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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

A Understanding Heart, Part 1 of 2 (When Jesus Has Your Heart)

July 31, 2013

When sorrow comes into your life, turn to the end of your story. There you will see the risen Christ and “your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away.” Never underestimate God’s ability to turn sorrow into joy.

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When we speak a word of witness for Christ, we never know how people will react.  But we can know that some are ready to believe because the Holy Spirit works in the hearts of those the Father is drawing to Himself. Witnessing for Christ shouldn’t be a burden…in the power of the Holy Spirit, it can be—and should be—a real adventure.
July 30, 2013
Jesus says, in John 16, that the Holy Spirit who comes to live in us, works through us to convict the world of sin . There is no possible substitute for a Christian being used by the Spirit of God to minister to people in order to bring about conviction that results in saving faith.
July 29, 2013
What Jesus loves, the world hates; what Jesus hates, the world loves. In John 15, Jesus tells His disciples that they would face the hatred and persecution that He faced—and so will all Christians who live Christ-like lives.
July 26, 2013
The better the world understands Christ, the more they will hate Him. Why? Because people are robbed of any and every excuse they’ve made about their sin; because the righteousness of Jesus exposes and judges their sin. 
July 25, 2013
The badge of friendship is a sacrificial and generous love. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
July 24, 2013
What is true love? In John 15, you’ll find it defined by God Himself. On the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus told His disciples, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Then He elevated the disciples from servants to the status of friends. The next day, He gave His life for them—and for us.
July 23, 2013
God does not save people to give them a fire-escape from hell. He saves them to bear fruit to glorify His name. The Father tends His garden carefully to maximize the harvest. So, how much fruit are you bearing?
July 22, 2013
The allegory of the vine and the branches in John 15 should remind us that we are dependent on God and that God will prune us so that we’ll bear much fruit. And though the stroke of His pruning knife may cause us pain and may seem to be a random slice, it isn’t. Every stroke of God’s knife is carefully calculated to help purify our hearts and minds.
July 19, 2013
“My peace I give you.” How could someone who knew they were about to be betrayed and crucified speak such words to His disciples—and to us? It’s because Jesus was totally, utterly surrendered to His Father. And in the midst of His last night on earth, He says that we, too, can have such peace. This supernatural, unearned gift is ours if we trust the Father, trust in Christ, and if we completely surrender to Him.
July 18, 2013
During His last night on Earth, when betrayal, denial, and crucifixion were looming over Him, Jesus said, “My peace I give you.” Though these words were spoken to His disciples, they were also meant for us.
July 17, 2013
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Living With Your Passions
In a hyper-sexualized culture, sex is either reduced to pleasure-seeking or conflated with our identity. But God designed us as sexual beings for emotional and spiritual intimacy whose highest calling is to worship Him. In this revised edition, Pastor Erwin Lutzer draws on forty years of ministry experience to present a rationale for sexual purity. He gives an honest answer to the sexual pressures we face like extramarital relationships, self-gratification, same-sex attraction, and more. As desire-driven creatures, we don't have to pursue happiness at the expense of character. With our identity grounded in Christ, we can live victoriously with our passions. 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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