Running To Win 15 Minute Version

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

When You Make a Foolish Vow Part 1

January 12, 2016

Failing to keep promises is a signal that we’re deficient in character. God says, “It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.” Let’s look at the importance of keeping our word, for it is a measure of personal integrity.

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God judged Israel severely for their unbelief at Kadesh in the desert. All would die except two men. But God did not abandon His people for making a poor choice. Blessing can still come to us even after we choose “second best.”
January 11, 2016
The Israelites did not believe, when they heard the report of the spies sent to check out the land. As a result, God said they would all die in the desert except for Joshua and Caleb. But there was mercy and grace mixed with this judgment.
January 8, 2016
All of us make some bad decisions. The challenge is what to do about them. Is there hope for all of us who have made wrong choices? Let’s learn some lessons from the people of Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
January 7, 2016
When Adam and Eve sinned, the paradise of Eden turned sour, and man’s fate was sealed. Life would be hard. Were it not for the grace of a redeeming God, there would have been no hope for our rebellious race.
January 6, 2016
Adam and Eve had no excuse. Their sin brought immediate judgment, but it also brought mercy. God put in motion a plan to redeem mankind from the curse of sin, a plan signified by the clothing God provided.
January 5, 2016
The devil deceived the first woman, and the first man followed suit. We’ve all been listening to the voice of the great liar Satan, from the beginning. The results have been catastrophic, and the long-term consequences of believing his lie are still felt today.
January 4, 2016
What do you do when you’ve made a bad call, and you have to live with it? The Bible has many examples of this. But how do we make the best of a bad decision? There is hope for us, even if we’ve really messed things up.
January 1, 2016
While many people prefer to mind their own business, Esther got involved at a crucial point in the history of the Jewish people. She spoke at great personal risk. We must do the same to face the daunting challenges that lie ahead.
December 31, 2015
To save her people from extinction, Esther faced the risk of execution as she begged the king of Persia to rescind a royal edict. She didn’t try to “pass the buck.” She knew that at that key moment, she had to act.
December 30, 2015
At crucial times, great leaders arise, often from simple roots. They’re seen at the junctions of history, and they are often called upon to make momentous choices. Today we meet one such leader, a woman named Esther.
December 29, 2015
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The Eclipse Of God
Just as the moon obscures the sun’s light during an eclipse, today’s radical secularism has obscured the light of God. But God’s light still shines—and He is calling us to shine His light in our growing darkness. Is God more tolerant than He used to be? Pastor Lutzer shows how God is both a God of wrath as well as grace; that He is both merciful and just, and both a redeemer and a judge. Deepen your love for our unchangeable God of the Bible and be empowered to proclaim the light of truth in a culture of darkness. 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 15 Minute Version

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 1998, this 15-minute program has provided a Godward focus. Today this program broadcasts internationally in seven languages.

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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