Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Satan tempts us by using our natural desires, leading us to satisfy them in destructive ways. But we are called to resist him, not just give into our dispositions. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer explains that we are accountable before God and that there is a way to escape temptation. Let's discover the Christian's path to overcoming 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.

There is a war raging within our desires and we desperately need to know how to win it. Without God's intervention, our natural tendency is to love worldly things. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer calls out our adultery with the world—strong but needed words. Let's stop resisting the only One who can help us. 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.

We all face temptations every day. They draw us away from God and toward destructive choices that can ruin our lives, families, and futures. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer explains the conflicts we all face within. What if we stopped chasing our sinful desires and stopped using our sinful disposition as an excuse? 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.

Praising God is always in order. But the Bible tells us that God expects our praises to be accompanied by the sacrifices of sharing our time, talent and treasure. In this message, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates two bottom lines about worship. Worship is not only costly—it's transforming. 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.

What principles undergird the worship experience in our churches? God's Word provides the instruction to set our churches on solid ground. In this message from Hebrews 13, Pastor Lutzer gives us the basis for how we should conduct corporate worship. There's always a connection between the praise out of our mouth and the life that we live. 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.

The true worship of God involves personal sacrifice. We give of our time, our talents, and our treasure as a continual sacrifice of praise. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides an overview of seven worshipful actions throughout the New Testament. What does worship cost us specifically? 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.

Worship is not first about what we sing or say. Worship always involves sacrifice of our time, talent, and treasure. In this message, Pastor Lutzer takes a closer look at what the sacrifices of worship are all about. Let's learn how to live in a way that worships God continually. 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.

Church music today is often high-energy, and some Christians feel that worship has morphed into entertainment. How should we view our church services and music? In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights that worship is at the heart of all ministry, the purpose of life, and evangelism. In God's presence, all of life is rearranged. 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.

At times, we feel we're too busy or too tired to worship. It might seem like God hasn't been there for us like we wanted Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains why worship is a matter of truth and rightly ordered priorities. God wants us to find our refuge in Him, not in any lesser thing. 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.

A thirsty woman once came to Jacob's well. There she met Jesus who told her she had a deeper thirst than her need for water. In this message from John 4, Pastor Lutzer explains that worship is a matter of the heart. Do we desire God, directing our hearts and minds toward 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.

Even if we've faced ongoing hardships and feel abandoned by God, we can still worship Him. The woman at the well had a deeper thirst than just water—she longed for God. In this message from John 4, Pastor Lutzer shows us God's invitation to the broken to become worshipers. Have we become true worshipers 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.

The Bible says angels are in the presence of God, delighting to do His will. A long time ago, many were once sent to a field where some shepherds were watching over their flocks. Pastor Lutzer highlights two reasons angels are a model to us of rejoicing and serving. This Christmas, why do we rejoice? 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.

The angels of Bethlehem proclaimed Jesus' arrival, exalting and glorifying God. The holy angels are a poignant example for us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes how the angels gave the message they were given. We have every reason to join our voices with the angels at God's great acts and attributes. 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.

Angels are God's servants and act according to His desire alone. One night in Bethlehem, God sent an angelic host with an announcement for shepherds in the field. In this message from Luke 2, Pastor Lutzer marks the first way the angels are a model for believers. Do we go wherever we are sent? 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.

Angels help care for, protect, and guide God's people. When we die, we can expect to see the hosts of angels before God's throne. In this message, Pastor Lutzer makes two observations about the purpose of angels related to believers and our salvation. Like the angels, do we rejoice in our own salvation? 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.

Angels delight in the salvation in which they play no part—except to see God's grace upon us. God gave the angel Gabriel specific tasks, and he obediently carried them out. In this message from Luke 1, Pastor Lutzer teaches practical lessons from the angel Gabriel's career. In what ways should we be like angels? 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.

The world is fascinated by angels, seeing them as more accessible, or even less demanding, than God. But why did God create angels? In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses three assumptions people make when seeking contact with angels. Angels serve God's people, but we shouldn't ever elevate them to a place of worship. 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.

Jesus has always been in existence. But in the pages of the Scriptures, He first appeared as the "Angel of the Lord" in the Old Testament. In this message from Hebrews 2, Pastor Lutzer gives five reasons why Jesus became a man, and what He did that no angel could ever do. Why is the incarnation so central to the Christian message? 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.