Running To Win on Oneplace.com

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

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Running the race of life is hard.But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, trusted pastor, Erwin Lutzer takes you on a journey into the Word to help you make it across the finish line.

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When You Make A Selfish Cho...

09.27.2023

Choices made in a moment can have repercussions that last for generations. King David made an impulsive choice regarding Bathsheba, which led to ongoing family dysfunction and sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points to two blessings from God amid ...

Running To Win on Oneplace.com episodes:

09.27.2023 When You Make A Selfish Choice - Part 2 of 2 Choices made in a moment can have repercussions that last for generations. King David made an impulsive choice regarding Bathsheba, which led to ongoing family dysfunction and sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points to two blessings from God amid ...
09.26.2023 When You Make A Selfish Choice - Part 1 of 2 Because our sinful desires are so unrelenting, we often believe irrational lies. King David secretly sinned against another man’s wife, a sin which became very public. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the four downward steps David took towards ...
09.25.2023 When You Make A Foolish Vow - Part 2 of 2 What should we do when we’ve been tricked into giving our word? Joshua’s response to being deceived into a reckless promise is a model for us today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes two ways God came through for his ...
09.22.2023 When You Make A Foolish Vow - Part 1 of 2 Failing to keep promises reveals a deficit in character. As Israel entered the Promised Land, Joshua made a bad agreement with the Gibeonites. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four characteristics of vows done before God. We’re called to keep ...
09.21.2023 When You Choose The Second Best - Part 1 of 2 If we choose “second best,” will God stop blessing us? Israel chose to not believe the promises of God when they received the spies report, so God judged them severely. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notices multiple undeserved blessings God ...
09.20.2023 When You Choose The Second Best - Part 1 of 2 Many of us make bad decisions because of fear. The Israelites turned away in doubt from their God-given challenge to conquer the Promised Land. In this message, Pastor Lutzer portrays three characteristics of their grasshopper complex. Despite their failure, God's ...
09.19.2023 The Worst Decision Ever Made - Part 2 of 2 The paradise of Eden suggests the ideal place to live a carefree life. But Adam and Eve had no excuse for following their sinful desires. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three hopeful principles embedded within God’s judgment after the ...
09.18.2023 The Worst Decision Ever Made - Part 1 of 2 Some people deny original sin, saying people are basically good inside. But from the beginning, we’ve all been listening to lies and rationalizing our actions like Adam and Eve. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the context of the original ...
09.15.2023 Dressed For Battle - Part 2 of 2 Sometimes it’s best to get back to basics. For the believer, the basics are Christian character and discipline. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Lutzer describes the qualities we cling to and the godly routines we persist in. Let’s ...
09.14.2023 Dressed For Battle - Part 1 of 2 The world is in turmoil, but beyond our sight a cosmic battle also rages. Satan seeks to undermine and destroy God’s people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer outlines the defensive and offensive weapons we’re given for our spiritual battles. Get ...
09.13.2023 God, The Center Of Your Vocation - Part 2 of 2 Not everyone enjoys their job. But if we know we’re accountable to God, we must be accountable to those in authority over us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives us a kickstart to working obediently and whole-heartedly. One day, we’ll ...
09.12.2023 God, The Center Of Your Vocation - Part 1 of 2 Every single mundane act done for Christ has eternal significance. God invites us, in whatever job we have, to be his representatives. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Lutzer equips us to make the most of our vocation. We ...
09.11.2023 What God Wants Wives To Know - Part 2 of 2 In God’s plan for the Christian marriage, there’s a beautiful balance. Loving leadership invites loving submission. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three biblical principles that have helped his own marriage, if applied by both spouses. Biblical submission brings great ...
09.08.2023 What God Wants Wives To Know - Part 1 of 2 Christian marriage elevates the role of a wife. In fact, marriage portrays how much Jesus loves his church. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines submission, specifically from Ephesians 5. If the husband represents Jesus, and the wife represents the church, ...
