Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Cost of Avoiding the Cross, Part 1 of 2 (Chiseled by the Master's Hand)

July 15, 2015

We run life’s race to please Jesus, but sometimes, like Peter, we resist going in the direction God wants us to go. That resistance comes with a high price.

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It is currently fashionable to think of truth as a personal possession. You have your truth, and I have my truth. Then we hit the jarring claim of Jesus, “I am the truth.” How do we move from truth as opinion to truth as a Person?
July 14, 2015
Consider Peter, that ancient leader of the church and great believer of old. He had a defining moment—a moment that set his aim on the goal and nowhere else. 
July 13, 2015
In Matthew 16, while talking to Peter, Jesus reveals that He is the Son of the living God. Like Peter, we must answer the question “What do you think of Jesus Christ?”
July 10, 2015
One day in northern Israel, in a place called Caesarea Philippi, Peter found himself entrusted with some keys. The keys were handed to him by none other than Jesus.
July 9, 2015
Violent winds can arise quickly on the Sea of Galilee, turning tranquility into terror. On this canvas, the Bible paints a vivid picture of faith coming alive in the midst of upheaval. 
July 8, 2015
Jesus was no ordinary man. He had command over nature, which was something they had never seen. Peter, filled with faith with His eyes on Christ, stepped toward Jesus, walking on the sea. 
July 7, 2015
Peter’s journey of faith began when Jesus told him, a fisherman, how to fish. After having his boat filled with fish, Peter learned that obedience to Jesus was essential.  And Jesus was here for more than catching fish. 
July 6, 2015
Jesus sets our daily pace, and He’s a leader we should be eager to follow in all circumstances. Peter learned a lesson of trust, as he followed after Jesus.
July 3, 2015
When Christ calls, a life is never the same. Jesus beckoned a man named Simon from a life by the sea to a life of ministry. For his new task, Simon had to accept a new name from his new Master.
July 2, 2015
The Bible tells us to run life’s race to please Jesus, as His sacrifice bought the forgiveness of our sins.  With boldness and exuberance, Peter was a man who pursued the purposes of His Savior.
July 1, 2015
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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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