Moody Church Hour on Oneplace.com: Recent Episodes
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
This Sunday morning program provides a worship service for those unable to attend a local church. With the trusted teaching of Pastor Erwin Lutzer, the Word is proclaimed and glory is given to God. Join us on a journey with the Word, worship, and prayer.
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Where do you turn to answer the question, “Who am I, really?” Paul examines three ways people build their identity—through affirmation, achievement, or Christ alone. In this message from Philippians 3, Pastor Philip Miller explains why only one of these three strategies truly works and endures. Our identity determines how we behave and who we end up becoming.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
The Bible’s “skippable” travel itineraries could change how we see Christian friendship. Paul sends two faithful friends on a journey, revealing what true gospel partnership looks like. In this message from Philippians 2, Pastor Philip Miller reveals three ways Paul’s friends served the church. Who are our models of Christ-likeness? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
Who is the greatest person you’ve ever known? While our world measures greatness by status and power, God measures it by a humble heart. In this message from Philippians 2, Pastor Philip Miller reveals true greatness through its priority, model, secret, and beauty. Let’s get back to the basics of being humble, servant-hearted Christians.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
We all have a core reason to go on living. For Paul, his purpose in life was to live worthy of the Gospel. In this message from Philippians 1, Pastor Philip Miller shows our reason for rejoicing, our purpose in living, and our meaning in suffering. Let’s say with Paul: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
How can we live a truly joyous life? In a chaotic world competing for our time and emotions, we easily feel trapped. In this message from Philippians, Pastor Philip Miller overviews Paul’s prison epistle to show how the Gospel creates a family, charity, destiny, and priority. Let’s return to the basics of the Christian life and bear abundant fruit.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
Our orphan hearts tend to look to everything but God for our identity. But the good news is that we don’t have to live like orphans in this universe. Pastor Philip Miller unpacks “identity:” the worship that shapes us, the weight of being self-made, and the wonder of being freed by grace. Because of Jesus, we can now live, not as orphans, but as children of God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
Material possessions can never make us happy. King Solomon’s story begins fairly well but then his identity trap ensnares him, and everything starts to fall apart. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shares Solomon’s ascent, demise, and wisdom. What if our search for satisfaction leads us back to our heavenly Father? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
Many of us are tempted to manufacture our happiness by taking control of our circumstances. What will it take for us to stop powering our way to a happy ending? In this message, Pastor Philip Miller introduces us to the widow Naomi, who was bitter, bent towards control, but ultimately blessed. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
We often look to other people to make us happy. A Samaritan woman was desperately looking in all the wrong places for love. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller discusses the Samaritan woman’s trap, thirst, and transformation to reveal where true fulfillment is found. Will we leave our broken cisterns behind and drink from the only fountain that never runs dry?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
How can we find true security when worldly treasures keep failing us? Naaman thought his wealth could secure him against life’s vulnerabilities. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explains how Naaman’s hardship, humbling, and healing reveal how God breaks our pride. Discover how a man whose name means “gracious” finally learned the true meaning of grace.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
We all want to be safe, and it’s a scary world. Gideon, one of Israel’s judges, looked for security through power; by controlling the situation, he felt safe. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller digs deeper into Gideon’s test, his trust, and his triumph. The ultimate security we can have is through the Lord who fights for His children.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
Do you look to people for security? Even Esther, a courageous woman who saved her people from destruction, struggled with this identity trap. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller walks us through the secret Esther kept, the peril she put herself in, and the courage she displayed. In finding that courage, she found her true identity as a child of God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
The temptation to live for wealth and build identity around gaining influence through possessions is real. Zacchaeus was notoriously rich, but his soul was still searching for something more. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows how Zacchaeus was lost, found and free. What if our significance isn’t in what belongs to us, but in the One to whom we belong?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
We can easily be tempted to build our identities around gaining significance through power. Jacob was a schemer who manipulated to become successful; in the end, he cried out to God for help. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller takes us through the life Jacob: his upbringing, his sojourning, and his homecoming. What if true power came through surrender? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111
Few stories are more iconic, gripping, or tender than that of the woman caught in adultery. The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus with their “clever” question about this woman. In this message, Pastor Philip describes the thickening plot: a clever trap, a brilliant escape, and a transforming love. What if the ugliness of our sin displayed the loveliness of God’s grace?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Jesus is trustworthy and true, yet He’s always surprising us and doing the unexpected. He’s not safe, but He’s good. In this message from John 7, Pastor Philip Miller displays six unexpected glimpses that prove the dynamic pairing of consistency and creativity that Christ embodied. We can count on Jesus, even when He’s doing the unexpected.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Jesus made a profound declaration: “I am the bread of life.” For the first-century, where bread meant survival itself, this claim carried revolutionary implications. In this message from John 6, Pastor Philip Miller provides eight insights into the bread of life that Jesus offers us. After all, life is found in Jesus alone.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Like all interesting people, Jesus has layers. If we are truly to see Jesus, we need to know all of Him. In this message from John 6, Pastor Philip Miller considers two of Jesus’ miraculous events—the feeding of the five thousand and the walking on water. What if they’re not so much about what Jesus did as they are about who Jesus is?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Jesus was a force for disruption during His ministry. The religious leaders wondered, “Who does He think He is!?” In this message from John 5, Pastor Philip Miller explores Jesus’ résumé like a sit-down interview—His experiences, qualifications, and references that prove His extravagant claims of deity. Is Jesus really the Messiah, the Son of God?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Jesus doesn’t play political games. His bold response to the religious leaders of His day only enflamed their desire to have Him killed. In this message from John 5, Pastor Philip Miller reveals four shocking elements of Jesus’ healing an invalid. If we don't address the sin within us, it will cripple us eternally, far from Jesus—our only true healer.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Jesus is always surprising us. He doesn’t fit neatly into our humanly preconceived categories. In this message from John 4, Pastor Philip Miller shows us four surprises: a surprising rebuke, faith, healing, and Healer. Just when we think we have Jesus all figured out, He comes along and blows the doors off our limited understanding.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The Samaritan woman at the well was overlooked, shamed, and deemed insignificant by society. Jesus, as He often does, turns these assumptions upside down. In this message from John 4, Pastor Philip Miller reveals three truths about Jesus: He seeks the lost, satisfies the soul, and saves the world. No matter what, Jesus loves us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
