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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 God’s will. As we obey the Lord’s commands, He is renovating our hearts.
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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, Pastor Lutzer shows three direct commands about God’s will. We'll not only know the will of God, but also how to please Him.
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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 takeaways from 1 Thessalonians 3, empowering Christians to stand together. Let’s find strength in the Lord.
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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 Thessalonians 3, Pastor Lutzer shares Paul’s strategy to stand against temptation—together. Let’s remain united, rooted in prayer and Scripture.
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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 Lutzer shows the payoff of service: glorious crowns for faithful living. Do we give without expecting anything in return?
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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 boldness and sacrifice of the early Christian’s proclamation of the Gospel. What can we learn from their heart of service?
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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 describes the challenge and the freedom when we turn from idols to the living God. God’s presence brings about painful repentance.
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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 five characteristics of a new, living church. Do we want God to show up in our church?
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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 by the false scenario of Jesus’ discovered bones. But only God can make hearts alive to believe.
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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 the skepticism and attempts to disprove its claims, the resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything.
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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, Pastor Lutzer explains the story of Peter’s great confession of faith. At the cross, we see the fullness of God’s love, justice, and power.
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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 teaching and the Bible’s revelation about Jesus’ death. Jesus came to be a sacrifice for sin.
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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 without sin. Without that perfect sacrifice, none of us has any hope of seeing eternal life with the Father.
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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. We have a qualified Savior, and it began with His unique birth to the Virgin Mary.
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