Resources About Hardship
Browse by Topic
Browse by Scripture
Filter
Sermon
Finding God In A Tight Place
If you don’t submit to God during hardships, that trial might be wasted. Not everyone passes a trial successfully.
Sermon Series
When Life Is Hard
Looking at the life of Moses, Pastor Lutzer shows us that even during the trials and hardships of life, God is with us. He is teaching us. He has a purpose for us. Simply put, God has us exactly where He wants us. But if you spend your time looking …
Sermon
Developing A Support System
God responds to our faith. If we don’t have faith, we can’t access the resources He has for us.

CD Series
Famines, Deserts And Other Hard Places
What if God takes us down roads we have never traveled before? What if as the result of our personal and national mismanagement of resources we were to experience a … See More >

CD Series
Cries From The Cross
“Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” The obvious answer to this question is no, since the crucifixion took place centuries ago. However, Pastor Lutzer argues that we indeed … See More >
Sermon Series
Famines, Deserts And Other Hard Places
What if God takes us down roads we’ve never traveled before? What if—as the result of our personal and national mismanagement of resources—we were to experience a devastating financial crisis that would cripple our economy and greatly disrupt our way of life? These messages are intended to help prepare us …
Article
The Resurgence Of Islam
The Response of the Church Early this year (2007) I attended a conference in New York on the topic of Islam that included speakers from Africa, Europe, and Australia. The task before us was ominous: what should we do about radical Islam and its intention to destroy the church? Speakers from Africa gave statistics and described the burning of churches, the killing of families, and seizing of property. Representatives from Europe reported on intimidation and threats, and yes, killings too. Europe clearly remembers the “cartoon crisis” when innocent people were killed in the violence. Because the percentage of Muslims in … Read More >
Sermon
Empty Stomachs, Empty Cupboards…
Despite famine and heartbreak, we see God moving forward with His plan of redemption in the lives of Naomi and Ruth… all the way to Jesus.

Book
Keep Your Dream Alive
Whether shattered or fulfilled, whether small or large, whether past or present, dreams invite you to live life to its fullest. But what is God’s perspective?No story can … See More >

CD Series
Highlights From Hebrews
Capture the awe of being brought into the very throne room of God! As the book of Hebrews teaches, we have access to do just that through faith in Jesus … See More >