Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, trusted pastor, Erwin Lutzer takes you on a journey into the Word to help you make it across the finish line.
No amount of effort will take you an inch in heaven's direction. Jesus told Nicodemus, a religious leader, that you must be “born again” to see the kingdom of God. In this message from John 3, Pastor Lutzer helps us understand the new birth and regeneration. What does it truly mean? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Sin colors everything. It takes an intervention from God to make us right with Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer wonders at the imputation of Christ's righteousness upon us. There's cleansing available for those who finally give up their self-righteousness and believe in Him alone. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Trying to be good enough for God is exhausting. But God has placed our sin on Christ and His righteousness on us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies five qualities of the righteousness in Christ that assures us of our standing with God. What if the only way to receive God's righteousness was by faith? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
God doesn't grade on a curve. Heaven requires 100% righteousness. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to Martin Luther, a 16th-century German monk who wrestled with how we can become righteous before God. How can we know we're right with God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
There's a difference between “cleaning up our act” and receiving God's grace. Some of us feel we're too unworthy and others feel we have a good shot on our own. In this message, Pastor Lutzer speaks to both groups, applying God's grace. Whether we tend towards despair or pride, no one earns God's favor based on their merit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Why do we so often believe we must fix ourselves before coming to God? His grace is more than sufficient to save both the “good” person and the vilest of sinners. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores five compelling characteristics of God's saving grace. Though no one is worthy, God gives this gift freely to all who believe. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
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Many trust in various “ways” they think will get them into heaven. Tragically, some will be shocked to find they cannot enter. In this message from Matthew 7, Pastor Lutzer suggests three ways people could cast out demons in Jesus' name without being saved. What happens when we stop comparing ourselves and start looking at God's absolute holiness? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Many try to gain heaven through their own efforts. It's far better to believe the truth with a trembling hand than to believe an error with confidence. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies two common forms of self-deception: sacramental grace and empty faith decisions. How can we avoid this kind of spiritual deception in our relationship with God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Sincere belief can't transform a harmful path into a helpful one. In Matthew 7, Jesus draws a stark contrast between false paths and the true path to God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the two false kinds of paths: human achievement and mysticism. Ultimately, there remains only one true way of salvation—through Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
It is God who takes a prepared heart and brings it together with a prepared servant. God worked through Philip, and that eunuch became a follower of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two crucial lessons about witnessing. Can you imagine the tragedy of a seeking heart meeting one of God's servants and they have nothing to say? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Witnessing opportunities are never accidents but divine appointments from God. Sent by God to the desert, Philip met an Ethiopian official. In this message from Acts 8, Pastor Lutzer considers how God's Spirit works through us. That's why we joyfully proclaim Jesus to everyone we meet. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
God prepares people from every nation to receive the Gospel. God worked through Philip, and an Ethiopian official became a follower of Jesus. In this message from Acts 8, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to Philip, who put God first in his appointments. When God is first, His Spirit sends us and guides us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
If God is first in our lives, that doesn't necessarily mean things will go easily for us. Stephen did what was right but was still put to death and became the first Christian martyr. In this message, Pastor Lutzer articulates three blessings for those who are welcomed by Jesus. What if our eternity is in His hands? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
God is looking for servants who are more interested in serving Him than gaining an elevated status. Seven men were granted special ministry roles in the early church—to serve. In this message from Acts 6, Pastor Lutzer explains the first of four requirements for the first deacons. In God's kingdom, faithfulness is what matters. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Christians can be assured of heaven. But we shall give an account for the deeds done in the body—whether they were good or bad. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two final lessons about giving our reputations to God. How would we view our reputations if God was first? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
