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Jesus is our standard in giving. He made Himself nothing in order to give us everything. In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Lutzer identifies five characteristics of the generous people at Macedonia. Why were the Macedonian believers able to give out of their severe trial and poverty? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Everyone can bring an offering to God from the heart. Throughout the Bible, there's a connection between willing givers and true worshipers. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two decisive lessons about how God gives us resources for His purposes. Can we give to God and still fail to worship Him? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

True giving is an expression of heart devotion. When God's people built the tabernacle, they gave their resources generously and willingly. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains five principles for why our giving should be an act of worship. What's at stake when we are giving of our financial resources? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God owns it all. In fact, He's entrusted us to manage it. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unpacks what the Landlord of creation expects of His stewards, walking through biblical principles for handling money and wealth. Scripture says money doesn't just test us—it's the one place God invites us to test Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many of us are angry or dissatisfied with our lot in life. Through plenty or poverty, God demonstrates His faithfulness towards His people. In this message from Deuteronomy 8, Pastor Lutzer explains the first of five principles to gain a biblical view of wealth. Wealth and possessions hold the power both to bless and to curse. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many of us stay awake at night worrying about our possessions and finances. Seeing ourselves as God's caretakers can help change our entire perspective. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals three powerful truths that help us understand our role in God's world. Are we ready to ask: “Father, what will you have me do with what is yours?” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

A rapid tour through creation reveals the overwhelming complexity and beauty of all God has made. So, why are we on this planet? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three secrets to stepping into our true authority as representatives of God. Discover the truth that frees us from our burdens, answering what we're here to do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Christians are promised to be raised just as Christ was raised. Our ultimate resurrection hinges on what we personally do with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the most common objections to submitting to the Risen Christ. What keeps us at arm's length from Jesus? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Death is everyone's unavoidable fate. Death is the legacy of the first sin committed by Adam and Eve. In this message, Pastor Lutzer answers skeptics' theories and reveals Christ as the God who's already entered every dark room ahead of us. Many have tried, but none can keep God in the tomb. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Some Christians believe the walk of faith should bring them happiness and prosperity. But our Lord's real legacy includes suffering. In this message from Matthew 26, Pastor Lutzer shares three takeaways from Jesus' unanswered prayer in Gethsemane. Let's discover the significance of Jesus' groan, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Jesus faced untold agony and suffering in Gethsemane. In the garden, Jesus faced a cup He alone could drink. In this message from Matthew 26, Pastor Lutzer explains what that cup truly was and how Jesus accepted the cup for us. To walk where Jesus walked means walking in Gethsemane. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Every day we hear a thousand voices call out, saying “listen to me.” But only one voice really matters. In this message from Luke 9, Pastor Lutzer helps us understand the moment when Jesus was transfigured. The Father spoke from within a cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son...listen to Him.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

How can we go on in a world spinning out of control? We keep our eyes fixed on God's glory. In this message from Luke 9, Pastor Lutzer explores the events of the transfiguration and the “exodus” Jesus would accomplish. Let's consider the moment when Jesus' inner glory broke forth To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many wonder if they've committed the unpardonable sin. When Jesus warned against it, He was talking with the Pharisees who wanted to destroy Him. In this message from Matthew 12, Pastor Lutzer shares two defining lessons about the unpardonable sin. Let's discover the freedom of belonging fully to the One who has already triumphed over Satan. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

