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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.
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219 episodes
What Would Jesus Do? – Part 2 of 2
Christ’s suffering on the way to the cross is our ultimate example. Following in those steps requires us to make fundamental changes in our priorities...
What Would Jesus Do? – Part 1 of 2
We often feel overwhelmed by the complexity and busyness of modern life. Charles Sheldon’s novel invites us to ask one radical question: “What would J...
A Faith That Endures – Part 2 of 2
The tests we face often lead many to question God’s love. The heroes of Hebrews 11 include ordinary people like us who had no immediate response to th...
A Faith That Endures – Part 1 of 2
Where is God when we really need Him? Though some give up on God altogether, believers across the ages have experienced loss and devastating trials. I...
A Faith That Risks – Part 2 of 2
Most of us would choose comfort over risk. When our faith in God is genuine, we are ready for unfamiliar territory. In this message from Hebrews 11, P...
A Faith That Risks – Part 1 of 2
Some people say they have faith, yet their lives show little evidence of it. Others who possess true faith are willing to take risks. In this message...
You Are Assured Of Triumph – Part 2 of 2
Though doubts creep up, nothing can separate us from the love of God. Like Paul who was persuaded of this, we can’t think of anything more reassuring....
You Are Assured Of Triumph – Part 1 of 2
When we’re in the midst of horrible suffering, we often can’t see God’s love for us. Yet He still loves us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lists seven...
You Own A Certificate Of Acquittal – Part 2 of 2
Sometimes, Christians become worried they might lose their salvation. Self-condemnation must be confronted with a declaration of God. In this message...
You Own A Certificate Of Acquittal – Part 1 of 2
Salvation is freely given by God to those who trust in Christ. But some Christians wrestle with whether we can lose our salvation. In this message fro...
You’re About To Inherit It All – Part 2 of 2
All of us deserve a spiritual death sentence. But God sent Christ to pardon us, delivering us from despair and bringing us everlasting joy. In this me...
You’re About To Inherit It All – Part 1 of 2
As children of an awesome God, our inheritance is incredible. The greatest proof that God is on our side is the precious gift of His Son. In this mess...
You’ve Been Chosen Forever – Part 2 of 2
When life seems uncertain, our future is secure in the love of our infinite God. He will preserve us to the day of glory. In this message, Pastor Lutz...
You’ve Been Chosen Forever – Part 1 of 2
Our salvation is deeply rooted in God. From eternity past to our eternal futures, God has taken the initiative, even sacrificing His own Son for us. I...
You Know He’s Working For Your Good – Part 2 of 2
During a bad day, what if we looked at it from God’s perspective? The hand of God moves in the lives of His people to bring about good from evil. In t...
You Know He’s Working For Your Good – Part 1 of 2
Where do we go when the days are dark and the nights are long? In every situation, Christians know all things work together for the good of those who...
You Have Hope In Suffering – Part 2 of 2
Becoming a Christian doesn’t mean we’ll have a life without difficulty. Instead, this world and its troubles do not define us. In this message, Pastor...
You Have Hope In Suffering – Part 1 of 2
When life gets tough, many try to grin and bear it while others crack under the pressure. But Christians are given a blessed hope. In this message fro...
You Will Sit Next To The King – Part 2 of 2
This life is not the end; eternity is coming. As believers, our inheritance is earning interest right now in the bank of heaven, as we serve the Lord...
You Will Sit Next To The King – Part 1 of 2
Salvation is much more than God forgiving our sins. For all who have believed in Christ, we become heirs to God’s kingdom. In this message from Romans...
We Have A Divine Calling – Part 2 of 2
The righteousness of Christ is now ours and will take us all the way to heaven. But we still experience conflict due to our old desires which battle a...
You Have A Divine Calling – Part 1 of 2
What does it really mean to be called a child of God? For God’s children, there is no condemnation. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer celeb...
Death To Self-Justification – Part 2 of 2
Jonah preached in Nineveh only after God literally dragged him there. But was his heart ever broken by that which breaks the heart of God? In this mes...
Death To Self-Justification – Part 1 of 2
Our sin nature drives us to justify our actions and hide our true selves. After a massive revival, Jonah the prophet opposed God’s mercy on Ninevah. I...
Death To Self Interest – Part 2 of 2
We all struggle with seeing God show mercy to those we think don’t deserve it. After a second chance, Jonah finally traveled to the great city of Nine...
Death To Self-Interest – Part 1 of 2
Some believers will only obey God after He teaches them a lesson the hard way. After three days inside a fish, Jonah still had no compassion on the pe...
Death To Self-Reliance – Part 2 of 2
Sometimes, circumstances overwhelm us, forcing us to turn to God for a way out. Jonah was certainly overwhelmed in the belly of the great fish. In thi...
Death To Self-Reliance – Part 1 of 2
We all have a stubborn streak, especially when our personal plans conflict with God’s. In desperation inside the great fish, Jonah turned to the Lord,...
Death To Self-Will – Part 2 of 2
There’s a heavy cost in trying to outrun God’s sovereign plan. Even a prophet’s defiance cannot stop God's work from moving forward. In this message,...
Death To Self-Will – Part 1 of 2
God has many ways of reaching us, even when we’re digging in our heels. The story of a rebellious prophet shows the high cost of running from God. In...
Seeing The World – Part 2 of 2
God calls His people to be salt and light in a world facing spiritual decay. We are instructed to preserve the world and grant perspective on its dark...
Seeing The World – Part 1 of 2
Our society is falling apart—morally, socially, politically, and religiously. But Christians have a responsibility during these times. In this message...
The Meaning Of Pro-Life – Part 2 of 2
The defense of abortion reflects a culture that prioritizes its own desires over the authority of God. Yet a vision of the Lord leads to the profound...
The Meaning Of Pro-Life – Part 1 of 2
When we replace God with ourselves, we do what’s right in our own eyes. Isaiah pronounced woes on those who called evil good and good evil. In this me...
Vocational Challenges – Part 2 of 2
How can we find lasting meaning in a world where everything eventually fades? True fulfillment comes when we see our daily tasks from the standpoint o...
Vocational Challenges – Part 1 of 2
We may never receive the raise, promotion, or dream job we want. Yet, our work—no matter what it is—has significance to God and His kingdom. In this m...
What Caring Means – Part 2 of 2
We hear about tragedies and difficulties, yet we are often indifferent in our response to them. But God’s people should be different—like Paul’s love...
What Caring Means – Part 1 of 2
We have trouble caring sometimes, don’t we? Paul cared for the Thessalonians by the truth he spoke and by his nurturing posture. In this message from...
What God Seeks – Part 2 of 2
When God looks into our hearts, does He see a heart that is completely His? Asa’s divided heart sought the assistance of pagan kings instead of God. I...
What God Seeks – Part 1 of 2
Where do we turn when the bottom falls out of our lives and a crisis hits? King Asa’s compromise reveals the danger of misplaced trust. In this messag...