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The Lie We Must Choose God's Pleasures Or Our Own – 1 of 2

May 13, 2025

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Does being a Christian mean we miss out on “all the fun”? This common lie deceives even believers. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals the first of five truths that transform our understanding of pleasure—both ours and God’s. Serving God and experiencing authentic pleasure aren’t in opposition.

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The clearer we see God, the clearer we shall see ourselves. With this conviction firmly in mind, Dr. Erwin Lutzer examines ten misconceptions that threaten to cloud our understanding of Him. In this revealing book, Pastor Lutzer challenges these all-too-common notions and promotes biblically sound beliefs, while helping us forge a stronger, deeper relationship with God. 


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