What does it feel like to be upstaged by someone? John the Baptist knew the feeling but he recognized Jesus was unique. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller gives us four reasons why Jesus deserves center stage—not “me” and not “I.” We are all infinitely and eternally better off with Jesus as the center and focus of our lives.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Our religious resume cannot save us. The Pharisee Nicodemus and Jesus engaged in an existential conversation about the pathway to eternal life. In this message from John 3, Pastor Philip Miller explores the concept of new birth through six questions that help us hear Jesus afresh. Why do we need to be born again?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
When God revealed Himself to us, He sent Jesus. Drawing closer to Jesus reveals His true nature. In this message from John 2, Pastor Philip Miller shows us Jesus through the first three recorded glimpses of who He is: a crisis, a cleansing, and a confrontation. Jesus’ self-disclosure was unveiling God’s redemptive plan; some believed—will you?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
We are constantly mirroring what we see. This is especially true of people we admire or see regularly. In this message from John 1, Pastor Philip Miller gives us three reasons why Jesus is someone worth following. What if Jesus is the master of all life—of real, true, abundant life—and of an eternal life that only He can provide?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Our hearts desperately need cleansing—to be purged of sin. Yet no religious practice can resolve this deep-seated problem. In this message from John 1, Pastor Philip Miller explores the ministry of John the Baptist and the total heart renovation we all need. What if Jesus loves us far more deeply and completely than we could ever imagine?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
In today’s world, a person’s identity is a big deal. What is our identity based on? In this message from John 1, Pastor Philip Miller walks us through the various meanings of the word “logos” and how Jesus fills those meanings. The Gospel of John is an invitation to come and see Jesus, the Logos, who gives us a new and glorious identity as children of God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
For many of us, prayer raises more questions than answers. Am I doing it right? How can I know God is even listening? In this message, Pastor Philip Miller focuses on the first sentence that guides us in prayer and shows us the One to whom we pray. This prayer for Jesus’ disciples turns the world upside down, and it can change our lives too.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
It’s common to feel frustrated about prayer. When we feel like God isn’t answering or we don’t feel heard, many of us just give up. In this message from Matthew 6, Pastor Philip Miller explains three modes of praying: two that never work, and the only way that will. Let’s orient our hearts towards God as He intends for us to pray.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The original word for hypocrite means actor or stage player. Jesus uses this word, hypocrite, to call out religious fakery. In this message from Matthew 5–6, Pastor Philip Miller shows us three dynamics of religious hypocrisy: its profile, the tyranny of applause, and the freedom of secrecy. What if we allowed the quiet smile of heaven to eclipse the thunderous applause of others?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Jesus’ message is radical: to love our enemies instead of seeking retaliation or revenge. When we take our eyes off of ourselves and our rights, it reveals a heart that is at home in the kingdom of heaven. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shares three perspectives from Jesus on enemy-love. Jesus is still turning our world, and our thought processes, upside down.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Where trust is lacking, we often manipulate others to swear they’ll keep their promise. But swearing oaths is symptomatic of a deeper problem in our hearts. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller looks at the symptoms, the diagnosis, and the prescription of Doctor Jesus. What did Jesus mean when He said: “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’”?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
In a world full of miserable marriages and devastating divorces, there’s a better way. It all starts with a new heart that only Jesus can give us. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Philip Miller makes three key observations about the grounds for divorce, the hardness of the human heart, and the holiness of marriage. Jesus offers a new way of lasting love.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses the topic of lust, and it’s not what we think it is. We’ll see the severity needed to overcome a “lustful look.” In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Philip Miller explains three factors in developing new affections. We can’t look to human beings to meet the deep soul needs that only God can satisfy.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Sometimes our anger is big and explosive, while other times it’s simmering and smoldering. Anger carried around in our bodies spills out like acid on those around us. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller invites us to follow Jesus’ radical way of an inner heart righteousness. What if the anger within our hearts could be diffused before it ever gathers strength?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
In Jesus’ day, a Pharisee would have been the poster child for righteousness. We might try to clean up our act outwardly, but our hearts are a sinful mess. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Philip Miller contrasts the Pharisees’ righteousness with God’s by asking three provoking questions. How do we become truly righteous?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Every one of us is entrusted with a sphere of influence. Our actions, words, and deeds leave a mark on the world. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Philip Miller explains what it means to be salt and light and asks: Where is God calling us to radical holiness and presence? It’s the little things that end up changing our world.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
A young Jewish carpenter-turned-Rabbi turned the world upside down with His Sermon on the Mount. He announced blessing for the least, the last, and the left behind. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Philip Miller explores three unexpected themes from Jesus’ beatitudes. Many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Our modern world is dominated by divisive and corrupt political kingdoms. Whose kingdom will we live for? In this message introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 4, Pastor Philip Miller shares three ironic realities about the kingdom of God. What if the upside-down way of Jesus is, in fact, the right-side up way of life?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
In many ways, the Book of Philippians is a kind of “thank you” note from the apostle Paul. Despite their own hardships, the Philippian believers had pooled their resources and sent a gift to sustain him. In this message from Philippians 4, Pastor Philip Miller notes three values of those who are truly rich. What do we value most in life?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Satan loves to sow discord and disunity into the church. He’s not creative, but he is effective. In this message from Philippians 4, Pastor Philip Miller uncovers three keys to peace-filled relationships within the church. Let’s overcome disunity by getting past the misapplication of some of the most well-known verses in the Bible.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Every moment of every day is an opportunity to be with Jesus and learn from Him. We’re all still growing up—with a lot of maturing ahead of us. In this message from Philippians 2, Pastor Philip Miller walks us through three insights on spiritual maturity while living here but belonging in heaven. Who do you want to be when you “grow up?”To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
