Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

What God Thinks Of The Cross – Part 1 of 2

June 24, 2024

It’s in the cross that we glory. But our eyes are often drawn to secondary things such as political advantage. In this message from Acts 4, Pastor Lutzer looks at the cross from the standpoint of history and even eternity past. Was Christ’s death on the cross a divine gamble?

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The church’s unique, God-given purpose does not lie in political activism or nationalism. Believers are called first to be ambassadors for Christ to a needy world. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies three different relationships between the flag and the cross. Those who mix the cross and any nation’s flag do a disservice to both.
June 21, 2024
Jesus commanded us to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. Is there a clear way to live in both kingdoms? In this message from Matthew 22, Pastor Lutzer asks four questions about America’s history between the church and state. The story of the Christian church revolves around this conflict.
June 20, 2024
While politicians compete for position, policies are enacted that contradict the Bible. Thankfully, the cross can do what politics can’t. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares the burden on his heart for our nation. Despite the conflict with our culture, let’s stand confidently for what’s right.
June 19, 2024
Christians are rightfully uncomfortable within our disintegrating society. The cross has always been at odds with popular culture. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows the five contrasts between the City of Man and the City of God. Governments may rise and fall, but the Gospel will endure despite the battles we face.
June 18, 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.
June 17, 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.
June 14, 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.
June 13, 2024
Too often, parents will settle for good children, not godly children. They’re not ready for their kids to stand against the worldly culture. In this message from Deuteronomy 6, Pastor Lutzer gives us the first three of fourteen “commandments” all parents must follow to raise not just good kids, but godly kids. How are Christian families counter-cultural?
June 12, 2024
Everyone is born into a family network. But what if we’re in a family system that is broken like King David’s? 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.
June 11, 2024
Everything a parent does—or doesn’t do—will affect the family. Passive fathers have certain characteristics and King David exemplified passivity to an extreme degree. In this message, Pastor Lutzer draws out three lessons from the Bible’s honest portrayal of David’s family. What happens in dysfunctional families if the father is passive?
June 10, 2024
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This resource is a realistic analysis of why so many marriages that begin well end so tragically. Pastor Erwin Lutzer addresses the pressure points in marriage both biblically and compassionately so you can move beyond the past, seek God's guidance, and allow conflict to strengthen the relationship. Here is hope for those couples who think they are doomed to a relationship crippled by the failures of the past and the pain of the present. In Christ, any marriage can be strengthened and restored. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.888.218.9337.

About Running To Win

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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