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Pleasure: Life On Empty – Part 3 of 3

February 10, 2025
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We’re easily provoked by the things we see, and the desires in our heart. Moses had the choice of the world’s pleasures, but he chose a better pleasure. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer provides two guidelines for wisely choosing a better pleasure. Do we really want to go after the world where it’s leading?

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The more conveniences we have, the more we cram our lives with anything but God. Even good things become idols when they take us away from God. In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates two consequences of pursuing the world. Let’s live for Christ in a world focused on pleasure.
February 7, 2025
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The world is full of pleasures. But as Christians, we don’t live for the pleasures of this passing age. In this message from 1 John 2, Pastor Lutzer offers compelling reasons to throw off the lures of the enemy, who seeks to enslave us to the world’s pleasure. Is God being squeezed out of our lives?
February 6, 2025
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Many rationalize their “sexual freedom.” We then resign ourselves to its allure by finding ways to manage our guilt and shame. In this message from Psalm 51, Pastor Lutzer gives three realizations we must arrive at to overcome sexual infidelity and impurity. How can we be healed from an unfaithful heart?
February 5, 2025
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Sexual intimacy outside marriage creates spiritual and emotional bondage. It even undermines our ability to make commitments. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer reveals three devastating consequences of sexual sin. There is hope to be free of these destructive patterns.
February 4, 2025
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God created sexuality with boundaries to protect us. Yet in a sex-driven culture, many have turned from holy sexuality to promiscuous relationships. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer describes the destructive power of a false sexual bond. Because, God’s design is sexual intimacy with the covenant of marriage.
February 3, 2025
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God designed sex for a covenant marriage relationship. But extramarital relationships and sex ruins life for all concerned. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer defines a sexual bond that is not sanctioned by God. We can’t ignore God’s commands and expect to avoid God’s consequences.
January 31, 2025
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To be free from sexual sin is a painful and thorough process, but it’s worth it. Imagine being free of the snare of secret pornography. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives practical advice as to how we can come to the light, have a clear conscience, and battle temptation. How do we get out from under the shadows of sexual sin?
January 30, 2025
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Lust and sexual desire aren’t just momentary thrills. Sexual sin traps our soul in its grip. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer shares the drastic measures Jesus calls us to, to live pure and holy lives, particularly in our associations. Jesus wasn’t only concerned with our outward actions but our hearts.
January 29, 2025
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Our sexuality reflects our identity as God's image-bearers. But the devil tempts us to fulfill our sexual desires outside God's will. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer discusses the first of three commitments Jesus calls us to: in our marriages and our thought-life. Does Jesus leave us alone with our temptations? 
January 28, 2025
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We know the invasive power of images to influence our mind and heart. In our day, pornographic images are everywhere. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the trap of sexual temptation and addiction through pornography. Are we ready to confront sexual temptation?
January 27, 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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