Erwin Lutzer: May 3, 2018 Long ago the Apostle Peter’s influence was so powerful that God even used his shadow to heal the sick. In this message we discover the effect you an
Erwin Lutzer: May 2, 2018 Those who say, “I can’t change” need to look at Peter, a man Jesus changed from fearful fisherman to bold proclaimer. God transformed him in pow
Erwin Lutzer: May 1, 2018 Weary runners welcome a second wind, a source of fresh power. For believers, that second wind is the power of the Holy Spirit. The Apostle Peter felt
Erwin Lutzer: April 27, 2018 Sometimes we fail so deeply that life seems to come to a complete halt. Drowning in shame, we just want to quit. That’s where Jesus found Peter afte
Erwin Lutzer: April 25, 2018 When Jesus washed Peter’s feet, the conflict within Peter was palpable. He had a visceral reaction as His Master knelt before him. But servant leade
Erwin Lutzer: April 24, 2018 Just as athletes need to clean their shoes before a race, believers in life’s race need daily cleansing to please Jesus. That’s the goal of everyt
Erwin Lutzer: April 23, 2018 In Matthew chapter 17, Peter learned a lifelong lesson from a coin in a fish’s mouth—a lesson on who really provides for our needs. As we learn th
Erwin Lutzer: April 20, 2018 Jesus knows full well the challenges in our race of life. He knows our weaknesses, and He knows what we need. He’s aware of the demands each day bri
Erwin Lutzer: April 19, 2018 Peter could not imagine his Master nailed to a cross, and told Him so. But Matthew chapter 16 records a stern rebuke from Jesus: “Get thee behind me
Erwin Lutzer: April 18, 2018 As Christians, we run life’s race to please Jesus. Sometimes though, like Peter, we resist going in the direction God is pointing. That resistance c
Erwin Lutzer: April 17, 2018 Today it’s fashionable to think of truth as a personal possession—you have your truth, and I have my truth. But then we hit the jarring claim of J
Erwin Lutzer: April 17, 2018 Jesus knows full well the challenges in our race of life. He knows our weaknesses, and He knows what we need. He’s aware of the demands each day bri
Erwin Lutzer: April 16, 2018 Many rabbit-trails try to pull us off the main track. But believers know they should not be sidelined by lesser matters. In this message we focus on a
Erwin Lutzer: April 13, 2018 In Matthew chapter 16, Jesus revealed to Peter that He was the Son of the living God, and Peter acknowledged that Jesus was the Christ. The same must
Erwin Lutzer: April 12, 2018 One day in northern Israel, in a place called Caesarea Philippi, Peter found himself entrusted with some keys. In Matthew chapter 16, these keys were
Erwin Lutzer: April 11, 2018 Violent winds can arise quickly on the Sea of Galilee, turning tranquility into terror. In Matthew chapter 14, the Bible paints a vivid picture of fai
Erwin Lutzer: April 10, 2018 One thing Peter and the disciples learned quickly was that Jesus was no ordinary man. He had command of the laws of nature, something they’d never s
Erwin Lutzer: April 9, 2018 Peter’s journey of faith began when Jesus told him, a fisherman, how to fish. The resulting catch proved that obedience to Jesus was the key. Peter
Erwin Lutzer: April 4, 2018 The Bible tells us to run life’s race to please Jesus, whose sacrifice on the cross bought the forgiveness of our sins. In this message we begin a s
Erwin Lutzer: April 3, 2018 At Emmaus, the resurrected Jesus walked with disciples who were dejected and sorrowful, and they did not even recognize Him. But their hearts were str
Erwin Lutzer: April 2, 2018 Early on the disciples of Jesus argued over who would sit with Him in the kingdom. But when Jesus died, their dreams died. Their best-laid plans were
Erwin Lutzer: March 29, 2018 Just one day after riding into Jerusalem, Jesus cursed a fig tree for not bearing fruit. As we learn more about this event, it’s clear that bearing
Erwin Lutzer: March 28, 2018 Some opportunities have a limited time window. Jesus offered Himself to the nation Israel when entering Jerusalem on a donkey. They rejected Him, and
Erwin Lutzer: March 27, 2018 Do you ever wonder what eternity will be like? The best description we have is that of the Holy City, the New Jerusalem. Here, the saints will enjoy p
Erwin Lutzer: March 26, 2018 After the Millennium, heaven will literally descend to earth in the form of the New Jerusalem. This spectacular city will house the redeemed of all th
