis 17 & 18

Great Women of Bible History - Sarah - Genesis 17 & 18

Sarah learned that it doesn’t pay to laugh at God—He always knows what He’s doing. Dr. Wiersbe uses Sarah’s laughter to teach us about our faith and joy. If we rely on the promises of God, we can have faith to laugh.

Oct 19, 202336:31
Great Women of Bible History - Eve - Genesis 2

Great Women of Bible History - Eve - Genesis 2

"The Woman Who Became a Thief" was preached by Dr. Wiersbe on July 3, 1977 at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL.

Throughout the Bible, God honors and protects womanhood, and this introductory message to this series focuses on Eve.

Oct 17, 202350:27
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