Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Motivation Of Love, Part 1 of 4 (Finding Where You Fit)

September 17, 2018

Someone has said, “Our lives are the books people read every day.” Those outside the church should be witnessing the love that believers share. In this message we look at the motives behind what we do, and what our underlying motive must be if we are to reach the lost. 

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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.

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In the body of Christ, the strong help the weak and the healthy care for the sick. No one needs to face life’s tough times alone. In this message we learn how we can support each other in times of need.
September 14, 2018
Christians are commanded to present their bodies as living sacrifices acceptable to God. But we often give in to the pressure to “get off the altar” and live as we please. In this message we find practical help to get back on the altar and stay there, as a holy sacrifice to God. 
September 13, 2018
As members of the body of Christ we have a mission to fulfill, and a disciplined use of our resources is key to getting God’s work done. In this message we’ll look at how to determine our priorities, and then, how to live by them. 
September 12, 2018
In the body of Christ there is great diversity. Mature Christians enjoy and celebrate the gifts of every member of the body, since each gift comes from God, and each believer has a unique contribution to make to the growth of Christ’s kingdom. 
September 11, 2018
God sees believers as part of Christ’s body, which is the church. In life’s race, Christians don’t and shouldn’t run alone. Because of the Holy Spirit, we share the actual life of God Himself through our vital union with Jesus Christ. He is the vine and we are the branches.
September 10, 2018
As Christians running the race of life, we’re blessed to be a part of an invisible assembly—the body of Christ worldwide. It’s vital to understand the body of Christ and our part in it, because God designed His church to work together. 
September 7, 2018
Each Christian has been given a unique spiritual capability and opportunity. And without its exercise, the body of Christ is incomplete. In this message we find some details on the three different kinds of gifts the Spirit bestows. 
September 6, 2018
In the body of Christ, believers need each other in the common task of ministry—all serving in the local church by using their unique spiritual gifts. In this message we learn what those gifts are all about, and why we need to use them.
September 5, 2018
Inside an alarm clock is an array of gears all working together. If one is out of place, the whole clock grinds to a halt. It’s similar in the local church. If people are not serving where God wants them to serve, the ministry and effectiveness of the church is damaged. 
September 4, 2018
God has a place of service for every Christian, and He has given a spiritual gift every Christian can use to benefit others in that place of service. If we fail to use our gifts, the body of Christ suffers. In this message we learn how to identify our gifts and how to put them to work. 
September 3, 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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