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Moving Beyond Your Past – 3 of 3

September 12, 2024

When it comes to past injustices, we must let our bitterness go. In a marriage, peace only comes after releasing each memory into God's hands. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to forgive as we’ve been forgiven. What does it take to overcome bitterness and develop new patterns of thinking and speaking?

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Do you struggle with feelings of guilt about your past? Or are you bogged down by a conscience that haunts or imprisons you? Pastor Lutzer shares what it means to deal with guilt and replace it with joy. No failure is permanent for God's children, and no life is beyond God's power to bring about change. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

Past Episodes

Many of us carry burdens from decisions we desperately wish we could undo. Dark secrets take a toll on our minds and our hearts, particularly in marriage. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three preparations for giving and receiving forgiveness. Are we ready to face our past and move forward in freedom?
September 11, 2024
In a perfect world, marriages begin and end in blissful happiness. But all of us bring past expectations, wounds, and even personal sins into our relationships. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three steps from King David’s restoration for hurting marriages. Let’s face our past and move beyond them.
September 10, 2024
People in difficult marriages need hope. No matter what kind of marriage we might be in, we shouldn’t get back at a spouse. In this message from 1 Peter 3, Pastor Lutzer offers four responses to a difficult marriage. If we apply God’s word, we can pursue true harmony in our marriage.
September 9, 2024
Sometimes we marry despite clear signals of a less-than-ideal match. We shouldn’t marry without the willingness to put the needs of someone else first. In this message, Pastor Lutzer counsels us to avoid four red flags in any potential spouse. Whether we’re in the dating process or in a difficult marriage, can we still glorify God?
September 6, 2024
Can God restore someone who has wandered far away from Him? If Samson is any indication, the answer is “yes.” In this message from Judges 16, Pastor Lutzer reflects on five lessons from Samson’s failure. At the end of Samson’s life, he found grace in the eyes of the Lord.
September 5, 2024
Sin can always drag down another victim. Samson had won some incredible victories in the past, but they didn’t protect him from sin. In this message from Judges 16, Pastor Lutzer warns against the steps Samson took in his downfall. The sin we tolerate today might destroy us tomorrow.
September 4, 2024
Through any trials we are going through, God is working in our lives. But Samson’s journey was made complicated by his disobedience to God. In this message from Judges 15, Pastor Lutzer notes three lessons from Samson’s purifying process. Perhaps God is using time, pressure, and faithful friends to grow us.
September 3, 2024
None of us can go in two directions at once. Samson was a double-minded man, but God allowed him to rule as a judge over Israel. In this message from Judges 15, Pastor Lutzer reflects on three portraits of Samson as an avenger, a peacemaker, and a victor. God was moving Samson from double mindedness to single-mindedness.
September 2, 2024
Many wonder why God seems to bless those who live in disobedience to His will. Samson compromised morally with his choice of a wife. In this message, Pastor Lutzer distinguishes three lessons from Samson’s failed marriage. Can God bless even if He does not approve of our actions?
August 30, 2024
Marriage usually reveals the character issues lying under the surface. Samson insisted on marrying a Philistine. In this message from Judges 14, Pastor Lutzer maps out five pitfalls in Samson’s marriage. We can’t just follow our emotions without thinking about the consequences.
August 29, 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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