God disciplined Ananias and Sapphira for their fraudulent giving. While God may not instantly remove us from Earth like them, we will be held accountable. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us why our reputation with God is more important than our reputation to others. What would change if God were in charge of our reputations? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Many people worry about their image rather than their true character. Ananias and Sapphira chose to look generous without actually being generous. In this message from Acts 5, Pastor Lutzer shares three stewardship lessons from their bad example. As Pastor Lutzer says, “Our secret sins are just as important as our public ones.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Generous giving is a privilege. In the early church, everyone was involved and everyone experienced the outpouring of spiritual growth. In this message from Acts 4, Pastor Lutzer provides three diagnostic questions to know we've transferred ownership into God's hands. It's time we let God teach us to manage His resources. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
When we're no longer owners, but caretakers of our financial resources, it changes everything. The God of the universe is the owner of everything. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us how we can begin to give with joy. What we keep and what we give are both equally God's. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
The early church knew how to be generous. They joyfully gave so that the poor among them could be helped. In this message from Acts 4, Pastor Lutzer shares the first of five laws of stewardship. These laws not only free us from being owned by our possessions but also honor God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
True devotion creates an unstoppable witness that no one can suppress. No one has to command you to share about the one you love. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how to truly be a “Jesus fan.” Let's join the fellowship of the unashamed—not just dying for Jesus but living for Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
The Christian life is one of joy and suffering. Peter and John faced imprisonment and flogging, yet they never wavered in proclaiming the Gospel. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how we can stand alongside the heroes of faith who died before seeing every promise fulfilled. Are we truly content with the God to whom we cry? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
When Christians face opposition or loss of freedom, how do we respond? We can learn from the courage of the apostles, Peter and John. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges us to exalt Jesus' name, even at great personal cost. When the world demands compliance, will we choose to obey God or man? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Our words can be a powerful agent for good or evil. God is interested in using our tongues for His service, but sadly many of us still have lips in the service of the enemy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to surrender the use of our tongue to God. If God is first, He is Lord over our tongue. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Beyond any debate about speaking in tongues, every believer needs a tongue controlled by the Holy Spirit. God wants our speech for His service, yet many use their lips for the enemy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares how to use our tongues for the sake of the Gospel. Discover what it means to fully submit our words to God's control. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
All Christians have a role in sharing the Gospel—no matter our training. But whatever language we speak, we are called to speak words of healing. In this message from Acts 2, Pastor Lutzer shares key observations on the Holy Spirit's gift of tongues. Discover why the tongue is such a powerful tool for God's kingdom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
The moment we get serious with God, every sin we've rationalized will rear its ugly head. But the supernatural filling of the Spirit empowers us to fight against that sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer teaches how this filling is received by faith. Are we truly prepared to be filled with the Holy Spirit of God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Jesus promised His disciples power. His power flows when He has first place in our lives. In this message from John 7, Pastor Lutzer explores the first steps of receiving this strength: yielding, feeding, and—surprisingly—weeding. This “weeding” process can be measured by the length of time between our sin and our confession. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Transformation can't happen in our lives without the power of the Holy Spirit. That's how God becomes our first priority. In this message from Acts 1, Pastor Lutzer shares about God's promise and our responsibility. What would truly happen in our lives if God were truly first? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Can faith endure even when miracles do not come? There's a hidden strength in believers who remain trust God despite deep loss. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals how to move beyond requests to find deep fellowship and security in God's hidden purposes. Let's learn to trust a Father who hears our cries even when He says “no.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
God has the power to heal but He doesn't always do it the way we expect. How do we manage our disappointment with God? In this interview based on Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer helps us ground our hope in eternity rather than our circumstances. Our faith is not in a change in our circumstances but in God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
The cry of Jesus to “let this cup pass from me” went unheeded. But if that cup had passed from Jesus, none of us would have eternal life. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how Jesus' acceptance of God's will changes our lives—and prayers—forever. Could our redemption depend on a prayer that went unanswered by the Father? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
God sometimes substitutes our specific requests with a far greater, unexpected gift. Scripture reveals the apostle Paul's trial in the face of persistent pain. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer shows God's sufficient grace in unanswered prayers. What if unanswered prayer was a blessing? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
