Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

A Clean Heart #1 of 2

February 11, 2009
When Jesus washed His disciples' feet, He was really teaching a lesson on why He had to wash His disciples' hearts. We pick up a lot of dust in the race of life: dust that clogs the pores of our souls. The road is dirty, and we need to come to Christ for cleansing every day. Today, from the Upper Room, we'll begin to learn what that process is all about, and why, for a believer, it's not optional.

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Death no longer has dominion over the one who follows Christ. When the tomb was found empty, death lost its power. In “The Vanishing Power of Death,” Pastor Lutzer considers the evidence for the resurrection of Christ and its impact on the disciples. From Mary weeping at the tomb, to Thomas' doubting, to Christ's counseling session with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus, Pastor Lutzer shows readers that the experiences of the disciples are poignant and relevant for believers today. This is a book that is sure to invigorate your faith and make a lasting difference in the hands of a friend. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

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Jesus turned the world on its head when He stooped to wash His disciples' feet. Superiors don't serve inferiors, do they? In the kingdom of God, they do. Let's face what lies ahead by learning about the character of Christ, and then, by going out and doing what He would do: and that is to practice servant leadership.
February 10, 2009
It's a paradox: everyone likes a servant, but few want to be servants, to be like Jesus, washing others' feet. As 2009 unfolds, let's chart a new course: the course of becoming like the Christ Who saved us, and then, making a difference in our individual spheres of influence. Today: grab a towel for lesson number one in developing the heart of Jesus.
February 9, 2009
Job learned a great lesson in his unspeakable time of suffering. And to be able to face the unknowns of life, so must we. Victorious runners in life's race know that they are clay in the Potter's hands. And the Potter can do whatever He wishes with His clay. Can you accept this bottom-line reality? What's more, can you embrace it? Today: the end of a life-changing series.
February 6, 2009
Hidden in the councils of heaven are the answers to the heartfelt cries of millions of people...people who simply want to know "why?" As we run the race of life, we encounter troubles we can't explain...and circumstances we can't possibly deserve. We seek a reason for our pain, and perhaps only the life to come will reveal the answers we crave. Remember though: beyond our pain is God Himself.
February 5, 2009
When He speaks, all other voices are silenced. All creation pauses to listen. When God speaks, the skies thunder. We can know that our running of life's race has a purpose, even when we suffer along the way. Job learned this from the Voice in the whirlwind. If you're going through unspeakable pain, listen with us to that Voice, and hear what God is saying.
February 4, 2009
When we face severe trials, we ask "Why?" We may never know the answer. But for a suffering Job, the answer was dramatic...a voice from out of a whirlwind. We who run life's race serve a God Whose purposes are often hidden from us. We're called to trust His heart even when we can't understand His actions. Today, we'll learn that God transcends our limited viewpoint of His will.
February 3, 2009
In many ways, God is hidden to us. We cannot fathom His purposes. Still, we persevere in faith, knowing He's active. Runners in life's race must learn that God is too big for anyone to comprehend. A man named Job was sorely tested by God, and then found some wisdom by discussing his plight with a young man named Elihu. Consider this: is God big enough to superintend your suffering?
February 2, 2009
Tough questions must be faced. Questions like "where was God in the Holocaust?" And, "Why is our economy unraveling?" Runners in life's race need to know that these kinds of questions can be faced, and have been faced, yet, there are mysteries we cannot fathom and may never fathom. Every generation needs to learn some key lessons anew, and today, it's our turn.
January 30, 2009
For a runner, life's ultimate question is not "will I win this race?" but rather, "when I die, will I live again?" That's the provocative question Job raised several thousand years ago. And that question still haunts men and women today. Surely this brief life is not all there is? Something deep down inside cries out for a sense of long-term meaning that transcends our short-term problems.
January 29, 2009
When a thief steals what you own, you feel violated. When circumstances conspire to ruin your future, you can feel angry. Something within us demands an answer when we're the victims of economic collapse or the slander of others. Today, through the life of Job, we'll explore the heavenly reasons for our earthly misfortunes, and how Jesus would answer Job's painful cries.
January 28, 2009
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The Vanishing Power Of Death
Death no longer has dominion over the one who follows Christ. When the tomb was found empty, death lost its power. In “The Vanishing Power of Death,” Pastor Lutzer considers the evidence for the resurrection of Christ and its impact on the disciples. From Mary weeping at the tomb, to Thomas' doubting, to Christ's counseling session with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus, Pastor Lutzer shows readers that the experiences of the disciples are poignant and relevant for believers today. This is a book that is sure to invigorate your faith and make a lasting difference in the hands of a friend. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

About Running To Win

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 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.

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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