Around the world today, nations are populated by the descendants of three of Noah’s sons. In fact, some believe the curse of Canaan, or Ham, still applies today. In this message from Genesis 9, Pasto…

When things seem to slip out of control, don’t forget this: God is over all nations. In this message from Genesis 11 and Acts 17, Pastor Lutzer looks at the scattering and the purpose of the nations …

Where is history headed? God Himself determines the times and boundaries of nations to lead people to seek Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer looks at four transforming conclusions about God’s ultim…

Some people think that random chance dictates what happens on planet earth. But nations ultimately rise and fall by God's will. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how three forces converge to de…

God is sovereign in raising up and bringing down rulers and empires throughout history. Nebuchadnezzar learned this when God humbled him for seven years. In this message from Daniel 4, Pastor Lutzer …

Sometimes God’s providence may seem counterproductive or clash with our plans. But God has our best in mind. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three insights about God’s sovereign purpose for n…

Sometimes it seems that evil keeps winning—not only around us but also nationally. Some ask: “Is God still in control?” In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us the first of seven sins that God will h…

Somehow, many of us have the idea that God owes us a favor. But God owes us judgment—blessing comes in His mercy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lists more of the seven sins for which God promises to…

America’s moral decline manifests through false religiosity, rampant consumerism, and widespread immorality. We often wake up wondering, "Is the world still standing?" In this message, Pastor Lutzer …

America is in a rapid moral decline. But our battle is not merely cultural, moral, or political. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives three challenges to the church as we seek to be a faithful witnes…

Few of us would make the wrath of God our first choice for a Bible study. Yet God’s prophets thundered words of His judgment to the people of their day. In this message, Pastor Lutzer helps us see Go…

The Bible gives us words of encouragement as well as words of warning. It is our obligation to understand and heed both. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lists the first of seven different ways that Go…

God can use many ways to judge a nation. His judgment takes many forms, like war, disintegrating families, and spiritual blindness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers five aspects of God’s judg…

After 9/11, God briefly returned to public discourse in the U.S. A politically acceptable version of “God” championed tolerance, freedom, and democracy. In this message from Isaiah 10, Pastor Lutzer …

We must avoid the mindset that God’s only desire for America is to bless her, no matter what her people do. God judged His own nation, Israel. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how God uses bot…

When God sends a warning from the heavens, it may affect a nation for a time. But too often, everything goes back to the way it was. In this message, Pastor Lutzer makes two conclusive observations a…

God will not delegate the final judgment of the nations. Through Jesus Christ, He comes personally to judge the living and the dead. In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Lutzer examines the time, …

Jesus once spoke of a coming judgment of the nations, a judgment that is designed to separate the sheep from the goats. What is the basis for this judgment? In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Lu…

Most people go about their everyday lives with no regard for the eternity they will face. There are only two destinies for any of us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two ultimatums where histor…

Some believe we are witnessing the collapse of Western civilization. Is the United States under God’s judgment? In this message from Jeremiah 1, Pastor Lutzer compares the judgments—moral, economic, …

Calamities and judgments from God may be unavoidable. Wherever we live, we were born in this day and age to prove God’s faithfulness in the midst of a nation that is under judgment. In this message, …

Secularism, apostasy, and moral corruption define our era. Just as God judged ancient Israel for idolatry, we shouldn't be surprised if He declares "Enough is enough" for our nation. In this message …