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Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

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Fighting To Win – Part 2 of 3

Satan attacks our weaknesses strategically with the intention of making us even weaker and eventually bringing us down. Do we know where we are most vulnerable? In this message from Exodus 17, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how lifting our hands in prayer wins spiritual battles. Let's go forward in the name and protection of God Himself.getting cl This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 19, 202514 min

Fighting To Win – Part 1 of 3

Everyone is fighting some kind of battle. On their way to the Promised Land, Israel was attacked strategically and swiftly. In this message from Exodus 17, Pastor Lutzer exposes the strategy of Israel's enemies. What's our strategy for winning against the world, the flesh, and the devil? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 18, 202514 min

When Bitter Waters Are Made Sweet – Part 3 of 3

Most of us have experienced bitterness in our lives. Through all our circumstances, God leads, directs, and guides us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes we're all impacted by two trees: the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in Eden and the tree on Calvary. Can we move from this moment of bitterness to the sweet provision of God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 17, 202514 min

When Bitter Waters Are Made Sweet – Part 2 of 3

We've all experienced bitterness, heartache, or disappointment. The people of Israel were disillusioned after three days without water in the desert. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us God's intention to use the disappointments in life to make us better, not bitter. What if God delights to take the bitter waters and make them sweet? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 14, 202514 min

When Bitter Waters Are Made Sweet – Part 1 of 3

The greater our dreams and hopes, the greater the possibility of deep bitterness and disappointment. Imagine Israel's frustration at discovering a bitter oasis in the desert. In this message from Exodus 15, Pastor Lutzer captures the first of three snapshots of Israel's journey with God. Why did God lead them to the place of bitterness? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 13, 202514 min

Escaping From Tight Places – Part 3 of 3

God doesn't abandon us, no matter what. Israel was trapped at the Red Sea, but God provided a way of escape. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unpacks three lessons about challenges we face, whether from following God or from our own mistakes. No matter the tight place we're in, there is still one good move we can make. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 12, 202514 min

Escaping From Tight Places – Part 2 of 3

Sometimes God delivers us from the day of trouble. Sometimes, He leads us through. In this message from Exodus 14, Pastor Lutzer applies Israel's predicament at the Red Sea to our daily lives. We might feel our situation is out of our control but we are actually firmly in God's grasp. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 11, 202514 min

Escaping From Tight Places – Part 1 of 3

Being cornered is often a place where we learn the most. When the Israelites were about to cross the Red Sea, they realized that Pharaoh and his army were coming to stop them. In this message from Exodus 14, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to trust in God when there's no easy, obvious solution. Are we crying out to God in our predicaments? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 10, 202514 min

Redeemed At High Cost – Part 3 of 3

Our past sins often weigh heavily on us, making us doubt if we can ever get a fresh start. God required the Israelites to sacrifice a lamb for their deliverance. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals two transformative lessons from this powerful symbol of Jesus' sacrificial blood. Will we embrace His sacrifice made on our behalf? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 7, 202514 min

Redeemed At High Cost – Part 2 of 3

God commanded the Israelites to mark their doorways with the blood of lambs. But many struggle with the concept that bloodshed is necessary for salvation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals the final of five Passover lamb requirements, demonstrating how God both satisfies our deepest needs and sets us free. Only God provides true redemption. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 6, 202514 min

Redeemed At High Cost – Part 1 of 3

God is the God of new beginnings. The first Passover not only delivered God's people from judgment but also foreshadowed our own salvation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains the first steps in the Passover lamb's process which foreshadows Jesus—the perfect Lamb of God. No matter our past, the blood applied makes all the difference. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 5, 202514 min

Smashing Our Idols – Part 3 of 3

God hates idolatry. For every single believer, God will fight to remove the idols from our hearts, our lives, our homes, and our experience. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals three ways to cultivate a responsive heart to God, unlike Pharaoh's stubborn defiance. How does God war with us against the idols of our hearts? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 4, 202514 min

Smashing Our Idols – Part 2 of 3

All false gods make promises. They don't keep them but they make them. In this message from Exodus 7, Pastor Lutzer continues a tour through the ten plagues of Egypt, helping us see that God is always at war—with idolatry. What promises do the false "gods" of our culture make? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Mar 3, 202514 min

Smashing Our Idols – Part 1 of 3

Every time we deliberately sin, we're breaking the first commandment. "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me." In this message from Exodus 7, Pastor Lutzer begins to walk us through the ten plagues, where God confronted the false gods of Egypt. Even today, God is still at war with the idols of our hearts. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 28, 202514 min

Getting To Know God – Part 3 of 3

Some people assume God can be manipulated or might be too busy. But actually, all of our experiences are designed by God to nudge us closer to Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the life of faith for Moses and for Joni Eareckson Tada. If all we do in life is to know and worship God, we will have delighted His heart. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 27, 202514 min

Getting To Know God – Part 2 of 3

Many of us have a small conception of God. But, as Moses discovered at the burning bush, the Lord is infinitely greater than our comprehension will allow. In this message from Exodus 4, Pastor Lutzer gives us a glimpse of God's sovereignty and holiness. Are we prepared to obey whatever God commands us to do? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 26, 202514 min

