Erwin Lutzer: September 23, 2016 It’s really great having an intimate friend. You feel safe, knowing that what’s said stays between the two of you. Here are some thought from the
Erwin Lutzer: September 22, 2016 Perhaps you’ve made many friends along life’s road. Jesus told us how true love is manifested: that a man lay down his life for his friends. Is th
Erwin Lutzer: September 21, 2016 Believers bear fruit in life’s race by abiding in Jesus, the Vine. The resulting fruit is sweet to the Father, who tends His garden carefully to max
Erwin Lutzer: September 19, 2016 When life’s race gets tough, inner peace is what you need. Whether you have health issues, broken relationships, or face an uncertain financial futu
Erwin Lutzer: September 16, 2016 Running the hectic race of life is a lot easier when we have peace within our souls. Peace is getting scarcer with increasing fears of economic collap
Erwin Lutzer: September 15, 2016 We need help to run the race of life, and carry out the ministry God has for us. Our task requires spiritual power, and that power comes from the Holy
Erwin Lutzer: September 14, 2016 Running the race of life takes strength. And the strength we need is more than natural energy. Jesus knew we would need supernatural strength, and He
Erwin Lutzer: September 13, 2016 In the Upper Room Discourse, Jesus seems to say that whatever we request, we can have. What are the conditions on answered prayer? Is it all tied to h
Erwin Lutzer: September 12, 2016 In His famous Upper Room Discourse, Jesus said that those who would believe in Him would do greater works than He did. At first glance, that appears i
Erwin Lutzer: September 9, 2016 Believers in Christ can be sure that heaven is a real place because of the biblical testimony concerning it. That reality is a great antidote for the
Erwin Lutzer: September 8, 2016 Anxiety can slow us all down in the race of life. But anxiety is something Jesus said we can leave by the side of the road. Are you fearful about the
Erwin Lutzer: September 6, 2016 Pause to ponder the mystery of a man whose heart was so black that he could look Jesus in the eye and still betray Him to His enemies. Is it possible
Erwin Lutzer: September 2, 2016 All of us pick up a lot of dust in the race of life: dust that clogs the pores of our souls. We need to come to Christ for cleansing every day. From t
Erwin Lutzer: September 1, 2016 Jesus turned the world on its head when He stooped to wash the disciples’ feet. Superiors don’t serve inferiors, do they? In the kingdom of God, t
Erwin Lutzer: August 31, 2016 We may appreciate those who serve, but few of us want to be servants. Let’s chart a new course–becoming like Christ, the ultimate Servant. Grab a
Erwin Lutzer: August 30, 2016 Often the most radiant believers are the ones who suffer the most. The Holy Spirit shines in the lives of many whose road has been hard. Let’s take
Erwin Lutzer: August 29, 2016 Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control – these are the fruit of the spirit. They stand in stark
Erwin Lutzer: August 26, 2016 Speaking in tongues was prevalent at the Church’s birth. Its modern resurgence causes some to wonder if what we see now is the same thing that happe
Erwin Lutzer: August 25, 2016 The Holy Spirit bestows gifts of service on God’s people. Some teach, some proclaim from the pulpit. Others serve in quiet ways that few will notice
Erwin Lutzer: August 23, 2016 Becoming Christ-like involves a growing in sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, who wants to create in us the character of Jesus. Sins that seemed so small
Erwin Lutzer: August 23, 2016 Ever felt wounded when someone said an unkind word to you? Did you know that God feels wounded when you sin? The Bible calls this “grieving the Holy
Erwin Lutzer: August 22, 2016 Believers in Christ are sealed by the Holy Spirit, and that seal is a down-payment on the gift of eternal life yet to come. As God’s property, we’
Erwin Lutzer: August 19, 2016 Seals are used for more than envelopes. Major documents are sealed to ensure authenticity. Seals speak of certainty that what’s inside is genuine an
