Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Gift of Community, Part 1 of 2 (When the Spirit Has His Way)

June 11, 2013

By looking at the early church, Pastor Lutzer shows us how, through the Holy Spirit, the Christians lived and spread the good news of the Gospel. Through the unity they all shared in the Spirit, there was a connectedness that gave them power. Their holy living caused the world to feel uncomfortable, and we would do well to follow their example.

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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.

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Through Jesus, the Living Water cleanses us, regenerates us, gives us a new nature, and empowers us. We can be at peace and have the assurance that we belong to God forever.
June 10, 2013
What water is to the body, the Holy Spirit is to our soul. Things of this world can’t fill the emptiness we feel. We are actually seeking something beyond this world. And Jesus said that if anyone is thirsty, they should come to Him.
June 7, 2013
The Holy Spirit is not only with us, He is in us. When we sin, He is grieved.  When we think that no one cares, He comforts us. When we can’t pray because our circumstances are so dark, He prays on our behalf.
June 5, 2013
The Bible uses word-pictures to help us understand spiritual truth. This is especially true with regard to the Holy Spirit. We learn about the Holy Spirit by seeing His work in terms of things such as oil, water, and wind.  Each picture increases our understanding, and today, we’ll learn about another word-picture that speaks of the power and purity of the Spirit.
June 4, 2013
The Holy Spirit is a person. He’s not an “influence.” He has all of the attributes of personality. He has intellect, emotions, and a will. He also has all of the attributes of deity. He is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent. And for those who have believed in Jesus Christ, He is in them and beside them as a helper, comforter and teacher. So if we let the Spirit have His way, He’ll consume everything in our lives that isn’t holy. He will purify us. 
June 3, 2013
Being a winning athlete takes quite a physical toll on those who strive for victory. It can be just as demanding in your spiritual walk. It’s only through some hard knocks that we learn to help others face their tough times. Learning to endure hardness was advice Paul gave, advice you and I need to hear in this age of self-gratification.  
May 31, 2013
Many American Christians want what everybody else wants: success and security. Few want to take a towel to wash someone’s feet. Being a servant goes against our grain. But, in God’s eyes, it’s the servants who win in the race of life.  Everybody likes servants—but no one wants to be a servant.
May 30, 2013
The Discipline of Prayer and Fasting, Part 1 of 2 (Disciplines that Grow Godliness)
May 29, 2013
When hungry, eat! Many of us don’t think twice about grabbing a bite to eat at the local fast food place. But there are times to bypass food altogether. Have you ever fasted for several days to deepen your prayer life? Before you say, “you’ve got to be kidding,” please listen to today’s message.
May 28, 2013
In America, sports and entertainment figures exemplify the accumulation of material wealth. But money can weigh us down in our spiritual lives. Even worse, it can turn our hearts away from God. In today’s message, God has some words to say to the rich.  
May 27, 2013
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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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