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Breaking Stubborn Habits – Part 2 of 3

September 15, 2025

Summary

Human methods for personal change work from the outside in. God changes us from the inside out. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer shows five habits of how God changes a person to become more like Christ. What if we experienced the difference the gospel makes?

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How To Break A Stubborn Habit

How To Break A Stubborn Habit

You've prayed. You've surrendered your sin to God. You've been more zealous about reading the Bible and attending church. But what do you do whan you still can't shake your bad habits? 

After discouragement and defeat set in, you need a good dose of genuine hope and some biblical, time-tested guidance on breaking free for good. Dr. Erwin Lutzer shows you...

  • the three essential ground rules you must accept in order to truly change
  • the secret to dismissing tempting thoughts rather than rehearsing them
  • the roles of God, Satan, and your loved ones in your success or failure 

You've resolved to break a stubborn habit. Now discover the grace, courage, and wisdom to make it happen so you can step out of the past and into a renewed future.

Includes questions for personal study or group discussion. 


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