We all long to be affirmed and approved. Our sense of self and identity determine how we behave and who we become. In this message from Philippians 3, Pastor Philip Miller shows us three basic strategies we can employ to gain a sense of self. What if we found approval from the one Person in all the universe whose opinion matters most?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
We, whether knowingly or not, imitate those we are around. So, are we imitating someone who is imitating Christ? In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows why Paul says Timothy and Epaphroditus are models of Christ-likeness. They embodied three levels of service, as emissaries, as encouragers, and as exemplaries.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
What makes someone great? While society’s definition of greatness focuses on the external, God’s idea of greatness centers on the internal. In this message from Philippians 2, Pastor Philip Miller provides four insights about true greatness: its priority, model, secret, and beauty. Let’s get back to the basics of being humble, servant-hearted Christians.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
We all have a core reason to go on living. Imagine what the apostle Paul must have felt under house arrest: anxiety, self-pity, helplessness, or even bitterness. In this message from Philippians 1, Pastor Philip Miller shows Paul’s model of a life worthy of the Gospel. What if Christ were our reason for rejoicing, our purpose in living, and our meaning in suffering?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Life is complex. But the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ changes everything. In this message from Philippians 1, Pastor Philip Miller shares four fruits of the Gospel which change our family, our priorities, and our destiny. Let’s get back to the basics of a joyful life in God, bearing abundant fruit.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
We’re called to reach a culture that has rejected God and run in the other direction. Could God be inviting us to embody the scandal of His grace towards our enemies? In this message from Jonah 4, Pastor Philip Miller shares the shocking ending of Jonah’s call to Ninevah. Let’s discover the do’s and don’ts of sharing God’s heart for our enemies.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
We might think the Old Testament only portrays the wrath and judgment of God. But God’s enduring character is displayed throughout the entire Bible, including His unrelenting grace. In this message from Jonah 3, Pastor Philip Miller helps us see afresh three aspects of God’s posture towards undeserving people. God is so quickly moved toward compassion.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Just as coal must be crushed to become a diamond, there’s a brokenness we must learn to be useful to God. When Jonah came to the end of himself in the belly of the great fish, he prays a beautiful poem. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller points out four pivotal moments of Jonah’s prayer. God-ordained trials might just be our redemption.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
When we run and hide from God, God comes looking for us. Jonah tried to run, but God sent a ferocious storm and a giant fish to bring him back—because God loved Jonah. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller notes three movements in God’s relentless pursuit of Jonah. God never gives up on those He loves.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
When God speaks, everyone is supposed to listen. But the story of Jonah is for people like us who run from God and need second chances. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explores three themes from Jonah’s story: an uncomfortable call, an unexpected flight, and an unrelenting grace. God will never stop pursuing us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Supernatural evil does exist. Paul uses the analogy of a Roman soldier armed for battle to describe the spiritual protection that is ours in Jesus Christ. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Philip Miller zeroes in on the reason, function, and source of the armor of God. We have all we need to fight off Satan’s attacks.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The Gospel matters all day, every day. It has implications for all of life, especially in family and work relationships. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Philip Miller explores eight principles for our relationships, from supervisors and employees to parents and children. Our relationship with God changes all our other relationships.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The world views marriage as a path to societal stability or to personal fulfillment. What is the Christian understanding of marriage? In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Philip Miller lays out the shape, call, and purpose of Christian marriage. Both marriage and singleness are meant to display the nature of God’s love.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The change that God intends to bring into our lives isn’t superficial. The power of the triune God is forming us into the image of Christ. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Philip Miller walks us through God’s three-dimensional transformation: upward, outward, and inward. The deep, comprehensive change we need is beyond our doing.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Our new family in Christ doesn’t live like other families do. Living in God’s house, as part of His family, means the house rules have changed. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller contrasts our “old self” with how we are called to walk in our new life in Christ. Let’s consider five examples of what a Spirit-led life in God’s family looks like.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
If we’re God’s children, how does God want us to live? Paul’s letter to the Ephesians addresses the whole church to answer this question. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Philip Miller focuses on three indications of interdependency within the church: unity, diversity, and maturity. We all have different gifts, but we belong to one body.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
God hears and listens to children He loves. Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is one of the most powerful and glorious prayers recorded in the Bible. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows us how prayer is our lifeline to God. By walking us through Paul’s prayer, we’re encouraged to pray in full confidence.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
What makes suffering for Christ worthwhile? In the Gospel, all our hardship, pain, and loss have a purpose. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller unpacks God’s surprising plot twist that makes our sacrifices worth it. God uses ordinary sinners, like Paul suffering for the Gospel in prison, to enact God’s wondrous Gospel story.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Easter Sunday marks the turning of the tide. The power of sin is shattered, the chains of Satan are broken, and the dominion of death is conquered. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller identifies three seismic shifts in our world because of the empty tomb: historically, philosophically, and spiritually. Jesus’ resurrection changes everything.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Like a cross, salvation works on both a vertical and a horizontal axis. Salvation reconciles us with God, and it reconciles us with one another. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows us three stages in the story of our adoption into God’s family. Is it possible to break down the walls that divide us?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
