Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

Family feuds can run for centuries as generations nurse old grudges. But when Joseph was reunited with his brothers, he broke the cycle by refusing to retaliate. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains five tests of Joseph's conscience. Time does not heal family feuds—God does. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Joseph had every reason to be bitter. And yet, he is a model for us on total forgiveness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares the first of five tests which reveal the nature of Joseph's reactions to his brothers' wrongdoing against him. Does God really have a purpose in everything—even in family feuds? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Conflict becomes a way of life—unless the cycle is broken. After Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery, he had every right to give in to bitterness. But in this message, Pastor Lutzer observes three deaths Joseph died: to his family, to his reputation, and to his friends. Joseph had to forgive against all odds. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jacob was a cheater, liar, and deceiver. And yet the difference for Jacob was that he did come face-to-face with God. In this message from Genesis 33, Pastor Lutzer notices two vital takeaways about relational reconciliation. Only after Jacob encountered God was he ready to face his estranged brother. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

God often humbles us to reconcile us to Himself—and to others. Jacob arrived at his encounter with Esau in humility and great need. In this message, Pastor Lutzer outlines the steps we must take, like Jacob did, in a process of reconciliation. Are we willing to do whatever God expects of us to restore fellowship? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Inheritance issues can divide families permanently. Jacob, the younger brother, connived for the birthright of Esau, the older. In this message from Genesis, Pastor Lutzer tells of two incidents which caused division for these brothers for over twenty years. Where was God in the ultimate family dispute? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Whether intentional or not, we've all been insensitive towards others. We need the Holy Spirit to point out our sin, showing us how we might've hurt others. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two insights on how to be free from sin and bitterness to restore unity. Let's grow in sensitivity toward God and toward others. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

We are often defensive when someone approaches us with advice. Cain allowed his anger and jealousy to override the counsel given to him, personally, by God—and killed his brother Abel. In this message from Genesis 4, Pastor Lutzer reveals three underlying motivations for "destroyers" like Cain. Are we willing to let God be our counselor? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Some people can inflict tremendous hurt without feeling any guilt. In the first family, Cain had no sorrow for killing his brother Abel, but was quite worried someone might kill him. In this message from Genesis 4, Pastor Lutzer explores Cain's emotional turmoil. Destroyers like Cain play by a different set of rules. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Whether we've been wronged, or have wronged others, it can keep us from moving ahead spiritually. Reconciliation might seem impossible. In this message, Pastor Lutzer helps us recognize how unresolved offenses blind us. In the presence of God, we can bring Him our deepest offenses. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

All of us have been offended at one time or another. Do we see that offense wherever we turn—bring it up constantly in conversation? In this message from Romans 12, Pastor Lutzer details the characteristics of the person who will not give up an offense. Jesus is willing and able to pull the deepest offenses out of us. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

After a personal attack, we often build walls to block others out. How do we avoid letting an offense take over our lives? In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four types of offences Satan uses to keep people bound. Our souls are in danger if we end up putting God on the shelf until a situation is resolved. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Lost friends, broken relationships, and vicious betrayals—all lead to deep hurt. People who've been wounded have a hard time loving again. In this message, Pastor Lutzer rejoices in Christ, who helps us heal because He too was wounded. And through Him we can learn to love and help others who are wounded. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Many wounded people feel no one could possibly understand the pain they feel. In fact, Christianity is the only religion in the world that has a God who is wounded. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares five facts regarding the wounds of Christ. Jesus is with us on the path to restoration. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

When we fall victim to anger, jealousy, or obsessions, we usually are tearing apart inside. We feel unloved and loveless. Pastor Lutzer identifies three wounds which make it difficult for us to love. Let's listen to a personal letter from a church member who wanted to love again. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Whether addiction, overeating, or sexual lust, obsessions consume our thinking. When Jesus set the man free who was tormented by demons, afterwards he was "clothed and in his right mind." In this message from Mark 5, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus confronts us where we are and restores us to dignity. Jesus is the only Savior worth following. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Whether it's addictions, sexual fixations, or eating disorders, obsessions can ruin our lives. The devil and his angels will keep trying to exploit our human weakness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes how Jesus helps us defeat our obsessions like the demoniac man set free. Only Jesus can fill our emptiness with lasting hope. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Not every addiction is demonic. But we all are driven by unwanted thoughts and behavior which drive us to hate, to consume, and to obsess. In this message, Pastor Lutzer paints a picture of Jesus confronting a man possessed by a legion of demons. No one could tame this wretched man—until Jesus came. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jealousy will gnaw away at our soul. King Saul was told that his kingdom was being given to David, yet he fought a fruitless battle for ten years to keep what was no longer his. In this message from Psalm 27, Pastor Lutzer exposes three issues which create a heart of jealously. We can find contentment in God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

