Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

What Marriage is and Isn't, Part 1 of 2 (Fighting For Your Family)

February 1, 2017

The Supreme Court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional. There’s no doubt that marriage is under attack. Some question the purpose of marriage at all. Living together is becoming the norm. In this message, we better understand why marriage as an institution is so important.  

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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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Rising crime and divorce rates bear sad testimony to families with poor male role models, or none at all. It’s vital that Dads lead their families in the right direction. The next generation depends on it, and right now, the outlook is grim. 
January 31, 2017
Society confuses the natural roles of men and women. Feminists on the extreme side want men to feel that it’s wrong to be masculine, which results in families with weak husbands or no husbands at all. What is God’s view of the role of a Dad?  
January 30, 2017
There’s no better role model for motherhood than Mary, who struggled as a single mom with several children, including her firstborn: Jesus, the Son of God. Her calling as a mom shows us how crucial motherhood is. 
January 27, 2017
In today’s culture, many women want to break the glass ceiling as they aspire to executive power and influence. But no position has more potential to influence the future than that of being a mother. It is crucial to fight for the importance of motherhood.
January 26, 2017
The foundation of any society is the family, because families produce the next generation. Making marriage work lies at the bedrock, and this requires understanding the roles and responsibilities of husband and wife. 
January 25, 2017
The Psalmist cried out, “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (11:3). The family is under attack by the devil and his political cohorts, all determined to destroy marriage, your kids, and the moral values taught in the Scriptures.
January 24, 2017
The Apostle Paul wrote the ultimate essay on love. After you master 1 Corinthians 13, you’ll know what real love is, and isn’t. Here are more details on God’s view of love-the kind He shows us, and the kind we’re to show to others.
January 23, 2017
Our lives are the books people read every day. Those outside the church are drawn to experience the love that we as believers share. Here is why we do what we do, and what our underlying motive must be if we’re to reach the lost.
January 20, 2017
In the body of Christ, the strong help the weak, and the healthy help the ailing. Today we learn about some practical ways we can support each other in times of need.
January 19, 2017
As members of the body of Christ we have a mission to fulfill, and a disciplined use of our resources is key to getting God’s work done. Let’s look at how to determine our priorities, and then, how to live by them. 
January 18, 2017
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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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