“Who do you say that Jesus is?” When Jesus healed a demon-oppressed man, the Pharisees claimed His power came from Satan rather than God. In this message from Matthew 12, Pastor Lutzer shares three reasons Jesus proved His divine authority. Our answer to one question determines our eternity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many carry a burden of guilt that no amount of self-forgiveness can lift. When Jesus healed a paralyzed man, He proved His authority to forgive sins. In this message from Mark 2, Pastor Lutzer explains two transforming lessons about the greater miracle of forgiveness. Every soul longs to hear: “Your sins are forgiven.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When we can't help ourselves, God provides others who can bear our burdens. Four friends tore open a roof to help their friend. In this message from Mark 2, Pastor Lutzer reveals three snapshots of the paralyzed man who needed healing. What happens when we can't make our way to Jesus on our own? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Despite our fears and failures, a call from Jesus changes everything. It took unusual grace for Jesus' first disciples to follow Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus provides the power, authority, and ultimate success for our mission. How can we overcome the fear of failure and find the courage to share our faith with others?  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When Jesus called Simon and Andrew, He said they would become fishers of men. How can we fulfill our ultimate calling to join Jesus' mission? In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus calls, challenges, and partners with ordinary people. Jesus invited people just like us to be extraordinary witnesses.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Some of us want comfort and happiness more than we want the will of God. For forty days in the wilderness, Jesus showed us how to depend on the Father. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how God's Word, work, and people protect us in our greatest temptations. What if our deepest desires can only be fulfilled in God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

In a barren wilderness, Jesus was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan. Weakened by hunger and thirst, the Son of God faced His enemy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer distinguishes the purpose God brings in testing versus the devil's purpose. What if our temptation in life's deserts actually glorify God?  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

How can we know if we are truly accepted by God? God's approval of Jesus was clear when His voice thundered from heaven, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how the entire Trinity was involved in securing our salvation. Imagine living in light of being fully approved and accepted by God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

What's the true purpose behind baptism? Christ's own baptism reveals a profound model of obedience and divine identity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains why Jesus was baptized and what it means. When we too are baptized, we identify ourselves with all that Jesus did on our behalf. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many kings of Israel were ungodly, worshipping idols rather than the true God. During the reign of Josiah, as they cleansed the temple and recovered the Word of God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how to stop serving idols by surrendering the hidden keys to our hearts. Let's allow Christ to truly feel at home in us.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

As believers, our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit—God lives within us. But do our temples need to be cleaned? In this message from 2 Kings 22, Pastor Lutzer discusses how to purge our hearts from pride and compromise like King Josiah did. It's time we renewed our relationship with God and recovered His Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We often feel ill-equipped to represent God in a hostile culture. But Jesus gave words of comfort and instruction as He sent out His disciples. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how we are uniquely commissioned, protected, instructed, empowered, and known by God. We were made to represent the King of kings with authority.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

As Christ's hands and feet, we often feel inadequate, but we are not alone. Jesus Himself sent out His seventy disciples two-by-two. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God equips us with His commission, protection, instruction, and power. God has given us the power to do His will—even when it seems impossible.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many people secretly carry deep wounds of abuse, sexual sin, rejection, and isolation. Christ is our ultimate example in how He reached out to outcasts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses the Christians call to tenderly touch and speak to the broken. Will we follow in Jesus' steps and reach out? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Every person carries a deep need to be genuinely loved and accepted. Jesus demonstrated true compassion on a despised outcast: a leper. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses the healing power of a loving touch and an encouraging word. Christ's presence empowers us to bless a hurting world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

It's easy for Christians to stay safely inside the church walls. Jesus Himself calls us to be salt and light. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges us to step out of the salt pile and into a decaying world. Let's discover the call to influence our culture for Christ without compromising our purity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We are to stand up and shine—exposing the evils of this world and guiding the lost to the truth. If we don't bring Christ to the places where we live, who will? In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer shares the deep meaning of being salt and light. Let's discover our true impact and ignite our calling.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We all long to find true, lasting reconciliation with God. Jesus told a series of parables to underscore how deeply God values the lost. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores what Jesus truly thinks about lost people. All of us are prodigals, and our Father rejoices when we come back to Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God's heart is known by what He seeks—and He seeks the lost. Jesus demonstrated this by spending time with tax collectors and sinners. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains that people are incredibly valuable yet lost. We are called to carry on His work, seeking the lost and seeing them in light of eternity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When Jesus comes to town, revival often follows. Zacchaeus' life was changed, showing Jesus' redeeming power. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses the realities of conversion and commission. When people are convicted of sin and restitution is made, there is true freedom and joy from being right with God.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Encountering Jesus revolutionizes our hearts and even our cities. In Jericho, Jesus met the chief tax collector, Zacchaeus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how curiosity about Christ leads to a moment of confrontation and confession. When Jesus comes to town, we will never be the same. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