We all like to build our own individual kingdoms. King Saul, unlike David, was blinded by his jealousy, unable to see God was ultimately in charge. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows the answer from Scripture to debilitating thoughts of jealousy. Are we willing to relinquish control? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

When someone else gets the break or has it all, we often feel jealousy. King Saul's rivalry and comparison of David was all-consuming. In this message from 1 Samuel 13, Pastor Lutzer performs an analysis of seven characteristics of jealousy. Jealously is like a thief that robs us of everything beautiful, wholesome, and fulfilling. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Remembering an insult can cause us to flare up at any relational irritation. Nehemiah faced constant provocation in his work to rebuild Jerusalem's wall. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers three steps in Nehemiah's stance toward injustice which can free us from anger. It's time to let go of our bitterness. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Most often we associate anger with other people we have a problem with. But it's also possible to be angry with God, even to the point of being passively aggressive toward Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes seven characteristics of an angry person. In the power of the Holy Spirit, God can show us our sin and how to make restitution. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

If we're destroying our relationships, spiritually stagnating, or allowing the enemy a foothold, anger is probably involved. Our anger can damage ourselves and others. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons we need to be freed from anger. Why do we have this emotion of intense displeasure? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

The denial game is a difficult trap to escape. Over time, we can become accustomed to denying our reality and who we've become. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Lutzer outlines three steps to freedom from denial from King David's prayer. There is a way out of the pit called denial. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

We all have unfinished business—shifting blame, avoiding pain, or even living in an illusion. Why are we so willing to live in denial? In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers counsel to find freedom from the clutches of a false reality. Only God can ultimately help us discover who we really are. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

When we lead lives without honesty, we often resort to denial to survive. But it's difficult to recognize. In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses the seven symptoms of denial, including emotional numbness, a lack of trust, being a selective listener, and more. God can meet us in whatever we can't seem to face. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

In contemporary culture, the roles of men and women are under fierce attack. Some see multiple genders and multiple pronouns being needed to differentiate them. In this message, Pastor Lutzer studies the characteristics of Jesus Himself in His masculinity. Both women and men can experience a whole new freedom if we look to Jesus. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

What is biblical masculinity? Men are created to be protectors and providers, but they often fall into passivity or domineering. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the effects this sin and dysfunction has on the entire family. Whether married or single, men can look to Jesus as the model for fulfilling the will of God in all of life. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Human sexuality is a gift from God. But since the beginning of time, both men and women have experienced confusion and conflict in their roles and sexuality. In this message from Genesis 2, Pastor Lutzer focuses on men's role in the home and society. If men and women's roles are distinct, what are men made to be? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jesus died to free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. Believers share the great hope that we will also be raised from the dead just like Jesus was. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two vital conclusions about the road to our final destination. Let's hear a testimony of being born again into new life in Christ.

The teaching about the resurrection is sometimes mocked, but it's absolutely necessary. In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Lutzer shows the unique qualities of our resurrected bodies compared to the glorified Christ. Are we prepared for death and the resurrection to follow?

Everyone faces death. Whether rich or poor, king or peasant, all of us will face that certain day. In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Lutzer shares the facts and the necessity of a resurrection for us. For those of us who will enjoy eternal life, death is just a bend in the road.

When God raised His Son from death, the wages of sin were proven to be fully paid. But we should also assess our own relationship with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes Mary's relationship with Christ as honest, personal, and God-given. Can we see the difference it makes to belong to the risen Christ?

