Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Waiting Father, Part 2 of 2 (After You've Blown It)

June 29, 2016

When we sin greatly, many of us flee from God. Then we find sin taking us where we really don’t want to go. But when we become weary, some make the crucial choice to return to the Father. Why don’t we flee to God in the first place?  

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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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Let’s never forget that every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Repairing sin’s damage means reestablishing contact with God and rebuilding relationships with those we’ve hurt. 
June 28, 2016
As believers in Christ, “We’re in the army now.” Civilian life is over, as we are under Lord’s command. It’s time to assess our gifts, find our places in God’s mission, wear His spiritual armor, and proclaim His life-giving message. Let’s step forward with bravery, compassionately seeking the redemption of souls.  
June 27, 2016
As we live for Christ, the clock is advancing, and as Paul says, “Our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” And as this age draws to a close, the clock is ticking ever louder. Let this be a wake-up call for each of us. 
June 24, 2016
William Booth founded the Salvation Army. Nearing death, his last message to an annual conference came in a telegram with one word: others. What will be your final words? What is your legacy? What will your epitaph be?
June 23, 2016
Involvement in a local church might be the cheapest medicine you could ever take. It provides help and support when you need it most, and you have the privilege of helping others too! But how exactly does the body of Christ provide healing for its members, even when the wounds run deep?
June 22, 2016
When believers display God’s character traits, the world will see them helping each other, not jostling for advantage. They’ll see true fellowship, where the needs of others take priority. The church is an example to a watching world of what the love of God looks like.
June 21, 2016
Some people want to live solely within the four walls of a church, fearing to go out. But God’s call to us is to display the love of Jesus and the good news outside of the church. Are we interested in serving the world, that it may be convicted of sin and led to repentance? Do you sense this call? 
June 20, 2016
The race of life is most productive when everyone fulfills his or her God-given role. Romans 12 lists the spiritual gifts God gives to make fulfilling that role a joy, not a burden. If you are a Christian, you have a gift, and it is designed to serve others.  
June 17, 2016
The race of life is a lot easier when others run with you. The local church is where deep needs can best be met. Yes, there will be struggles, but the church is where we experience true community and family.
June 16, 2016
To make sure we understood Calvary, God gave us Mount Moriah. There Abraham, a picture of God the Father, was told to sacrifice Isaac, the picture of Christ the Son. To read Genesis 22 is to weep. Let’s plumb the depths of a story only God could have written.  
June 15, 2016
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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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