Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

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.

Despite the burdens, suffering, and shame we carry, we were made to live with eternity in mind. In eternity, Jerusalem is the Holy of Holies, where no priest will be needed to mediate our access. In this message from Revelation 21, Pastor Lutzer describes the features and the privileges of the holy city. Believers will reign with Christ with no end in sight. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We all long for home. When the New Jerusalem descends from heaven, it will be the forever home of the redeemed from all the ages. In this message, Pastor Lutzer introduces what will last in heaven and who will be welcomed. Imagine God dwelling with us throughout all eternity. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

According to the Bible, if anyone's name isn't found in the Book of Life, they will be thrown into the lake of fire. We all must face the excuses and hardness of our hearts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on God's perfect judgment and His perfect grace in Jesus, the only qualified Savior. But why do unbelievers receive such an awful, eternal judgment? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The Bible teaches about the ultimate lake of fire where unbelievers will go. But why will unbelievers be judged this way? In this message from Revelation 20, Pastor Lutzer offers clear teaching on the basis for eternal judgment. Each person will be judged individually on what they did with what they knew. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The idea of final judgment offends many people. They can't conceive that God would send anyone to an everlasting hell. In this message from Revelation 20, Pastor Lutzer takes a sobering look at what the Bible teaches about the Great White Throne judgment where God will judge unbelievers. We don't rule the world—God does. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Evil doesn't change just because of an honest ruler. At the end of the Millennium, even though the world will have unprecedented access to the King of kings, many will still side with Satan for one final rebellion against Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer speaks to both believers and unbelievers. We must not harden our hearts. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

From bumper stickers to video talks, everybody wants "world peace." While sin, Satan, and the world's system seem to prevail, Christians have the hope of Christ's coming rule. In this message from Revelation 20, Pastor Lutzer identifies key characteristics of the thousand-year reign of Christ. The Prince of peace will reign. 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.

At the end of the Tribulation, Jesus returns to the earth to rule for 1,000 years. This is the Millennial Kingdom. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus establishes His earthly kingdom. Even with unprecedented access to the King of kings, many will still side with Satan for one final rebellion at the end of the Millennium. 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 coming again. When Jesus returns a second time in glory and power, believers will also participate with Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer presents two lessons on the person of Jesus and the salvation on offer by His grace. We can't overestimate Jesus Christ's hatred of sin nor His love for 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.

Soon Jesus will appear in radiant glory, exerting absolute authority. Descending from heaven, He will slay His enemies with the sword from his mouth and set up his kingdom over the whole earth. In this message from Revelation 19, Pastor Lutzer considers the person of Jesus returning in glory. Are we prepared for His coming? 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 return of Jesus in glory will demand the attention of every eye on earth. History will culminate in one spectacular appearance. In this message from Zechariah 14, Pastor Lutzer shows the results of Christ's bodily return. What will be happening on earth when Jesus appears? 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's Word always comes to pass. The battle of Armageddon will prepare Israel for the glorious return of Jesus Christ. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders the sovereignty, the terror, and the mercy of God. When the King destroys the nations, the stage is set for Him to reign on the earth. 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 book of Ezekiel prophesies that many nations will come to destroy Israel, led by a nation from the north. God will neutralize this attempt and pour out his judgment on the attackers.God promises to defend His people. 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.

Ezekial prophesies that Israel will be restored with a new spirit, a new understanding of God, and the fulfillment of prophecies from Abraham's time. But not before a latter-day coalition of nations try to destroy Israel. In this message from Ezekial 38, Pastor Lutzer offers interpretations of who Gog and Megog are. How close is the Lord's return? 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.

According to Jesus, the last half of the Great Tribulation will bring judgment never seen on planet earth. If those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two lessons from the Great Tribulation which give us a clear choice. God's wrath can be diverted. 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 Bible tells us that God is long-suffering. He withholds His rightful judgment for a time but not forever. In this message, Pastor Lutzer takes an honest look at what's ahead for a world that has rejected Jesus. Numerous judgments of God will fall on the earth, but even then, people will not repent. 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 predicted what will happen as history draws to a close. When God's judgment rains down during the Tribulation, people will beg for relief, but still rebel against God. In this message from Matthew 24, Pastor Lutzer points to the signs of the Great Tribulation. Will believers go through this period of God's wrath? 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.

While there's much suffering in our world today, the Great Tribulation will bring unparalleled suffering. People will beg the mountains to fall on them. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four overarching purposes for God's wrath poured out on the earth during the Tribulation. There is no contest—Jesus wins. 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 beast in Revelation 13 wields fearsome power. But that power will wither to nothing when confronted by the King of kings. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders three life-changing lessons: the need for discernment, the sovereignty of God, and the assurance of salvation. Jesus will vanquish the anti-Christ. 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 the end times, the world will be controlled by the anti-Christ. But the King of kings will only tolerate a rival for a short season. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against deception and the lack of spiritual discernment. Satan knows he doesn't have much time, so he is doing all he can to deceive. 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 world will buy into the anti-Christ. Through miracles and power, he will deceive the world into believing he is God. In this message from Revelation 13, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how the anti-Christ will control the world religiously, politically, and economically. Satan might appear to rule the world but Christ rules over all. 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 Bible speaks about a future anti-Christ, a great world leader who seeks and receives the worship of mankind. He will deceive the nations and set himself up against the Lordship of Christ. In this message from Revelation 13, Pastor Lutzer provides an overview of the anti-Christ's career. How will he mimic and rival the real 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.

Like a bride prepared for her groom, believers are being prepared for our glorious wedding to Christ. At the Last Supper, Jesus anticipated that day. In this message, Pastor Lutzer illustrates how Jesus is the focus of the feast as well as the servant of His bride, the church. Are we being true to the bridegroom today? 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.

Weddings are memorable. When the redeemed from every age and every culture gather at the marriage supper of the Lamb, it will be a dinner like no other. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on the attire and guests at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. How might we live differently because we're invited? 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 Revelation 19, a voice from God's throne says, "Blessed are those who are called to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb!" All believers are invited. In this message, Pastor Lutzer walks through the stages of a wedding in biblical times, reflecting on Jesus' relationship with His church. 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 say Christians never have to face judgment, since Jesus paid it all. While we are shielded from the wrath of God, each believer will answer for the deeds done in the body. What's at stake is not judgment, but the degree of reward. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares final thoughts on standing before 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.

Many believers go about life unaware that their every deed, good or bad, will be reviewed by Jesus: every argument, every unkind word, every impure motive. In this message, we'll discover more on the judgment of believers. 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.

Christians will give an account to Christ for everything we do. Jesus will judge fairly—every argument, unkind word, and impure motive. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutzer notes three characteristics of the judgment day of Christ. While we shouldn't live in fear of this judgment as Christians, shouldn't our lives look different? 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.

One day, all believers in Christ will stand before Him to give an account of what we've done with our lives. Even the motives of our hearts will be judged. In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses two misconceptions about believer's rewards on judgment day. May we be faithful with what God has given 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.

The hearts of the disciples were heavy when their Master told them of His impending death and resurrection. Many wondered when He would return. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides two practical implications of awaiting Christ's return. No matter what we might believe about the future, we will be with Christ when He returns to establish His kingdom. 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.