All of humanity is born spiritually dead. But by God’s grace, through our faith in Christ alone, we can be made spiritually alive. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Philip Miller relates how our new life in Christ gives us a new purpose in life. Even now, God has prepared good works that we might walk in them.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Christians have a secret identity. Even though we may not feel it at times, through faith in Jesus we are sons and daughters of God. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Philip Miller shares three ways we can be confident of this truth: a bold prayer, a glorious perspective, and immeasurable power. Our secret identity will soon be revealed in glory.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
To be alive in Christ is nothing short of a miracle. The Triune God purposed we would be His children. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Philip Miller opens one of the most beautiful and transcendent prayers of blessing for believers. Before time began, God knew us, loved us, and chose us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Where do we turn when we need sustaining grace? The real challenges the early Christians faced—false teachers, false doctrine, and cultural pressures—are what every church and every Christian must deal with. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller’s sweeping overview of Ephesians exhibits the glories and warning of Paul’s epistle. God’s Word gives grace—to real people.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The Word of God is constant even as generations of preachers come and go. In this service from September 2021, Philip Miller is officially installed as the 17th senior pastor of The Moody Church. We’ll hear encouraging messages from Pastor Lutzer, Pastor Philip, and others. Pastor Philip will be the next voice on Moody Church Hour, as Pastor Lutzer continues on “Running To Win” and “Songs In The Night.” Learn more at moodymedia.org/pastorphilip.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
This world, with its pleasures and trials, is passing away. Whatever is invested in the world to come will endure forever. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer focuses on the glories of eternity and how the present sufferings we endure will be worth it in the end. Which world are we living for?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Media of all types is addicting—both for the young and the old. Are we prepared to protect our homes and our families from worldly influences? In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses strategies for making disciples in our homes and families, despite the many forces against the family. The faith can be passed on. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Some Christians are tempted to dominate secular culture or isolate from it. But we must engage the culture and share the Gospel. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Lutzer calls Christians to faithfully stand for Christ in our culture in three ways. Even the way in which we suffer should glorify Christ.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Like ambassadors in another land, the Lord has commissioned Christians. We are to proclaim the good news of salvation throughout the earth, not just in words but in deeds. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutzer considers three characteristics of ambassadors to understand who we are and what our responsibilities are. We represent Christ.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Why do Christians differ? Human limitations, perversions, unbelief, and preferences have wreaked havoc on the visible body of Christ. In this message based on Ephesians, Pastor Lutzer provides reasons for our differences as well as for our unity. While we often disagree, a deeper unity exists in Christ despite our division.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
When Christians stand for truth in a pluralistic culture, conflict is inevitable. The controversy, even with the governmental powers, has ancient beginnings. In this message from 1 Peter 3, Pastor Lutzer explores four ways Christians have responded to persecution throughout our history. Let’s engage our culture with good news, recognizing our blessings when we suffer.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
If the Lord brought a revival of repentance to a city, most of God’s people would rejoice. But not Jonah. In this message, Pastor Lutzer expounds on God’s questions for Jonah, revealing the traits of narcissism in all of us. Will we let ourselves be broken by God to care for what breaks God’s heart?
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Some believers will only obey God after He teaches them a lesson the hard way. After three days inside a fish, Jonah still had no compassion on the people of Nineveh. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives us three lessons about the danger of self-interest and self-protection. Are we resentful because God is generous?
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Sometimes, circumstances overwhelm us, forcing us to turn to God for a way out. Jonah was certainly overwhelmed in the belly of the great fish. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us what God was doing in Jonah by listening to his prayer of desperation. Are we desperate for God now, or will we wait for God to make us desperate?
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None of God’s creation is as stubborn as humanity. Even redeemed men and women try to resist His will. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains four lessons from the life of Jonah about God’s relationship with defiant children. When we attempt to run, God goes with us, disciplines us, and confronts us.
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After all the pain of this world is over, the people of God have a glorious inheritance awaiting them. Those who believe in Jesus will one day be bathed in the very glory of God Himself. In this message, Pastor Lutzer anticipates the glorification of the soul, the body, and our eternal home. How does our glorification bring God glory?
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If we look at the things of the world, that’s where our hearts remain—greed, jealousy, sins of all shapes and sizes. But we can’t be in the presence of God and remain unchanged. In this message from 2 Corinthians 3, Pastor Lutzer unveils four advantages of the new covenant which transforms our hearts. The glory of God can change people from darkness to light.
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God knows when we will leave this earthly life—and how. Christians have the assurance that when we die, no matter the circumstances, Jesus will take us to heaven. In this message from Philippians 1, Pastor Lutzer considers three ways the glory of God makes it possible for us to face death with triumph. Our fear of death can be replaced by the peace of God.
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No one is exempt from suffering. We tend to think our suffering is because of Satan, but suffering can also be from the hand of God. In this message from John 9, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the man born blind. While we may never know why we’ve had to suffer, we can live in such a way that our suffering brings glory to God.
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We’re sexual beings and our desires often control much of our lives. In fact, sexuality plays a part in what we believe about God. In this message from 1 Corinthians, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons why we should glorify God in our bodies. Can we view our sexuality through the prism of the glory of God?
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When economic difficulties arise, people lose jobs, homes, and even their self-respect. But focusing on the glory of God can help us face the storms of life, vocation, and relationships. In this message, we focus on five principles of glorifying God in everyday life. Can we find meaning in the ordinary responsibilities and challenges of life?
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At the core of God’s immense pleasure is the plan of redemption. God’s eternal intention was to bring many sons and daughters to glory through redemption. In this message, we discover four ways in which God is glorified. In fact, God has always used ordinary people as His co-workers to glorify Himself.
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Many go to church to visit friends or to hear inspiring music. What if the primary reason we belong in church is to worship God in His presence, recognizing who He is and who we are? In this message, we notice three features of God’s building—the church. The church has a vital responsibility not just to one another, but also to the wider culture.
