5 Minutes with Pastor Lutzer
341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEach week, join Pastor Erwin Lutzer, from The Moody Church, for a brief conversational teaching about the Bible and the Christian life. With over 40 years of ministry experience, Pastor Lutzer offers solid biblical truths that both instruction and transform as we apply God's Word together.
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5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Children Of An Awesome God Part 2
May 11, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBWhen we consider the character of God, we reach the limits of our imagination. Today, we consider what it means to know God as "Abba, Father." You and I, as believers, have direct access to the eternal Father who secures our salvation!
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Children Of An Awesome God Part 1
May 04, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBThis week, join us as we begin a six-part series in which we explore the amazing riches that are ours in Christ Jesus—because we are children of an awesome God!
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Suicide and Depression
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBToday, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to three people who struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. If you face these same struggles—or know someone who does—we pray that these stories will be a source of great encouragement to you.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Christians, Politics, And The Cross Part 6
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBWe all know how it feels to be disappointed in the wake of an election. But as a Christian, how should we handle that disappointment? This week, Pastor Lutzer reorients us to an eternal perspective.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | The Coronavirus, God, And You - Part 3
April 13, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMany pastors have been asked lately, "Is COVID-19 the judgment of God?" That's a complex question, and this week, Pastor Lutzer gives his answer. We pray that this video will help you to process and think biblically about the current situation we are facing both nationally and globally.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | The Coronavirus, God, And You - Part 2
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBIt is clear that the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy will be—and already is—tremendous. But could this move us in the direction of a far more concerning outcome? And will we as Christians stand firm in our convictions even if the consequences are serious?
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | The Coronavirus, God, And You - Part 1
March 30, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBLife is uncertain. Nothing exposes this more than the crisis of COVID-19. And yet, God is completely in control. Do we trustHim even in the midst of this pandemic?
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Christians, Politics, And The Cross Part 5
March 23, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBSome think that religion and politics shouldn't mix. But politics and morality are often intertwined—and so we as Christians must adhere to the truth when politics impinge upon Scripture.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Christians, Politics, And The Cross Part 4
March 16, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBAs believers, we are one in Christ—not because we share common interests, but because we share a common life! And this bond far transcends any political opinions or disagreements.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Christians, Politics, And The Cross Part 3
March 09, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBThe church of Jesus Christ is not a political party. In a day of division and hostility, we must remember that the cross of Jesus Christ unites us.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Christians, Politics, And The Cross Part 2
March 02, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBAs Christians, it is crucial for us to recognize that the flag of our nation—or any other nation—must be subservient to the cross of Christ. This is especially true at times when the cross is in opposition to the flag.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Christians, Politics, And The Cross Part 1
February 24, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBThe theologian Augustine wrote about "the City of God" and "the City of Man." When it comes to politics, we Christians are citizens of God's city. But we are still called to play a role in the city of man.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | The Invisible World Part 6
February 17, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBHave you ever thought about how you can prepare for Heaven? Life is short and eternity is long. What can you do now to anticipate the afterlife?
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | The Invisible World Part 5
February 10, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBIn the invisible world, Satan stands to accuse us day and night. But, praise God, Jesus also stands to defend us 24 hours a day. Romans 8 assures us of this marvelous truth!
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | The Invisible World Part 4
February 03, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBIf we could see the invisible world, we'd be surprised about the amount of activity going on around us all the time. Angels are out there and though they do not participate in our redemption, believers can trust that angels are on our side.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | The Invisible World Part 3
January 27, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBWhere we go when we are in trouble tells us a lot about who we are. When Saul was in trouble, he went to a witch. Others might turn to alcoholism, consumerism, or workaholism. When you are in a tight place, where and to whom do you turn?
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | The Invisible World Part 2
January 20, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBJacob met God in the wasteland. What wasteland are you experiencing today? No matter what it is, you can rest assured that God will meet you there.
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | The Invisible World Part 1
January 13, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBDid you know that the invisible world is just as real as the visible? The apostle Paul says that our afflictions are in this world, but they are "working for us an eternal weight of glory."
5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | January 6, 2020
January 06, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBWe often make resolutions at the start of the new year. What if we committed to one of the easiest resolutions? To simply pray for God’s glory to be known in our lives every morning before we get out of bed.
The Attributes of God | Week 52: Unsearchable
December 30, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBAs we conclude our study on the attributes of God, think about this: the God who created the stars and inhabits eternity is concerned with your wounds and healing. This truth should bring us to our knees in praise!
The Attributes of God | Week 51: Unsearchable
December 23, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBThe best is yet to come. Do you believe that through God's unsearchable riches, you can overcome?
The Attributes of God | Week 50: Unsearchable
December 16, 2019 06:00 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBHave you ever realized that God doesn't think like you? His ways are different than our ways and His thoughts are different than our thoughts, and this truth should lead us to worship.
The Attributes of God | Week 49: Unsearchable
December 09, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBIn acceptance of God's will, there is peace. And if we accept the sovereign God and worship Him, He carries us along despite all of the mysteries.
