Every believer longs for a church community where they truly belong and thrive. Paul articulated the marks of a church where God’s presence is evident. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1, Pastor …

God never abandons those He chooses. That’s why the Thessalonian church could endure persecution with surprising joy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the challenge and the freedom of turning …

Let’s be honest, most of us can be selfish. We often set our priorities toward ourselves—our success, security, and satisfaction. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Lutzer notices Paul’s …

When God comes to church, He “house cleans” our hearts. It’s no longer what people will think of me but what God will think of me. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the boldness and sacrifice …

Servants continue to serve others even when those they serve don’t appreciate it. In fact, a serving church is one where God’s presence is known. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows the ultimate rew…

It’s not always popular to take a stand. But when God comes in supernatural power to a church, we often see courage and resolve that wasn’t there before. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 3, Pasto…

Whenever Christians stand for something, conflict will generally arise. The church of Thessalonica was facing persecution and opposition, yet they stood firm. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares Pa…

Taking a stand for what’s right means going against the prevailing tide. To be counter-cultural and to speak up for the truth requires strength from God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers two tak…

In our media age, sensuality, violence, and the occult pervade our screens. But the Church is called to holiness, even if it’s not a popular notion. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lut…

The church is God’s people. It’s time we took Paul’s advice to the church in Thessalonica: choose holiness. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer answers three critical questions: wha…

Taking the wrong path wastes irreplaceable time. But God's laws are clear and unchangeable, guiding us to life. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer explains how to please God in our…

Why do we study prophecy? The Thessalonians wanted to know what would happen to them when the Lord Jesus Christ returned. In this message, Pastor Lutzer communicates how Christ will come in two phase…

The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Paul told the church at Thessalonica of two kinds of people: Those of the day who are watchful and those of the night. In this message from 1 …

We like to think of Jesus’ love, but at His second coming, He will also be revealed as judge. Christians are not destined for God’s wrath but for salvation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares a cr…

We know that God is always with His people, as He’s promised to be. But there are also times of revival when He unveils His presence in power. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares stories of America…

The Christian landscape in the United States has been dramatically shaped by the presence of God. How big was the impact of the revival on the church, and even society?  In this message, Pastor Lutze…

The city of Chicago felt the mighty wind of the Spirit during the days of D.L. Moody, the founder of The Moody Church. Even today, when God shows up in power, it changes everything. In this message, …

Sometimes Christians pray without a sense of great need. But in the New Testament, we’re taught to combine prayer and fasting. In this message, Pastor Lutzer dispels misconceptions about fasting, hig…

Desperation leads us to prayer and fasting before the face of God. We’re responding to Him, usually at a critical time. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us how to win spiritual victories with hei…

The most important thing about us is what we think of God. How we explain the pain and suffering in the world is directly tied to our view of God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unfolds five attribut…

The heaven of the heavens cannot contain the Lord. He’s created the Earth, the sun, the moon, the stars, and the galaxies. In this message, Pastor Lutzer celebrates how God created us on this tiny pl…

The greatest sin we can commit is to ignore God. The world’s way of life is pleasure, to get all we can out of life before we go. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on why respect for the Living…

Everything we have is derived from God’s loving, generous hand. Yet it’s so easy to fall into pride. In this message, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to five stages in the career of God’s number-one ange…