Confronted By Christ Part 2 of 3

All of us are in need of a Savior, even the most upright and moral. By every standard of the law, Saul was a zealous scholar who claimed to be blameless and good, until Jesus appeared to him on the D…
Tuesday, August 1

Confronted By Christ Part 3 of 3

Our salvation isn’t dependent on our good works. Every time someone is transferred from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light, it’s because God initiated a divine transformation. In this me…
Wednesday, August 2

Suffering For Christ Part 1 of 4

Living the Christian life goes against the flow of culture. Around the world, Christians are a suffering people, persecuted for Christ. In this message, Pastor Lutzer prepares us for the days ahead b…
Thursday, August 3

Suffering For Christ Part 2 of 4

Many people follow false teachers today who manipulate for their own gain. The Apostle Paul had to defend himself against wolves in sheep’s clothing—false prophets in the church. In this message, Pas…
Friday, August 4

Suffering For Christ Part 3 of 4

Many Christians like God’s blessings, but cringe when suffering comes. Paul wrote to the Philippian believers that Christians are called to suffer for Jesus’ sake. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lays…
Monday, August 7

Suffering For Christ Part 4 of 4

Our Christian brothers and sisters face persecution in many countries but are still faithful to the Gospel. Do we who haven’t been persecuted know how to suffer for Christ? In this message, Pastor Lu…
Tuesday, August 8

Witnessing For Christ Part 1 of 4

We live in a pluralistic society with new types of spirituality, without doctrine or core beliefs. When Paul reached Athens, he was a fearless witness for Christ in a pagan culture. In this message, …
Wednesday, August 9

Witnessing For Christ Part 2 of 4

Can the Gospel stand up against modern philosophy? In ancient Greece, Paul boldly proclaimed the Good News of Jesus’ resurrection. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies key characteristics of God…
Thursday, August 10

Witnessing For Christ Part 3 of 4

The elite intellectuals of the first century debated on Mars Hill in Athens. Paul the Apostle stood on that same rock, proclaiming the Gospel for all peoples. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unveils t…
Friday, August 11

Witnessing For Christ Part 4 of 4

Boldness is the willingness to do what must be done no matter the cost. In Athens, Paul took a stand against the false conceptions of who God is. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes three responses …
Monday, August 14

On Trial For Christ Part 1 of 3

To be an effective witness for Christ, we must seize any opportunity we can. After Paul’s arrest, he languished in a Roman prison, waiting to answer the false charges against him. In this message, Pa…
Tuesday, August 15

On Trial For Christ Part 2 of 3

Anytime we meet people far from God, it’s an opportunity to share our faith. Even in prison, the Apostle Paul saw every encounter with people as a chance to witness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ob…
Wednesday, August 16

On Trial For Christ Part 3 of 3

Injustice does not hinder God’s purpose to change people’s hearts. Paul was an able defender of the Gospel, even when standing falsely accused before kings. In this message, we apply two lessons from…
Thursday, August 17

In Prison For Christ Part 1 of 4

During the days of the Roman Empire, a vast number of people were slaves. While in prison, Paul wrote to a friend about a runaway slave he had led to Christ. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives us t…
Friday, August 18

In Prison For Christ Part 2 of 4

Many people hold to a personal relationship with God but have no real connection to God’s people. In a letter to his friend, Philemon, we discover Paul’s heart for the saints. In this message, Pastor…
Monday, August 21

In Prison For Christ Part 3 of 4

The Gospel is powerful enough to transform our personal pasts. Paul admonished his friend Philemon to receive a former slave as a beloved brother in Christ. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points us t…
Tuesday, August 22

In Prison For Christ Part 4 of 4

The Gospel confronts societal sins like slavery, pricking our consciences with God’s view of people. Yet we can’t pursue justice without God’s righteousness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses …
Wednesday, August 23

Dying With Christ Part 1 of 4

While the world fears death, what should a Christian’s response be? Dying for Christ in the early church went hand in hand with being His witness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer tours the ruins of an…
Thursday, August 24

Dying With Christ Part 2 of 4

Some live for fame, money, or even family. But we get a new perspective on life when we face terminal disease or death. In this message from Philippians 1, Pastor Lutzer discusses Paul’s Christian at…
Friday, August 25

Dying With Christ Part 3 of 4

We all want to leave a legacy. The Apostle Paul left a legacy of faithfulness to Christ to the very end of his life. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines why Jesus is more valuable to us than life …
Monday, August 28

Dying With Christ Part 4 of 4

Psalm 116:15 says, “Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Throughout history, many Christian martyrs have committed their spirit to the Father like Jesus did. In this message,…
Tuesday, August 29

The Worst Decision Ever Made - Part 1 of 4

We’ve all made bad calls and had to live with the decision. But how do we make the best of a bad decision? In this message, Pastor Lutzer studies the original conditions in which Adam and Eve were de…
Wednesday, August 30

The Worst Decision Ever Made - Part 2 of 4

Some people deny original sin, saying people are basically good inside. But from the beginning, we’ve all been listening to lies and rationalizing our actions like Adam and Eve. In this message, Past…
Thursday, August 31