The Attributes of God | Week 48: Unsearchable
December 02, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBWe should stand in the presence of the unsearchable God with much reverence. But at the same time, we can leave things in His hands with much confidence in His trustworthiness.
The Attributes of God | Week 47: Omnipotent
November 25, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBDespite the mystery and the unanswered questions, God is worthy of our trust. Do you believe He will finish what He begun—to take you all the way to the finish line and beyond?
The Attributes of God | Week 46: Omnipotent
November 18, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBWhere is God amidst storms, disasters, and catastrophes? If God is all-powerful then why do these tragic events occur?
The Attributes of God | Week 45: God is Omnipotent
November 11, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBOther religions claim some kind of blood sacrifice or offering for redemption, but it is only in Christianity that God himself becomes the sacrifice. The God who created is the God who redeems.
The Attributes of God | Week 45: Omnipotent
November 11, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBOther religions claim some kind of blood sacrifice or offering for redemption, but it is only in Christianity that God himself becomes the sacrifice. The God who created is the God who redeems.
The Attributes of God | Week 44: Omnipotent
November 04, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBIf you are saved today, it's because the same God who said "let there be light" at creation said "let there be light" in your heart. Do you trust that the God who is all-powerful has done this great work?
The Attributes of God | Week 44: God is Omnipotent
November 04, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBIf you are saved today, it's because the same God who said "let there be light" at creation said "let there be light" in your heart. Do you trust that the God who is all-powerful has done this great work?
The Attributes of God | Week 43: Omnipresent
October 28, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBHave you been misunderstood? Have you been accused or wronged? Be encouraged that an omnipresent God knows you and sees you.
The Attributes of God | Week 42: Omnipresent
October 21, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBWe know that God is present everywhere at all times. What does this mean for us personally? It means that God sees you—and cares for you—no matter where you are.
The Attributes of God | Week 41: Omnipresent
October 14, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBGod is present everywhere, as we learned last week. But one of the distinguishing traits of His people is that He is present in us as well!
The Attributes of God | Week 40: Omnipresent
October 07, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBThere is nowhere we can go where God is not—even if we wanted to, we cannot flee from His presence.
The Attributes of God | Week 39: Omniscient
September 30, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBGod knows the secrets of the heart; there are no parts you can hide from Him.
The Attributes of God | Week 38: Omniscient
September 23, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBDoes your heart condemn you with guilt, shame, or malice? Thankfully, God's understanding of us is greater than what others or even we believe about ourselves.
The Attributes of God | Week 37: Omniscient
September 16, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBDid you know that you were known by God as long as He has existed? And for those in Christ, He has loved you for all eternity—past, present, and into the future.
The Attributes of God | Week 36: Omniscient
September 09, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBThe omniscience of God can be a terrifying reality, but also one of the most comforting truths of His character. He who knows us the best, loves us the most.
The Attributes of God | Week 35: Omniscient
September 02, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBGod declares the end from the beginning. He knows all things—and this has huge implications for our Christian lives.
The Attributes of God | Week 34: Jealous
August 26, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBAre we willing to accept the attributes of God that we aren't so comfortable with—such as His vengeance, wrath, and jealousy?
The Attributes of God | Week 33: Jealous
August 19, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MBOur ideas of God are always too small. We are not dealing with a tame God, but the God of the Bible who is jealous and wrathful.
The Attributes of God | Week 32: Jealous
August 12, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBTo be jealous for God's name means that we have zeal to see Him honored: the kind of jealousy God commends, not the kind the world provokes.
The Attributes of God | Week 31: Jealous
August 05, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBWe tend to think of jealousy in negative terms, but the truth is that God has every right to say, "I am a jealous God, and I expect the exclusivity of your worship."
The Attributes of God | Week 30: Just
July 29, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBEvery day of your life is an investment in something. The weight of God's eternal justice is recognized in the fact that not everyone will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
The Attributes of God | Week 29: Just
July 22, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBIt's hard to fathom the existence of hell, so much so that today's leading denominations want to explain it away. This week, despite its difficulty, Pastor Lutzer discusses the doctrine of hell.
The Attributes of God | Week 28: Just
July 15, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBDo you fear God's judgement? In Christ, the justice of God has already been satisfied for you. This week, Pastor Lutzer examines the grace and justice of God.
The Attributes of God | Week 27: Just
July 08, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBIs there an age of accountability? How does God judge children who die? What does a just God do with babies who pass away? This week, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to trust God's justice even in life's most difficult circumstances.
The Attributes of God | Week 26: Just
July 01, 2019 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBIs general revelation enough to get a person into heaven? And what does this say about the fairness of God? This week, Pastor Lutzer begins our discussion about God's justice.
The Attributes of God | Week 25: Truth
June 24, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBThe minute you begin to add to the Gospel, you are actually subtracting from it.This week, Pastor Lutzer speaks to us about the truth that belongs only to the Father.
The Attributes of God | Week 24: Truth
June 17, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBError that is contrary to God's truth may work for a time—but you must ask, "What does it work for, and for how long?" Let's look at the difference between false "truth" and God's truth.