09.07.2023 What God Wants Husbands To Know - Part 2 of 2 Christian men have a high calling when it comes to their wives: to love them as Christ loves the church. Husbands illustrate God’s relationship with his bride. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer conveys how husbands are to ...
09.06.2023 What God Wants Husbands To Know - Part 1 of 2 Marriage is becoming less common as few want the risks marriage entails. Paul teaches directly and personally about human relationships, especially marriage. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer provides instructions for husbands who want their marriages to succeed. ...
09.05.2023 When The Spirit Has His Way - Part 2 of 2 No matter what burdens or distractions weigh us down, we were made to radiate peace and joy. That’s why Paul says to not get drunk with wine, but to be “filled with the Spirit.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides ...
09.04.2023 When The Spirit Has His Way - Part 1 of 2 Many want a type of spirituality, but without any guilt, instructions, or specific doctrines. The Christian no longer walks in the former ways of darkness. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer introduces the better way: the Holy Spirit’s ...
09.01.2023 Becoming Like God - Part 2 of 2 Many embrace the cultural mantra, “If it feels good, do it.” But Christians shouldn’t conform to the world’s rationalizations for sin. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer points out three ways we are called to be like God. ...
08.31.2023 Becoming Like God Part 1 of 2 God is working in us to make us like Himself. Because we belong to His family, we resemble our Father. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer imparts lessons on how to model God’s qualities to the lost around ...
08.30.2023 Breaking A Stubborn Habit Part 2 of 2 God does not intend to save us, only to let us wallow in our bad habits. He’s in the transformation business. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer gives us five sinful habits we can replace with Christlikeness. Let’s ...
08.29.2023 Breaking A Stubborn Habit Part 1 of 2 How can people change, especially when they are gripped by addiction? When God makes us a new creation, we are no longer merely products of our environment or heredity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals three real motivations as to ...
08.28.2023 The Renewing Of The Mind Part 2 of 2 People don’t change unless they think differently. The renewal of our mind is a constant process as we replace the old self with the habits of the new self. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discloses the mind we are given ...
08.25.2023 The Renewing Of The Mind Part 1 of 2 What we think leads to what we do. Without Christ, our minds are darkened, alienated from God, and filled with sensuality. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines why the mind is so important: it has power, and it shapes your ...
08.24.2023 You And Your Gift Part 2 of 2 What does a healthy church look like? The church cannot be healthy unless everyone comes together, identifies their gifts, and joyfully serves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer teaches us three distinctives of spiritual gifts. Each one of us is important ...
08.23.2023 You And Your Gift Part 1 of 2 The church has been blessed by Christ. If everyone is exercising their gifts and serving Christ’s body, we will be a healthy congregation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides insight into spiritual gifts and why God has given them to ...
08.22.2023 Walking Together Part 2 of 2 Unity is easy in theory, tough in practice. When the church operates in unity with all our personal differences, the world can clearly see that Jesus is present among us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals the basis for our ...
08.21.2023 Walking Together Part 1 of 2 We all have people in our lives who stretch our patience quotient. So how do we form lasting relationships, especially in the church? In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer recounts the great things God did in history among ...
08.18.2023 The Fullness Of God Part 2 of 2 Is Christianity all that it promises to be? God has revealed the glories of heaven lavished on us—even today. In this message from Ephesians 3, Pastor explains the conditions of a life yielded to God, trusting Him to renew us ...
08.17.2023 The Fullness Of God Part 1 of 2 God’s love toward us is not measured by the events we face in life. The Apostle Paul prayed that believers may have the strength to comprehend God’s indescribable love for us in any circumstance. In this message, Pastor Lutzer sees ...
08.16.2023 The Mystery Solved Part 2 of 2 To be an heir means having a future. As believers, we are heirs of eternal life and much more. In this message from Ephesians 3, Pastor Lutzer outlines the implications of God’s mystery for our daily spiritual battles, our prayer ...
08.15.2023 The Mystery Solved Part 1 of 2 Through the coming of Christ, God revealed a plan hidden in His eternal decrees. Both Jew and Gentile can now be joint heirs and members of God’s family. In this message, Pastor Lutzer pulls back the curtain to define God’s ...
