Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Jesus, the Controversial Teacher, Part 1 of 2

April 2, 2012
No one has ever spoken words of greater simplicity or power than the words Jesus spoke in the famous Sermon on the Mount. Set against the backdrop of the Sea of Galilee, this sermon contains more truth about the human heart than any other sermon. As a master teacher, Jesus took aim at the inner man and left a mark that still reverberates two thousand years later.

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Jesus had no fear of the authorities. Throwing money changers out of the temple proves that. And many of the things He said often angered the religious leaders in Jerusalem. In today’s message, we’ll take a vivid look at the Son of God confronting those who should have seen Him as Israel’s great hope.
March 30, 2012
Politicians do it, so do the media elite — they spin the news to their point of view, making truth a casualty. Getting to the genuine Jesus is crucial, since He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no man comes to the Father except through Him. Join us as we begin a series that looks at Jesus without the spin that distorts our understanding of the Son of God.
March 29, 2012
All of the good deeds ever done in the world cannot erase the guilt of sin that even a single member of the human race bears before a holy God. The Bible says that all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. Only God’s righteousness opens heaven’s doors. That is why we are deceived if we believe that “God helps those who help themselves.” Today we unmask a final lie about God.
March 28, 2012
“God helps those who help themselves…” This is a phrase a lot of people mistakenly think is in the Bible. Certainly we need to take the initiative in many areas of life. But when it comes to the vital issue of salvation, it is crucial to understand what God really says. The gospel proclaims that we cannot help ourselves. Only Jesus can save us.
March 27, 2012
Lasting financial gain is often short-circuited by an investor’s desires to fast profits. The same is true in life. Going for immediate pleasures can short-circuit our potential to enjoy the overwhelming pleasures of God — pleasures that can last a lifetime. In today’s message, Pastor Lutzer will give us some good reasons why we should think long-term.
March 26, 2012
We have all seen those cartoons where the devil whispers into one ear, and an angel whispers into the other. The implication is that choosing sin means happiness, and saying “no” means a humdrum existence. The devil whispers the lie that when we follow the Lord, we kiss all our fun goodbye. Today we will combat another lie about God that you might already believe.
March 23, 2012
Most of us are preoccupied with the here and now. But let’s take a moment to stop and see God as He really is and ask ourselves, “Did the Fall ruin God’s plans?” The answer is “no,” because nothing can ruin God’s plans. In today’s message, we’ll explore the implications for you and for me.
March 22, 2012
Consider the possibility that the fall of mankind was planned from the beginning. Is it even possible that God wanted Eve to pick that fatal fruit from the tree in the Garden of Eden? Join us today on a mind-expanding journey into God’s intentions for the newly created human race — a journey that may not go where you think.
March 21, 2012
Does God know what you are going to do tomorrow? Incredibly, some theologians are saying, “no way.” But is that true? Pastor Lutzer brings this theological debate down to the basics so we all can be assured that God knows where we are in the race of life.
March 20, 2012
Some theologians see our lives as a chessboard where our moves are countered by God’s moves. These thinkers feel that God gives us complete free will, and then adapts Himself to our choices as we make them. To these theologians, the future for God is an unfinished novel. In today’s message, Pastor Lutzer will show us the problems with this line of thinking.
March 19, 2012
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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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