Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Prodigal Who Didn't Come Home Part 1

February 1, 2023

In many families, prodigals persist in their rebellion. Fueled by King David’s sin and passivity, Absalom embodies a prodigal who goes against his father. In this message, we glean insights from Absalom’s vengeful life. Even with our hardened hearts, can the Spirit lead prodigals home?

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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.

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How do we experience God’s transforming power to change us from the inside out? The Bible cuts to the core of our being, showing us who we are and who God is. In this message, we learn to attend to God’s Word in two practical ways: confession and meditation. The Scriptures are alive and active, exposing and healing us. 
January 31, 2023
In an uncertain world, the Bible is alive and active. But there are many people, even Christians, who don’t see this power because they don’t access it by engaging with God’s Word. In this message from Psalm 19 and Hebrews 4, we discover the character and power of God’s Word. Let’s discover the most personal reason to trust the Bible. 
January 30, 2023
Why does the Catholic church have some additional books not found in the Protestant Bible? This and many other questions surround the origin of the Scriptures. In this message, we affirm why the Bible alone is the basis for our faith and practice. God superintended the process to reveal Himself to us. 
January 27, 2023
Where did the Bible originate? Many question how we know which books should be accepted as qualified Scripture. In this message, we’re introduced to God’s providence in preserving the Scriptures throughout the ages. It was not merely dictated or constructed by humans.
January 26, 2023
Our minds cannot grasp the immensity of the universe, let alone explain its origin. Creation displays the glory of God. In this message, we identify two necessary attributes of a Creator God. Could the same God, who created the universe in all its intricacy, care enough to reach down to us? 
January 25, 2023
Despite the evidence, many scientists reject a divine hand in creation. Yet natural processes cannot spontaneously exist, and chance is not orderly. In this message, we consider the precision and accuracy of God’s creation of an inhabitable earth. We were created by God for His pleasure.
January 24, 2023
Many who doubt the Scriptures need to deal with the Christ who had no doubts about them. We must either believe Him or reject what He says and the Bible He quotes. In this message, we’re invited to grow in our confidence of the Scriptures. We need somebody who has the qualifications to speak on behalf of God.
January 23, 2023
Although modern scholars try to discredit Jesus, few say He had ill intent. Many look to Him as a good moral teacher, so His opinion of the Bible should at least be worth considering. In this message, we find three examples of Jesus’ belief in the historicity and ethical claims of the Old Testament. If Jesus held up the Scriptures as truth, we are faced with a choice.
January 20, 2023
Most so-called prophets bathe their predictions in mystery and allegory. In clear language, the Bible predicts specifics and details hundreds of years before events take place. In this message, we explore how predicted events in the Old Testament came to be fact. Will we believe if we’re convinced otherwise?
January 19, 2023
Many question whether the Bible’s prophesies are precise. Throughout Scripture, God contrasts His knowledge with false teachers and spiritists. In this message from Isaiah 44, we delve into what makes a prophesy trustworthy. The Bible’s fulfilled prophesies comfort us with more fulfillments yet to come. 
January 18, 2023
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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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