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Three Prerequisites For Change – Part 1 of 2

September 23, 2025

Summary

All of us have bad habits we need to lose, whether habitual lying, addictions to substances or sex, or persistent moral failures. But what we lack is the means to break the cycles of bondage that hold us prisoners. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals two crucial reasons why God allows temptations in our lives. God is, after all, in the business of deliverance.

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Many of us still struggle with bad habits and addictions, even after much prayer. Pastor Lutzer offers hope with ground rules for change, techniques to dismiss temptations, and clarity on how God, Satan, and others influence our journey. Discover the grace and wisdom to step out of the past and into a renewed future.


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