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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.

Location:

Chicago, IL

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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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@oneplacecom

Language:

English

Contact:

Moody Church Media 1635 North LaSalle Chicago, IL 60614 1-800-215-5001


Episodes
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Naming The Spirit – Part 2 of 2

8/5/2025
The Holy Spirit’s mysterious work is often hidden from our physical sight. Yet He’s working powerfully in the world and among believers. In this message, Pastor Lutzer contrasts mere behavior modification with genuine inner transformation. The Spirit Himself comes as our Helper, Comforter, and Teacher. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

Duration:00:25:00

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Naming The Spirit – Part 1 of 2

8/4/2025
The work of the Holy Spirit has been a source of controversy in the church for a long time. But the Holy Spirit isn’t an “influence”—He’s a person. In this message, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the Holy Spirit of God with four illuminating figures of speech. What if we let the Spirit have His way? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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The Eleventh Commandment – Part 2 of 2

8/1/2025
God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. More than just rules, God’s law reveals God’s nature—and exposes ours. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores three transformative insights into why God gave us His law. What if we could see God’s holiness and our brokenness with absolute clarity? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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The Eleventh Commandment – Part 1 of 2

7/31/2025
The Ten Commandments defined holiness for God’s people. As believers, we follow the law fulfilled in Jesus’ new commandment: to “Love one another, as I have loved you.” In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer identifies three objects of love we ought to have. Love is the fulfillment of the Law. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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The Sin Nobody Sees – Part 2 of 2

7/30/2025
Longing for what others have leads to constant discontent. While God hates a spirit of covetousness, we often fail to recognize this sin in ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights four ways God can transform a covetous heart. What if we shifted our focus from scarcity to the abundance we have in the Gospel? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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The Sin Nobody Sees – Part 1 of 2

7/29/2025
We all want what someone else has. Coveting lurks deep in our hearts, cloaked behind reasonable sentiments like prudence, planning, and fairness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer raises four crucial questions about the nature of covetousness. Only God alone can break this pattern and give us a heart of repentance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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To Tell The Truth – Part 2 of 2

7/28/2025
To maintain a lie, some have built an entire network of secrecy around what they’ve done. But their house of lies will inevitably crumble. In this message, Pastor Lutzer calls us to confess to the full extent of the deception. Are we willing to make things right, regardless of the cost? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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To Tell The Truth – Part 1 of 2

7/25/2025
Many people frequently exaggerate, brag, or slander. But God loves truth and hates every kind of lie. In this message, Pastor Lutzer establishes the first of three ways we can break God’s command, “You shall not bear false witness.” God values integrity in what we say and what we do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Playing By The Rules – Part 2 of 2

7/24/2025
Stealing is wrong, regardless of its scale. While grand theft often makes headlines, smaller forms of theft often go unchecked. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights how Jesus was crucified between two thieves, emphasizing His sacrifice for all sinners. To be right before God, it starts with acknowledging our own sins, no matter their size. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Playing By The Rules – Part 1 of 2

7/23/2025
Stealing of any kind violates the Ten Commandments. It’s time we stopped relying on money more than on God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points out four ways we break the eighth commandment: by what we take, do, win, or keep. How do we repay all that we’ve stolen? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Living With Your Passions – Part 2 of 2

7/22/2025
We all have a deep desire for intimacy, but this good desire has been tainted by sin. God calls us to honor Him with our sexuality, both physically and mentally. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer highlights the benefits of severing adulterous relationships. Even when it’s painful, it’s ultimately worthwhile. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Living With Your Passions – Part 1 of 2

7/21/2025
ex, in its proper place, is a great gift. But passions out of control dishonor God and destroy us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores two reasons why God gave the seventh commandment: you shall not commit adultery. What should we do in a world that inflames our desires? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Honor Your Father And Your Mother – Part 2 of 2

7/18/2025
God has entrusted parents with the authority to nurture and raise their children. But families can also be sources of deep wounds and lasting pain. In this message from Matthew 15, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus Himself emphasized the importance of honoring our parents. But what hope does God give if our parents have scarred us? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Honor Your Father And Your Mother – Part 1 of 2

7/17/2025
The Bible has a plan for the family. In the midst of fragmenting homes, God commands us to honor our parents. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how we can honor our father and mother through our actions, our attitudes, and the attention we give them. God’s design creates stable homes and loving families. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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The Value Of Life – Part 2 of 2

7/16/2025
Life is a miracle; no one has ever created a single, reproducing cell of life. Yet life is too cheap in our world today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores four ways we can violate the value of life—of anyone made in God’s image. God says that human life is important because He gives it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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The Value Of Life – Part 1 of 2

7/15/2025
Murder is all too common in our news and entertainment. While we typically view murder as the intentional killing of another person, the Bible expands this definition. In this message from Exodus 21, Pastor Lutzer examines the first of four ways we can commit murder in God’s eyes. God’s commands value and protect human life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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What Sunday Should Mean To You – Part 2 of 2

7/14/2025
What does the Sabbath have to do with us? For many, Sunday is just another day to shop, work, or be on the move. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three decisive conclusions about the practice of a day of rest and reflection. Let’s spend our Sabbath rejoicing in God’s grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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What Sunday Should Mean To You – Part 1 of 2

7/11/2025
God doesn’t need rest. Yet He modeled the pattern of Sabbath from the dawn of creation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights two essential physical and spiritual aspects of the Sabbath day. But for New Testament believers, do the Scriptures reflect the shift from Sabbath to Sundays? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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The Misuse Of God's Name – Part 2 of 2

7/10/2025
When someone sues for slander, we might be fined for defaming a good name. People, whether unknowingly or defiantly, far too often demean the one true God. In this message from Matthew 12, Pastor Lutzer identifies both the problem and the solution to wrong speech. It’s time we considered the consequences of slandering God’s name. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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The Misuse Of God's Name – Part 1 of 2

7/9/2025
od’s name is to be protected and proclaimed. Christians know that His name is holy—not to be misused through swearing, cursing, or improper oath-taking. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines three ways we can defame God’s name: careless oaths, careless speech, or careless lives. Are we upholding God’s reputation? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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