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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Pleasure: Life on Empty #2 of 3

November 9, 2009
Our culture says, "If it feels good, do it." So...does having a desire mean it's always OK to satisfy it?

.......no...you can't yell "fire" in a crowded theater because you feel like it. While we all have desires, the Christian satisfies those desires in godly ways. Today: how to live for Christ in a world that's focused on pleasures. Please stay with us.

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The TV commercial once said: "You only go around once in life. Grab all the gusto you can." That's not a bad idea. .......but the gusto you should grab is probably not what most people have in mind. A lot of Christians are falling victim to the mad dash for self-fulfillment. Today: you'll hear a challenge to a pleasure-mad culture that's infecting the church. Stay with us.
November 6, 2009
No one involved in sexual promiscuity really wants to be there. They are trapped, looking desperately for a way out.... It's said that all of Satan's apples have worms...and too many Christians have bitten into casual sex. But God has given us a way out of the lifestyle of so-called sexual freedom. Today: words of hope from the Bible for those caught in the web of sexual sin.
November 5, 2009
If we could see the scars we'll bear when we break God's laws on sexual behavior, we'd never break them in the first place...... .......God designed our greatest sexual fulfillment to be in a covenant marriage relationship, not in a succession of one-night stands. Casual sex leaves behind some not-so-casual memories...memories that create bondage. Today: the myth of sexual freedom.
November 4, 2009
God intended marriage to be permanent. But our culture says marriages can be broken when a better deal comes along...... .......however, that better deal carries with it some heavy baggage: the psychological burden of multiple sexual bonds, and the fragmented families left behind. Today: more on the sexual revolution's dark side, and why God's design for marriage is the only one that works.
November 3, 2009
Watch prime-time TV for two hours. You'll conclude that extramarital sex and divorce are choices we can freely make...... .......yes, we're free all right...free to ruin our lives and ruin the lives of others. The sexual revolution has a dark side...and we'd better count the cost. Today: we'll take a frank look at freedom run amok...even among Christians. Please stay with us.
November 2, 2009
Pornography: it's everywhere, perverting the right use of sex. Sadly, "everywhere" includes the computers of Christians, yet the Bible's commands to abstain from lust are still in force. Millions of people are addicted to the cheap thrills of porn. Today, you'll hear about the way out of the pornography trap that snares so many: even Christians. Please stay with us.
October 30, 2009
It used to be confined to back-alley theaters and musty bookshops. Now, pornography is yours at the click of a mouse and the internet can bring filth into the privacy of our own homes, as high-tech sinners enjoy their hidden addictions. Today: what Jesus says about the lust of the eye, and why it's high time to stop the flood of decadence before we drown. Stay with us.
October 29, 2009
One of Satan's oldest tricks is getting us to satisfy legitimate desires outside of God's will. Eve ate forbidden fruit. And when we dabble in pornography the result is moral decay and destroyed relationships. Once hidden behind counters, porn is now on your PC screen with one click of the mouse. Today: more insights on the addiction millions are trying to hide. Stay with us.
October 28, 2009
There's no denying it. At root, all of us are sexual creatures, with appetites given to us by God to be used as He intended. And since we all have sexual desires, it's easy to be trapped into satisfying those desires outside of God's will by putting sex in the wrong context. Today: a probing look at the damage done by the flood of pornography on the internet and in our media.
October 27, 2009
One would think that committed Christians have little chance of becoming alcoholics. But the snare of drinking can tempt anyone. As one drink leads to another, a believer can become chemically dependent, and join the ranks of those attending Alcoholics Anonymous. Christians are not exempt from the deadly snare of drinking and the damage it can do. Today: some final thoughts about alcoholism.
October 26, 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.

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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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