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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

Becoming a Christian doesn't mean we'll have a life without difficulty. Instead, this world and its troubles do not define us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer advises us with three transforming “don'ts” to avoid minimizing God's glory in suffering. We who have placed our hope in Christ have a permanent home where all suffering will cease. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When life gets tough, many try to grin and bear it while others crack under the pressure. But Christians are given a blessed hope. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shows three groans that are happening as we long for that day. Let's learn how to cling to this hope in the midst of our trials.   To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

This life is not the end; eternity is coming. As believers, our inheritance is earning interest right now in the bank of heaven, as we serve the Lord in this world. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shows how the Son crowns us. What does it mean we have an inheritance, including Jesus' name, His throne, and even His glory?  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Salvation is much more than God forgiving our sins. For all who have believed in Christ, we become heirs to God's kingdom. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shows how the Spirit leads us and the Father adopts us. Let's learn how the Bible describes the riches and blessings that are ours as God's children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

The righteousness of Christ is now ours and will take us all the way to heaven. But we still experience conflict due to our old desires which battle against the Spirit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes our new focus and a new companion. How can we live intentionally as children of an awesome God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

What does it really mean to be called a child of God? For God's children, there is no condemnation. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer celebrates our complete pardon and identity in Christ. Being in Christ means that we're in a world of safety, security, and certainty. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Jonah preached in Nineveh only after God literally dragged him there. But was his heart ever broken by that which breaks the heart of God? In this message from Jonah 4, Pastor Lutzer applies two final lessons about being broken before God. Will we let ourselves be broken by God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Our sin nature drives us to justify our actions and hide our true selves. After a massive revival, Jonah the prophet opposed God's mercy on Ninevah. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how God appoints our comforts, our disappointments, and our trials. What will it take for us to give up our sinful rebellion and care for what breaks the heart of God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We all struggle with seeing God show mercy to those we think don't deserve it. After a second chance, Jonah finally traveled to the great city of Nineveh. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jonah's heart remained out of sync with God's heart for Ninevah. Will we resent the Lord's kindness toward others? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Some believers will only obey God after He teaches them a lesson the hard way. After three days inside a fish, Jonah still had no compassion on the people of Nineveh. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses God's power to provide second chances. What if God's grace is available to everyone?  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Sometimes, circumstances overwhelm us, forcing us to turn to God for a way out. Jonah was certainly overwhelmed in the belly of the great fish. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God uses confinement to purify our hearts. What must God do before we finally surrender our self-will? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We all have a stubborn streak, especially when our personal plans conflict with God's. In desperation inside the great fish, Jonah turned to the Lord, confessing his sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us what God was doing in Jonah by listening to his prayer. Are we desperate for God now, or will we wait for God to make us desperate? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

There's a heavy cost in trying to outrun God's sovereign plan. Even a prophet's defiance cannot stop God's work from moving forward. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four takeaways about God's will and our obedience. What if we laid down the weapons of a rebel for a yielded heart?  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God has many ways of reaching us, even when we're digging in our heels. The story of a rebellious prophet shows the high cost of running from God. In this message from Jonah 1, Pastor Lutzer gives three lessons about what God does when His children run. Discover how God uses storms and discipline to bring us to surrender. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God calls His people to be salt and light in a world facing spiritual decay. We are instructed to preserve the world and grant perspective on its darkness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how we can avoid losing our influence. We must point people to Jesus—not to ourselves. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Our society is falling apart—morally, socially, politically, and religiously. But Christians have a responsibility during these times. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer opens three windows into how believers restrain evil and season society. Now is not the time to forsake our identity as Christians or compromise our witness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

The defense of abortion reflects a culture that prioritizes its own desires over the authority of God. Yet a vision of the Lord leads to the profound realization of our shared need for Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals the path to cleansing and forgiveness, even after an abortion. What does it really mean to be pro-life? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When we replace God with ourselves, we do what's right in our own eyes. Isaiah pronounced woes on those who called evil good and good evil. In this message from Isaiah 5, Pastor Lutzer discusses seven woes that plague our nation, including abortion. But in the presence of God, we can find cleansing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

How can we find lasting meaning in a world where everything eventually fades? True fulfillment comes when we see our daily tasks from the standpoint of eternity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how to view work as a divine service. As we serve in our various jobs, we are commissioned to bring glory to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We may never receive the raise, promotion, or dream job we want. Yet, our work—no matter what it is—has significance to God and His kingdom. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Lutzer explains how to serve Christ instead of men. We have a divine calling that lasts for eternity.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We hear about tragedies and difficulties, yet we are often indifferent in our response to them. But God's people should be different—like Paul's love for the Thessalonians. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how we find Christ's heart for the needy. Christ cared for us, so we should care for others.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We have trouble caring sometimes, don't we? Paul cared for the Thessalonians by the truth he spoke and by his nurturing posture. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Lutzer discusses three levels of caring through words and acts. Discover how to break the cycle of loneliness by reflecting the compassion of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