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What should motivate believers in daily life? As we mature in the faith, we come to realize more and more that life is not about us—it’s about God. In this message from Exodus, we see God’s glory defined, withdrawn, and restored. When we see our lives as part of a much larger plan, we understand that giving God glory is what life is all about.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the two most meaningful observances in the life of the church. Christ commanded that we practice them as outward symbols of His inner working in our lives. In this message, we reflect on the meaning of these sacred acts. Why are these practices important for those saved by faith in Christ alone?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
People count greatness by power, possessions, or charisma. Jesus displayed it by taking a towel and washing feet like a slave might have done in Bible times. In this message from Mark 10, we look at Jesus’ example of greatness through three observations on servanthood. What would happen if our church members wholly embraced service?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The early church was unstoppable. Now, as we enter into fellowship with God, we learn to leave behind a life of darkness and move forward into the light. In this message from 1 John 1, we discover how the early church’s fellowship and accountability helped them grow spiritually and numerically. How did the early church turn their world upside down?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
What is God’s vision for the church? It was Jesus who proclaimed, “I will build My church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” In this message from Acts 5, we find five reasons why the Bible affirms we should belong to a local church. As we discover The Moody Church’s story and local context, we’ll better understand the benefits of belonging to a local church.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Can ambition be redeemed? In Matthew 20, Jesus’ followers wanted to be at His side in the coming kingdom, but unholy ambition lurked beneath the surface. In this message, we discover three truths about true greatness. Some of us desire to do great things for God, but we need to hear Jesus’ penetrating words.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Jesus loved outcasts. In a brief encounter with a woman who struggled with continuous bleeding, we glimpse His compassion. In this message from Mark 5, we notice three descriptions of this woman’s position. We too are transformed by the presence and message of Jesus Christ.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Large crowds followed Jesus, hoping to be cured of their many ailments. What motivated Jesus when He looked at the troubled masses? In this message from Matthew 9, we map out four steps for us to share Jesus’ heart for the lost. We can go into a hurting world with the authority and compassion of Christ.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
How do we know what happens after we die? Psychics, mediums, and people who’ve had near-death experiences cannot be trusted. In this message, we hear four facts about the only one person who died and rose to life forever—Jesus. It is Jesus who is both authoritative and trustworthy, and our eternal destination depends on Him.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Despite any attacks or enemies in our lives, God’s plan will remain. Before Jesus was betrayed, He went to Gethsemane to pray. In this message from Matthew 26, we notice not only Jesus’ divinity but also His humanity in His intense grief and sorrow. When we accept everything from God’s hand, we will find a whole different perspective.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Our purpose on earth as believers is to share God’s excellencies in the darkest places. But we can’t share the gospel if we don’t have the integrity to back it up. In this message, we see three ways Christians embody the attributes of God to the world. What does it mean for us to live passionately for Jesus Christ?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Many people are into spirituality but do not gather in church. Yet we were made to worship together, pray for each other, and help each other through dark times. In this message, we find four descriptions of who the church is. A church body isn’t connected because of a common interest but rather by their life in Christ.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Some people think holiness is joylessness. But God has a higher calling for His own: we are to enjoy the fruits of holy living. In this message, we remember what it cost God to free us from sin’s bondage and consequences. We find our joy in being set apart for God, pursuing pure and holy lives.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The trials we face are sometimes necessary. For the persecuted church in the first century, Peter’s letter anchored them with a lasting hope. In this message, we discover the blessings of being chosen by the Triune God, amid our trials and tests. Christians have an inheritance, reserved in heaven for us.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The breakdown in society is connected to the breakdown of the family. Our enemy Satan seeks to attack the family and our souls in any way he can. In this message, we examine the deliverance found only through Jesus’ authority and cleansing. Although demonic lies and influences leave a trail of destruction, God can turn victims into victors.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
In families that are destructive or abusive, loneliness abounds. Throughout Scripture, we see families scandalized by abuse and its dysfunction. In this message, we detect characteristics of dysfunction within King David’s family. For those weighed down by patterns of sin, Christ can make the soul whole.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
“Well, I have my own spirituality.” This sentiment doesn’t account for God’s voice and purpose, coming from outside us. In this message, we encounter the Word of God, not only written but also come in the flesh as the Lord Jesus Christ. When Jesus reveals the God who is near, it puts everything else in its proper place.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
“Well, I have my own spirituality.” This sentiment doesn’t account for God’s voice and purpose, coming from outside us. In this message, we encounter the Word of God, not only written but also come in the flesh as the Lord Jesus Christ. When Jesus reveals the God who is near, it puts everything else in its proper place.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The average Christian prays only five minutes a day. What’s the meaning, value, and practice of prayer? In this message, we’ll grow in confidently approaching the throne of God when we’re at a loss for words. The habit of praying Scripture will begin to transform us to think and pray God’s thoughts. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Meditation can bring mysticism or calming exercises to mind. But biblical meditation is how God renews our minds, leading to joyful, productive lives. In this message from Psalm 1, we follow the steps towards the path of blessing. By internalizing God’s Word, we’re transformed to follow the direction God has for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
When we come to the Bible with pride or apathy, we go away without any transformation. Receiving instruction from God’s Word helps us to listen for our name. In this message from James 1, we practically prepare our hearts to hear God’s Word. When our hearts don’t respond, is there hope for change?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Is God’s Word sufficient when we feel powerless or hopeless? Only by focusing on the Word of God can we have lasting joy that the world can’t take away. In this message from Psalm 119, we realize the indispensable value of the Word. “The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.”To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Despite its widespread influence, very few people read the Bible every day. Yet like we need food and water, we need the Word of God daily. In this message, we encounter the Bible’s origin and purpose. Despite our temptations and distractions, we can develop an appetite for the eternal Word of God.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
In ancient culture, shepherds had the low rung on the ladder. When Jesus was born, the heavenly host of angels appeared to humble men tending sheep for the temple sacrifices. In this message, we find stunning similarities between the shepherds and the Good Shepherd. The shepherds told everyone of their joy at meeting the baby. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
Angels serve God in heaven and on earth, doing His bidding. When they gathered over Bethlehem the night Jesus was born, they heralded the greatest message that has ever been sent. In this message, we see three ways angels are models for our attitudes and worship today. Will we heed their words? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
The manger scene was not quaint, rather it was ugly, dirty, and poor. The dividing wall between God and humanity was breached in a feeding trough in the tiny town of Bethlehem. In this message, we remember how silently, personally, and humbly Jesus came. Indeed, the King of Kings was not born into luxury. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
When mankind rebelled against God, our predicament required God’s intervention. That’s why Jesus came into the world, born into a peasant family in the town of Bethlehem. In this message from Isaiah 9 and Revelation 22, we see how the two natures of Jesus relate together: His deity and humanity. This baby was much more than met the eye.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29
We face many storms in life, even when we’re in the will of God. While in chains, Paul was sailing to his trial in Rome when a deadly storm arose. In this message, we nail down three applications for facing our storms today. When we find ourselves in a storm, we just might learn something new about God.
