Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Let's Make the Best of a Bad Decision #1 of 2

December 10, 2009
It happens to all of us. Despite our best intentions, we make poor decisions, and then have to live with the consequences. Part of running life's race is dealing with those bad decisions. Are you stuck with the after-effects of a bad move you've made? Joshua made a poor call during his conquest of Canaan, and how he dealt with it can help us deal with our bad choices.

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It's sad, but it's true. Many believers attempt to manage their sins rather than to confess and forsake them. They think they can control their lives and keep a lid on the infection eating them up inside. They keep their sins a secret, feeling sure they can contain the damage. But the story of Joshua and Achan proves otherwise. Today: some sober conclusions we must understand.
December 9, 2009
Spiritual mountaintops can be followed by deep valleys, especially when we allow sin to remain hidden in our lives.... Joshua learned this the hard way after his humiliating defeat at Ai. After all, they had taken Jericho! A self-assured Israeli army was stunned by their loss at an insignificant village. Today: a sober lesson on how seriously God takes sin.
December 8, 2009
Today's armies don't conduct warfare the way ancient Israel took Jericho. You don't march around and shout, you attack.... But they did march around Jericho's walls, because God's purpose was to prove to them that He and only He caused their victory. As Zechariah would later write: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord."
December 7, 2009
The enemy had it all: a walled city, superior arms. But Israel had God...Jericho didn't stand a chance.... At Gilgal, God through Joshua prepared His people for a great day of victory yet to come. Sometimes life's race brings us to pivotal points of proving God's faithfulness. For Joshua, that point was a seemingly impregnable city, and that day was now.
December 4, 2009
Some believers never run life's race. They sit by the side of the road, feeling left out of what God had for them. This is a mistake. Being morose is no fun. Our attitude makes a big difference, and that's something we can change. The book of Joshua teaches us to get up and get going: there is a future, and there is a hope. Today: more lessons from a place called Gilgal.
December 3, 2009
Are you in the wilderness, spiritually? Has your vision of God dimmed? You need to stay tuned for a way out of the desert.... Before the battles in Canaan could begin, Joshua needed a fresh cleansing from God, and a fresh vision of God. Do you face tough times in the days ahead? Like Joshua, you can face them with a clean heart and a renewed sense of God's presence.
December 2, 2009
The race of life: a struggle from the beginning to the last lap. Each of us needs the word of God for strength to face the battle.... And that means meditation and study in the Scriptures each and every day. That was the first step Joshua took before conquering Canaan, and, it's how we can conquer the personal challenges God has set before us.
December 1, 2009
Any sprinter knows that getting a good jump off the starting blocks is key to winning a race. That's true in life as well...... For believers on the racetrack of life, there is no substitute for a good beginning. No matter what the task or opportunity, how we begin sets the tone for how we'll end up. And the series that begins today has one purpose: to get you started right. Stay with us.
November 30, 2009
Some think God's bottom line for the offering plate is how much money ends up there. Not so. He has another agenda... God's desire is that our giving be cheerful, not driven by a sense that we're in trouble if we don't give. He wants our hearts first, and only then our open pocketbooks. Today, we wrap up a series on giving with Paul's admonition to the church at Corinth.
November 27, 2009
Farmers know it's really pretty simple: no seeds, no plants. No plants, no vegetables. No vegetables, no harvest. They know all about the laws of sowing and reaping, laws God set in motion a long time ago. Those laws work in agriculture, and they also apply to financial giving. Today, we'll explore what Paul wrote about this to the church at Corinth. Please stay with us.
November 26, 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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