Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

A Strengthened Heart #2 of 2

February 24, 2009
Many Christians try to "go it alone," not realizing that within them lives the Holy Spirit, given to be our Helper. And we need help to run the race of life, and carry out the ministry God has for us. Our task requires power in the spiritual dimension, and that power comes from the Holy Spirit who was promised to all who believe in Jesus. As a Christian, you need never feel alone.

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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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Before His death and resurrection, Jesus promised His disciples that He would send them a Helper after He was gone. Running the race of life takes strength. And the strength we need is more than natural energy. Jesus knew we would need supernatural strength, and promised to send the Holy Spirit to provide spiritual energy for every child of God even today.
February 23, 2009
At His time of greatest need, Jesus showed us how to pray...how to pray in a way that brings glory to God. In the Upper Room Discourse, Jesus seems to indicate that whatever we request, we can have. What are the conditions on answered prayer? Is it all tied to how fully we believe? Today, a look at what Jesus meant when He said, "Whatever you ask in my name, that will I do."
February 20, 2009
Does your belief in Christ cause you to make any difference in the lives of those around you? According to Jesus, it should. In His famous Upper Room Discourse, He said that those who would believe in Him would do greater works than He did. At first glance, that appears impossible. What works could be greater than His? Today: an explanation of this astounding statement.
February 19, 2009
A runner knows the track he's on is real. The goal line is real. And the gold medal he wants to win: well, that's real too. Believers in Christ can be certain of another reality: the very real heaven Jesus told us about. That reality is a sure antidote for the crushing weight of anxiety we sometimes feel on this earth. Are you weighed down by fear? Remember the words of Jesus: a place is being prepared.
February 18, 2009
It gnaws at you whenever your mind is not occupied. It intrudes on you when you least expect it. It's anxiety. Anxiety slows all of us down in the race of life. But anxiety is something Jesus said we can leave by the side of the road. Are you fearful about the future? If you're beset by anxiety, for whatever reason, stay with us for some words of great hope.
February 17, 2009
You won't find many kids named Judas these days. That name now has a permanent mark: it belonged to a traitor. It's good to stop the race of life long enough to examine one's heart, and find out what really motivates us. Judas teaches a pointed lesson on how far we can fall away from Jesus Christ, even though, to all observers, we seem to be children of God. Stay with us.
February 16, 2009
We've all heard the expression: "So near and yet so far." Judas was close to Christ, but not close enough. Today, pause in your race of life to ponder the mystery of a man whose heart was so black that he could look Jesus in the eye and still betray Him to His enemies. Is it possible that you or I could be so near, and yet be so far? Ponder this, and then, stay with us.
February 13, 2009
As mature as we may be as Christians, none of us can get through a single day without the need to confess our sins. That's why Jesus washed His disciples' dusty feet: to show us that we need daily cleansing, without which we have no part with Christ. Today: we'll cover some practical issues on keeping short accounts with God. Stay with us for more teaching from the Upper Room.
February 12, 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.
February 11, 2009
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
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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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