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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Let's Calculate the Cost of Hidden Sin #3 of 3

November 20, 2008
It's sad, but it's true. Many believers attempt to manage their sins rather than to confess and forsake them. They think they can control their lives and keep a lid on the infection eating them up inside. They're sure they can contain the damage, and keep their sins a secret. But the story of Achan proves otherwise. Today: the sober conclusions you and I must understand.

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Every time you cheat or steal, remember the story of Achan. No sin remains undiscovered. God is watching. Many believers are tripped up in life's race by what they may think is only a little sin. They fail to understand that all sin deeply offends a holy God. Joshua's defeat at Ai teaches us that sin infects others, and must be dealt with severely.
November 19, 2008
Spiritual mountaintops can be followed by deep valleys, especially when we allow sin to remain hidden in our lives. Joshua learned this the hard way after his humiliating defeat at Ai. After all, they had taken Jericho! A self-assured Israeli army was stunned by their loss at an insignificant village. Today: a sober lesson on how seriously God takes sin.
November 18, 2008
The conquest of Jericho began with a miracle and ended with a slaughter. Every man, woman and child was put to death. No one doubts that God gave Israel a great victory at Jericho. But in hindsight, many people today see the hand of a vengeful God, unlike the God of the New Testament. On this broadcast, we'll face the tough issue of why Israel was told to put Jericho to the sword.
November 17, 2008
Modern armies don't conduct warfare the way ancient Israel took Jericho. You don't march around and shout...you attack. But march and shout they did, because God's purpose was to prove to them that He and only He was the reason for their victory. As Zechariah would later write: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord."
November 14, 2008
The enemy had it all: a walled city, superior arms. But Israel had God...Jericho didn't stand a chance. At Gilgal, God through Joshua prepared His people for a great day of victory yet to come. Sometimes life's race brings us to pivotal points of proving God's faithfulness. For Joshua, that point was a seemingly impregnable city, and that day was now.
November 13, 2008
Some believers never run life's race. They sit by the side of the road, feeling left out of what God had for them. This is a mistake. Being morose is no fun. Our attitude makes a big difference, and it's something we can change. The book of Joshua teaches us to get up and get going: there is a future, and there is a hope. Today: more lessons from a place called Gilgal.
November 12, 2008
On the racetrack of life, many of us get weary, needing renewal during our desert times. Only then can we run again. We don't know what's ahead around the next bend in the road. But God does: He knows what we need before we get there. At Gilgal, God taught Joshua and his people some crucial lessons: lessons we need to hear today to face the challenges of tomorrow.
November 11, 2008
Are you in the wilderness, spiritually? Has your vision of God dimmed? You need to stay tuned for a way out of the desert. Joshua needed a fresh cleansing from God, and a fresh vision of God, before the battles in Canaan could begin. Do you face tough times in the days ahead? Like Joshua, you can face them with a clean heart and a renewed sense of God's presence.
November 10, 2008
The race of life is a struggle from the first sprint to the last lap. Each of us needs the word of God for strength to face the battle. And that means meditation and study in the Scriptures each and every day. That was the first step Joshua took before conquering Canaan, and, it's how we can conquer the challenges God has set before us. To learn more: stay with us.
November 7, 2008
Most of us know that life's not a bed of roses. We face conflict and struggle every step of the way toward the goal line. Ancient Israel: they didn't find life a picnic either. Joshua's conquest of Canaan, city by city, took time and effort. For us to see God's intentions for our lives come to pass: that takes time and effort as well. And it's vital to "get started right."
November 6, 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.

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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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