It takes a work of God to implant eternal life. All the effort we could ever expend won’t take us an inch in heaven’s direction. Jesus told us that what we need is the miracle of the new …

A great joy awaits those who, through the new birth, begin their own race on the track of the Christian life. After the finish line of this life lies an eternal future. In this message we see why the…

In the race of the Christian life, it is possible to be certain that you will cross the finish line into heaven. This certainty has the power to make all the trials of life bearable and even meaningf…

It’s tough to be sure of anything in this world. But Christians can know where they’re going after death. Why? Because our assurance of salvation is built on three pillars in Scripture.

Believers in Christ look forward to a certain home in heaven. And this certainty turns their inward look to an upward look, a look full of promise—one we can share with all who ask us the reaso…

Faith in Christ is the non-negotiable factor that transfers people from darkness to light, and changes their destiny from hell to heaven. Nothing is more important to understand, and Pastor Lutzer sh…

Some have redefined marriage as any so-called loving relationship, no matter what sex the partners are. Others pollute marriages with adultery and pornography. People want to gratify their desires in…

Adam and Eve sinned by disobeying God. Then the ripple effect moved into every aspect of humanity. As time passed, people began using other people to gratify their desires without commitment. But the…

Driven by our desires, we can become experts at self-deception. We will do whatever it takes to satisfy sexual urges, and then justify what we do by believing blatant lies. What lies can we be led to…

“If it feels good, it must be right. After all, I’m entitled to my happiness.” Those are lies, by which we rationalize our disobedience to God’s commands about sex. In this me…

Sex is more than a one-night stand. It imprints the partners with a bond that can follow them to the grave. Having many partners means living with many soul ties, obstructing real commitment and maki…

Immoral relationships create very deep bonds, even between people having “casual” sex. And the more bonds we make, the tougher they are to break. But there is a path to freedom. The bonda…

Many assume God won’t forgive moral sins, so they sin all the more, not knowing the mercy of Jesus who died for sin. In this message we listen to a real-life story of how Jesus restored the dig…

The woman who wiped her tears from Jesus’ feet knew that this man could restore her dignity and forgive her sins. She points the way for us to find the healing of our own souls. Will we fall be…

Many look back and remember the horrible abuse they have suffered, and some recall those whom they have abused. Is that you? Have you found God’s forgiveness and cleansing? Do you still feel di…

Your past may be a black hole, sucking all the joy from your life. But that can change through Jesus Christ. Come and find freedom from the despair and the bitterness in your heart. There is hope for…

There’s an epidemic of internet sensuality sweeping our culture. Fantasies replace reality, and families are being destroyed daily. In this message we learn how to break the cycle of sexual add…

Breaking the cycle of moral failure is a process, not an event. Of course, we want change to happen like the flip of a switch. But it takes effort and time. In this message we learn what we must do i…

King David acted lustfully toward Bathsheba, another man’s wife. A baby was conceived, and the king ended up sanctioning a murder to cover up a scandal. But David admitted his sin, sought forgi…

King David’s tortured journey through moral failure shows us God’s desire for us to repent. He is merciful in restoring our souls. We, like David, can come back to God and find hope for t…

We may appreciate those who serve, but few of us want to be servants. Let’s chart a new course—becoming like Christ, the ultimate Servant. Grab a towel and be prepared to serve as we enco…

Jesus turned the world on its head when He stooped to wash the disciples’ feet. Superiors don’t serve inferiors, do they? In the kingdom of God, they do. For us to do what Jesus did, we m…

All of us pick up a lot of dust in the race of life: dust that clogs the pores of our souls. We need to come to Christ for cleansing every day. From the Upper Room, let’s begin to learn what th…