We Must Choose Between God's Will and Our Happiness, Part 1 of 2
March 23, 2012
We have all seen those cartoons where the devil whispers into one ear, and an angel whispers into the other. The implication is that choosing sin means happiness, and saying “no” means a humdrum existence. The devil whispers the lie that when we follow the Lord, we kiss all our fun goodbye. Today we will combat another lie about God that you might already believe.
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Most of us are preoccupied with the here and now. But let’s take a moment to stop and see God as He really is and ask ourselves, “Did the Fall ruin God’s plans?” The answer is “no,” because nothing can ruin God’s plans. In today’s message, we’ll explore the implications for you and for me.
March 22, 2012
Consider the possibility that the fall of mankind was planned from the beginning. Is it even possible that God wanted Eve to pick that fatal fruit from the tree in the Garden of Eden? Join us today on a mind-expanding journey into God’s intentions for the newly created human race — a journey that may not go where you think.
March 21, 2012
Does God know what you are going to do tomorrow? Incredibly, some theologians are saying, “no way.” But is that true? Pastor Lutzer brings this theological debate down to the basics so we all can be assured that God knows where we are in the race of life.
March 20, 2012
Some theologians see our lives as a chessboard where our moves are countered by God’s moves. These thinkers feel that God gives us complete free will, and then adapts Himself to our choices as we make them. To these theologians, the future for God is an unfinished novel. In today’s message, Pastor Lutzer will show us the problems with this line of thinking.
March 19, 2012
Could you trust a God who hurls each lightning bolt to the earth during a thunderstorm’s terrible fury? The alternative is to trust a God who does not know where the lightning will hit. Today we will probe the mystery of God’s hand in natural disasters, and why you and I can trust the God who manages each of our personal calamities.
March 16, 2012
Over 150,000 died when a giant tsunami — a wall of killing water — destroyed endless miles of Asian coastline. Is God involved in calamities like this, or do we turn to Mother Nature when we seek the cause? Today you will hear a strong affirmation that God, indeed, is the driving force behind nature, even in its most tragic moments.
March 15, 2012
In Bible times, all roads led to Rome. In the same way, some people think that all spiritual roads lead to heaven. But consider the claim of Christ that He is the only way to God. Some say “this is unfair…anyone who is sincere in their belief deserves a shot at heaven.” Today we will look at fairness, from God’s point of view.
March 14, 2012
Any marathon runner will tell you that there is only one winning way to the goal line. Taking a shortcut, even with a sincere attitude, will not get you a medal. Since rules are rules, you have to follow the track in order to win. Today we are going to explore a tough subject. The trip will not be easy, but we invite you along for the journey.
March 13, 2012
There are just two ways to approach an understanding of God: from the bottom up, or from the top down. Either you accept His written revelation, or you invent your own idols, because we all worship something. Today we will turn to the book of Isaiah for more on coming to grips with the true God, and, on coming to grips with the way He thinks.
March 12, 2012
Modern man sees himself as the highest intellect on this planet. He also believes that he has the right to invent his own gods. As you run today’s race of life, get ready for a paradigm shift. The infinite God does not think in finite human terms. We need to transform our thinking to the thoughts of God instead of trying to conform God’s thoughts to ours.
March 9, 2012
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