The word “angel” means messenger. God has used angels down through the ages to communicate to His people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer takes a tour of the Old Testament to identify the “Angel of th…

Jesus has always existed from eternity past. But in the pages of the Scriptures, He first appeared as the “Angel of the Lord” in the Old Testament. In this message from Hebrews 2, Pastor Lutzer gives…

The world is fascinated by angels, seeing them as more accessible, or even less demanding, than God. But why did God create angels? In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses three assumptions people m…

Angels delight in the salvation in which they play no part—except to see God’s grace upon us. God gave the angel Gabriel specific tasks, and he obediently carried them out. In this message from Luke …

Angels help care for, protect, and guide God’s people. When we die, we can expect to see the hosts of angels before God’s throne. In this message, Pastor Lutzer makes two observations about the purpo…

Angels are God’s servants, acting according to His desire alone. One night in Bethlehem, God sent an angelic host with an announcement for shepherds in the field. In this message from Luke 2, Pastor …

The angels of Bethlehem proclaimed Jesus’ arrival, exalting and glorifying God. The angels themselves are a poignant example for us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes how the angels proclaimed…

The Bible says angels are in the presence of God, delighting to do His will. Two thousand years ago, many were sent to a field where some shepherds were watching over their flocks. In this message, P…

Christmas isn’t just about the tinsel and lights. The true Christmas story shines brightest amid great gloom and difficulty. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores Isaiah’s prophecy about a Child wh…

Like a diamond, the purity of Jesus radiates in many facets. In his names, and their meanings, we discover His glory. In this message, Pastor Lutzer pauses to consider the characteristics of the prom…

Christmas morning is approaching fast. But have we given thought to the One who was born that day? In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes two reasons why people don’t accept Christ as He is revealed. W…

Kings have a total claim on people’s lives, time, and taxes. We’re not used to that type of authority in America. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains why Christ is the long-foretold King of Kings…

In ancient times, kings had almost absolute power. In our day, presidents and congresses come and go. In this message, Pastor Lutzer walks us through four crucial questions about Isaiah’s prophecy ab…

Christmas isn’t just about the crib or even the cross—it’s also about the crown. Isaiah the prophet lifts our spirits by reminding us of the future reign of Christ the King on Earth. In this message,…

Jesus will return one day as King of Kings. But in His first coming, He served the will of God, giving His life to save His people from their sins. In this message from Isaiah 42, Pastor Lutzer intro…

There are many misunderstandings about Jesus. To know Him as He truly is, we have to search and study all of the Scriptures. In this message, Pastor Lutzer contemplates Christ, the one whose life, de…

Jesus came in poverty that we might be rich. In fact, according to the prophecies of Isaiah, He came as a servant. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders Christ as our model of sacrificial servanthoo…

Isaiah predicted a deliverer would come who would proclaim good news to the poor and set the captives free. In a Nazareth synagogue, Jesus opened and read the same prophecy to describe His coming. In…

The people of Jesus’ day were ruled by the Roman Empire. Some saw in Jesus the political deliverer that had been foretold. In this message from Isaiah 61, Pastor Lutzer celebrates why Jesus had come …

The peace on earth spoken of in the Christmas story will not happen until Jesus sets up his kingdom on earth. But when He first came to live among us, few understood that. In this message, Pastor Lut…

Why are so many of us sensitive about the matter of money and giving to the church? God intends for us to have freedom in our generosity. In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Lutzer identifie…

The Creator of the universe gave His life so that we could share in His inheritance and reign with Him forever. This Gospel motivated early Christians in Corinth to give. In this message from 2 Corin…

We are only saved by grace, not by works—including sacrificial giving. But what does the Bible’s say about salvation and about giving? In this message, Pastor Lutzer calls unbelievers to take their f…