Erwin Lutzer: March 23, 2018 Is the idea of hell repugnant to you? The Bible teaches that there is an ultimate lake of fire where unbelievers will go. But why will unbelievers be
Erwin Lutzer: March 22, 2018 The idea of final judgment offends many people. They can’t conceive that God would send anyone to an everlasting hell. But we must take a sobering l
Erwin Lutzer: March 20, 2018 The nations will be at peace, and all war will cease. When Christ reigns on the earth, He will enforce a thousand years of peace on earth. He will pro
Erwin Lutzer: March 19, 2018 Soon Jesus will appear in radiant glory, exerting absolute authority. Descending from heaven, He will slay His enemies with the sword and set up a wor
Erwin Lutzer: March 16, 2018 The return of Jesus in glory will demand the attention of every eye on earth. History will culminate in one spectacular appearance that ends humanity
Erwin Lutzer: March 15, 2018 Ezekiel prophesies that many nations will come to destroy Israel, led by a nation from the north. God will neutralize this attempt, but this great bat
Erwin Lutzer: March 14, 2018 In Ezekiel 38, we read of a coming coalition of nations on the march to destroy tiny Israel. Despite having overwhelming military superiority over Isr
Erwin Lutzer: March 13, 2018 During the Great Tribulation, numerous judgments of God will fall on the earth, but even then, mankind will not repent. Jesus spoke about this in Matt
Erwin Lutzer: March 12, 2018 The Great Tribulation will bring unparalleled suffering upon this planet. Jesus and the Old Testament prophets spoke of this time. As God’s judgment
Erwin Lutzer: March 9, 2018 The Bible speaks about a future anti-Christ, a great world leader who seeks and receives the worship of mankind. This evil being will be a rival to th
Erwin Lutzer: March 8, 2018 The Bible speaks about a future anti-Christ, a great world leader who seeks and receives the worship of mankind. This evil being will be a rival to th
Erwin Lutzer: March 7, 2018 The marriage supper of the Lamb will be a dinner like no other. At that table will be the redeemed of every age. Christ will invite all those for
Erwin Lutzer: March 6, 2018 In Revelation 19, a voice from the throne of God says, “Write: 'Blessed are those who are called to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb!'” These calle
Erwin Lutzer: March 5, 2018 Many believers go about life unaware that their every deed, good or bad, will be reviewed by Jesus, including every argument, unkind word, and impure
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Erwin Lutzer: March 1, 2018 The dead in Christ will rise first when Jesus returns to the earth. They will meet Jesus in the air, and be joined by those who are alive at the time
Erwin Lutzer: February 28, 2018 Somewhere a “doomsday clock” supposedly measures how close we are to annihilating ourselves, and it claims that it is almost midnight. But another
Erwin Lutzer: February 27, 2018 Satan uses demons to influence and indwell people, leaving behind a trail of destructive choices and actions. The victims of these actions are then le
Erwin Lutzer: February 26, 2018 Philosophers have long wrestled with the root cause of evil. One major cause is our enemy Satan, who seeks to destroy in any way he can. And yes, peop
Erwin Lutzer: February 23, 2018 Those who have a conscience can feel shame: that sense of embarrassment when caught in a sinful act. But there’s also the painful shame that victims
Erwin Lutzer: February 22, 2018 To understand why people become sexual abusers, we need to understand the “why” of dysfunctional families. First, we look at a Bible family scanda
Erwin Lutzer: February 21, 2018 When the young are sexually abused, psychological scars are left that may never be healed. One common experience is grief—that gnawing sadness that
Erwin Lutzer: February 20, 2018 Sexual abuse does terrible damage. Relationships all throughout the victim’s life suffer due to early experiences children should never have. But th
Erwin Lutzer: February 19, 2018 One day the race of life will end and we’ll finally be at rest from all our labors. As believers run this race, our goal should be to please Jesus,
Erwin Lutzer: February 16, 2018 Sudden illness, a tragic death, a natural disaster, a job loss. Everyone who faces calamity asks “Why?” Faith looks forward to a future reckoning
