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While Christians still disagree about exactly how and when Jesus will return, this should not be an issue that divides us. The blessed hope of Christ's return motivates us. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer explains various views on the return of Jesus. In the end, Christians will be changed and dwell with God forever. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Believers all over the world form Christ's bride. Soon, we will be with our Groom forever—sanctified and dressed for the occasion. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes three characteristics of the church's wedding to Christ. In love, Jesus is preparing us for the ultimate wedding. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

The original word for “church” means the “called-out ones.” If we believe in Jesus, we're called to be separate from the values of our culture. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer explores the origin, the cost, and the condition of the church. It's hard to stand for Christ, but with the support of a local assembly, it becomes a lot easier. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Satan wants us to think he doesn't exist. In fact, his strategy from the garden, to the early church, to today has been to impede our way to the Holy City. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer shares two stunning ways Jesus has already defeated and triumphed over Satan. Where did Satan come from, and how can we win against his schemes? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

If the devil tempted us in a red suit with a pitchfork, we might laugh. But the real devil is clothed as an angel of light. In this message, Pastor Lutzer answers crucial questions about the enemy of our souls. Satan and his minions wreak havoc in this world but only to the extent God permits. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Angels are God's messengers, bringing His Word, protecting His people, and exerting His judgment. We'll never know in this life how often angels have protected us. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Lutzer points out two truths about our relationship with angels that should transforms us. What is the past, present, and even future ministry of angels?  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

The world of the spirit realm is real. Unseen millions of God's angels hover all around His people, serving those who are the heirs of salvation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unveils the nature, personality, and ministry of angels. What are these spirit beings like and what do they do? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

The gospel simply means the good news. Jesus' death and resurrection brings us forgiveness and life—that's great news! In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes how true faith involves three elements: knowledge, assent, and trust. Then, what kind of people have a hard time accepting the gospel? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Some think salvation is by works, or a mix of God's grace with our good deeds. But salvation is a work of undeserved grace. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Lutzer contrasts false views of salvation with what the Bible teaches. There is nothing we can do to add to the redeeming work of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

All of us have a dark side. But the theologian Augustine realized he was a sinner by nature and necessity, yet sin is not essential to being human. In this message, Pastor Lutzer marks three critical lessons about the sin we rationalize. What will it take for us to no longer be “children of wrath?” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

“Sin” is a word that has been dropped from modern vocabulary. Even some Christians prefer to think of “sins” as shortcomings or sicknesses. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Lutzer exposes two deadly lies we believe about sin. Sin is so serious God sent his Son to pay the ultimate penalty that ultimate justice demands. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

What does being the Spirit's temple actually mean? The Scripture reveals deep truths about the Holy Spirit and our own identity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines the Spirit's four-fold ministry: filling, indwelling, baptizing, and sealing. Let's align ourselves more closely with His divine guidance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Jesus sent the Spirit to dwell within His people. But what is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer shows us the companionship, power, and desires of the blessed Holy Spirit. Because Christians belong to God, it even affects how we treat our bodies. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Some see Jesus' death as merely a sad end to a good life. But the central mission of Jesus was to die and be raised, in exaltation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer marks three lessons about the inverted nature of Jesus' humility, suffering, and cross. What if we stopped acting like being a Christian is all about winning, and started realizing it's actually about humility? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

To see who God is, and what God is all about, all we need to do is look at Jesus. He willingly gave up His throne, came to Earth, and gave His life for us. In this message from Philippians 2, Pastor Lutzer observes three descriptions of Jesus that were different upon His incarnation. Jesus came on a mission. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

How can anyone describe the infinite? Because of who God is, we should live differently, knowing that He has everything in hand. In this message from John 4, Pastor Lutzer explores two attributes of the God who's worthy of worship: He never changes and He's sovereign. May we worship God in spirit and in truth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Christians are called to proclaim the excellencies of God. But do we truly know who He is?  In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows you three examples of how the attributes of God call us to respond: self-existence, holiness, and wisdom. The more we know about God, the more able we will be to publicly demonstrate our belief in His incredible nature. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

