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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Christ the Servant, Part 2 of 2 (Christ Before Bethlehem)

December 22, 2014

Jesus came in poverty that we might be rich. In fact, according to the prophecies of Isaiah, He came as a servant. Today, we continue to look at Christ the servant, the one whose life, death and resurrection make Christmas possible.

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Jesus will return one day as King of Kings. In His first coming, He was a servant to the will of God, giving His life to save His people from their sins.  Today, we will begin to look into three chapters of Isaiah, chapters that reveal what kind of servant Jesus was.  
December 19, 2014
The baby Jesus will be a baby no longer when a thousand-year reign of peace dispels the darkness of war and suffering.  Let us allow Isaiah the prophet to lift our spirits by reminding us of the future reign of Christ the King on this earth.  
December 18, 2014
Kings have a total claim on people’s lives, time, and taxes.  We are not used to that these days, many see kings as relics of a bygone era.  But today we will see why Christ is the long foretold King of Kings, and what that title means.
December 17, 2014
Like a diamond, the purity of Jesus radiates in many facets as we behold His glory.  Isaiah gave us names describing these characteristics in the ninth chapter of his prophecy.  In this message we will take a look at the names ascribed to Christ and what they mean.  
December 16, 2014
At the mall we are assailed by lights, trees, tinsel, ornaments, and all sorts of holiday cheer. What you will not find there is much reference to the Christ whose coming is the reason for the season. 
December 15, 2014
Adam and Eve tossed paradise aside when they disobeyed God. Like them, we manipulate each other to meet our own needs, not realizing that meeting our mate’s needs is the real key to marital happiness. 
December 12, 2014
The family is an endangered species. Fractured, stressed, broken, dysfunctional, all these words describe a crisis in society’s most basic unit, a crisis that begins when marriages fail. Today we will take a candid look at what causes these failures. 
December 11, 2014
Those who think marriage is a magic door to happiness should note that half of all marriages fail today. God intended marriage to develop character, and a hard heart can break the bonds between a couple if one will not repent. 
December 10, 2014
There is good evidence in the Bible that marriage is designed more to develop character than to insure a lifetime of bliss. When the rough spots come, and they will, what are couples to take from those experiences? 
December 9, 2014
Some marriage partners see their mates like car models. They want to trade them in when a better one comes along. The Bible tells us how to make marriages last, and today, we will see why living a life of love, purity and honor is the only way this can happen.  
December 8, 2014
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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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