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How can God turn life’s obstacles for good? Though Paul encountered injustices in prison, that didn’t stop him from seizing the moment to communicate the Gospel. In this message, we’re encouraged by two lessons from Paul’s conversion story. Even amid disappointments and difficulties, God is still working to shine His light.
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Many today ignore their conscience when confronted with Christianity. The Apostle Paul spoke directly to Felix, causing the Caesarean governor to become uncomfortable. In this message, we hear a clear warning against the love of money or people’s opinions. Are we willing to sacrifice being comfortable in the here and now?
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What are we willing to do because of our passion for God? Paul’s determination to settle a church split in Jerusalem drove him into hardship, and eventually, to be on trial in Rome. In this message, we consider Paul’s dilemma and defense. We too are called to give our lives to carry out God’s desires.
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The continuation of the church always depends on its message. The early church at Ephesus stood against worshiping the goddess Artemis, which affected the city’s silversmith business. In this message, we review nine lessons from the church in Ephesus. What will it cost us to follow the message of the cross?
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How do our vocations bring glory to God? In the godless city of Corinth, Paul laid a healthy foundation for a lasting church. In this message, we learn truths about facing opposition to the gospel. When doctors, lawyers, teachers, and businesspeople live out the gospel with integrity, the world is turned upside down.
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How do we shine the light of Christ in a complex culture? Paul used the beliefs and culture of the Athenians to explain the real God, the real essence of man, and the very real need of salvation Christ offers. In this message, we identify three responses to the gospel. The reactions are mixed—much as it is today in our idol-saturated culture.
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How do we share the good news in hostile places? Because Paul and Silas believed the gospel was the power of God, they weren’t intimidated as they shared the gospel in Philippi. In this message, we unlock two motivations to witness for Christ: faith and joy. The gospel can change any heart—like a prison door flinging open.
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When God is not our priority, our self-absorption destroys both us and our relationship with Him. When God told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, his only son of the promise, the only fitting response was obedience. In this message, we ascend the mountain with Abraham and Isaac to find three lessons about worshipful sacrifice. Are we putting the Lord first?
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Even if we say we do not love the world, we can be tempted to violate our consciences. Lot compromised because his faith was too weak to stand against Sodom’s relentless debauchery. He lost his testimony, his family, and his character. In this message, we apply lessons from Lot’s failure. Is God faithful even when we fall hard?
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Christians are called to have an impact on the world. When Abraham’s neighboring cities faced fire and brimstone, he interceded for them. In this message, we contemplate lessons on prayer for others, for our cities, and for our families. Despite Abraham’s mediation, the cities were destroyed. Did his prayer make a difference?
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When God is silent, we often doubt His promises. After the birth of Ishmael, Abraham did not hear from God for years. In this message, we discover three lessons about the desires of the flesh and true submission to God. We cannot live as a child of promise and a child of the flesh at the same time.
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We might be the victim of our own decisions or others. Abraham and Sarah tried to engineer their circumstances so their maid, Hagar, would bear a son—an heir. In this message, we look at God’s command and promise to Hagar, who was the victim of the decision. People do not have the last word. In our despair and our extremities, God sees and intervenes.
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How do we know God is working in us to bring about His purpose? In Genesis 15, God makes a covenant with Abraham—entirely based on His own word. But Abraham is obsessed with the problem of the promise. In this message, we are invited to a covenant without conditions. God says He will do what He promises—our eternities depend on it.
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The decisions we make—even about money—have eternal consequences. After an unusual victory, Abraham is given a choice of allegiances between two kings. In this message, we perform a heart check on what possesses us. Are we living like God owns everything or do our decisions and bank accounts say otherwise?
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“Respectable sins” are often the most dangerous in families. In this message, we meet two men—Abraham and his nephew, Lot—in the midst of a dispute about the land. Let’s learn from the examples of Abraham and Lot why we do not have to manipulate circumstances or insist on our own rights. God gives His best to those who entrust their future and legacy to Him.
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Can we trust God to take care of us? Abraham was chosen by God to leave the comforts of Ur, going to a land he had never seen. Along the way, Abraham bent the truth to save his own skin, telling Egypt’s Pharaoh that his wife was his sister. In this message, we identify four lessons at the junction of trusting or backsliding. Backsliding always has more burdens than blessings.
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The losses, challenges, and heartaches God brings on life’s journey reveal we were made for another world. God called Abraham out of Ur of the Chaldees, promising to make of him a great nation. In this message, we find three lessons from Abraham’s first steps of faith that prepare us to trust God with our own journey. Are you living and longing for eternity?
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Prosperity has a way of making us indifferent to the needs around us. The church of Laodicea had this problem. They were useless like lukewarm water, and Jesus threatened to spit them out. In this final message in a series on Jesus’ words to the churches in Revelation, we discover the difficult diagnosis of a lukewarm condition. What’s the cure?
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When opportunity knocks, we must open the door—and it’s never truer than in our spiritual lives. Though the church at Philadelphia was small, Jesus opened the door for them to impact the world with the Gospel. In this message from Revelation 3, we consider how Jesus is still opening doors for us today. Jesus can do the impossible, even for those with little strength.
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God sees us for who we really are. The church at Sardis was confronted by Jesus in Revelation 3 because they had a spotless reputation, but their hearts were rotten. In this message, we listen to Jesus’ rebuke, remedy, and ultimately the reward for repentance. Whose opinion could be more important than Jesus’?
