Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

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January 25, 2011
He’s called the prince of darkness, and the devil. Today, we begin a probing look at Satan, the serpent of paradise. We who run life’s race face an adversary every step of the way. But we don’t have to let him block the track. His weapons: lying and deceit. What’s our defense? Stay with us for a comprehensive strategy to overcome the schemes of the devil.

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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.

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Waiting for God, it goes against our instincts. When something needs to be done, most of us want to jump in and do it. But waiting for His timing guarantees that things happen at the right time. Waiting for God means investing time every day in prayer: seeking His face, and seeking His direction. Today: how David survived the decade between becoming King and actually being King.
January 24, 2011
These are days of “instant:” instant coffee, instant internet, instant news. But lots of things in life are not instant. Patience is only developed when that patience is tried. Whether it’s long grocery lines or long waits for answered prayer, God uses these unplanned “waits” to mold our characters. Today: let’s listen to David as he deals with times of waiting.
January 21, 2011
It’s the height of folly to think we can hide our sins from God. His gaze penetrates any attempt to conceal the truth. That’s what David found out, and wrote about in Psalm 32. Caught red-handed in great sin, David came clean before God and man. Today: what it takes to be fully forgiven and restored with the God who can see everything we do
January 20, 2011
Deep down, everyone knows they fall short of moral perfection. And those who have done great wrong really know it. God has put a conscience within each of us, and violating that conscience exacts a high price. Sin has both immediate and long-term consequences, and only being fully forgiven removes what wrongdoers feel: the oppression of self-condemnation.
January 19, 2011
Though named as King, David was pursued by a jealous King Saul for ten long years, forced to hide in caves. While under pursuit, David developed a faith in God’s purposes that enabled him to write “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” How many of us face our trials with that kind of confidence? Today: more lessons from the most beloved Psalm of them all.
January 18, 2011
When God wanted us to understand how He cares for us, He gave us the picture of a shepherd tending his flock. Shepherds do much more than guide their sheep to food and water. They take a personal interest in every sheep, providing correction to insure that animal’s well-being. Today: we look into the writings of David, the shepherd turned king, and learn about the Great Shepherd.
January 17, 2011
These days, conspiracies are all the rage. Politicians speak of vast conspiracies to undermine their points of view. But the real conspiracy is that of the nations of the world in revolt against God. Psalm 2 tells us that God sits in heaven, laughing at man’s attempt to remove him from society. Today: more assurance that everything remains under God’s control.
January 14, 2011
Everywhere you look, the Christian faith is under attack. Governments cater to radical Muslims, but Christians? They’re fair game, it seems the world has gone topsy-turvy, and many ask the question, “Is God really in charge?” Today, Erwin Lutzer traces some blatant attacks on Christians, but then takes us to the Bible for the assurance that, despite all we see around us, God is still in control.
January 13, 2011
One lesson we can learn from the story of Jonah: God is as concerned with our motivations as He is with our actions. After Jonah preached, he got angry and depressed. Then God sent a sequence of events into his life to teach the wayward prophet some pointed object lessons. Today: we’ll meet a plant, a worm, and a scorching east wind.
January 12, 2011
When someone you know is having a pity party, it’s no fun. Usually, it’s not a party anybody really wants to attend. Jonah finally obeyed God, but took no joy in the revival that followed his preaching in Ninevah. His self-focus kept him from seeing the big picture. Instead, he sat down, asking God that he might die. Pity party indeed!
January 11, 2011
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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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