Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Reconciling With Those You've Hurt #1 of 4

May 13, 2008
We can do a lot of damage when we sin. Even though forgiven, sin can leave some serious consequences in its wake. Handling the ongoing pain we have caused is a daunting, but necessary task. Today: we will begin to learn how to seek forgiveness from those we have hurt, and then watch God graciously bring new life and new hope out of our bad situations.

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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.

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It has been said that those who ignore the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. That is also true when it comes to sin. Running the race of life is a lot easier when we avoid the ruts in the road, and the ruts in our lives. Today: some pointed reminders that God wants us as Christians to turn away from the sins that so easily, and frequently, beset us.
May 12, 2008
There are certain laws built into the fabric of the universe...gravity...the speed of light...and the laws of sowing and reaping. You cannot avoid gravity, and you cannot change the speed of light. Neither can you buck the system that says "what you reap, you sow." God uses this principle to teach His children to not sin, and sometimes the lessons are hard. If you find it tough to stop sinning, stay with us.
May 9, 2008
In this age of instant gratification, it is tough to have to wait months for your flowers to grow up before they can bloom. Farmers understand this. They sow seeds in the spring and reap crops in the fall. In the same way, we may sin and not see immediate consequences. But be certain, the consequences will come just as surely as the corn gets eight feet tall.
May 8, 2008
Most of us are creatures of habit. It is easy to fall back into old patterns of sin, even after we have sought God's forgiveness. Often we get tripped up in the race of life by returning to the detours of past behavior. Some of us are quite sure that there is no way to break out of the cycle of sin, forgiveness, restoration, and back to sin. Today: we begin to find that way out.
May 7, 2008
The Old Testament gives us vivid word pictures of where forgiven sin ends up. Those images give us sinners real hope. We can run the race of life in freedom once we understand that, as far as God is concerned, our sins have been buried in the depths of the sea. So, if God has pronounced us clean, who are we to hang on to bitter memories? Today: where God puts forgiven sins.
May 6, 2008
The Bible teaches that when God forgives our sins, He "remembers them no more." How can this be, since God knows everything? After great spiritual failures, we say with King David, "My sin is ever before me." So how can it not be before God? The answer lies in the concept of "covering." Today: hope for all who fear their sins on earth will never be forgotten in heaven.
May 5, 2008
When we are faced with the long-term consequences of our sins, it can be hard to believe that God has really forgiven them. Many who struggle with guilt find it returning to haunt them even after they have sought forgiveness from God. We need to realize that God will help us deal with sin's consequences once we reckon ourselves clean in His sight through Christ.
May 2, 2008
Whether you know it or not, you have a mortal enemy. Satan is the great accuser, always making sure you feel guilty. He tries to do this even after we have sought God's forgiveness for our sins. Remember: he was a liar yesterday, he is a liar today and he will be lying all the way to the Lake of Fire. Today: we will learn how to deal with the devil.
May 1, 2008
Maybe you have embezzled funds, had an affair, abandoned your family, or even gotten away with committing a serious felony. Even though you have not been caught by the law, you have been caught by your own guilt. Life is closing in on you...no peace…no happiness...no future hope. Today: the key to freedom from guilt and forgiveness from the God who is able to bestow it as a gift.
April 30, 2008
No matter how dirty the landscape, a covering of fresh snow always makes the ugly beautiful. That is how God handles sin. We who run life's race beset by guilt need to know that God has provided a covering for our sins: some "fresh snow" for the dirt of our past lives. Today: an Old Testament story that shows how God can remove your guilt, and pronounce you clean.
April 29, 2008
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The Vanishing Power Of Death
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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