Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

When The Answer Is Delayed #2 of 4

September 14, 2009
Our lifespans are microscopic when measured against a vast eternity. God has a much longer timeframe. Abraham would never live to see the promises God made to him come to pass. In that light, who are we to complain when our prayers are not answered right away? Today, we'll gain a larger perspective on prayer than many of us may have ever had.

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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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We're truly creatures of time, and waiting means minutes, hours and days. But months and years? That's tough. When we pray for something, we hope for a quick response from God. But God has His own clock, not always in sync with ours. How do we handle prayers that, to us, are time critical, when the answers seem to be anything but?
September 11, 2009
Someone has said, "Pressure produces." It's when we're in the crucible of suffering that our characters are refined and our character is what God is interested in...even more than in answering our prayers when we think He should. Unanswered prayers and suffering form in us the quality of endurance. Today: more on what to do when prayer does not seem to work.
September 10, 2009
When we pray, and the answers to our prayers don't come on our schedule, many of us lose heart. Does this happen to you? Perhaps we don't grasp the real reason for praying. The Bible tells us that trials and suffering produce endurance, a lasting quality with which God is very pleased. Are you enduring well these days? Am I? Today, more lessons on what to do "When the Promises Don't Work."
September 9, 2009
It happens again and again: a child at death's door...urgent prayer...the child dies anyway. Where was God? When prayer is not answered as we'd like, many simply give up and stop praying. We may question God's promises, his intentions, or even his character. If your prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling, you need to stay tuned for the next several weeks.
September 8, 2009
Some philosophers see both good and evil in human nature. For them, the side that wins is determined by our environment. As much as we'd like to take credit for being basically nice people, only the new life implanted by God in the new birth can take a bad man and make him good. Then our new desires for righteousness will spring forth in any environment.
September 7, 2009
John Newton wrote about "Amazing Grace that saved a wretch like me." We like the song, but we're not so sure about that "wretch" part. Fact is, we can't win in life's race without agreeing with God about our basic condition. We need His grace, not to supplement our goodness, but to save us from our depravity.
September 4, 2009
After the terrorist attack on 9-11, even liberal philosophers acknowledged the presence of evil in human nature. No one doubts it's there. The question is how to deal with it. Some say "seek enlightenment." The Bible says "come to Christ for salvation." Today: why only divine intervention can turn an evil man toward God.
September 3, 2009
Many philosophers see a dual nature in mankind: good and evil coexisting, and fighting for ultimate control. The Bible paints a different picture: one of a basic depravity that can only be remedied by the grace of God through Christ. Today: a big picture view of who we are, and how we can be made good in the eyes of God.
September 2, 2009
Surgeons have to cut to heal. And coming clean with God may mean some pain. Making past wrongs right can't be avoided. Imagine running, free of a guilty conscience, heading full speed toward your heavenly goal. Now that's a prize worth the pain, as you experience "The Healing Power of the Light."
September 1, 2009
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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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