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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Serpent in Our Garden, Part 1 of 2 (The Serpent of Paradise)

March 6, 2014
Each of us has a sin nature, a tendency to rebel against God. By eating the forbidden fruit, Adam and Eve fell victim to sin, with catastrophic results. Why did the first couple in paradise disobey God?  

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He first appeared in the Garden of Eden as the serpent of paradise. Now he is targeting every believer who runs the race of life toward God’s goal. In this message we will discuss more about how Satan got his infamous start.  
March 5, 2014
We who run life’s race face an adversary. He is called the prince of darkness and the devil. But we don’t have to let him block the track. His weapons are lies and deception.  What’s our defense? Today, we begin a probing look at Satan, the serpent of paradise.
March 4, 2014
Waiting for God goes against our instincts. 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.
March 3, 2014
Patience is only developed when that patience is tried. Whether it is long grocery lines or long waits for answered prayer, God uses these unplanned “waits” to mold our character. 
February 28, 2014
It is the height of folly to think we can hide our sins from God. That is what David wrote about in Psalm 32. Caught red-handed in great sin, David came clean before God and man. 
February 27, 2014
Deep down, everyone knows they fall short of moral perfection. Sin has both immediate and long-term consequences, and only full forgiveness removes the condemnation that wrongdoers feel.  
February 26, 2014
Though named as king, David was pursued by a jealous King Saul for ten long years. Still, he could say of God, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Can you face trials with that kind of confidence?   
February 25, 2014
God uses the picture of a shepherd tending his flock to communicate how He cares for His own. Shepherds do more than guide their sheep to food and water. They take a personal interest in every sheep. Today, we learn all about the Great Shepherd.  
February 24, 2014
Politicians often speak of vast conspiracies against them. The real conspiracy, however, is 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. 
February 21, 2014
Everywhere you look, the Christian faith is under attack. Many ask, “Is God really in control?” Today, Dr. Erwin Lutzer traces some blatant attacks on Christians, but then takes us to the Bible for the assurance that, despite all we see, God is still in control.     
February 20, 2014
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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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