Mary Magdalene first encountered Jesus after being afflicted by demons. Later, at Jesus' tomb, she wept in search of Jesus' body. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows three aspects of Mary Magdalene's personal encounter with her risen Lord. In a moment, Jesus affirmed her, revealing His redemptive purposes in her life.

Nothing could withstand Christ's resurrection power, coming back to life in brilliant glory. But His followers did not know where He had gone. In this message from John 20, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to Mary Magdalene's journey with Jesus and her encounter with the risen Lord. Why didn't she recognize Him? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Doubting Thomas needed proof to believe Jesus was indeed alive. Jesus extended a blessing to those of us who believe without seeing the proof ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes three aspects of Thomas' process from unbelief to believing in Jesus' resurrection. Where are we on our journey of faith? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Is there room for doubt in the Christian faith? Jesus' followers hid away in an upper room after His devastating death. In this message from John 20, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to a skeptic, Thomas, who faced disappointment in Jesus. Let's discover two life-giving reasons why we should believe even though we haven't seen. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

On the road to Emmaus, two disciples were grieved by their Messiah's death. In fact, they did not recognize the resurrected Jesus until He broke bread with them. In this message, Pastor Lutzer celebrates how Jesus' presence strangely burned in their hearts. How can we pick our own shattered dreams up off the floor? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

We all have dreams which have been shattered such as a physical illness or broken family. Two disciples walked away from Jerusalem after Jesus had died thinking that all their hopes had died with Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows two ways Jesus spoke into His disciples' shattered dreams. If Jesus can revive their dreams, He can revive ours. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Disappointment with God is not a new phenomenon for God's people. When Jesus died, His followers' dreams died. In this message from Luke 24, Pastor Lutzer walks us through the Old Testament Scriptures which Jesus may have discussed on the road to Emmaus. Jesus doesn't abandon us in our disappointment and our pain. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Many attempt to ignore Jesus, but we can't ignore Him when we die. No one can change their destination after death. In this message from Revelation 1, Pastor Lutzer invites us to picture the door to Paradise and the Doorkeeper. What must we do to prepare for that day when we all face Jesus? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jesus is still in the news. But what are the characteristics of Jesus as He's truly revealed Himself? In this message from Revelation 1, Pastor Lutzer plunges into a stunning description of the risen and glorified Jesus in glory. Jesus says, "I am alive forevermore. I have the keys of Death and of Hades." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Many people claim they have had near-death experiences. But the only person we should trust is somebody who was actually dead and rose again. In this message from Acts 17, Pastor Lutzer points to the central proof of our faith: the resurrection of Jesus. One day, the resurrected Jesus will judge the entire world. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

What is God like? On Mars Hill in Athens, pagan thinkers listened as the Apostle Paul described the one true God. In this message from Acts 17, Pastor Lutzer shares an in-depth explanation of how God reveals Himself to us. When we seek God, we will find Him because He has revealed Himself clearly. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Death intimidates us, threatening us with our mortality. But the sting of death was absorbed by the sacrifice of Jesus. In this message from John 5, Pastor Lutzer articulates the choice set before each one of us—two ways to die. At which resurrection will we appear: the resurrection to life or death? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

When we die as believers, we do so within God's loving providence, His loving purpose, and His mighty power. God will bring His children safely home. In this message from John 11, Pastor Lutzer celebrates more comforting truths upon which Christians can depend as we prepare for death. Our greatest fear died on the day Jesus rose. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

No fear is as daunting as the fear of death. When Jesus finally arrived at His friend Lazarus' graveside, He spoke this promise: that those who believe in Him will rise again to eternal life. In this message from John 11, Pastor Lutzer shares the first of five comforting truths about death. How is God glorified in the death of a believer? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

What gives Christians peace and comfort when faced with death? Once our life has ended on Earth, there won't be another chance. In this message, Pastor Lutzer clarifies the only way we can enter God's presence. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life will be able to enter. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Imagine enjoying perfect health, holy unity, and unhindered worship, serving God together into "the ages of the ages." Everything will be good, perfect, and beautiful. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses the vocations and lifestyles of the thousand-year reign of Christ. Who will dwell in the holy city—the New Jerusalem? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.