Times Square Church - Sermons
Episode: Who Shouts Loudest
Speaker: Pastor Tim Dilena
Date: March 22, 2026

Episode Overview

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Tim Dilena unpacks the central question: "Who shouts loudest?" Drawing from the Psalms, the Book of Numbers, stories from church history, and personal testimony, Pastor Tim explores the competing voices in the believer’s life—the whispers and threats of the enemy versus the triumphant “shout of the King.” This message focuses on recognizing which voice dominates in our hearts and encourages listeners to tune their ears to Christ’s victorious authority above all else.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Greeting and Global Connection ([00:08])

• Pastor Tim opens by welcoming those present and viewers from around the world.
• Emphasizes the church’s legacy and vision, prayer for global audiences and universities, and a call for revival on campuses (“not just water baptism, but fire baptism”).
• Quote: “We feel like... this lighthouse has been set here... So thankful for the ministry of Pastor Carter Conlon. David Wilkerson.” ([00:08])

2. The Daily Spiritual Reality: Tired but Still Chasing ([07:50])

• Pastor Tim likens his personal spiritual experience to Gideon’s—tired, but still pursuing the enemy.
• Urges listeners to persist even when weary because of the call and the voice ahead.
• Quote: "Very tired, but still chasing the enemy." ([07:57])

3. Psalm 41: The Whisper of the Enemy vs. The Shout of God ([10:37])

• Explores the context of Psalm 41: David faces sickness, sin, betrayal, and slander.
• Readers/listeners are encouraged to note that though enemies whisper and plot, David says what he doesn’t hear is a shout of triumph from the enemy ([16:04])
• Key Verse: “By this I know that you are pleased with me, because my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.” ([16:04])
• Quote: “They may be whispering, but they won’t shout in victory.” ([16:12])

4. Numbers 23—The Shout of a King Among the People ([20:52])

• Story of Balaam and Balak: Balaam’s intended curses on Israel are divinely transformed into blessing.
• Central insight: “The Lord his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them.” (Numbers 23:21)
• Quote: “There is a shout of a king in that camp that is indistinguishable.” ([24:53])

5. The Authority and Effect of the King’s Shout ([26:01])

• Contrasts the agenda-driven whispers of the world with the clear, authoritative voice of Christ.
• Illustrates the transformative, authoritative nature of the King’s shout through ministry testimonies and campus revivals.
• Encourages listeners to seek this voice above all others.
• Quote: “There is a shout of a king in this place.” ([27:44])

6. The King’s Shout in the Face of Death and Despair ([31:13])

• Shares a poignant hospital visit with Larry, a church staff member facing terminal illness.
• Reads and reflects on 1 Corinthians 15:51-57—death is swallowed up in victory.
• Quote: “Resurrection power... taunts death and silences its shout over us.” ([33:56])
• Emphasizes that death—the enemy’s final threat—never gets the final say for believers.

7. Paul’s Perspective: Eternal Victory Over Death ([36:52])

• Cites Paul’s attitude in Philippians 1 ("to live is Christ, to die is gain").
• Contrasts the world’s fear and obsession with avoiding death with Paul’s peace rooted in resurrection hope.
• Challenges listeners not to let fear have the loudest voice.

8. Church History and Perseverance: Sacrifice and Shouting Through Rebellion ([41:52])

• Highlights the legacy of David Wilkerson and Carter Conlon, giving a brief but compelling history of Times Square Church weathering a massive internal rebellion.
• Describes how after whispers and uprising, God restored the “shout of a king” to the house—a move of salvation and revival.
• Quote (from Adoniram Judson): “There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice, it is because someone has suffered before you; if you sacrifice without success, it is because someone will succeed after you.” ([42:52])
• Testimony Recap: After painful church division, God brought unprecedented numbers of people to Christ, signifying the King’s shout of victory.

