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Gambling: Don't Bet On It – Part 2 of 2

January 14, 2025

Americans are bombarded by temptations to fritter away their money. Gambling is not merely foolish; it is also deceptive and destructive. In this message, Pastor Lutzer guides us to understand the mind of a gambler, which can apply to all addictions. Jesus must be the true substitute for our addictive desires.

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Gambling promises pleasure, power, wealth and well-being. But gambling is another deceitful snare of the devil. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four biblical principles that are violated by gambling. Is there a way out for those who are addicted to the lure of fast cash or a “big break?”
January 13, 2025
Most of us have too much stuff. If we were honest with ourselves, we could see our materialism. In this message from Luke 12, Pastor Lutzer warns against three mistakes a rich man made about his soul, his God, and his eternity. What does it take to transfer our trust from money and things to God?
January 10, 2025
We are all born with a greedy heart. Greed is insatiable, consuming us with its voracious appetite for more. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how greed leads to other evils such as covetousness, envy, and even idolatry. So, how do we fight against Satan’s snare of greed?
January 9, 2025
Satan tempts us by using our natural desires, leading us to satisfy them in destructive ways. But we are called to resist him. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer explains that we are accountable before God and that there is a way to escape temptation. Let's discover the Christian’s path to overcoming temptation.
January 8, 2025
We all face temptations every day. They draw us away from God and toward destructive choices that can ruin our lives, families, and futures. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer explains two conflicts we all face: a battle within and a conflict with God. Without God’s intervention, our natural tendency is to love worldly things.
January 7, 2025
In life, there are few certainties, but in the plan of God, there are some things that must happen. Every word of Scripture must be fulfilled. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers a fresh view of how God sees all the challenges we face. In eternity, we’ll have complete understanding, but for now, we must rest in the wisdom of God.
January 6, 2025
It’s an illusion that we can control all the variables of life. But the truth is this: some things must happen. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies five “musts” from the life of Christ, pointing us to God’s redemptive plan and ultimate purposes. When God says something must happen, it will.
January 3, 2025
We all need fresh perspective. Paul gives us a glimpse of how God sees the span of our life and our success. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer contrasts two points of view: the seen and the unseen world. How do we start fixing our mind on the things which are eternal, not temporal? 
January 2, 2025
Some things are more important than life itself. For the believer, even though our body is decaying, there is always new life within us. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer weighs the contrast between eternal glory and our momentary troubles. God’s promises give us an optimistic courage to face whatever comes our way. 
January 1, 2025
What principles undergird the worship experience in your church? God’s Word provides the instruction that can set all of our churches on solid ground. In this message from Hebrews 13, Pastor Lutzer gives us the basis for how we should conduct corporate worship. Both praise and sacrifice are crucial in the life of the believer.
December 31, 2024
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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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