08.14.2023 How God Builds The Church Part 2 of 2 Is God passive, watching us on the earth below from afar? No, Paul tells us that God is actively building His church, a place for His dwelling through His Spirit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer applies the images of the ...
08.11.2023 How God Builds The Church Part 1 of 2 With all the chaos in the world, what is God’s real agenda? Some believe the local church is obsolete, so they think lightly of any involvement or role in the church. In this message, Pastor Lutzer leads us on an ...
08.10.2023 Pulling Together In A World Tearing Apart Part 2 of 2 We are born self-seeking and prejudiced. The Bible says the reason we are alienated and fragmented is because of sin. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Lutzer celebrates how Jesus came and tore down the dividing wall between Jews ...
08.09.2023 Pulling Together In A World Tearing Apart Part 1 of 2 What could bind together diverse races and ethnic groups? Because Jesus reconciled us to one another, we can find a humble unity at the foot of the cross. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes five degrees of separation for Gentiles ...
08.08.2023 Why Grace Is So Amazing Part 2 of 2 Because grace is so amazing, it can be difficult to accept. As humans, we evaluate others by comparison. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notices two kinds of people who think they don’t need God’s grace. We all need the grace ...
08.07.2023 Why Grace Is So Amazing Part 1 of 2 We are in dire need of God’s grace. We’re not merely sick; we require a resurrection from God because we can’t fix ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer establishes our condition before grace rescued us. Through Christ, God has shed ...
08.04.2023 Learning To Pray God's Will Part 2 of 2 Most of us pray for immediate concerns. But Paul taught the Ephesians to pray with a view to God’s big picture. In this message, Pastor Lutzer makes two life-changing observations about praying in God’s will. Even in times of difficulty ...
08.03.2023 Learning To Pray God's Will Part 1 of 2 Is it possible to have real confidence when we pray? In Ephesians 1, Paul leads us to pray for wisdom, illumination, and enlightenment. In this message, Pastor Lutzer teaches how to pray in the center of God’s will. Though we ...
08.02.2023 Heaven Guaranteed Part 2 of 2 How sure can we be that our heavenly home is secure? Though we face distractions, temptations, and worries, God has firmly established a sign of ownership on His children. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Lutzer affirms the certainty ...
08.01.2023 Heaven Guaranteed Part 1 of 2 Many of us question our value, whether we really matter. The sealing of the Holy Spirit communicates our identity and purpose as God’s children. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Lutzer unveils three signs of the Spirit’s sealing. In ...
07.31.2023 Bought At High Cost Part 2 The devastation of sin left us without hope before a just God. Incredibly, Christ was willing to die to buy us pardon. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes three reasons people have difficulty accepting God’s forgiveness. Let us live in ...
07.28.2023 Bought At High Cost Part 1 Jesus lavished redemption on us by His grace. He has dispensed grace which covers every part of the sins we have committed. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Lutzer considers the meaning, the means, and the measure of a ...
07.27.2023 Salvation: Your Choice Or God's? Part 2 Is it arrogant to believe God has chosen us to be saved? If God has chosen us for salvation as a free gift, then we are obligated to the Giver for all of eternity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives ...
07.26.2023 Salvation: Your Choice Or God's? Part 1 Before creation, God planned everything. He chose us, adopted us, and graced us for His glory, according to the mystery of God’s purposes in salvation. In this message from Ephesians, Pastor Lutzer explains three blessings God has poured out upon ...
07.25.2023 Living In Heaven While Walking On Earth Part 2 Some feel Christians are too heavenly-minded. While we do not know all that God may bring into our lives, Christ is above everything. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Lutzer unveils five descriptions of the heavenlies. Let’s put the ...
07.24.2023 Living In Heaven While Walking On Earth Part 1 The world is full of so much evil and pain. Is Jesus detached from it all or is He still ruling? In this message from Ephesians, Pastor Lutzer discusses Jesus’ throne, a place of blessing and power, signifying the resources ...
07.21.2023 The Gift Of Glorification Part 2 What will we look like in eternity after our broken bodies are restored? Believers are promised a glorious, incorruptible body. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses three matters we should not minimize as we prepare for that day. One day, ...
07.20.2023 The Gift Of Glorification Part 1 The curse of the fall has affected the fabric of this Earth, and even our bodies wear out. We long for restoration and glorification. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shows us the extent to which God went ...

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