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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

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Failure At The Finish Line – Part 1 of 3

March 26, 2025
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Moses made a mistake. In his anger, this seasoned man of God failed to obey God’s instructions. In this message from Numbers 20, Pastor Lutzer looks at this story from the perspective of Moses. Let’s discover how any sin, no matter how big or small, will have consequences.

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We all tend to magnify our good deeds, comparing ourselves favorably to others. But even though God knows our moral bankruptcy, He doesn’t leave us to despair. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how God not only comes in holiness and power but also grace. Because of God’s grace through Christ, we can come near to His presence.
March 25, 2025
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If we believe in a god who does not affect our lives, we do not believe the true God. Our hidden or excused sins become significant when we realize we answer to God alone. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores God’s physical and moral power. Why is the fear of God good for our souls?
March 24, 2025
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Because God is holy and we are not, we should tremble. At Mount Sinai, the Israelites couldn’t even touch the edge of the mountain without dying. In this message from Exodus 19, Pastor Lutzer highlights the revelation of God’s unspeakable holiness and power in both His speech and His acts. How can we draw near to Almighty God?
March 21, 2025
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We all face conflicts involving our children, churches, and circumstances beyond our control. While Joshua fought in the valley, Moses prayed on the hilltop. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three insights into our spiritual battles. As Pastor Lutzer says, “Our hilltop prayers can influence all kinds of outcomes down in the valley.”
March 20, 2025
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Satan attacks our weaknesses strategically with the intention of making us even weaker and eventually bringing us down. Do we know where we are most vulnerable? In this message from Exodus 17, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how lifting our hands in prayer wins spiritual battles. Let’s go forward in the name and protection of God Himself.getting cl
March 19, 2025
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Everyone is fighting some kind of battle. On their way to the Promised Land, Israel was attacked strategically and swiftly. In this message from Exodus 17, Pastor Lutzer exposes the strategy of Israel’s enemies. What’s our strategy for winning against the world, the flesh, and the devil?
March 18, 2025
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Most of us have experienced bitterness in our lives. Through all our circumstances, God leads, directs, and guides us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes we’re all impacted by two trees: the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in Eden and the tree on Calvary. Can we move from this moment of bitterness to the sweet provision of God?
March 17, 2025
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We’ve all experienced bitterness, heartache, or disappointment. The people of Israel were disillusioned after three days without water in the desert. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us God’s intention to use the disappointments in life to make us better, not bitter. What if God delights to take the bitter waters and make them sweet?
March 14, 2025
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The greater our dreams and hopes, the greater the possibility of deep bitterness and disappointment. Imagine Israel’s frustration at discovering a bitter oasis in the desert. In this message from Exodus 15, Pastor Lutzer captures the first of three snapshots of Israel’s journey with God. Why did God lead them to the place of bitterness?
March 13, 2025
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God doesn’t abandon us, no matter what. Israel was trapped at the Red Sea, but God provided a way of escape. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unpacks three lessons about challenges we face, whether from following God or from our own mistakes. No matter the tight place we’re in, there is still one good move we can make.
March 12, 2025
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About Running To Win 15 Minute Version

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 1998, this 15-minute program has provided a Godward focus. Today this program broadcasts internationally in seven languages.

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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