The Bible claims to be the Word of God. All over the world, Christians suffer for the Bible, skeptics are transformed by reading it, and some countries even ban it. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons the Bible is God's Word: logical, authoritative, and personal reasons. Let's find out why we can trust the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

The Bible displays the styles of its various human authors on every page. So, is the Bible a human book or is it a divine book? In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses five honest questions many people have about the divine and human nature of the Bible. The Word of God is powerful and living, and it is available to all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Do you believe faith can endure even when miracles do not come? Our faith is not in our circumstances but in God. In part four of this interview, Pastor Erwin 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 your cries even when He says “no.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God sometimes substitutes our specific requests with a far greater, unexpected gift. Scripture shows God saying "no" to both the Apostle Paul and Jesus in Gethsemane. In part three of this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals God's sufficient grace in unanswered prayers. Could our redemption actually depend on a prayer that went unheeded by the Father? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. Both Abraham and Habakkuk experienced the mystery of divine silence. In this interview based on his book Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God answers our hearts. Rather than demanding explanations, let's choose joy in God's sovereignty. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When God is silent, we wonder if He's forsaken us. But Scripture reveals God's hidden purposes in our pain. In part one of this interview, Pastor Erwin Lutzer discusses His new book, Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?, with Pastor Larry McCarthy. What if a “no” from Heaven could actually be the key to a transformed life? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

How do we cope with unanswered prayers? There's often a glaring gap between our pain and our peace. In this message, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals six biblical admonitions for enduring trials according to the will of God. Let's step out of the cycle of disappointment even when God doesn't run His business the way we expect. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Do Christians believe in prayer? Like the early church, we often find ourselves caught in the mystery between a God who can move mountains and a reality that feels unmovable. In this message from Hebrews 10 and 11, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals three facts about enduring faith. Believers can bring all of their honest doubts to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?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 reveals three lessons on receiving trials from God's hand, the necessity of silence, 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/172/29?v=20251111

We all eventually face the crushing weight of a prayer left unanswered. Jesus wrestled with the Father's will in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer discusses four critical questions about the “cup” of wrath and Christ's ultimate surrender. Let's find enduring peace when heaven seems silent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Faith sometimes changes your circumstances. Sometimes it doesn't. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer explains how we can trust God's character even when we can't see His hand in our deepest trials. Can God fulfill His promises when it appears there is no way for Him to secure the ultimate victory? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Why are so many Christians cynical about prayer? They probably would share a story about how God did not intervene when they needed Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares four facts about faith in Hebrews 11. God does miracles for some people and not for others, and yet he invites us to grow closer to Him through both. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When we're in need, we naturally pray for God to provide and relieve the burden we carry. But sometimes God's answer is “no.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals two ways to make a burden more bearable. What if the “no” answers are still answers from a gracious God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

At times, God answers a believer's prayer with a clear “no.” Paul prayed for relief and the Lord said “no.” In this message from 2 Corinthians 12, Pastor Lutzer asks critical questions about Paul's thorn in the flesh. When God answers in the negative, we have a choice to become resent or increase in our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

In Habakkuk's day, the foundations of the nation were being torn apart. Yet amid the turmoil, the prophet has a burst of faith, knowing that God is still in charge. In this message, Pastor Lutzer opens the prophet's two honest questions for God. Where's God when evil seems overwhelming? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

