Family feuds can run for centuries as generations nurse old grudges. But when Joseph was reunited with his brothers, he broke the cycle by refusing to retaliate. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains five tests of Joseph’s conscience. Time do

Family Feuds: Seeing God In Injustice – Part 2 of 4

4 days ago 14m 31s

Joseph had every reason to be bitter. And yet, he is a model for us on total forgiveness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares the first of five tests which reveal the nature of Joseph’s reactions to his brothers’ wrongdoing against him. Does

Family Feuds: Seeing God In Injustice – Part 1 of 4

5 days ago 14m 31s

Conflict becomes a way of life—unless the cycle is broken. After Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, he had every right to give in to bitterness. But in this message, Pastor Lutzer observes three deaths Joseph died: to his family, to his r

Brothers At War – Part 3 of 3

6 days ago 14m 31s

Jacob was a cheater, liar, and deceiver. And yet the difference for Jacob was that he did come face-to-face with God. In this message from Genesis 33, Pastor Lutzer notices two vital takeaways about relational reconciliation. Only after Jacob e

Brothers At War – Part 2 of 3

7 days ago 14m 31s

God often humbles us to reconcile us to Himself—and to others. Jacob arrived at his encounter with Esau in humility and great need. In this message, Pastor Lutzer outlines the steps we must take, like Jacob did, in a process of reconciliation.

Brothers At War – Part 1 of 3

10 days ago 14m 31s

Inheritance issues can divide families permanently. Jacob, the younger brother, connived for the birthright of Esau, the older. In this message from Genesis, Pastor Lutzer tells of two incidents which caused division for these brothers for over

The Challenge Of Raising Cain – Part 3 of 3

11 days ago 14m 31s

Whether intentional or not, we’ve all been insensitive towards others. We need the Holy Spirit to point out our sin, showing us how we might’ve hurt others. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two insights on how to be free from sin and bitte

The Challenge Of Raising Cain – Part 2 of 3

12 days ago 14m 31s

We are often defensive when someone approaches us with advice. Cain allowed his anger and jealousy to override the counsel given to him, personally, by God—and killed his brother Abel. In this message from Genesis 4, Pastor Lutzer reveals three

The Challenge Of Raising Cain – Part 1 of 3

13 days ago 14m 31s

Some people can inflict tremendous hurt without feeling any guilt. In the first family, Cain had no sorrow for killing his brother Abel, but was quite worried someone might kill him. In this message from Genesis 4, Pastor Lutzer explores Cain’

The Blinding Power Of An Offense – Part 3 of 3

14 days ago 14m 31s

Whether we’ve been wronged, or have wronged others, it can keep us from moving ahead spiritually. Reconciliation might seem impossible. In this message, Pastor Lutzer helps us recognize how unresolved offenses blind us. In the presence of God,

The Blinding Power Of An Offense – Part 2 of 3

17 days ago 14m 31s

All of us have been offended at one time or another. Do we see that offense wherever we turn—bring it up constantly in conversation? In this message from Romans 12, Pastor Lutzer details the characteristics of the person who will not give up an

The Blinding Power Of An Offense – Part 1 of 3

18 days ago 14m 31s

After a personal attack, we often build walls to block others out. How do we avoid letting an offense take over our lives? In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four types of offences Satan uses to keep people bound. Our souls are in danger i

To Love Again – Part 3 of 3

19 days ago 14m 31s

Lost friends, broken relationships, and vicious betrayals—all lead to deep hurt. People who’ve been wounded have a hard time loving again. In this message, Pastor Lutzer rejoices in Christ, who helps us heal because He too was wounded. And thro

To Love Again–Part 2 of 3

20 days ago 14m 31s

Many wounded people feel no one could possibly understand the pain they feel. In fact, Christianity is the only religion in the world that has a God who is wounded. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares five facts regarding the wounds of Christ

To Love Again–Part 1 of 3

21 days ago 14m 31s

When we fall victim to anger, jealousy, or obsessions, we usually are tearing apart inside. We feel unloved and loveless. Pastor Lutzer identifies three wounds which make it difficult for us to love. Let’s listen to a personal letter from a chu

Overcoming Empty Obsessions–Part 3 of 3

24 days ago 14m 31s

Whether addiction, overeating, or sexual lust, obsessions consume our thinking. When Jesus set the man free who was tormented by demons, afterwards he was “clothed and in his right mind.” In this message from Mark 5, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jes

Overcoming Empty Obsessions–Part 2 of 3

25 days ago 14m 31s

Whether it’s addictions, sexual fixations, or eating disorders, obsessions can ruin our lives. The devil and his angels will keep trying to exploit our human weakness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes how Jesus helps us defeat our obses

Overcoming Empty Obsessions–Part 1 of 3

26 days ago 14m 31s

Not every addiction is demonic. But we all are driven by unwanted thoughts and behavior which drive us to hate, to consume, and to obsess. In this message, Pastor Lutzer paints a picture of Jesus confronting a man possessed by a legion of demon

Catching The Thief Called Jealousy–Part 3 of 3

27 days ago 14m 31s

Jealousy will gnaw away at our soul. King Saul was told that his kingdom was being given to David, yet he fought a fruitless battle for ten years to keep what was no longer his. In this message from Psalm 27, Pastor Lutzer exposes three issues

Catching The Thief Called Jealousy–Part 2 of 3

28 days ago 14m 31s

We all like to build our own individual kingdoms. King Saul, unlike David, was blinded by his jealousy, unable to see God was ultimately in charge. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows the answer from Scripture to debilitating thoughts of jealo

Catching The Thief Called Jealousy–Part 1 of 3

Apr 19th, 2024 14m 26s

When someone else gets the break or has it all, we often feel jealousy. King Saul’s rivalry and comparison of David was all-consuming. In this message from 1 Samuel 13, Pastor Lutzer performs an analysis of seven characteristics of jealousy. Je

Freed From Anger–Part 3 of 3

Apr 18th, 2024 14m 26s

Remembering an insult can cause us to flare up at any relational irritation. Nehemiah faced constant provocation in his work to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers three steps in Nehemiah’s stance toward injustice

Freed From Anger–Part 2 of 3

Apr 17th, 2024 14m 26s

Most often we associate anger with other people we have a problem with. But it’s also possible to be angry with God, even to the point of being passively aggressive toward Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes seven characteristics of an

Freed From Anger–Part 1 of 3

Apr 16th, 2024 14m 26s

If we’re destroying our relationships, spiritually stagnating, or allowing the enemy a foothold, anger is probably involved. Our anger can damage ourselves and others. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons we need to be freed fr

Ending The Denial Game–Part 3 of 3

Apr 15th, 2024 14m 26s

The denial game is a difficult trap to escape. Over time, we can become accustomed to denying our reality and who we’ve become. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Lutzer outlines three steps to freedom from denial from King David’s prayer.