Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

When God Comes Calling – Part 2 of 2

August 14, 2024

Israel was in bondage both to sin and to the Midianites. But God showed up and called Gideon to deliver the people. In this message from Judges 6, Pastor Lutzer defines three lessons from God’s call on Gideon, an unremarkable man with character flaws. As Pastor Lutzer says, “The call of God always leads to new obedience.” 

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What does it mean to follow the call of God on our lives? God called Gideon to lead Israel, but not before commanding him when to destroy the idols in his own backyard. In this message from Judges 6, Pastor Lutzer clarifies three properties of a call from God. If we want to serve God, we must first destroy our idols. 
August 13, 2024
The nation of Israel had turned away from God to the idols saturating the nations around them. During oppressive pagan rule, Deborah’s wisdom and prophetic gift lead the entire nation of Israel. In this message, Pastor Lutzer verifies three compelling lessons from Deborah’s story. How did God lead Deborah and her people to victory?
August 12, 2024
God often uses darkness to bring about light. Oppressed under yet another evil king, the Israelites cried out and God sent a deliverer named Deborah. In this message from Judges 5-6, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to three of Deborah’s faithful qualities. How did God use one woman to overthrow an evil Canaanite oppressor?
August 9, 2024
When we’re enjoying our sins, what does it take for us to give it all up and repent? For Israel, it took an oppressive rule by a pagan king. In this message, Pastor Lutzer assesses three deficient views of God’s deliverance. God uses many means to bring us back to Himself.
August 8, 2024
During the time of the judges, the nation of Israel was in a terrible cycle. They fell into the sins of their neighbors, and God handed them over to bondage. In this message from Judges 3, Pastor Lutzer identifies three stages of rebellion against God. Are we willing to pursue God for deliverance?
August 7, 2024
Often, a second generation assumes inherited benefits are their rights. In the end, God might just give them over to the sins they crave. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers three lessons about compromise from an entire generation in ancient Israel. Will we stop giving into our desires and call upon God?
August 6, 2024
After the death of the Israelites who had entered the Promised Land, the next generation forgot God. They turned to other gods that encouraged sinfulness, and quickly became enslaved to their sin. In this message from Judges 1-2, Pastor Lutzer notes the first of four characteristics of the second generation. Will we turn to God in desperation?
August 5, 2024
There’s not a government program, insurance policy, or medical procedure which can stop our appointment with death. Coming to grips with our own mortality is a sobering thing we all need to do. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three lessons about dying well. We can face the end of life the way Jesus did.
August 2, 2024
We all have an appointment with death. And for believers in Christ, when our time comes to die, we can know God has ordained it to happen for His glory. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers five assurances with which Jesus was able to die. If we belong to Jesus, we can possess those very same assurances.
August 1, 2024
Many have misconceptions of what the Bible says about hell, especially since it’s so counter to our sensibilities. After all, who really believes in demons, pitchforks, and hot licking flames? In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains three lasting characteristics of hell. The real terrors of eternal death await unbelievers.
July 31, 2024
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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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