SERMONS & VIDEOS BY DAVID WILBER
How to Celebrate Yom Teruah / Rosh Hashanah
In this teaching, we explore why Yom Teruah (also known as the Day of Trumpets or Rosh Hashanah) matters to Christians, how it points to the Messiah’s Second Coming, and practical ways it can be celebrated today.
Paul Does Not Condemn the Biblical Calendar in Galatians 4:10 | A Response to Steven Anderson
In Galatians 4:8–11, Paul rebukes the Galatians for observing “days and months and seasons and years.” What exactly does Paul mean by this phrase? The standard antinomian view, represented by Pastor Steven Anderson, is that this is a reference to the biblical calendar outlined in the Law of Moses. Thus, Paul is condemning the observance of the Sabbath and biblical festivals, or so the argument goes. But is that really what this passage teaches? In this video, we take a closer look at the context and historical background of Galatians 4:10. In contrast to Pastor Anderson, I contend that Paul is not chastising the Galatians for observing the biblical calendar, but for something entirely different.
Is Passover Offensive to Christ? | A Response to Joel Webbon
Does observing Passover offend Christ? According to Joel Webbon, it does. In a recent video, Webbon and his friends criticized Christians who observed Passover and accused them of denying the sufficiency of Christ's work. Here is my response.
Finding Joy in Your Meaningless Life | Lessons From Sukkot
In this video, we delve into the deeper meaning of Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) and how it teaches us to find joy in the midst of the harsh realities of life. While we dwell in fragile, temporary shelters that symbolize our fleeting lives and inevitable mortality, we are still commanded to rejoice. But how do we embrace joy in a world filled with uncertainty, suffering, and loss? Join me as we explore how to experience joy in the present while also looking ahead to the hope of our permanent home.
Why and How to Celebrate Shavuot / Pentecost as Christians
This was my teaching for the 2023 Shavuot / Pentecost conference put on by Rise on Fire Ministries. In this teaching, we discuss why Shavuot matters to Christians, how it points to the Gospel and the Great Commission, and practical ways to celebrate Shavuot today.
Passover and the Gospel: Why and How to Celebrate Passover / Unleavened Bread as Christians
In this teaching, we discuss why Passover matters to Christians, how it tells the story of the Gospel, and practical ways to celebrate Passover today.
Deny Yourself and Follow Him | The Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)
In this sermon, I discuss the significance of Hanukkah. I highlight three reasons why the message of this holiday remains relevant today.
The Spirit Poured Out: Living in the Future Today
Join David Wilber as he explores the significance of the Holy Spirit being poured out on the day of Shavuot / Pentecost and the launch of the New Creation. Does the Holy Spirit enable believers to…travel to the future?
How Sunday Replaced the Sabbath in Christianity
David Wilber explains when and how the Sabbath "changed" from the seventh day (Saturday) to the first day (Sunday), and where we as Christians go from here.
Matters of Opinion (Romans 14)
In Romans 14, Paul admonishes his readers not to pass judgment on one another over days and foods. Based on this chapter of Scripture, many believe Paul teaches that it doesn't matter whether or not believers observe the commanded holy days and dietary laws in the Torah. But is that really what Romans 14 teaches?
The Sabbath: A Day of Healing
The gospels record several instances of Yeshua healing people on the Sabbath. Some Christian teachers have interpreted these Sabbath healings as evidence that Yeshua came to do away with the Sabbath. In reality, Yeshua's Sabbath healings demonstrate the proper way to keep the Sabbath.
Why Some Christians Keep the Sabbath
Christians around the world are keeping the Sabbath the way the Bible says to keep it. Why? How is the Sabbath meaningful to followers of Jesus?
The Moedim: Shavuot
What is Shavuot/Pentecost all about, why is it relevant to Christians, and how do we celebrate it? This teaching answers these questions.
The Lord’s Day Part 2: Sabbath and Sunday in History
As we learned in the first part of this teaching, the Bible does not support replacing Sabbath observance with Sunday observance. So, how did this change occur? How did we get to where we are now, with most Christians not keeping the Sabbath on the seventh day? This teaching will attempt to answer that question.
The Lord’s Day Part 1: Sabbath and Sunday in Scripture
It’s widely believed that the Lord’s Day (Sunday) has replaced the Sabbath for Christians. Pastor John MacArthur says the Sabbath “is gone” and “the new covenant has a completely different day.” But does Scripture support this idea?
How to Celebrate Passover
One of the most important annual events on the Hebrew calendar is the Passover meal and the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread. This powerful biblical holiday commemorates the Exodus story—the deliverance of Israel from their slavery in ancient Egypt. For Christians, this story is a prophetic picture of our own deliverance from slavery to sin. How do we celebrate this amazing season?
How to Celebrate Purim
The Feast of Purim commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from the evil Prime Minister Haman's conspiracy to destroy them. It's a celebration of God's love and protection in the midst of a hostile world. What are some ways we can celebrate this joyful feast?
Why Hanukkah Matters
David Wilber speaks on why Hanukkah matters to us as Christians. Why do we celebrate this so-called “minor” Jewish holiday? How do the themes of this holiday inspire us to live boldly for Messiah today?
How to Celebrate Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as the Feast of Dedication or the Festival of Lights, is a holiday commemorating the rededication of the second Temple. It is a celebration of faith and uncompromising commitment to God’s Word as we remember the Maccabean revolt. How do we celebrate this amazing eight-day feast?
How to Celebrate Sukkot / The Feast of Tabernacles
The feast of Sukkot, more commonly known as the feast of Tabernacles, marks the end of the biblical fall feasts. How do we celebrate this amazing season?