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We Are Called To Belong – Part 3 of 3

September 6, 2024

Whether we’re an introvert or extrovert , whether we’re young or old, we all need one another in the body of Christ. What’s our place in a local church? In this message, Pastor Lutzer uses the metaphor of a Redwood Forest to describe the church. As Pastor Lutzer says, “A rootless Christian is a fruitless Christian.” 

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It is a high calling to belong to the people of God. By connecting with other believers, we can worship together, pray for each other, and help each other through dark times. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer shows who we are as the church: a chosen race, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation. Let’s withstand the storm together.
September 5, 2024
All too many believers have withdrawn from a local fellowship. But God called us to become part of a community. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses four different ways people may perceive the church. We aren’t connected by a common interest but rather a common life—a life in Christ.
September 4, 2024
There’s no way we could ever accomplish our own redemption. Believers share a living hope because of Jesus, who purchased us at high cost. In this message, Pastor Lutzer invites us to heed God’s call to salvation and holiness. May we never take for granted the ransom that was paid for our freedom.
September 3, 2024
Once we’re born into God’s family, we’re His children. As His children, we’re called to live like it. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons why we should be holy: the nature, the judgment, and the investment of God. Because God redeemed us, our character now grows to match His.
September 2, 2024
We live in an era of casualness towards all that is holy. God’s children are all called to live like we belong to Him. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer explains two ways we can be like God in His moral character. As God’s exclusive treasures, God has made a way for us to be free from the power of sin.
August 30, 2024
For believers, the trials we face are sometimes necessary. God uses trials to refine us and our faith. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Lutzer considers three faith-building lessons. Because of our eternal inheritance, Pastor Lutzer can say, “The more trials here, the more glory there.”
August 29, 2024
All of us have had trials or will soon have one kind or another. The difficulties we face often reveal who we really are. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three transforming truths about the necessary trials we face. Where can we find the kind of lasting faith that withstands trouble?
August 28, 2024
The devil may tempt us. He may even try to destroy us, but God Himself will guard us all the way to heaven—our arrival there is a fact that is guaranteed by God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores how to live out our eternal hope. Our inheritance is imperishable—it cannot be touched by anyone or anything.
August 27, 2024
The trials we face are sometimes necessary. For the persecuted church in the first century, Peter’s letter anchored them with a lasting hope. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the blessings of being chosen by the Triune God. Amid all the trials, Christians have an inheritance reserved in heaven.
August 26, 2024
In the Old Testament, no man could look upon God and live. But one day, in a recreated world, we will behold the glorified face of our Savior. In this message from Revelation 22, Pastor Lutzer celebrates our future hope. For all eternity, we will praise Jesus, even as we treasure the warmth of His presence and acceptance.
August 23, 2024
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Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 1998, this 15-minute program has provided a Godward focus. Today this program broadcasts internationally in seven languages.

About Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years (1980-2016). He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law (Now Trinity Law School).

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Running To Win broadcasts on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He has led tours to Israel and to the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Lutzer is also a prolific author of over seventy books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Pastor Lutzer and Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Connect with Pastor Lutzer on X (@ErwinLutzer) or moodymedia.org.

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