erwin lutzer

Do you struggle with honest doubts about the Christian faith? Have you ever wondered what's the payoff for living a life of faith compared to the secular world? In this sermon, we explore Asaph's doubts from Psalm 73. Asaph was a musician who almost lost his faith; we would say he almost “deconstructed.” But he came out the other side spiritually stronger. Asaph gives three reasons for his doubts, but also explains three mistakes he had made when entertaining those doubts. 1) Asaph explains his doubts (v. 1–15). Three doubts Asaph had: The wicked are wealthier than he was. The wicked are healthier than he was. The wicked seems to enjoy life more than he did. 2) Asaph was kept from "deconstructing" when he realized his mistakes (v. 16–28). Three mistakes Asaph made: He had overestimated the wealth of the ungodly. He had underestimated his own wealth. He had been swept away by how he felt, not by what he knew to be true. Takeaway: Come to God with your doubts; think life through to the very end. The only thing that really matters is what matters forever. Psalm 73

Do you struggle with honest doubts about the Christian faith? Have you ever wondered what's the payoff for living a life of faith compared to the secular world?   In this sermon, we explore Asaph's doubts from Psalm 73. Asaph was a musician who almost lost his faith; we would say he almost “deconstructed.” But he came out the other side spiritually stronger.   Asaph gives three reasons for his doubts, but also explains three mistakes he had made when entertaining those doubts.   1) Asaph explains his doubts (v. 1–15). Three doubts Asaph had: The wicked are wealthier than he was. The wicked are healthier than he was. The wicked seems to enjoy life more than he did.   2) Asaph was kept from "deconstructing" when he realized his mistakes (v. 16–28). Three mistakes Asaph made: He had overestimated the wealth of the ungodly. He had underestimated his own wealth. He had been swept away by how he felt, not by what he knew to be true.   Takeaway: Come to God with your doubts; think life through to the very end.   The only thing that really matters is what matters forever.   Psalm 73

The most important question you can ask: Is certainty of salvation possible? In this sermon, Dr. Erwin Lutzer shares the great lessons from the heroes of the Reformation that continue to encourage us as believers today. The Story of the Goose: John Hus (1373-1415) Opposed abuses The authority of the Bible alone The priesthood of all believers His martyrdom The Story of the Swan: Martin Luther (1483-1546) His search for salvation His great discovery in the Book of Romans His stand at the Diet of Worms The Broadening Influence of Luther Geneva America England Takeaways: The authority of Scripture alone The priesthood of the believer The assurance of salvation through the righteousness of Christ

The most important question you can ask: Is certainty of salvation possible? In this sermon, Dr. Erwin Lutzer shares the great lessons from the heroes of the Reformation that continue to encourage us as believers today.   The Story of the Goose: John Hus (1373-1415) Opposed abuses The authority of the Bible alone The priesthood of all believers His martyrdom   The Story of the Swan: Martin Luther (1483-1546) His search for salvation His great discovery in the Book of Romans His stand at the Diet of Worms   The Broadening Influence of Luther Geneva America England   Takeaways: The authority of Scripture alone The priesthood of the believer The assurance of salvation through the righteousness of Christ

On reformation Sunday, Pastor Lutzer returns to the pulpit for a special message from Romans 3. How can we be right with God? Our corruption before God is seen by what we seek (v. 11), what we say (v.13), where we go (v.15), and what we see (v.18). Only God can solve our dilemma: we are saved by God, from the wrath of God, for the glory of God. The cross, like a prism, reveals God’s incredible attributes to us: It magnifies the justice of God It magnifies the grace of God It magnifies the glory of God The bottom line: God purchased us at high cost for Himself, saving even the worst of sinners. Romans 3:19-26

On reformation Sunday, Pastor Lutzer returns to the pulpit for a special message from Romans 3. How can we be right with God?   Our corruption before God is seen by what we seek (v. 11), what we say (v.13), where we go (v.15), and what we see (v.18). Only God can solve our dilemma: we are saved by God, from the wrath of God, for the glory of God.   The cross, like a prism, reveals God’s incredible attributes to us: It magnifies the justice of God It magnifies the grace of God It magnifies the glory of God   The bottom line: God purchased us at high cost for Himself, saving even the worst of sinners.   Romans 3:19-26

As Christians all over the world adjust to the COVID-19 outbreak, many are asking: what should I do when I don't know what to do? In this sermon, Pastor Lutzer offers important lessons from the Old Testament and New Testament about how followers of Jesus should respond to challenging circumstances. We should: pray, not panic; praise, not flee; and proclaim the name of the Lord in all things. 2 Chronicles 20:1-23

As Christians all over the world adjust to the COVID-19 outbreak, many are asking: what should I do when I don't know what to do? In this sermon, Pastor Lutzer offers important lessons from the Old Testament and New Testament about how followers of Jesus should respond to challenging circumstances. We should: pray, not panic; praise, not flee; and proclaim the name of the Lord in all things.   2 Chronicles 20:1-23

Is the Bible filled with inaccuracies, or can it be trusted? Is it merely a guidebook, or the inspired Word of God? In this sermon, Pastor Erwin Lutzer addresses whether the Bible is a human book or a divine book. He argues that it is both human and divine, with dual authorship. Directly or indirectly the Bible claims divine inspiration about 1,500 times. Seven other witnesses attest that this claim is true: the testimony of consistency, history, prophecy, Christ, science, canon, and its power. The bottom line: the Bible is a special book with a special savior.   Additional resources on this question are available at https://www.moodychurch.org/explore-god/is-jesus-really-god/.

Is the Bible filled with inaccuracies, or can it be trusted? Is it merely a guidebook, or the inspired Word of God? In this sermon, Pastor Erwin Lutzer addresses whether the Bible is a human book or a divine book. He argues that it is both human and divine, with dual authorship. Directly or indirectly the Bible claims divine inspiration about 1,500 times. Seven other witnesses attest that this claim is true: the testimony of consistency, history, prophecy, Christ, science, canon, and its power. The bottom line: the Bible is a special book with a special savior. Additional resources on this question are available at https://www.moodychurch.org/explore-god/is-jesus-really-god/.