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How many of us live like we are defeated, feeling too guilty to be used by God? Jesus directed stern words to the church at Thyatira about personal holiness in a culture of immorality. In this message from Revelation 2, we look at four snapshots of this church’s process to become overcomers. Coming clean is worth it.
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Pergamum was a spiritual city with places of worship on every corner. False doctrines, particularly about immorality, easily spread through the ancient church there. In this message, we hear Jesus’ declaration that Pergamum was a place where Satan dwells. What if our churches are doctrinally sound but morally impure?
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In our day of affluence and ease, few of us face the persecution inflicted on the believers in ancient Smyrna. What would happen if we did? In this message from Revelation 2, we’ll see what the Lord Himself tells the church at Smyrna about afflictions and poverty. We don’t have to win in this world in order to win in the next.
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What do we need to hear if our passion for God is lost? The Apostle Paul founded a church in the ancient seaport of Ephesus. The church was doctrinally robust; they had even cast out false teachers. Yet while their minds were full, their hearts were empty. In this message, Jesus commends the Ephesian church, but then chastises them with a word we need today.
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Jesus has clear expectations for His local churches. With hair as white as snow and eyes of flaming fire, Jesus fills the pages of the book of Revelation. In the first century, seven local churches in modern-day Turkey received a personal word from Jesus. In this message, we’re introduced to what He thinks of those churches as well as the qualities of our churches today.
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Many Christians are cynical because of a personal story where God did not intervene when they needed him. How can we respond to disappointment with God? In this message, we’ll receive four facts about faith from the heroes in Hebrews 11. Faith always leads to ultimate victory, but it may not change our immediate struggles.
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Have you ever begged God to remove a heavy trial in your life? Paul did, and the Lord said no. We have a choice: these times can either make you resentful or they can increase your faith. In this message, you receive three life-changing lessons as you bear that burden. You will discover that even the no answers are still answers from a gracious God.
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How do we move forward when injustice seems to be winning? Where is God then? The prophet Habakkuk had the same issue in the nation of Israelcomplaints which belong in today’s news. Yet amid the turmoil, the prophet has a burst of faith, knowing that God is still in charge. Are we prepared to face our own honest questions and keep praising God?
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Prayer is often mysterious. We are commanded to ask in faith, without doubting. But the answer sometimes seems unrelated to our specific request. In this message, we learn about answers in disguise. When God answers prayer in unexpected ways, let’s remember that we need Him more than an answer.
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When we pray, we hope for a quick response from God. But God has His own timeline which is not always in sync with ours. God gave Abraham promises that would not come to pass for hundreds of years. How do we handle prayers that are time-critical for us, when God’s answers seem to never come?
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It happens again and again. A child is at death’s door, and even after urgent prayer, the child dies anyway. Where was God? When prayer is not answered as we’d like, many simply stop praying or believe false teachers’ lies about peace and prosperity. In this message, we’ll investigate three false principles such teachers use about riches and healing as well as key observations about God’s will in suffering. What’s God doing through our unanswered prayers?
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Many deny the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Like a stone rolled in front of the tomb, they dismiss the resurrection through their indifference, naturalist or humanist theories, or even religiosity. But the conquering Christ rose in victory from death’s futile grasp. His glorious resurrection paves the way for all who believe in Him to one day live again as He did. Though many have tried, but you cannot keep God in the tomb.
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Our lives and circumstances may not change, but do we desire to carry out the Father’s will, regardless of the outcome? The last week of Christ’s earthy life began in triumph, and ended in His death. Yet, throughout His agony, He embodied what He prayed to the Father, Not my will, but Yours be done. In this message, we consider the three cups of Calvary that Jesus accepted from the hand of the Father. Do we follow in Jesus’ obedient footsteps?
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What keeps us anchored in an out-of-control world? Near the end of His time on earth, Jesus took three of His disciples to a mountaintop. There He revealed His true glory from the Father. This prepared Him for His upcoming trial and His followers’ own difficulties as well. In this message, we’ll discover how God’s glory practically prepares us to live and work on Mondays. Even when our plans or intentions fall through, God’s glory remains.
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No middle ground exists for those who meet Jesus; we’re either for or against Him. The miracles of Jesus gladdened the hearts of the crowds that pressed to see Him. But those miracles darkened the hearts of Jewish religious leaders who saw Jesus as a grave threat to their positions and authority. In this message, we’ll explore Jesus’ reasons why we should believe on Him. The stage is set for a final decisive confrontation.
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Do you have a clear picture in your mind of why Jesus miraculously healed while He was on earth? Once it became clear that Jesus could heal sickness and infirmity, word spread rapidly. One paralyzed man was fortunate in having able-bodied friends who could lower him from an opened roof right in front of Jesus. In this message, we’ll discover two transforming lessons from Jesus’ own words about His miracles.
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The mission of the church can easily get sidetracked to be a social club. But we have a glorious purpose from God like the twelve men whom Jesus invited to be His followers. In this message, we’ll be equipped to do God’s work together by identifying three specific callings for Jesus’ followers. Like the apostles from different walks of life who immediately dropped what they were doing, are we prepared to partner with God in His mission?
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We often are tempted to believe the lie that God must not love us, especially when we have unfulfilled desires. Some people think that God always leads His children in easy pathways of blessing when in reality, God often leads His people into the wilderness. That was the case with Jesus, who fasted for forty days only to then face the onslaught of Satan’s attacks, all while in the center of God’s loving will. How does Jesus’ temptation prepare us for what we face?
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No single person has ever had the impact on humanity as that of Jesus Christ. Without technology, political power or military assets, Jesus altered the direction of history, by living a perfect life, becoming the perfect sacrifice, and rising again. Since He was perfect, why did He have to be baptized and what difference does it make for us today? Let’s contemplate the person and work of Jesus to get a fresh appreciation for His uniqueness.
