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How Christians Confidently Prepare To Die | Welcomed By Jesus #3
We all wonder what it will be like to die. The martyr, Stephen, embodied the Christian hope as he was welcomed by Jesus into heaven. Pastor Lutzer ponders God’s will in death, as we commit our souls to the Lord. Although we can’t know how our death will take place, can we know with certainty that we are in God’s hands? Learn more with Pastor Lutzer about death and the Christian here. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook … Read More >
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Praise Continually | What’s God Saying Through Natural Disasters? #2
Do you believe accidents are outside the providence of God? Pastor Lutzer discusses the mystery of the will of God in light of natural disasters—gleaning wisdom from the book of Job. In today’s episode, Pastor shares the testimony of a modern-day “Job”—a true story of a Christian couple thrown into unspeakable grief and how they offered up praise to God through it all. Originally Published: Jan 25, 2021 Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube … Read More >
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No Regrets | Finding God's Will #4
Are you trying to read God's mind? Pastor Lutzer suggests 3 principles to further align with God’s Will in your decision-making: 1.) Don't follow your heart, 2.) Don't sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate, and 3.) Don't make quick decisions about important matters. If you do the will of God as revealed in the Bible, He'll guide you in the unclear matters. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome … Read More >
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No Distractions | Finding God's Will #2
It’s hard to focus on what matters when you struggle with people-pleasing. You can know what God’s will is, even in a difficult position like the slaves who were Christians in biblical times. Whatever God has given you to do or whoever’s approval you seek, Pastor Lutzer zeroes in on God’s will from the heart. Pleasing the Lord is what really matters. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to "5 Minutes … Read More >
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5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters Part 2
Today, we continue our study of "Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters: what is God saying to us?" Pastor leads us to consider the catastrophic Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 and its devastating toll, still felt in Europe to this day. We learn that we cannot always force a "silver lining" when disaster strikes, but we can relinquish control and put our trust in the unseen hand of God. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to … Read More >
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God's Providence in the Lutzers' 55-Year Marriage
Today is our 55th wedding anniversary. Rebecca and I look back, marveling at how little we knew about who we were, the challenges we would face, and the future God had mapped out for us. After our wedding in a small church in the Dallas area, we packed everything we had into my 1965 Buick and started the trek to Canada, where I would teach in a Bible school for one more year. Then, under the providence of God, I was accepted at Drew University in New Jersey. On the way, we stopped in Chicago for some summer classes, again … Read More >
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Learn To Trust | What’s God Saying Through Natural Disasters? #3
When we are hit with a crisis, it can turn our lives upside down. Suddenly we discover that the things we prioritize under normal circumstances have no real value in the light of eternity. Pastor Lutzer explores how God can use crises to get His message across to us and to help us see what lasts. Originally Published: Feb 1, 2021 Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to "5 Minutes with … Read More >
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Rejoice In Providence | What’s God Saying Through Natural Disasters? #1
When crisis strikes, from personal suffering to devastating earthquakes, some fall back on the notions that God may not be all-powerful or that the devil freely did it. Pastor Lutzer offers true comfort found in this truth: God is in charge. Do you believe that no disaster can befall us without God’s express permission? Originally Published: Jan 18, 2021 Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to "5 Minutes with Pastor Lutzer." … Read More >
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No Impurity | Finding God's Will #3
Are you hiding the impurities and struggles of your life? Even though none of us gravitate towards purity, Pastor Lutzer helps you discover God's will for your sexuality and thought patterns. When you know God's will, your heart won't have to give up the fight. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to "5 Minutes with Pastor Lutzer." I'm so glad that you joined us again as we continue our study of … Read More >
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No Reservations | Finding God's Will #1
Whether you’re making college, career, or legacy decisions, you’ve probably asked, “What’s God’s will for me?” If you’re afraid God will ask you to do something hard or distasteful, Pastor Lutzer directs you to 3 principles of God’s will from Romans 12. It all begins with your willingness to obey what He explicitly says. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to "5 Minutes with Pastor Lutzer." I'm so glad that you … Read More >
