It’s never easy to confront a Christian who’s sinned. Yet Jesus taught us how to bring a believer back to repentance and fellowship. In this message, Pastor Erwin Lutzer looks at the end game of reconciliation. As Pastor Lutzer says, “Where the

The High Cost Of Reconciliation – Part 1 of 2

1 day ago 25m

Reconciliation is hard obedience. But we must ask ourselves, “If God forgave me as I have forgiven my enemy, would I be content with that?” In this message from Matthew 18, Pastor Lutzer gives us seven steps of reconciliation. All along the way

Christians In The Courtroom – Part 2 of 2

5 days ago 25m

Jesus never complained when He suffered. But too often we take fellow believers into court over civil matters like money or property. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives three biblical reasons why suffering wrong would be a great privilege. Go

Christians In The Courtroom – Part 1 of 2

6 days ago 25m

If we are taken to court, we certainly have a responsibility and a right to protect ourselves. But too many civil cases involve Christians, in clear violation of the New Testament. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer teaches thr

Dodging Spears – Part 2 of 2

7 days ago 25m

How should we respond when someone’s self-absorption is destroying everything around them? Saul’s jealousy led him to threaten David’s life. In this message, Pastor Lutzer teaches us how to dodge a “spear” like David escaping from Saul. Let’s l

Dodging Spears – Part 1 of 2

8 days ago 25m

Narcissists are out to make sure they look better than anyone else. After David was anointed king, Saul wasn’t about to give his kingdom up for anything. In this message from 1 Samuel 10, Pastor Lutzer outlines five characteristics of destroyer

Family Feuds: Seeing God In Injustice – Part 2 of 2

9 days ago 25m

Family feuds can run for centuries as generations nurse old grudges. But when Joseph was reunited with his brothers, he broke the cycle by refusing to retaliate. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains five tests of Joseph’s conscience. Time do

Family Feuds: Seeing God In Injustice – Part 1 of 2

12 days ago 25m

Conflict becomes a way of life—unless the cycle is broken. After Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, he had every right to give into bitterness. But in this message, Pastor Lutzer observes three deaths Joseph died: to his family, to his re

Brothers At War – Part 2 of 2

13 days ago 25m

God often humbles us to reconcile us to Himself—and to others. Only after Jacob encountered God was he ready to face his estranged brother. In this message, Pastor Lutzer outlines the steps we must take in a process of reconciliation. Are we wi

Brothers At War – Part 1 of 2

14 days ago 25m

Inheritance issues can divide families permanently. Jacob, the younger brother, connived for the birthright of Esau, the older. In this message from Genesis, Pastor Lutzer tells of two incidents which caused division for these brothers for over

The Challenge Of Raising Cain – Part 2 of 2

15 days ago 25m

We are often defensive when someone approaches us. Cain allowed his anger and jealousy to override the counsel given to him, personally, by God—and killed his brother Abel. In this message, Pastor Lutzer will show us how to be sensitive toward

The Challenge Of Raising Cain – Part 1 of 2

16 days ago 25m

Some people can inflict tremendous hurt without feeling any guilt. In the first family, Cain had no sorrow for killing his brother Abel, but was quite worried someone might kill him. In this message from Genesis 4, Pastor Lutzer reveals three u

The Blinding Power Of An Offense – Part 2 of 2

19 days ago 25m

Whether we’ve been wronged, or have wronged others, it can keep us from moving ahead spiritually. Reconciliation might seem impossible. In this message, Pastor Lutzer helps us recognize how unresolved offenses blind us. In the presence of God,

The Blinding Power Of An Offense – Part 1 of 2

20 days ago 25m

All of us have been offended at one time or another. Do we see that offense wherever we turn—bring it up constantly in conversation? In this message from Romans 12, Pastor Lutzer details the characteristics of the person who will not give an of

We Are Called To Witness – 2 of 2

21 days ago 25m

What does it mean to live passionately for Jesus? According to Pastor Erwin Lutzer, it includes doing good and suffering for it. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer invites us to act, believe, and sacrifice like Jesus—even in the face

We Are Called To Witness – 1 of 2

22 days ago 25m

What is our purpose for life on this planet? God’s call on our lives is connected to our role as the church to be witnesses of the Gospel. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer describes three practical ways we share God’s excellencies

We Are Called To Belong – 2 of 2

23 days ago 25m

If we try to get through a storm on our own, we can get blown over. That’s why believers worship together, pray for each other, and support each other. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer illustrates our place in the church as if we a

We Are Called To Belong – 2 of 2

23 days ago 25m

We Are Called To Belong – 1 of 2

26 days ago 25m

God called us to become part of a church. But many have differing perceptions of what the church should be. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer clarifies two identifying marks of God’s people. A church body isn’t connected because of

We Are Called To Holiness – 2 of 2

27 days ago 25m

Every believer is a saint. How do we live in light of the price Jesus paid for our redemption? In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer defines three distinctives of God’s call to holiness. If there is nothing within us desiring to be like

We Are Called To Holiness – 1 of 2

28 days ago 25m

We live in an era of casualness towards all that is holy. Each one of God’s children is called to live like we belong to Him. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer explains two ways we can be like God in His moral character. As God’s ex

We Are Called To A Living Hope–Part 2 of 2

29 days ago 25m

All of us have had trials or will soon have one kind or another. The difficulties we face often reveal who we really are. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three transforming truths about the necessary trials we face. Where can we find the

We Are Called To A Living Hope–Part 1 of 2

30 days ago 25m

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, Pastor Lutzer explores the blessings of being chosen by the Triune God. Amid all the

To Love Again–Part 2 of 2

Apr 26th, 2024 25m

Many wounded people feel no one could possibly understand the pain they feel. In fact, Christianity is the only religion in the world that has a God who is wounded. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares five facts regarding the wounds of Christ

To Love Again–Part 1 of 2

Apr 25th, 2024 25m

When we fall victim to anger, jealousy, or obsessions, we usually are tearing apart inside. We feel unloved and loveless. Pastor Lutzer identifies three wounds which make it difficult for us to love. Let’s listen to a personal letter from a chu