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It seems the world is reeling from crisis to crisis in a climate of fear. Fear consumes many of us, and for the rest, it lurks in the back of our minds. But as God’s people, if we truly understand God and His promises, what can trouble us? In this message on Psalm 27, we’ll explore four blessings David held onto even though he faced difficult circumstances. He set his sight on God who is our protector, who satisfies, accepts, teaches, and guides us. When we encounter trials, we know that we are still in the hands of our sovereign God.
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Believers can tend to get caught up with everyone else when economic and social calamities strike. How should we as believers act and live when the going gets tough? Let’s take some guidance from the prophet Jeremiah who saw times like ours coming. To endure times of hardship, we need to have a support system in place cultivated in the soil of our inner devotional life with God. We’ll explore five choices that cultivate intimacy with God where He can revive our souls even in the middle of a dry and dusty land.
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Like Christians in ancient Rome, believers around the world today experience persecution meant to destroy their faith. We Christians in the Western church should ask ourselves honestly, What would it take for us to deny our faith? Christians in the end times of Revelation will neither submit to the Antichrist nor deny Christand many will be martyred because of it. How can we overcome like that when we’re under pressure for our faith?
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One day, everything that gives you any false sense of security will vanish. On the day of final judgment, your relationship with God will be all that matters. The ultimate day of calamity will come when you’re standing before God and watching all you’ve achieved your status, your wealth go up in smoke. In this message from James 5, you’ll hear five graphic warnings about the false security of wealth and the coming judgment of God. But if you’ve trusted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, you have no reason to fear that day. You need only to be true to Him.
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Sometimes you can go directly from great blessing to times of great trial. That’s what happened to Jesus when the Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. When He was most vulnerable, Jesus stood firm against Satan by using the Word of God. The devil can use people, events, health, wealth, guilt, injustice, and even the Word of God to bring out the worst in you. In this message, you’ll be prepared for temptation. When the devil comes to remind you of your past, you can use the Word of God and the work of Jesus to remind him of his future.
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Imagine you’ve gone through incredible personal loss in the midst of a nation-wide famine. That’s what happened to two widows in Scripture: Naomi and Ruth. Even if you can only see the immediate crisis, God is working during such times. In this message, you’ll see God moving forward with His plan of redemption in the four chapters of the book of Ruth. You’ll discover the lasting value of family, community, and the opportunity to witness to a watching world. Even in your darkest days, God is still there, and He’s still in control.
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Where do you turn when hardship hits? When God wants to deepen your spiritual maturity, He sometimes takes away all the comforts to which you’re accustomed. It’s possible for God to lead His people into the wilderness. That’s what happened to Abraham. In this message, you’ll journey with him through an unexpected famine to face his doubts and failures. In fact, every famine you go through tests your trust in God.
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The days ahead may well be days of more uncertainty and financial instability. How do you handle deprivation when all you’ve known is abundance? In this message, Pastor Lutzer compares the 3 kinds of judgments in the book of Jeremiah to what is happening in the U.S. todaymoral, economic, and religious. You were born in these times to prove God’s faithfulness in the midst of a nation that is under judgment. He’s the One you can trust.
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It’s time; time to turn your burdens and your troubled conscience over to the only worthy King. Two thousand years ago, at just the right time, a procession of Magi from the east came to Jerusalem in search of a new King of the Jews. It was prophesied long ago that Jesus would be King, our King came with humility, victory, and authority. As we still await the fullness of His reign in the coming Millennium, you’ll learn to lay your daily troubles and pains down before the King of Kings.
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There are many ways you can be mired in darkness: philosophically, morally, or even spiritually. An old Jewish man had served in the temple in Jerusalem all his life. Yet when he met the child Jesus, he knew he was witnessing the hope not only of his nation but also for all the nations: a light has come. This light would not only expose your sins but also heal your sinfulness. When you come to the light, you, like Simeon, can live and die in peace.
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No one is exempt from the need for the Savior. On the night of the first Christmas, the night sky over Bethlehem was suddenly ablaze with light. A host of angels appeared, announcing that Jesus is the Savior, Christ the Lord. When you heed the Good News of the angels, it confronts the deception of your own heart to count on your own goodness. If you consider how good God is, it will rattle your conception of how good you are. There’s only one Savior qualified to save you. Imagine what a difference the good news of great joy will have in your own life!
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In a world of increasing chaos, people yearn to hold onto what is sure. The Christmas season reminds us that Jesus was born in Bethlehem to save the world. His entrance was announced through an angel to a young Jewish maiden over two thousand years ago. But you may have experienced a cynicism in yourself or others about the claim that Jesus is the Son of God. Yet even Jesus Himself claimed this unique and lofty title. In this message, you’ll unpack the phrase that gives the world a sure hope.
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Are you confused by all the various perspectives on the end times? One book in the Bible promises a blessing to all who read itthe Book of Revelation. Rich in symbolism, it portrays the future yet to be: the glorious return of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead, the judgment of God, the Millennial reign, and finally, the eternity which follows. This book leaves no middle groundand what you decide about Christ in this life will determine what your final destination will be.
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Do you ever wonder where God is when he seems silent? Following 400 years of silence, Jesus Christ bursts onto the scene in the first century. In this survey of the New Testament, Pastor Lutzer reminds you why it begins with the genealogy of Christ, how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament, and how the Lord always keeps his promises. Christ’s death and resurrection brings all who believe in him back to God. No playwright could dream of a story so bold, so loving, and so wonderful.
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Do you sometimes feel like God is far off, disengaged from your life in this world? Throughout the Old Testament, the Israelites experienced periods where God seemed far away, even as the temple that represented his presence was destroyed. In this message, you’ll see how God disciplines His people, and even scatters them. All this fits together to give us a big-picture view of God’s work in world history and your life.
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Have you ever started to read your Bible from the beginning, only to get stuck in Leviticus? In this whirlwind tour of the first half of the Old Testament, Pastor Lutzer unveils the overarching narrative of the Scriptures and how you are part of God’s story. Imagine Earth as a grand stage where a very real drama is played out. In this message, you’ll come face to face with the seriousness of sin and catch a glimpse of God’s plan to rescue.
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