If we're serious about following Jesus, eventually we'll leave the oasis and head into the wilderness. True intimacy with God requires fighting our temptations with Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how to overcome spiritual conflict in prayer. What if our spiritual battles turned into moments of sweet delight? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Every temptation and worry is thrown at us to hinder our time with God. When we seek to pray, we often face a battle just like Jesus did in His own desert temptation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how the desert serves as a place of conflict, communion, and commitment. Let's find out how dry places can revitalize our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Christ's suffering on the way to the cross is our ultimate example. Following in those steps requires us to make fundamental changes in our priorities. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains Jesus' priorities of patience and purpose. What kind of sacrifices do we need to make to align our lives with what matters most to God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We often feel overwhelmed by the complexity and busyness of modern life. Charles Sheldon's novel invites us to ask one radical question: “What would Jesus Do?” In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares Jesus' greatest priorities like prayer, people, and purity. What if following Christ's example actually simplified our choices? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

The tests we face often lead many to question God's love. The heroes of Hebrews 11 include ordinary people like us who had no immediate response to their prayers for deliverance—but still believed God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders the tests of faith we face. Will our faith survive our circumstances? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Some people say they have faith, yet their lives show little evidence of it. Others who possess true faith are willing to take risks. In this message on Moses' life from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer identifies Moses' radical decision and powerful motivation. After all, any act of faith has risk. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Though doubts creep up, nothing can separate us from the love of God. Like Paul who was persuaded of this, we can't think of anything more reassuring. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shares three takeaways about God's persistent love. What if God is birthing a lasting hope amid our tears and hurt?  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When we're in the midst of horrible suffering, we often can't see God's love for us. Yet He still loves us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lists seven different kinds of circumstances that cause us to doubt the love of Christ. What if, in the end, we don't merely endure but triumph? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Sometimes, Christians become worried they might lose their salvation. Self-condemnation must be confronted with a declaration of God. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer celebrates the doctrine of justification, that we've been declared as righteous as Jesus is. Imagine being welcomed into heaven as if we were Christ Himself. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Salvation is freely given by God to those who trust in Christ. But some Christians wrestle with whether we can lose our salvation. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to Martin Luther and the biblical definition of justification. We can have certainty about our eternal destiny, rejoicing in our salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

All of us deserve a spiritual death sentence. But God sent Christ to pardon us, delivering us from despair and bringing us everlasting joy. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer inspires thanksgiving through three lessons about the blessings of salvation. If God willingly gave us Jesus, would He not also freely give us all things? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

As children of an awesome God, our inheritance is incredible. The greatest proof that God is on our side is the precious gift of His Son. In this message, Pastor Lutzer proves why nobody can stand against us, not even our enemies, our circumstances, ourselves, or even Satan. We can't imagine all God has prepared for those in Christ.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When life seems uncertain, our future is secure in the love of our infinite God. He will preserve us to the day of glory. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three purposes of God that will be fulfilled. According to God's grace, He has set His divine love upon us, enabling us to know we belong to Him.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Our salvation is deeply rooted in God. From eternity past to our eternal futures, God has taken the initiative, even sacrificing His own Son for us. In this message from Romans 8:29-30, Pastor Lutzer shows five verbs to describe all that God has done in order to save us. Did we choose God or did God choose us? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

During a bad day, what if we looked at it from God's perspective? The hand of God moves in the lives of His people to bring about good from evil. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two results of the promise in Romans 8:28, both for believers and unbelievers. Through the eye of faith, we too can trust in God's purposes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Where do we go when the days are dark and the nights are long? In every situation, Christians know all things work together for the good of those who love God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares four aspects of the overwhelming promise in Romans 8:28. Only a Christian can be certain that all of life is heading toward a future glory. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111