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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.

Twitter:

@oneplacecom

Language:

English

Contact:

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


Episodes
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The Truth That Hurts And Heals – Part 1 of 2

2/14/2025
Addiction is powerful, and anyone can fall into its clutches. Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, gambling, or pornography, we are all prone to be addicts. In this message from John 8, Pastor Lutzer shares five truths for addicts to find true freedom. Through God’s grace, addictions can be put behind us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

Duration:00:25:00

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Why Lady Macbeth Didn’t Have To Commit Suicide – Part 2 of 2

2/13/2025
Guilt and shame can provoke people to kill themselves, as Lady Macbeth did in Shakespeare’s famous play. But we don’t have to fall prey to the devil’s lies. In this message from Hebrews 9, Pastor Lutzer gives us four truths that deliver from guilt and depression. We need hope, especially when everything is falling apart inside. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Why Lady Macbeth Didn’t Have To Commit Suicide – Part 1 of 2

2/12/2025
Many feel trapped in their misery, seeing suicide as their only escape. Yet Christ offers hope and resources beyond our circumstances. In this message from Hebrews 9, Pastor Lutzer helps us grasp why the precious blood of Christ gives us a reason to live. No depression is so deep that any of us is without hope. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Becoming That Impossible Person – Part 2 of 2

2/11/2025
A deadened conscience leads to narcissism. Such people elevate their own thoughts and feelings above all else, lashing out at anyone who challenges their self-absorbed world. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God knows all of us fully, forever, and truthfully. Is there hope for a narcissist to change? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Becoming That Impossible Person – Part 1 of 2

2/10/2025
Narcissists have a broken conscience—in their world, they are always right. When the evil latent in all our hearts is on full display, how do we cope with difficult people? In this message from 2 Timothy 3, Pastor Lutzer describes three characteristics of “lovers of self” who take on a god complex. Let’s respond with wisdom to a hardened conscience. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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It's Not All Your Fault – Part 2 of 2

2/7/2025
Even when we bear shame for something we did not do, the shame is still very real. It shapes our thoughts and actions, and it demands that we live in perpetual guilt. In this message from Isaiah 61, Pastor Lutzer reveals how shame loses its power. What if our self-worth is not based on how we feel? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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It's Not All Your Fault – Part 1 of 2

2/6/2025
Much of the shame we carry is our own doing: bad decisions, wrong choices, and the inevitable fallout. But sometimes we carry false guilt, like Tamar’s victimization by her own stepbrother. In this message from 2 Samual 13, Pastor Lutzer distinguishes between two kinds of shame. Can we be lifted from the burden of shame that isn’t our fault? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Living In The Shadows – Part 2 of 2

2/5/2025
When sin entered the human race, our consciences were defiled. Adam and Eve responded to their shame by trying to cover themselves. In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how God pursues us in our shame. Imagine being able to look God in the face, free from any guilt or shame. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Living In The Shadows – Part 1 of 2

2/4/2025
Everyone has a conscience: a sense of right and wrong. But ever since the Garden of Eden, we experience shame, hiding, and blaming. In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Lutzer shows how everyone has a conscience, both conditioned by our surroundings and powerfully influential. Can we be free from a troubled conscience? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Desiring God – Part 2 of 2

2/3/2025
When we lose what we love, we feel our true hunger—one that only God can satisfy. King David was a man who knew his only hope was in his God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer delves into the extraordinary measures God takes to remove any obstacles that hinder our pursuit of Him. Are we God-focused or self-focused? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Desiring God – Part 1 of 2

1/31/2025
Too often, we follow our sinful desires, mentally justifying our lusts. King David’s enemies drove him to thirst after God, rather than his own desires. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes three ways David was driven to be closer to the Lord. What brings us to the point of saying, “Only God can meet my ultimate needs?” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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A Firm Place To Stand – Part 2 of 2

1/30/2025
We all need a solid foundation to base our lives on. When life is hopeless, how do we benefit from God’s blessing? In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer locates two conditions for receiving God’s blessings in a difficult situation. Let’s learn how to wait on God when we’re deep in a pit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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A Firm Place To Stand – Part 1 of 2

1/29/2025
Many of us have felt hopeless, like we were “in the pits.” When King David was at rock bottom in despair, he cried out to God. In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer delineates five blessings David experienced in the pit. Because God has not abandoned us, we too can find a firm place to stand. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Occultism: Not Superstitions, But Deceptions – Part 2 of 2

1/28/2025
In the Garden of Eden, the serpent beguiled Eve. Likewise, satanic substitutes for God often look very good. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies four false doctrines of demons: a wrong view of God, humanity, death, and redemption. As believers, it’s vital for us to understand what the Bible calls “sound doctrine,” overcoming lies with the truth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Occultism: Not Superstitions, But Deceptions – Part 1 of 2

1/27/2025
Our culture is into occult phenomena like never before. The devil’s goal is to draw us away from God, to worship and serve Satan and self. In this message from 1 Timothy 4, Pastor Lutzer categorized four kinds of occultic aspiration. Let’s learn what this pervasive occult influence should mean to the committed Christian. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Pleasure: Life On Empty – Part 2 of 2

1/24/2025
Even good things become idols when they take us away from God. Moses had the choice of the world’s pleasures, but he chose a better pleasure. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer provides two guidelines for wisely choosing a better pleasure. Do we really want to go after the world where it’s leading? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Pleasure: Life On Empty – Part 1 of 2

1/23/2025
The world is full of pleasures. But as Christians, we don’t live for the pleasures of this passing age. In this message from 1 John 2, Pastor Lutzer offers two reasons why we must avoid the snare of worldly pleasures: because of what the world is and what it does. God is squeezed out of our lives when we chase worldly desires. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Sexual Freedom: The Poisoned Oasis – Part 2 of 2

1/22/2025
Sexual freedom is a poisoned oasis. We must confront the allure of sexual affairs, which corrupts our souls and undermines our ability to make commitments. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer provides three action steps to overcoming sexual infidelity. How can we be healed from an unfaithful heart? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Sexual Freedom: The Poisoned Oasis – Part 1 of 2

1/21/2025
God designed sex for a covenant marriage relationship. But extramarital relationships and sex ruins life for all concerned. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer defines a sexual bond that is not sanctioned by God. We can’t ignore God’s commands and expect to avoid God’s consequences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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Pornography: The Soul Defiled – Part 2 of 2

1/20/2025
To be free from sexual sin is a painful and thorough process, but it’s worth it. Jesus wasn’t only concerned with outward actions but our hearts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives practical advice as to how we can come to the light, have a clear conscience, and battle temptation. How do we get out from under the shadows of sexual sin? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

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