To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172 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.
The Running To Win podcast on Oneplace.com is an incredible resource for anyone seeking to deepen their faith and grow closer to the Lord. As a listener who moved from Jamaica and does not have easy access to church, this podcast has been invaluable in helping me maintain my spiritual journey. Dr. Erwin Lutzer's teachings and insights have kept me aligned with the teachings of Scripture, even when I am unable to attend regular worship services. His ability to delve deep into the Bible and teach healthy biblical doctrine is truly commendable.
One of the best aspects of The Running To Win podcast is Dr. Lutzer's commitment to teaching scriptural truths and showing listeners how to live obediently according to God's Word. It is refreshing to come across a preacher who is unafraid to tackle tough subjects and proclaim the truth that is written in the Bible. His teachings are thought-provoking and challenging, pushing listeners towards personal growth and a deeper relationship with Jesus.
However, one downside I have noticed recently is that the podcast episodes have been released later in the day, making it difficult for me to listen during my early morning walks or commute to work at 5 am. I understand that there may be logistical reasons for this change, but personally, I find listening in the early mornings most beneficial for my spiritual routine. It would be fantastic if the podcast could be made available earlier in the day again so that listeners like myself can continue starting our days with these enriching messages.
In conclusion, The Running To Win podcast with Dr. Erwin Lutzer is an exceptional resource for those seeking solid biblical teaching and guidance. Dr. Lutzer's depth of knowledge and his ability to present scriptural truths in a relatable way make his messages both impactful and applicable to daily life. While it would be great if new episodes were released earlier in the day as before, overall, this podcast has had a profound impact on my spiritual journey, and I am grateful for Dr. Lutzer's faithful ministry.
Many carry a burden of guilt that no amount of self-forgiveness can lift. When Jesus healed a paralyzed man, He proved His authority to forgive sins. In this message from Mark 2, Pastor Lutzer explains two transforming lessons about the greater miracle of forgiveness. Every soul longs to hear: “Your sins are forgiven.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
When we can't help ourselves, God provides others who can bear our burdens. Four friends tore open a roof to help their friend. In this message from Mark 2, Pastor Lutzer reveals three snapshots of the paralyzed man who needed healing. What happens when we can't make our way to Jesus on our own? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Despite our fears and failures, a call from Jesus changes everything. It took unusual grace for Jesus' first disciples to follow Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus provides the power, authority, and ultimate success for our mission. How can we overcome the fear of failure and find the courage to share our faith with others? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
When Jesus called Simon and Andrew, He said they would become fishers of men. How can we fulfill our ultimate calling to join Jesus' mission? In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus calls, challenges, and partners with ordinary people. Jesus invited people just like us to be extraordinary witnesses. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Some of us want comfort and happiness more than we want the will of God. For forty days in the wilderness, Jesus showed us how to depend on the Father. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how God's Word, work, and people protect us in our greatest temptations. What if our deepest desires can only be fulfilled in God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
In a barren wilderness, Jesus was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan. Weakened by hunger and thirst, the Son of God faced His enemy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer distinguishes the purpose God brings in testing versus the devil's purpose. What if our temptation in life's deserts actually glorify God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
How can we know if we are truly accepted by God? God's approval of Jesus was clear when His voice thundered from heaven, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how the entire Trinity was involved in securing our salvation. Imagine living in light of being fully approved and accepted by God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
What's the true purpose behind baptism? Christ's own baptism reveals a profound model of obedience and divine identity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains why Jesus was baptized and what it means. When we too are baptized, we identify ourselves with all that Jesus did on our behalf. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Many kings of Israel were ungodly, worshipping idols rather than the true God. During the reign of Josiah, as they cleansed the temple and recovered the Word of God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how to stop serving idols by surrendering the hidden keys to our hearts. Let's allow Christ to truly feel at home in us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
As believers, our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit—God lives within us. But do our temples need to be cleaned? In this message from 2 Kings 22, Pastor Lutzer discusses how to purge our hearts from pride and compromise like King Josiah did. It's time we renewed our relationship with God and recovered His Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
We often feel ill-equipped to represent God in a hostile culture. But Jesus gave words of comfort and instruction as He sent out His disciples. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how we are uniquely commissioned, protected, instructed, empowered, and known by God. We were made to represent the King of kings with authority. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
As Christ's hands and feet, we often feel inadequate, but we are not alone. Jesus Himself sent out His seventy disciples two-by-two. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God equips us with His commission, protection, instruction, and power. God has given us the power to do His will—even when it seems impossible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Many people secretly carry deep wounds of abuse, sexual sin, rejection, and isolation. Christ is our ultimate example in how He reached out to outcasts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses the Christians call to tenderly touch and speak to the broken. Will we follow in Jesus' steps and reach out? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Every person carries a deep need to be genuinely loved and accepted. Jesus demonstrated true compassion on a despised outcast: a leper. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses the healing power of a loving touch and an encouraging word. Christ's presence empowers us to bless a hurting world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
It's easy for Christians to stay safely inside the church walls. Jesus Himself calls us to be salt and light. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges us to step out of the salt pile and into a decaying world. Let's discover the call to influence our culture for Christ without compromising our purity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
We are to stand up and shine—exposing the evils of this world and guiding the lost to the truth. If we don't bring Christ to the places where we live, who will? In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer shares the deep meaning of being salt and light. Let's discover our true impact and ignite our calling. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
We all long to find true, lasting reconciliation with God. Jesus told a series of parables to underscore how deeply God values the lost. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores what Jesus truly thinks about lost people. All of us are prodigals, and our Father rejoices when we come back to Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
