Just because something is lawful doesn’t mean it’s right. So, where do we find real justice? In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer dives into God’s wrath and grace, sharing insi…

The so-called Gospel of Judas claims Judas freed Jesus from the “evils” of a human body. But Judas was a thief and a deceiver to the core. In this message from John 12–13, Pastor Lutzer contrasts the…

Judas played the part of a hypocrite through and through. Though his actions were not outside of God’s sovereign plan, he was not a hero like the Gnostic Gospels claim. In this message from Matthew 2…

How many ways are there to God? People are looking to a kind of spirituality and psychology for fulfillment, but it won’t hold up. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes three lies from popular cultu…

Throughout history, the fear of God and the consequences of hell have driven many to despair. But the “God of American spirituality” seems more tolerant of sin. In this message from Leviticus 10 and …

Certain scholars believe Jesus’ followers made Him into a Christ. They hold an unswerving belief to naturalism—the idea that miracles can’t happen. In this message from John 9, Pastor Lutzer introduc…

Some scholars want to strip Jesus of anything supernatural. They approach the Bible as its judges, little realizing that the book they scorn will one day judge them. In this message from John 3, Past…

Some say the virgin birth of Jesus is superstition, copied from pagan religious myth. In this message from Matthew 1, Pastor Lutzer shows from Jesus’ genealogy why He had to be conceived miraculously…

The Bible is clear: Jesus was born of a virgin and had no earthly father. No other religion has a sinless Savior. In this message from Hebrews 7, Pastor Lutzer proves why Jesus had to be perfectly wi…

The religion and teachings of Islam claim that Jesus didn’t actually die on the cross. But Jesus did die—He had to. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three compelling contrasts between Muslim tea…

In our day, most people minimize sin, preferring to see the goodness in humanity. But only Jesus’ sacrifice removes the stain of the sins we bear before a holy God. In this message from Matthew 16, P…

Some have claimed the bones of Jesus have been found. But that is simply bad archaeology and deceit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the reasons why Jesus had to be bodily raised. Despite th…

Many are skeptical of Jesus’ resurrection. But early Christians thrived because they were absolutely convinced the tomb was empty. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers five matters unaccounted for b…

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 f…

Christians who are angry, petty, judgmental, and selfish bring dishonor to Christ’s name. The ancient church in Thessalonica underwent intense persecution but with joy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer…

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 describes the b…

Servants continue to serve others even when those they serve don’t appreciate it. In fact, a serving church is a church where God’s presence is known. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2, Pastor L…

It’s not always popular to be seen taking a stand. But when God comes in concentrated power to a church, we often see courage and resolve that was not there before. In this message from 1 Thessalonia…

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 tak…

How can we know, and delight in, God’s will? Whatever our circumstances or degree of optimism, we can follow God’s commands by the power of the Holy Spirit. In this message from 1 Thessalonians, Past…

How can we please God? In 1 Thessalonians 4–5, Paul gives his readers commands to follow—commands we should all follow. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains the four underlying assumptions about G…