Running To Win 15 Minute Version

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

A Glimpse Behind The Curtain – Part 2 of 4

July 12, 2024

Some people who’ve had a near-death experience reported a strange, inviting light. But the Bible is God’s revelation of our ultimate destinies. In this message from Acts 7, Pastor Lutzer reflects on the first Christian martyr who had a near-death experience. When the soul separates from the body, what are the conditions of the life beyond?

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Throughout the ages, many have people have had near-death or out-of-body experiences. Most of the stories are strikingly similar in saying that there’s no concern for future judgment. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the fascination with out-of-body experiences and occultism. What does the Bible say about the afterlife? 
July 11, 2024
Many have never felt the warmth of the Father’s love. Like the prodigal’s father, our Heavenly Father longs to welcome us home. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to keep our children from moral harm and point them to the Gospel. This is the only message that can keep our souls, and our families, anchored in a culture falling apart.
July 10, 2024
The family is on life support these days. It’s up to Christians to show by example the value and power of a godly family. In this message, Pastor Lutzer prepares us to teach children about our accountability before God. How do we provide children with a loving environment and consistent rules?
July 9, 2024
In an age of sexual immorality, children are among the most vulnerable to perversion. Where can we find help to defend our children and their futures? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares common sense steps to help us be counter cultural. We need the Lord’s wisdom to guide our children.
July 8, 2024
Many of us are looking for ways to guide our children in this cultural moment. God’s Word provides a solid defense against the world’s godless agenda. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers practical instruction and definite action steps for Christian parents. Whether we are Christians or not, all of us are invited to come home to the Heavenly Father.
July 5, 2024
Parents today want good children. But as our culture’s celebration of violence, sexuality, and godlessness steals the hearts of our children, what can we do to stop it? In this message from Deuteronomy 6, Pastor Lutzer gives us the first of fourteen “commandments” all parents must follow to raise not just good kids, but godly kids. Our families need the Lord. 
July 4, 2024
Both the redefinition of morality and the celebration of immorality threaten the foundations of our society. How can Christian families be counter-cultural? In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to teach the next generation how to confront compromise and temptation. Have we lost moral authority in our families? 
July 3, 2024
We want to believe it’s never too late for family healing to begin. But can we see God’s blessing, despite family dysfunction like King David’s? In this message, Pastor Lutzer paints a picture of Jesus’ genealogy, the Son of David. Let’s be sure we belong to the right branch of David’s family tree.
July 2, 2024
King David let sin and dysfunction fester in his family until the poison burst out in civil strife. What can we learn from his mistakes? In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers five inner resources that enable us to both walk through and rise above the brokenness of any family situation. Let’s deal with unresolved matters before it’s too late.
July 1, 2024
Everyone is born into a family network. But what if we’re in a family system that is dysfunctional, like King David’s? In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides insights into family wounds and brokenness. We can’t just deal with one family member without dealing with the other members who are also involved.
June 28, 2024
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Many people spend more time planning for a vacation than preparing for eternity. Perhaps it doesn't seem real that we will still exist—fully conscious and alive—beyond the grave. But it's true, and it calls for careful consideration. In this updated edition of One Minute After You Die, bestselling author Erwin Lutzer urges readers to study what the Bible says. Can near-death experiences teach us anything about life after death? How can we prepare for our own final moment? With 700,000 copies in print, this bestselling work makes an encouraging gift for believers and a tasteful word of caution for the undecided. 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 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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