Getting To Know God – Part 1 of 3

While we journey to know who we are, the greater discovery is to know God. He uses every little moment to draw us to Himself. In this message, Pastor Lutzer examines four characteristics that mark those who truly know God. But does God's sovereignty extend even to those who resist knowing Him? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 25, 202514 min

Excuses, Excuses – Part 3 of 3

We may find a host of reasons or excuses to say "no" to God's leading. But God will firmly and graciously overcome our objections—like He did for Moses. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to heed the voice of God and see all that He will do through us. The God of Moses is the same God today. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 24, 202514 min

Excuses, Excuses – Part 2 of 3

Obeying God is not optional. At first, we may try to avoid God's call like Moses did, but excuses don't work. In this message, Pastor Lutzer guides us through our own inadequacy or comparison. God may be taking us out of our sense of security, and into a journey of dependence upon Him. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 21, 202514 min

Excuses, Excuses – Part 1 of 3

Our self-image can often conflict with God's view of us. When God called Moses to liberate Israel from Egypt, Moess reacted with excuses based on his sense of inadequacy. In this message from Exodus 4, Pastor Lutzer looks at the first of five objections Moses had. But excuses never work with God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 20, 202514 min

Life In The Penalty Box – Part 3 of 3

God uses seasons of testing, and even boredom, to develop our spiritual maturity. As a shepherd, Moses learned the leadership lessons that would transform him into Israel's deliverer. In this message, Pastor Lutzer confirms how God continues to work for us and with us in the desert experience. But what if it seems God is silent? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 19, 202514 min

Life In The Penalty Box – Part 2 of 3

Some lessons we can only learn in the desert—not in the palace. Moses' journey took him from Egypt's throne room to herding sheep in obscurity. In this message from Exodus 2, Pastor Lutzer explores how Moses learned to trust and obey the Lord. If we are alive today, God is not finished with us yet. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 18, 202514 min

Life In The Penalty Box – Part 1 of 3

Sometimes God works even through the trials of a bankruptcy or failed marriage. Even Moses was sent into the wilderness for forty years as a shepherd. In this message from Exodus 2, Pastor Lutzer reveals two characteristics of Moses' servanthood that he only could have learned in the desert. What if the desert brings us closer to God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 17, 202514 min

Occultism: Not Superstitions, But Deceptions – Part 4 of 4

There is a way out of the bondage of Satanic influence, a bondage that's trapping all too many Christians. What do we do when we're bound by strongholds of the devil? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares six resources we have to overcome occultic bondage. It's an everyday lifestyle of faith. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 14, 202514 min

Occultism: Not Superstitions, But Deceptions – Part 3 of 4

In the Garden of Eden, the serpent beguiled Eve. Even today, Satanic substitutes for God often look appealing. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies four false doctrines of demons: a wrong view of God, humanity, death, and redemption. Let's hold to "sound doctrine," overcoming lies with the truth. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 13, 202514 min

Occultism: Not Superstitions, But Deceptions – Part 2 of 4

Occultism promises we can access the supernatural and the spirit world. But the lie is that we can be our own healer—our own god. In this message from Isaiah 57, Pastor Lutzer identifies four categories of traps that Satan uses: knowledge, power, health, and wealth. What does God say about occultic involvement? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 12, 202514 min

Occultism: Not Superstitions, But Deceptions – Part 1 of 4

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 reveals four levels of involvement in the occult. What does this pervasive influence mean to committed Christians? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 11, 202514 min

Pleasure: Life On Empty – Part 3 of 3

We're easily provoked by the things we see, and the desires in our heart. 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? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 10, 202514 min

Pleasure: Life On Empty – Part 2 of 3

The more conveniences we have, the more we cram our lives with anything but God. Even good things become idols when they take us away from God. In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates two consequences of pursuing the world. Let's live for Christ in a world focused on pleasure. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 7, 202514 min

Pleasure: Life On Empty – Part 1 of 3

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 compelling reasons to throw off the lures of the enemy, who seeks to enslave us to the world's pleasure. Is God being squeezed out of our lives? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 6, 202514 min

Sexual Freedom: The Poisoned Oasis – Part 4 of 4

Many rationalize their "sexual freedom." We then resign ourselves to its allure by finding ways to manage our guilt and shame. In this message from Psalm 51, Pastor Lutzer gives three realizations we must arrive at to overcome sexual infidelity and impurity. How can we be healed from an unfaithful heart? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 5, 202514 min

Sexual Freedom: The Poisoned Oasis – Part 3 of 4

Sexual intimacy outside marriage creates spiritual and emotional bondage. It even undermines our ability to make commitments. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer reveals three devastating consequences of sexual sin. There is hope to be free of these destructive patterns. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 4, 202514 min

Sexual Freedom: The Poisoned Oasis – Part 2 of 4

God created sexuality with boundaries to protect us. Yet in a sex-driven culture, many have turned from holy sexuality to promiscuous relationships. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer describes the destructive power of a false sexual bond. Because, God's design is sexual intimacy with the covenant of marriage. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Feb 3, 202514 min

