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Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 1998, this 15-minute program has provided a Godward focus. Today this program broadcasts internationally in seven languages.
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The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Paul told the church at Thessalonica of two kinds of people: Those of the day who are watchful and those of the night. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Lutzer notes the first of four contrasts between these groups. Which kind of people are we?
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Why do we study prophecy? The Thessalonians wanted to know what would happen to them when the Lord Jesus Christ returned. In this message, Pastor Lutzer communicates how Christ will come in two phases. The glorious return of Jesus will set all that is wrong to rights.
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Taking the wrong path wastes irreplaceable time. But God's laws are clear and unchangeable, guiding us to life. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer explains how to please God in our day-to-day walk with Him. He shares a letter of a man’s deliverance from pornography addiction.
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The church is God’s people. It’s time we took Paul’s advice to the church in Thessalonica: choose holiness. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer answers three critical questions: what pleases God, why should we please God, and how should we do it? When we choose holiness, we’re pleasing God.
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In our media age, sensuality, violence, and the occult pervade our screens. But the Church is called to holiness, even if it’s not a popular notion. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer identifies the temptations and resistance we face to please God. Why should we choose holiness?
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Taking a stand for what’s right means going against the prevailing tide. To be counter-cultural and to speak up for the truth requires strength from God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers two takeaways from 1 Thessalonians 3, empowering Christians to remain faithful. Together, we can stand and face the world.
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Whenever Christians stand for something, conflict will generally arise. The church of Thessalonica was facing persecution and opposition, yet they stood firm. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares Paul’s strategy to stand against temptation—together. Let’s remain united, rooted in prayer and Scripture.
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It’s not always popular to take a stand. But when God comes in supernatural power to a church, we often see courage and resolve that wasn’t there before. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 3, Pastor Lutzer shares why Paul sent Timothy to encourage the church in person. We need one another to stand against temptation.
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Servants continue to serve others even when those they serve don’t appreciate it. In fact, a serving church is one where God’s presence is known. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows the ultimate reward of service: glorious crowns for faithful living. Do we give without expecting anything in return?
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When God comes to church, He “house cleans” our hearts. It’s no longer what people will think of me but what God will think of me. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the boldness and sacrifice of the early Christian’s proclamation of the Gospel. What can we learn about a heart of service?
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Let’s be honest, most of us can be selfish. We often set our priorities toward ourselves—our success, security, and satisfaction. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Lutzer notices Paul’s purely servant leadership. What motivated Paul, at the heart level, to speak to please God rather than men?
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God never abandons those He chooses. That’s why the Thessalonian church could endure persecution with surprising joy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the challenge and the freedom of turning from idols to the living God. Angry, petty, judgmental Christians bring dishonor Christ's name, but transformed believers are powerful witnesses.
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Every believer longs for a church community where they truly belong and thrive. Paul articulated the marks of a church where God’s presence is evident. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1, Pastor Lutzer explores how a God-centered church displays confidence, joy, and growth. What if God was number one in our lives—and our churches?
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New life comes to a church when revival begins. God showed up in Thessalonica and the people were transformed by the Gospel. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1, Pastor Lutzer gives the first of five characteristics of a new, living church. Do we want God to show up in our church?
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Our bad habits create prisons of our own making. But God wants us to be free. In this message from Colossians 3, Pastor Lutzer gives us three ways to help us have victory over temptation: readjust, refocus, and reckon. That’s why God always makes a way of escape for us.
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Satan has a plan for your life, and it’s not a wonderful one. The enemy of our souls wants to keep us trapped in sinful, stubborn habits. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows why we can’t simply renounce sin. By the Spirit’s power, we replace the sinful habits with habits of righteousness.
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Some people feel trapped in their destructive habits like a prison. Even as new creatures in Jesus Christ, we sometimes still develop a sinful habit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons why that is. Those chains as part of a great spiritual war in which all of us are called to battle.
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We are not merely in a power struggle with the devil. Spiritual warfare is ultimately a truth battle. In this message, Pastor Lutzer guides us to speak the truth of God’s Word out loud and with authority. The power of the Word of God comes as we bring our lives under the authority of His Word.
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It’s one thing to resolve to break a bad habit. But what works a lot better is to resolve to develop a good habit. In this message from Matthew 4, Pastor Lutzer observes how Jesus’ temptation helps us in warfare. How do we know whether or not a problem we face is demonic?
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Breaking stubborn and sinful habits is hard. We may have victory for a few days or weeks, but that’s when Satan will strike. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges us to accept the fact we’ll be tempted. In Christ, we have a whole new life with godly habits that can fill the vacuum of our former bondage to bad habits.
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