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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Shadow of Peter, Part 1 of 2 (Chiseled by the Master's Hand)

May 2, 2018

Those who say, “I can’t change” need to look at Peter, a man Jesus changed from fearful fisherman to bold proclaimer. God transformed him in powerful ways, and used Peter as a mighty instrument in His hands. 

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Weary runners welcome a second wind, a source of fresh power. For believers, that second wind is the power of the Holy Spirit. The Apostle Peter felt the rush of that spiritual wind remake him from the inside out. 
May 1, 2018
The change in Peter from fisherman to fearless preacher is a testimony to the power of God to remake a man. We also can run life’s race to please Jesus. We also can be endued with power from on high. 
April 30, 2018
Sometimes we fail so deeply that life seems to come to a complete halt. Drowning in shame, we just want to quit. That’s where Jesus found Peter after he vehemently denied even knowing Jesus. In grace, the Master restored His servant. 
April 27, 2018
If you lose a crucial race, you might be tempted to quit. But a good coach helps you pick up the pieces and run again. Peter faltered as he ran, amassing a load of guilt too deep for words. But in this message we learn how Christ restored a man consumed with regret. 
April 26, 2018
When Jesus washed Peter’s feet, the conflict within Peter was palpable. He had a visceral reaction as His Master knelt before him. But servant leadership was on display, and we, like Peter, must heed this stark lesson in how to serve. 
April 25, 2018
Just as athletes need to clean their shoes before a race, believers in life’s race need daily cleansing to please Jesus. That’s the goal of everything we do. It’s a lesson Peter learned long ago when his Master took a towel and washed His disciples’ feet. 
April 24, 2018
In Matthew chapter 17, Peter learned a lifelong lesson from a coin in a fish’s mouth—a lesson on who really provides for our needs. As we learn that same lesson, we’ll realize how close Christ wants to be to every one of His people. 
April 23, 2018
Jesus knows full well the challenges in our race of life. He knows our weaknesses, and He knows what we need. He’s aware of the demands each day brings. In this message we’ll join Peter in learning a lesson from a coin in a fish’s mouth. 
April 20, 2018
Peter could not imagine his Master nailed to a cross, and told Him so. But Matthew chapter 16 records a stern rebuke from Jesus: “Get thee behind me, Satan!” Jesus knew that the cross was His destiny, planned by God from all eternity. 
April 19, 2018
As Christians, we run life’s race to please Jesus. Sometimes though, like Peter, we resist going in the direction God is pointing. That resistance comes with a high price. In this message we learn about the cost of avoiding the cross. 
April 18, 2018
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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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