Sexual Freedom: The Poisoned Oasis – Part 1 of 4

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. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 31, 202514 min

Pornography: The Soul Defiled – Part 4 of 4

To be free from sexual sin is a painful and thorough process, but it's worth it. Imagine being free of the snare of secret pornography. 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? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 30, 202514 min

Pornography: The Soul Defiled – Part 3 of 4

Lust and sexual desire aren't just momentary thrills. Sexual sin traps our soul in its grip. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer shares the drastic measures Jesus calls us to, to live pure and holy lives, particularly in our associations. Jesus wasn't only concerned with our outward actions but our hearts. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 29, 202514 min

Pornography: The Soul Defiled – Part 2 of 4

Our sexuality reflects our identity as God's image-bearers. But the devil tempts us to fulfill our sexual desires outside God's will. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer discusses the first of three commitments Jesus calls us to: in our marriages and our thought-life. Does Jesus leave us alone with our temptations? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 28, 202514 min

Pornography: The Soul Defiled – Part 1 of 4

We know the invasive power of images to influence our mind and heart. In our day, pornographic images are everywhere. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the trap of sexual temptation and addiction through pornography. Are we ready to confront sexual temptation? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 27, 202514 min

Alcoholism: Quitting Tomorrow – Part 4 of 4

Addiction can have a strong hold on our lives because we can't admit our need for help. Is there a way out of the bondage of alcoholism? In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer explains two aspects of deliverance: through God and His people. No substance can replace God in our lives. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 24, 202514 min

Alcoholism: Quitting Tomorrow – Part 3 of 4

Alcoholism has a strong grip, even when we think we can manage it. But the Bible provides an accurate description of what alcoholism is truly like. In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer shows the way to overcome the barriers of guilt, shame, and the need for something to fill the void. Can alcoholics get out of the pit to true freedom? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 23, 202514 min

Alcoholism: Quitting Tomorrow – Part 2 of 4

Anyone can become an addict because we long for pleasure and try to avoid pain. The better we understand addiction, the better we can see what the cure really is. In this message, Pastor Lutzer clarifies five phases on the path through alcohol addiction. But if warnings can't deliver us, what can? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 22, 202514 min

Alcoholism: Quitting Tomorrow – Part 1 of 4

Alcohol is a tolerated drug, and alcohol abuse is costing our society billions in lost productivity, lost relationships, and lost lives. Too many Christians misuse what they feel is their freedom to drink by drinking one too many. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two myths about alcoholism. Are we willing to learn the unvarnished truth about alcoholism? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 21, 202514 min

Gambling: Don't Bet On It – Part 4 of 4

Addictions like gambling cause us to live a lie, even with those closest to us. But Christians can be set free by the truth. In this message, Pastor Lutzer opens up about the hard truths we need to know about accepting a new way of life. If the Son makes us free, we shall be free indeed. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 20, 202514 min

Gambling: Don't Bet On It – Part 3 of 4

Americans are bombarded by temptations to fritter away their money. Gambling is not merely foolish; it is also deceptive and destructive. In this message, Pastor Lutzer guides us to understand the mind of a gambler, which can apply to all addictions. Jesus must be the true substitute for our addictive desires. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 17, 202514 min

Gambling: Don't Bet On It – Part 2 of 4

Everything we have is from God, and Christians are called to be good stewards. But gambling is another deceitful snare of the devil. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four biblical principles that are violated by gambling. Is there a way out for those who are addicted to the lure of fast cash or a "big break?" This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 16, 202514 min

Gambling: Don't Bet On It – Part 1 of 4

Gambling promises pleasure, power, wealth and well-being. But unlike other companies, gamblers aren't subject to truth in advertising. In this message, Pastor Lutzer answers common questions about gambling like, "Is it a sin or just a bad habit?" Gambling preys on the hope that money plus chance will equal more money. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 15, 202514 min

Greed: The Heart Revealed – Part 4 of 4

The love of money and the security it brings can take over our heart. Only God can help us see the greed deep within us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three practical steps to dethroning the monster of greed. What does it take to transfer our trust from money and things to God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 14, 202514 min

Greed: The Heart Revealed – Part 3 of 4

Most of us have too much stuff. If we were honest with ourselves, we could see our materialism. In this message from Luke 12, Pastor Lutzer warns against three mistakes a rich man made about his soul, his God, and his eternity. How do we keep money from becoming our ultimate hope? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 13, 202514 min

Greed: The Heart Revealed – Part 2 of 4

We are all born with a greedy heart. The monster of greed will take over and control us unless we do something drastic. In this message from Luke 12, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus exposed the problem of a greedy heart. To what extent are we willing to give up the treasures of this world? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 10, 202514 min

Greed: The Heart Revealed – Part 1 of 4

Greed is insatiable, consuming us with its voracious appetite for more. We are raising a generation in which greed is at the heart of consumerism. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how greed leads to other evils such as covetousness, envy, and even idolatry. So, how do we fight against Satan's snare of greed? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Jan 9, 202514 min