Running To Win - 15 Minute Edition

Self-rule is the root of sin, from which all the other troubles and sins stem. In a culture that elevates self-determination and actualization, submission to God is vital. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exhorts Christians to die to self-rule 1.) in Christ, 2.) by a choice, and 3.) by faith. This is the key to freedom from Satanic oppression.   Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Is it possible for the devil to oppress a believer and even speak through their lips? Christians need to rid themselves of every evidence of these strongholds. In this message, we’ll learn from a true story of divisiveness in church and demonic oppression. The devil can do a lot of damage to the cause of Christ when believers give way to a spirit of self-will.    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Many Christians have given the devil a foothold in their lives, and the result is tragic. In this message, we find parallels between us and Satan, specifically regarding “self-will.” By God’s grace, we can put an ax to the very root of this self-will. Believers who are burdened by satanic influence need not remain in bondage. There is hope in Jesus’ name.    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Many Christians have given the devil a foothold in their lives, and the result is tragic. In this message, we find parallels between us and Satan, specifically regarding “self-will.” By God’s grace, we can put an ax to the very root of this self-will. Believers who are burdened by satanic influence need not remain in bondage. There is hope in Jesus’ name.    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Some Christians dabble in the occult, thinking there’s no danger at all. But we must forsake every activity that gives Satan a foothold in our lives. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers five truths to overcome the enemy’s attacks and not allow any foothold. We can walk in the light by putting on the full armor of God and completely submitting to Him.   Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

The Bible says that Satan is like a roaring lion, seeking to devour. But he can’t get in unless the door is open. In this message, we’ll recognize ten doors Satan uses to get a foothold in our lives and how to slam those doors shut. We open many different doors to Satan’s deadly influence including: guilt, drugs, occultism, and sexual immorality. In Christ, we can overcome the sins that devour us.     Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Some think ghosts are merely “ectoplasmic energy.” Other’s fear ghosts constantly. Let’s learn the facts about haunted houses, ghosts, familiar spirits, and other forms of demonic influence, and why Christians must shun them all like the plague. In this message, we’ll clarify the three stages of demonic control or enslavement. When we begin to identify the doors that Satan uses to get a foothold into our lives, we can boldly stand in Christ.     Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

When temptation hammers us, we don’t have to be crushed. When Satan comes against us, we can be assured that God is still in control and knows what is going on. In this message, we’ll learn how Jesus stood against Satan’s temptation by submitting to God, relying on the Spirit, and standing firm. Because our God remains sovereign over the devil, we can defeat temptation.    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Did you know that Satan cannot act independently of God? Satan is on a short leash. Satan wants us to think he has godlike powers, but he can’t trip us up unless God gives permission. In this message, we’ll discover how God uses Satan to discipline the disobedient and purify the obedient. There’s no equal heavenly conflict between the powers of light and darkness – God remains sovereign over all.   Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Curses. Hexes. Spells. Can a Christian be a victim of one of these? Satan wants to corner us like he did Job and Peter, so we feel trapped in sin or the evil influence of others. In this message, we’ll continue a pastoral conversation with Erwin W. Lutzer about five truths we need for spiritual deliverance. Let’s discover the truth about curses and face our defeated foe Satan.   Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Many of us feel that God doesn’t love us or that He’s alienated from us. Although Satan is a defeated foe, he’s “out on bail” for now, trying to destroy each of us. Understanding his tactics is crucial. In this message, we’ll examine the first of five truths we can hang onto when facing spiritual attack. If we belong to God, we have no reason to be under the curse of Satan.   Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

We all deserve to be eternally separated from God in the lake of fire, prepared for Satan and his angels. But God sent Jesus to die on the cross in our place to redeem us. In this message, we’ll summarize five ways in which the cross defeated Satan, crushing his head. Through the cross, God not only silenced Satan but also reconciled us back to himself, securing our decisive victory and redemption.    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

The cross goes against the grain of our innate sense of fairness. But the death of Jesus paid the penalty we deserved for rebelling against God. That death also put Satan on notice that his doom was inescapable. In this message, we’ll begin to celebrate five ways the cross is our destiny’s pivotal point. How could it be that while were still sinners, we would be permanently reconciled to God?    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Does Satan seem to have the upper hand personally or nationally? Satan attempted to stop Jesus in multiple ways by killing Him as a baby, corrupting Him in the desert temptation, or inciting Judas’ betrayal. In this message, we’ll see from both Zechariah and Colossians that the serpent’s doom was made certain by the sacrifice of a suffering Savior. The cross of Christ is the centerpiece of the human story. That’s where Jesus atoned for sin and defeated Satan, our mortal enemy.   Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Even if we sometimes feel weak or weary when the enemy attacks, Christians are not just victims. After Adam and Eve disobeyed God, Satan turned his focus to striking at the birth of the Promised One. Satan has always struck at the people of God. In this message, we’ll prepare for the battle with three observations from God’s vantage point about spiritual warfare. We are responsible to resist the devil. If we’re in Christ, we can stand in victory.    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Our society today is filled with violence, immorality, and impurity. After the fall in the Garden of Eden, sin spread rapidly. Satan, the wily serpent who beguiled Adam and Eve, was hard at work. The first murder took place, and humanity’s thoughts were only evil continually. Scripture says, “The sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains what Genesis 6 means and what we should do about immoral sins that corrupt the church today.    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

What does the Bible say about the battle between good and evil? Ever since the original sin in the Garden of Eden, Satan has tried to blot out the seed of God’s promised Redeemer. In this message, we’ll study instances where Satan clashed with God. He strikes against the family (Genesis 4) and society (chapter 6) to kill and corrupt. As we assess the far-reaching consequences of our fall, we also learn that God, from the beginning, had in mind a way to redeem us.     Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Satan’s deception began in the very beginning and continues today. When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they and their offspring were contaminated with sin as the whole universe experienced the effects of that decision. In this message, we’ll take an honest look at the story of Satan’s lie, our rebellion, and the promise of God’s intervention. Only He can put things back together again.    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

One key difference between God and Satan is that God always speaks truth, while Satan always lies. Millions today are deceived into thinking they can do what they like and somehow still end up in “heaven.” In this message, we’ll begin an exploration of five lies of false religion. God offers the hope of deliverance even in the destructive aftermath of sin. What’s the truth that can deliver us?    Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)

Despite our hope for a better world, Satan lies about himself, the consequences of sin, and ultimately about God. John Milton wrote an epic poem called Paradise Lost.  He detailed the fall of mankind and its awful consequences. In this message, we’ll explore God’s revelation about the origins of humanity’s fall into sin and its consequences. Far from paradise, we now live on a fallen planet, awaiting redemption.     Click here to listen (Duration 14:35)