We often feel abandoned by God when calamity strikes. The story of a questioning prophet shows how God works through even our worst disasters. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer explains how to find joy when everything falls apart. Rather than demanding explanations, what if we chose joy in God's sovereignty? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. Abraham experienced the mystery of divine silence when he prayed for Sodom. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God answers our hearts in unexpected ways. God's hidden purposes often go beyond temporary relief. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
We often feel cheated when we don't get what we ask for in prayer. By exploring the book of James, we see why our prayers often go unheeded. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals the vital prerequisites for prayer that truly transforms. Are we ready to stop treating God like an ATM and move towards a life of deep fellowship? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
When God is silent, we wonder if He's forsaken us. Through an exploration of “Word of Faith” theology, we examine why certain promises seem to fail. In part one of this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals the theological errors of the “Name-it, Claim-it.”. Move from demanding to seeking intimacy with God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Deep sorrow often stems from the silence of God in our darkest hours. Even our redeemer faced the agony of unanswered prayer. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer uncovers lessons on receiving trials from God's hand and finding grace to endure. Could a “no” from Heaven may be God's most merciful way of hearing us? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Many use prayer only like an emergency oxygen mask during life's turbulence. But beyond our simple requests lies the Father's invitation to fellowship. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how to watch, pray, and accept God's will. Will we look past our circumstances to see the loving hand of God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. By examining the Savior's petition in the garden, we see the weight of a divine refusal. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer explains the necessity of the cup and the call to watch. Let's find enduring peace when heaven seems silent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Many struggle with deconstruction when the heavens remain silent. Through the olive groves of Gethsemane, we find Jesus facing a similar agony. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how Christ submitted to the Father, accepting the cup. Discover how our redemption depended on that unanswered prayer in the garden. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
The Christian life is one of joy and suffering. The trials of our faith are more precious than any temporary riches. In this message, Pastor Lutzer guides us to be content with the God to whom we pray. If we live this way, we also will belong with the heroes of faith who went on to die without seeing all the promises fulfilled in this life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
Many people pray for years, asking God for deliverance. Even so, faith is ultimately not about getting what we want but accepting what God gives. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers hope even when we don't see a miracle in this life. This we know is true: The Lord never stops doing a good work in us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
One of the deepest disappointments anyone could feel has to do with divine healing. When we see a tragedy or seemingly meaningless suffering, it's hard to go on believing. In this message, Pastor Lutzer clarifies four facts about faith that'll help you to get perspective and to honor God. Let's find lasting faith even in life's greatest disappointments. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
How is God's grace sufficient amid a heavy loss? Unless God grants grace to trust Him, it will be impossible for us to carry or accept on our own. In this message, Pastor Lutzer presents three life-changing truths about the heavy burdens we carry. Even weighty “no” answers are still answers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
We often have tendency to grin and bear it when God doesn't answer our prayers. But God's grace shines brightest through our weakness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the features of Paul's triumphant prayer: the request, God's reply, and Paul's response. Will God's grace be sufficient? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
If someone doesn't pray regularly, it's probably due to some unanswered prayer. We can either become resentful or increase in our faith. In this message, Pastor Lutzer asks relevant questions about Paul's thorn in the flesh. What might God give us that's better than what we asked of Him? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
When disaster strikes, some view prayer as merely positive thoughts or energy. Don't be stuck in that low view of prayer. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers a fresh perspective of faithful commitment to God amid any disaster. Imagine what would happen if we committed ourselves to God with total abandon. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
There are so many issues to be anxious about. In Habakkuk's day, evildoers were having a field day in Israel. In this message, Pastor Lutzer recounts the truths that God is in control, He's been faithful from the beginning, and He cares. There's never a trouble that befalls us nor an authority over us unless it's given from above. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
How do you praise God when calamity is raging? The prophet Habakkuk's dialogs with God show a man wrestling with God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two fundamental conclusions about God. Let's get to the heart of the prophet's complaint as we learn to truly praise during dark times. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1407/29?v=20251111
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