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Just Lay It Down – Part 2 of 2

February 25, 2025

Letting go of bitterness means forgiving those who have wronged you. We have to release that person into God’s hands for justice and mercy. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer gets at the root of our bitterness. What will it take for us to cut bitterness at the root?

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Past Episodes

Our souls are gardens to tend. Bitterness grows like weeds, choking our peace year after year. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer identifies four thorny situations requiring forgiveness: parental abuse, sibling rivalry, marital betrayal, and anger at God. Let’s uproot bitterness for good.
February 24, 2025
Here’s the good news: God credits Christ’s perfect record to our account. This righteousness doesn’t come from ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unpacks five aspects of the meaning of “justification.” Can you believe all of Christ’s righteousness is applied to us by trusting in Him?
February 21, 2025
Martin Luther was filled with grief because he couldn’t satisfy the demands of God through good works. Through his spiritual struggle, Luther discovered a crucial truth that brought peace to his soul. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer explains the wonder of Jesus’ full payment of our sin-debt. What does it mean to be justified by faith alone?
February 20, 2025
Clear consciences are tough to find. Our dark deeds must be exposed to the light of Christ in honest repentance. In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor Lutzer considers three transforming lessons for our daily confession of sin. How do we keep the way clear between us and God?
February 19, 2025
When we have a clear conscience, we can walk with God moment by moment in joyful gratitude. How can we remain in that joy each day? In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor Lutzer notes three steps to overcome the barriers to our fellowship with God. Only Christ can deliver us from sin and give us true joy.
February 18, 2025
When we’re addicted, we often can’t see the true extent of our bondage. We prefer the comfortable lie of believing we’re still free. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three steps on the path towards hope and freedom from addiction. Because we can’t get free; we must be set free.
February 17, 2025
Addiction is powerful, and anyone can fall into its clutches. Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, gambling, or pornography, we are all prone to be addicts. In this message from John 8, Pastor Lutzer shares five truths for addicts to find true freedom. Through God’s grace, addictions can be put behind us.
February 14, 2025
Guilt and shame can provoke people to kill themselves, as Lady Macbeth did in Shakespeare’s famous play. But we don’t have to fall prey to the devil’s lies. In this message from Hebrews 9, Pastor Lutzer gives us four truths that deliver from guilt and depression. We need hope, especially when everything is falling apart inside.
February 13, 2025
Many feel trapped in their misery, seeing suicide as their only escape. Yet Christ offers hope and resources beyond our circumstances. In this message from Hebrews 9, Pastor Lutzer helps us grasp why the precious blood of Christ gives us a reason to live. No depression is so deep that any of us is without hope.
February 12, 2025
A deadened conscience leads to narcissism. Such people elevate their own thoughts and feelings above all else, lashing out at anyone who challenges their self-absorbed world. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God knows all of us fully, forever, and truthfully. Is there hope for a narcissist to change?
February 11, 2025
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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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