When God looks into our hearts, does He see a heart that is completely His? Asa's divided heart sought the assistance of pagan kings instead of God. In this message from 2 Chronicles 16, Pastor Lutzer shows what kind of heart God is seeking to support. Are we ready to give up our idols? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Where do we turn when the bottom falls out of our lives and a crisis hits? King Asa's compromise reveals the danger of misplaced trust. In this message from 2 Chronicles 16, Pastor Lutzer reveals three characteristics of God's search for a yielded heart. Discover the strong support God offers to those who surrender their idols. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many are unwilling to sacrifice, to pay the price of surrendering their lives to Jesus. Mary's broken alabaster jar reveals the power of radical devotion. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses the cost and beauty of brokenness. What if our brokenness and the fragrance that releases from us actually reaches eternity? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Are we content to be spectators, or are we ready to truly serve? Mary's unthinkable act of devotion for Jesus revealed a heart of radical love. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer discusses the high cost of commitment. One “wasteful” moment of worship can leave an eternal legacy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Do our past mistakes make us too unclean for God? Jesus' powerful presence was life-transforming as He touched the broken—without being defiled. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how faith in Christ transforms us. Anyone can be healed and restored into a right relationship with God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Jesus loved outcasts. In an encounter with a woman who struggled with continuous bleeding, we glimpse His enduring compassion. In this message from Mark 5, Pastor Lutzer provides three descriptions of this woman's position. We too can be transformed by the presence and message of Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Our world is crowded, hurting, suffering, and lost. Many are ready and waiting for us to graciously ask questions and share our testimony of salvation. In this message from Matthew 9, Pastor Lutzer calls us to preach the gospel in the authority and compassion of Jesus. Do we have the apostle's kind of authority today? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

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Many of us struggle with spiritual doubt, wondering if we are truly children of God. Answering that question with rock-solid certainty is crucial for our life today—and our eternity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how the Holy Spirit confirms our salvation, replacing spiritual doubt with unshakable peace.   To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Our eternal destination is the most vital question we will ever face. But we don't have to live in a state of spiritual anxiety. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the “helmet of salvation” and the Holy Spirit's witness to our security in Christ. Discover the certainty we have that we belong to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Salvation is not a cooperative effort between us and God. What Jesus Christ did on the cross is all we will ever need to stand in the presence of a holy God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares his parent's journey, as well as his own struggle, to find assurance of salvation. It's time to examine the roots of our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Why do Christians still struggle with doubt? While some simply need the assurance of their security, others should honestly examine if they are truly in the faith. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers five reasons people doubt their salvation. It's time we took a good look at our doubts without brushing them aside. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

God's love for us isn't fickle. In the courtroom of guilt and shame, Jesus, is our Advocate. In this message, Pastor Lutzer bases our assurance of salvation based on three pillars from Scripture. When we're uncertain of our standing with God, we don't have to speak for ourselves—Jesus is enough. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Some believe we can't be sure of our eternal destiny. But this is the certainty we need to make all the trials of life bearable, even meaningful. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer explains the three pillars that form the bedrock of eternal security: God's plan, His pardon, and His pledge. Our security doesn't lie in anything we do, but in God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Our spiritual condition is hopeless without God. Whatever stage we're in spiritually, it's God who grants new life. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the life-changing characteristics of regeneration. When God saves us, it's not only a miracle of power but of love and grace.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

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 looks at the first of three characteristics of regeneration. The greatest miracle that God ever performed was to save you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Sin colors everything. It takes an intervention from God to make us right with Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the qualities of the righteousness in Christ that assure you of your standing with God. 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/172/29?v=20251111

How can we know we're right with God? A 16th-century German monk, Martin Luther wrestled with how we can become righteous before God. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutzer explores five characteristics of the righteousness of 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/172/29?v=20251111

God's grace is very difficult to accept. Some of us feel we're too unworthy and others feel they have a good shot on their 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/172/29?v=20251111

Most people know the hymn “Amazing Grace.” Yet so few of us truly understand why grace is so amazing. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Lutzer explores five compelling characteristics of God's saving grace. Though no one is worthy, God gives this gift freely to those who believe on His Son. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111