Running To Win
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
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.
Most Recent Episodes
Held In God’s Hands – Part 2 of 2
God’s love for us isn’t fickle. In the courtroom of guilt and shame, Jesus, is our Advocate. In this message, Pastor Lutzer bases our assurance of salvation based on three pillars from Scripture. When we’re uncertain of our standing with God, we don’t have to speak for ourselves—Jesus is enough.
April 24, 2026 ListenHeld In God’s Hands – Part 1 of 2
Some believe we can’t be sure of our eternal destiny. But this is the certainty we need to make all the trials of life bearable, even meaningful. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer explains the three pillars that form the bedrock of eternal security: God’s plan, His pardon, and His pledge. Our security doesn’t lie in anything we do, but in God.
April 23, 2026 ListenThe Miracle We Need – Part 2 of 2
Our spiritual condition is hopeless without God. Whatever stage we’re in spiritually, it’s God who grants new life. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the life-changing characteristics of regeneration. When God saves us, it’s not only a miracle of power but of love and grace.
April 22, 2026 ListenThe Miracle We Need – Part 1 of 2
No amount of effort will take you an inch in heaven’s direction. Jesus told Nicodemus, a religious leader, that you must be “born again” to see the kingdom of God. In this message from John 3, Pastor Lutzer looks at the first of three characteristics of regeneration. The greatest miracle that God ever performed was to save you.
April 21, 2026 ListenThe Gift We Can’t Live Without – Part 2 of 2
Sin colors everything. It takes an intervention from God to make us right with Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the qualities of the righteousness in Christ that assure you of your standing with God. There’s cleansing available for those who finally give up their self-righteousness and believe in Him alone.
April 20, 2026 ListenThe Gift We Can’t Live Without – Part 1 of 2
How can we know we’re right with God? A 16th-century German monk, Martin Luther wrestled with how we can become righteous before God. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutzer explores five characteristics of the righteousness of God. What if the only way to receive God’s righteousness was by faith?
April 17, 2026 ListenWhy Is Grace Amazing? – Part 2 of 2
God’s grace is very difficult to accept. Some of us feel we’re too unworthy and others feel they have a good shot on their own. In this message, Pastor Lutzer speaks to both groups, applying God’s grace. Whether we tend towards despair or pride, no one earns God’s favor based on their merit.
April 16, 2026 ListenWhy Is Grace Amazing? – Part 1 of 2
Most people know the hymn “Amazing Grace.” Yet so few of us truly understand why grace is so amazing. In this message from Ephesians 2, Pastor Lutzer explores five compelling characteristics of God’s saving grace. Though no one is worthy, God gives this gift freely to those who believe on His Son.
April 15, 2026 ListenThe Tragedy Of Misplaced Faith – Part 2 of 2
Many try to gain heaven through their own efforts. How do we avoid that kind of self-deception in our relationship with God? In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three explanations for how anyone could be self-deceived. There are many who will be shocked they won’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
April 14, 2026 ListenThe Tragedy Of Misplaced Faith – Part 1 of 2
Sincerity is not enough in the matter of the salvation of your soul. In Matthew 7, Jesus makes an astounding contrast between false paths and the true path to God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies three false paths on the broad way: achievements, mysticism, or rituals. But there is only one way of salvation.
April 13, 2026 Listen