9. Practicing and Responding to the Shout ([50:43])

• Pastor Tim calls the church not to settle for sophisticated, subdued worship but to respond to the King’s shout with passionate praise.
• Quote: "We've got a church today that has taken the shout away and has just put it in your hands. This is more sophisticated because when you shout, it gets ugly." ([50:43])

10. Pearls from Pain: What Suffering Produces ([54:00])

• Uses the analogy of a pearl—formed when an irritant is covered layer by layer—as a healed wound, transforming pain into beauty by God’s grace.
• Reframes trials and wounds as the site of God's authoritative, healing shout.

11. Altar Call and Ministry ([56:30])

• Invites those who have let other voices be louder than the King’s to respond and rediscover God’s victorious voice over their lives.
• Ministers specifically to those facing sickness, leaders discouraged by whispers, and people wrestling with doubts about God’s existence.
• Quote: "The shout of the enemy is trying to dictate that it will triumph. And I'm here to tell you today... I want the shout of the king back." ([54:39])

12. Final Encouragement: The Shout of the King in All Seasons ([68:45])

• Prays for all, asking that the “shout of a king” would be the dominant voice in their lives.
• Invites church to declare and celebrate God’s promises, no matter the cultural or personal crisis.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• On perseverance: “Very tired, but still chasing the enemy.” – Pastor Tim ([07:57])
• On slander and suffering: “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated because I don’t hear a shout from hell.” ([16:15])
• On God’s authority: “You cannot out-shout the king!” ([46:56])
• On church legacy: “There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it’s because someone has suffered before you, and if you sacrifice without success, it’s because someone will succeed after you.” ([42:52], Adoniram Judson quote)
• On Christian hope: “Death doesn’t have the final shout. We’ve got a king in our midst.” ([36:45])
• On ministry endurance: “‘You’re in the club’... I wasn’t looking for a letter jacket; I was looking for comfort! But what Pastor Carter was telling me was: there’s a shout of a king in that place—it doesn’t matter what they print.” ([45:13])
• On worship: “We don’t just shout. We’re shouting because we hear a king shout. My shout is a response to the shout of the king.” ([48:36])
• On resilience through pain: “Pearls are healed wounds.” ([54:00])
• On God’s faithfulness over time: “Thirty years ago, David Wilkerson and Carter Conlon heard the shout of a king... Here we are some 31 years later, and God still has a shout in this place.” ([52:17])

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Global Greeting & Vision – [00:08–06:30]
• Personal Reflection / Tired While Chasing – [07:50–09:15]
• Psalm 41 Exposition & the Whisper vs. the Shout – [10:37–19:40]
• Balaam’s Prophecy & The Shout of the King – [20:52–26:30]
• Hospital Testimony & Resurrection Taunts Death – [31:13–36:05]
• Paul’s Attitude on Life and Death – [36:52–39:10]
• Church History — Rebellion & Revival – [41:52–47:10]
• Call to Worship Response & Shouting – [48:35–52:17]
• Pearl Analogy — Pain into Beauty – [54:00–56:00]
• Altar Call – Restoring the King’s Voice – [56:30–65:28]
• Prayers for Doubt & Salvation – [65:29–68:24]
• Closing Benediction – [68:45–end]

Structure and Tone

The tone is passionate, urgent, and hope-filled, matched by moments of humor, historical reflection, and prophetic exhortation. Pastor Tim’s delivery is engaging, direct, and rich with scriptural allusion, encouraging resilience and joy rooted in God’s authority.

Concluding Insight

Pastor Tim’s message calls listeners to confront every whisper, accusation, illness, or doubt with the victorious shout of Christ. The King’s shout—God’s authoritative declaration of victory, truth, and resurrection—must be louder in our hearts than any lie, fear, or slander that comes against us. The episode closes with the congregation responding in worship, affirming that resurrection, not defeat, has the final word in a believer’s life.

Key Takeaway:
Whatever voices surround, threaten, or discourage you, let the “shout of the King” be the loudest in your life. Respond not to the whispers of defeat but to Christ’s triumphant cry—the voice that raised the dead, overcame the grave, and still speaks today.