The prophet Habakkuk desperately sought the Lord, hoping that the injustice in the land would be remedied. The prophet's prayer received a startling response: the country was going to be invaded. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to trust God amid disaster. Let's praise God because He has everything under control. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When God answers prayer in ways we don't expect, we're reminded that we need Him more than the answers. Knowing Him is more vital than getting what we want. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer provides three observations about those suffering in the will of God. Is our relationship with God stronger than our suffering? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Prayer is often mysterious. God's answers sometimes come from unexpected directions, even unrelated to our specific request. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer shows us how God's answers can often come in disguise. Let's learn how to ask in faith, without doubting. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God has His own timeline which is not always in sync with ours. God gave Abraham promises that would not come to pass for hundreds of years. In this message, Pastor Lutzer helps us handle prayers as we wait on God. God's scale of time is bigger than ours—He has a larger agenda.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Often God may delay His answer when we ask for guidance. But what if it takes more faith to wait on God like Abraham did? In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer offers a larger perspective for when our path is unclear. In His perfect timing, God increases our faith and answers prayer for His glory. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God uses suffering to refine Christian character. Sometimes, that's more important than Him answering prayer on a certain timetable. In this message from Hebrews 10, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to believers who followed God all the way to the finish line. What if our prayer life actually thrived through trials, shaping us into the image of Christ? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When tragedy strikes instead of healing, we often wonder where God is. But we can have a fulfilled prayer life whether we get the specific answers we want or not. In this message from Hebrews 10, Pastor Lutzer identifies three principles false teachers misuse regarding prayer. Can we see God's hand even when a promise seems unfulfilled? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Life's disappointments can bring us to a place where silence is our only remaining response. In that stillness, we often find ourselves simply waiting before God alone. In this message, Pastor Lutzer uncovers how to listen, rest, and worship before God. What if the presence of God truly renewed us? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Our lives are filled with clamor and noise, and we often prefer it that way. But when we draw near to God in the silence, all that remains is the still, small voice of God. In this message from Psalm 62, Pastor Lutzer answers key questions for waiting in silence before the Lord. Imagine how silence in His presence would transform our anxious hearts. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many debate whether worship should be traditional or contemporary. But the worship of God has one firm prerequisite: We need to come with clean hearts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unpacks two vital lessons about the costliness and importance of worshiping corporately. The Bible doesn't leave us guessing what true worship is. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Everyone worships, whether they know it or not. So how does worship become a transforming experience? In this message from Hebrews 9, Pastor Lutzer unveils how to prepare for corporate worship with joy, attention, and honor. From the priests of the Old Testament to believers today, the one true God deserves nothing less than our all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Too often, our prayers are focused on our own agenda. We often focus on our physical needs, while God wants to change our motivations. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unfolds three advantages to praying the Scriptures back to God. Imagine our prayer life coming alive as we are shaped and fueled by God's Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Why don't Christians pray more? For many, prayer becomes a lost discipline when the Bible starts to feel boring, pointless, or frustrating. In this message, Pastor Lutzer illustrates how to combine two spiritual disciplines, prayer and meditation, by walking us through Psalm 23. Let's find out what it means to have a consistent, meaningful prayer life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Amid the din of competing voices, we need to hear the voice of God. We can't become spiritually mature unless we get into God's Word, every day. In this message from Psalm 1, Pastor Lutzer shows us how to analyze, personalize, and memorize Scripture. Are we willing to discipline ourselves for the good of our restless souls? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Spiritual maturity doesn't happen by accident but by discipline every day. It's impossible to be transformed by doing nothing. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies two blessings from practicing biblical meditation. We must think rightly to act rightly—and we cannot think differently until we learn to meditate. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

od has always used His people to reach the nations with the Gospel. Witnessing opportunities are never accidents but divine appointments from God. In this message from Acts 8, Pastor Lutzer explores God's providential hand in the story of Philip and the Ethiopian. We can trust God's leading and joyfully proclaim Jesus to everyone we meet. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God prepares the hearts of men and women 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. Even today, God's still sending, guiding, and working through us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

If we know Jesus and we are keeping Him first, we have no reason to fear anything the future may bring. We can even face death with confidence. In this message from Acts 7, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the first Christian martyr: Stephen. What can we expect for our own lives, knowing that our future rests securely in God's hands? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God has called every believer to a vital task in His kingdom. When we serve in the power of the Holy Spirit, it turns ordinary tasks into powerful testimonies. In this message from Acts 6, Pastor Lutzer shares three takeaways from the first deacons. Which was more important to the early church: waiting on tables or preaching the Word? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111