Erwin Lutzer: August 18, 2016 God sees every motivation and watches every act. This means keeping intimacy where God intended it, and fleeing any temptation for us to defile our bo
Erwin Lutzer: August 16, 2016 When the disciples of Jesus heard He was about to be taken from them, they felt a deep sense of abandonment. How gracious Jesus was to promise them a
Erwin Lutzer: August 15, 2016 Message description (OnePlace and Email): As we present the gospel, the Holy Spirit frequently works in the hearts of those who don’t yet believe
Erwin Lutzer: August 12, 2016 If you’re a believer, the Holy Spirit lives in you. There’s an immediate bond between you and other believers in Christ–even when you meet someo
Erwin Lutzer: August 11, 2016 The baptism of the Holy Spirit places all who believe in Jesus into a new community. We join a new family of fellowship with those who are also indwel
Erwin Lutzer: August 10, 2016 On a great Jewish feast day, Jesus told a crowd that all who believe in him would receive rivers of living water. This was a reference to the Holy Spi
Erwin Lutzer: August 9, 2016 There’s more than one kind of thirst. Water takes care of physical thirst. But when we feel a thirst in our hearts, there’s only one place to find
Erwin Lutzer: August 8, 2016 When the disciples of Jesus heard He was about to be taken from them, they felt a deep sense of abandonment. How gracious Jesus was to promise them a
Erwin Lutzer: August 5, 2016 Jesus promised His disciples a companion who would be with them after He was gone. That companion is the Holy Spirit, and He’s still doing for today
Erwin Lutzer: August 4, 2016 We learn about the Holy Spirit by seeing His work in terms of word-pictures: oil, water, and wind. Each picture increases our understanding, and today
Erwin Lutzer: August 3, 2016 The work of the Holy Spirit has been a source of controversy in the church for a long time. What does He do? What is His ministry? Let’s begin a lif
Erwin Lutzer: August 2, 2016 Believers are told to wield the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. It’s not just a book. It has power, and it’s the means God uses to
Erwin Lutzer: August 1, 2016 Believers are told to wield the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. It’s not just a book. It has power, and it’s the means God uses to
Erwin Lutzer: July 29, 2016 It’s tough to grow in the Christian life without the assurance that you are a child of God. Some say salvation can be lost, regained, and then lost
Erwin Lutzer: July 28, 2016 Someone has said, “What you think, you are.” We must protect our minds from the devil’s attacks. And the helmet of salvation is what we need whe
Erwin Lutzer: July 27, 2016 Flaming arrows of doubt sometimes come our way, challenging our faith and making us question if God is truly good. We need the shield of faith to defl
Erwin Lutzer: July 26, 2016 Christians have a defense to ward off Satan’s fiery darts. We can use what the Apostle Paul calls “the shield of faith.” But how do we use this
Erwin Lutzer: July 25, 2016 The devil takes aim at any believer who takes the gospel to another person. Only by having the peace of God can a believer handle the attacks of Satan
Erwin Lutzer: July 22, 2016 Inner peace is much more than just a sense of well-being. Its basis is what Paul calls “the gospel of peace,” the good news that gives us assuranc
Erwin Lutzer: July 20, 2016 Satan the accuser points to Christians and says “Look at you. You sinned again. You have no right to stand before a holy God. There’s no hope you
Erwin Lutzer: July 18, 2016 Satan’s first lie was “Has God said…” planting seeds of doubt. He’s still hissing that same old song, trying to get believers to either doub
Erwin Lutzer: July 18, 2016 The Lord gives believers several weapons to use in fighting “The Invisible War.” Paul names them in Ephesians 6, in a list he calls “the armor o
Erwin Lutzer: July 15, 2016 Demonic forces wage a battle against the saints of God on a daily basis, a battle that won’t end until we enter eternity. What is our job? We need t
Erwin Lutzer: July 14, 2016 Terror attacks occur regularly across the globe. War, it seems, is never far away. But there’s also a greater war, a cosmic conflict of the ages, be
