The paradise of Eden suggests the ideal place to live a carefree life. So, Adam and Eve had no excuse for following their sinful desires. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the environment in w…

When Adam and Eve sinned, the paradise of Eden turned sour, and man’s fate was sealed. Life would be hard. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three hopeful principles embedded within God’s judgm…

Many of us make bad decisions because of fear. The Israelites turned away in doubt from their God-given challenge to conquer the Promised Land. In this message, Pastor Lutzer portrays three character…

If we choose “second best,” will God stop blessing us? Israel chose to not believe the promises of God when they received the spies' report, so God judged them severely. In this message, Pastor Lutze…

Whether we’ve made bad decisions or others have victimized us, none of us make decisions independently. When God judged Israel for their unbelief, generations were affected. In this message, Pastor L…

Failing to keep promises reveals a deficit in character. As Israel entered the Promised Land, Joshua made a bad agreement with the Gibeonites. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four characteris…

Our culture is replete with foolish vows. Many have made commitments, and because of the inconvenience of integrity, they fail to live up to their vows. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how Isr…

What should we do when we’ve been tricked into giving our word? Joshua’s response to being deceived into a reckless promise is a model for us today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes two ways …

What we promise to do, we should carry out, as far as it rests with us. Though Israel was deceived by the Gibeonites, Israel kept their vow not to destroy them. In this message, Pastor Lutzer applies…

Because our sinful desires are so unrelenting, we often believe irrational lies. King David secretly sinned against another man’s wife, a sin which became very public. In this message, Pastor Lutzer …

Sin leads to more sin. King David committed adultery with the wife of one of his military officers which led to lies and even murder. In this message, Pastor Lutzer makes two critical observations ab…

Choices made in a moment can have repercussions that last for generations. King David made an impulsive choice regarding Bathsheba, which led to ongoing family dysfunction and sin. In this message, P…

We all have obligations, and we often don’t like them. God gave a command to Jonah, the run-away prophet, who did anything to avoid that obligation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers the first of…

People don’t naturally take responsibility for their actions. Jonah’s attempt to flee brought him to face the God of the second chance, the God whose will would ultimately be done. In this message, P…

If we choose the wrong fork in the road, there are consequences. Jonah’s attempt to flee from God brought him to a great fish, a plant, a worm, and a scorching east wind. In this message, Pastor Lutz…

The lies we create entangle us in unintended consequences. Asa was a good king who found this out the hard way, and he failed near the finish line. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reminds us that the …

When we’re under pressure, pride or despair often keep us from seeking God. At the end of his reign, King Asa’s long faithfulness to God crumbled, and he refused to repent even on his deathbed. In th…

What can we learn from one man’s failure? King Asa was faithful to God, except at the end of his life. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares a testimony of God’s faithfulness to bring something lovel…

While most of us quickly recall the people who’ve hurt us, we often forget we’ve hurt others. How do we unravel the messes we made even before we came to Christ? In this message, Pastor Lutzer points…

Paul had formerly persecuted the church with zeal, but his conversion changed everything. How did he later comprehend his violent actions? In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights the emphatic word …

The Apostle Paul committed terrible crimes before his encounter with Jesus on the Damascus Road. Why did God save Paul in such an unusual way? In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on remarkable st…