God's heart is known by what He seeks—and He seeks the lost. Jesus demonstrated this by spending time with tax collectors and sinners. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains that people are incredibly valuable yet lost. We are called to carry on His work, seeking the lost and seeing them in light of eternity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
When Jesus comes to town, revival often follows. Zacchaeus' life was changed, showing Jesus' redeeming power. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses the realities of conversion and commission. When people are convicted of sin and restitution is made, there is true freedom and joy from being right with God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Encountering Jesus revolutionizes our hearts and even our cities. In Jericho, Jesus met the chief tax collector, Zacchaeus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how curiosity about Christ leads to a moment of confrontation and confession. When Jesus comes to town, we will never be the same. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
If we're serious about following Jesus, eventually we'll leave the oasis and head into the wilderness. True intimacy with God requires fighting our temptations with Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how to overcome spiritual conflict in prayer. What if our spiritual battles turned into moments of sweet delight? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Every temptation and worry is thrown at us to hinder our time with God. When we seek to pray, we often face a battle just like Jesus did in His own desert temptation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how the desert serves as a place of conflict, communion, and commitment. Let's find out how dry places can revitalize our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains Jesus' priorities of patience and purpose. What kind of sacrifices do we need to make to align our lives with what matters most to God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 Jesus Do?” In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares Jesus' greatest priorities like prayer, people, and purity. What if following Christ's example actually simplified our choices? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 their prayers for deliverance—but still believed God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders the tests of faith we face. Will our faith survive our circumstances? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 on Moses' life from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer identifies Moses' radical decision and powerful motivation. After all, any act of faith has risk. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shares three takeaways about God's persistent love. What if God is birthing a lasting hope amid our tears and hurt? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 different kinds of circumstances that cause us to doubt the love of Christ. What if, in the end, we don't merely endure but triumph? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Sometimes, Christians become worried they might lose their salvation. Self-condemnation must be confronted with a declaration of God. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer celebrates the doctrine of justification, that we've been declared as righteous as Jesus is. Imagine being welcomed into heaven as if we were Christ Himself. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to Martin Luther and the biblical definition of justification. We can have certainty about our eternal destiny, rejoicing in our salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer inspires thanksgiving through three lessons about the blessings of salvation. If God willingly gave us Jesus, would He not also freely give us all things? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 message, Pastor Lutzer proves why nobody can stand against us, not even our enemies, our circumstances, ourselves, or even Satan. We can't imagine all God has prepared for those in Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 Lutzer shares three purposes of God that will be fulfilled. According to God's grace, He has set His divine love upon us, enabling us to know we belong to Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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. In this message from Romans 8:29-30, Pastor Lutzer shows five verbs to describe all that God has done in order to save us. Did we choose God or did God choose us? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two results of the promise in Romans 8:28, both for believers and unbelievers. Through the eye of faith, we too can trust in God's purposes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 love God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares four aspects of the overwhelming promise in Romans 8:28. Only a Christian can be certain that all of life is heading toward a future glory. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 Lutzer advises us with three transforming “don'ts” to avoid minimizing God's glory in suffering. We who have placed our hope in Christ have a permanent home where all suffering will cease. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shows three groans that are happening as we long for that day. Let's learn how to cling to this hope in the midst of our trials. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 in this world. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shows how the Son crowns us. What does it mean we have an inheritance, including Jesus' name, His throne, and even His glory? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 8, Pastor Lutzer shows how the Spirit leads us and the Father adopts us. Let's learn how the Bible describes the riches and blessings that are ours as God's children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 against the Spirit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes our new focus and a new companion. How can we live intentionally as children of an awesome God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 celebrates our complete pardon and identity in Christ. Being in Christ means that we're in a world of safety, security, and certainty. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 message from Jonah 4, Pastor Lutzer applies two final lessons about being broken before God. Will we let ourselves be broken by God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how God appoints our comforts, our disappointments, and our trials. What will it take for us to give up our sinful rebellion and care for what breaks the heart of God? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 Nineveh. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jonah's heart remained out of sync with God's heart for Ninevah. Will we resent the Lord's kindness toward others? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 people of Nineveh. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses God's power to provide second chances. What if God's grace is available to everyone? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God uses confinement to purify our hearts. What must God do before we finally surrender our self-will? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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, confessing his sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us what God was doing in Jonah by listening to his prayer. Are we desperate for God now, or will we wait for God to make us desperate? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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, Pastor Lutzer provides four takeaways about God's will and our obedience. What if we laid down the weapons of a rebel for a yielded heart? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 this message from Jonah 1, Pastor Lutzer gives three lessons about what God does when His children run. Discover how God uses storms and discipline to bring us to surrender. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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 darkness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how we can avoid losing our influence. We must point people to Jesus—not to ourselves. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
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