The true worship of God involves personal sacrifice. We give of our time, our talents, and our treasure as a continual sacrifice of praise. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides an overview of seve…

What principles undergird the worship experience in our churches? God’s Word provides the instruction to set our churches on solid ground. In this message from Hebrews 13, Pastor Lutzer gives us the …

Praising God is always in order. But the Bible tells us that God expects our praises to be accompanied by the sacrifices of sharing our time, talent and treasure. In this message, Pastor Lutzer demon…

We all face temptations every day. They draw us away from God and toward destructive choices that can ruin our lives, families, and futures. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer explains the c…

There is a war raging within our desires and we desperately need to know how to win it. Without God’s intervention, our natural tendency is to love worldly things. In this message from James 4, Pasto…

Satan tempts us by using our natural desires, leading us to satisfy them in destructive ways. But we are called to resist him, not just give into our dispositions. In this message from James 4, Pasto…

Greed is insatiable, consuming us with its voracious appetite for more. We are raising a generation in which greed is at the heart of consumerism. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how greed le…

We are all born with a greedy heart. The monster of greed will take over and control us unless we do something drastic. In this message from Luke 12, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus exposed the prob…

Most of us have too much stuff. If we were honest with ourselves, we could see our materialism. In this message from Luke 12, Pastor Lutzer warns against three mistakes a rich man made about his soul…

The love of money and the security it brings can take over our heart. Only God can help us see the greed deep within us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three practical steps to dethroning the …

Gambling promises pleasure, power, wealth and well-being. But unlike other companies, gamblers aren’t subject to truth in advertising. In this message, Pastor Lutzer answers common questions about ga…

Everything we have is from God, and Christians are called to be good stewards. But gambling is another deceitful snare of the devil. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four biblical principles t…

Americans are bombarded by temptations to fritter away their money. Gambling is not merely foolish; it is also deceptive and destructive. In this message, Pastor Lutzer guides us to understand the mi…

Addictions like gambling cause us to live a lie, even with those closest to us. But Christians can be set free by the truth. In this message, Pastor Lutzer opens up about the hard truths we need to k…

Alcohol is a tolerated drug, and alcohol abuse is costing our society billions in lost productivity, lost relationships, and lost lives. Too many Christians misuse what they feel is their freedom to …

Anyone can become an addict because we long for pleasure and try to avoid pain. The better we understand addiction, the better we can see what the cure really is. In this message, Pastor Lutzer clari…

Alcoholism has a strong grip, even when we think we can manage it. But the Bible provides an accurate description of what alcoholism is truly like. In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer shows …

Addiction can have a strong hold on our lives because we can’t admit our need for help. Is there a way out of the bondage of alcoholism? In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer explains two aspe…

We know the invasive power of images to influence our mind and heart. In our day, pornographic images are everywhere. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the trap of sexual temptation and ad…

Our sexuality reflects our identity as God's image-bearers. But the devil tempts us to fulfill our sexual desires outside God's will. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer discusses the first…

Lust and sexual desire aren’t just momentary thrills. Sexual sin traps our soul in its grip. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer shares the drastic measures Jesus calls us to, to live pure …

To be free from sexual sin is a painful and thorough process, but it’s worth it. Imagine being free of the snare of secret pornography. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives practical advice as to how…

God designed sex for a covenant marriage relationship. But extramarital relationships and sex ruins life for all concerned. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer defines a sexual bond t…