Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

For too many Christians, dependence on God has morphed into dependence on a credit card. But the Macedonian believers, though they were poor, depended on God to the point of extravagant giving. In this message from 2 Corinthians, Pastor Lutzer calls us to a higher standard of giving. It's time to reorient our perspective on money, debt, and giving. 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.

When people feel they must live beyond their means, debt destroys marriages and families. Our money is not a possession to squander but a trust fund to manage. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides God's perspective about money and ownership. We cannot let money and debt ruin our marriages. 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.

Many of us have experienced buyer's remorse. When it comes to marriage, there's no place for buyer's remorse. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes four qualities of the heart found in a godly, healthy marriage. Within the sacred space of marriage, we have the blessing of God. 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.

Marriage is designed to reveal God and His relationship with His people. Marriage is built on fundamental commitments over time. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies three commitments in marriage. The marital covenant is not about our pleasure, it's about God's glory and faithfulness. 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 pain of fatherlessness permeates our culture. But fathers are called to be the center of godly influence and spiritual fervency in the home. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides examples of how a man can lead his family relationally and spiritually. The next generation depends on godly families. 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.

A plethora of bad fathers are around us, modeling passivity and abusiveness. But fatherhood is a solemn responsibility, reflecting the character of God to children. In this message from Genesis 2, Pastor Lutzer explains how men can set the tone and meet the relational and spiritual needs of their family. What is God's view of the role of a dad? 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.

Rather than dismiss or discourage the importance of motherhood, the Bible considers it an honor. There's no better role model than Mary, who experienced pain and conflict about her firstborn: Jesus, the Son of God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages mothers to embrace their role. Imagine the rewards of nurturing children in the faith. 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.

Motherhood is not an easy task, but it is rewarding. Having children is a divine calling from God, and every child is valuable. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the mother's potential to influence the future and impact the world. Will mothers persevere and raise their children to praise the Lord? 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.

Today's family unit is under attack at the foundation level. Having a healthy marriage lies at the bedrock, but this requires an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of husband and wife. In this message, Pastor Lutzer finds God's grace amid the conflict and strife of human relationships. What does the Bible say about roles in marriage? 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.

What was God's original design for the family? Both men and women were created in God's image. In this message from Genesis, Pastor Lutzer explains how God ordained distinct roles for each gender in the home. Today, the foundational roles of men and women are misunderstood, or even attacked. 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.

In a vast universe, humanity seems so insignificant. Yet in Christ, we are given a significant inheritance. In this message from Revelation, Pastor Lutzer invites us to join the overcomers, while we're here on earth. God will rightly judge, and we will ultimately rule with Him, forever. 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.

Many of us will never be well-known for our service or influence. But will faithfulness in obscurity be rewarded in eternity? In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lutzer identifies the privileges, responsibilities, and honors given to believers who overcome. Let's be faithful with whatever we've been entrusted with by God. 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.

Many people lead lives without direction, going nowhere at full speed. In setting forth the Christian's high calling, the Apostle Paul uses the illustration of the games or the race. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lays out five rules for winning in the Christian life. Are we focused on the crown that will endure, or just temporary rewards? 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.

Christians can learn from athletes what winning is all about. What does it take to win, to get the prize of the high calling of God? In this message from 1 Corinthains 9, Pastor Lutzer emphasizes our personal assignment to run the race well. Athletes compete for a temporal crown, but Christians run for an imperishable prize. 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.

Believers know that good works will not get them to heaven. But many don't know why good works are important once we get there. In this message from Matthew 20, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the owner who paid his vineyard workers the same wages. Is it fair that the first shall be last, and the last shall be first? 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.

Our earthly perspective on receiving rewards skews our idea of how heavenly rewards will be handed out. In eternity, payday will be different. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides five principles regarding believer's rewards for works done while on earth. We don't deserve any rewards; they are an act of grace. 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.

There's only one thing we can lose and never be able to have for all eternity. And that is hearing Jesus say, "Well done." In this message from Luke 19, Pastor Lutzer exposes three devastating losses of the servant who hid his talent. What must we do to avoid losing any rewards from Christ? 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.

Every Christian will stand before Jesus to be judged, but there will be some whose deeds will not survive the judgment. There is a lot to lose if we are disobedient servants. In this message from 1 Corinthians 3, Pastor Lutzer counsels us with three principles by which God is going to judge us all. Let's hear this somber warning. 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.

Imagine ruling with Christ, forever. At Christ's judgment seat, believers stand to gain privilege and responsibility beyond our wildest dreams. In this message from Hebrews 2, Pastor Lutzer unpacks three implications about our lasting inheritance in Christ. Are we preparing today to be the people we will be into 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.

God initially made humanity to rule over Earth, but Adam and Eve disobeyed. Yet God is working among his people right now, preparing us to be co-rulers with his Son based on deeds done in this life. In this message, Pastor Lutzer captures this redemptive love story in three acts. What might we gain if we live faithfully on earth? 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.

Any kind of future judgment alters our behavior now. God has set a date for each believer to stand before his Son to receive a just evaluation for the deeds done in the body. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides five characteristics of the judgment seat of Christ. Are we prepared for a one-on-one with the Lord Jesus Christ? 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.

One day, everyone who has ever lived will face the judgment of God. For Christians, we will stand before our Lord Jesus at the Bema Seat. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes three misconceptions about the judgment seat of Christ. If we are saved by grace, what kind of works will last into 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.

We don't have the ability to love God truly or fully in our own strength. So how does Christ become the Lord of our affections, over all false idols? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows three indications we love God with our heart, mind, and strength. Let's learn how to love God with our whole being. 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.

If we are to make God the priority in our lives, we must put him above all other competition for our attention and affections. In fact, Jesus commands us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer considers the depth of the love that we should have for God. Is our love for God all-consuming? 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.

God wants us to see our money as a trust fund to manage, not a possession to squander. The Macedonian believers, whom Paul wrote about in 2 Corinthians, gave joyfully and sacrificially. In this message, Pastor Lutzer calls all of us to a higher standard of giving. What results can we expect when we commit to tithing? 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.

Christians often get tripped up by issues of finance. Paul highlights the Macedonians who gave joyfully, despite persecution and poverty. In this message from 2 Corinthians, Pastor Lutzer shares five characteristics of givers who are submitted to Christ in their finances, and the lies we must debunk about giving. Will we offer ourselves entirely to God? 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.

Have we come to grips with the gifts God has given us? While it's true that some people have greater wealth and abilities than others, God expects us to do our best with what he's given us. In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Lutzer shows three convicting lessons from the parable. This could be a major turning point in our faithfulness. 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've all been given gifts and abilities. But it's not how many we have that's important; it's how we use them. In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Lutzer makes three observations about faithfulness from Jesus' parable. Are we ready for judgment day—to give an account for the talents Christ has left us to manage? 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.

Time is not a renewable resource. God has set the number of our days, and for Christians, how we use our time determines our effectiveness for God. Pastor Lutzer shares three commands about time in the Bible. It's time we denied distractions to pursue activities with lasting value. 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.

Time can never be reclaimed. The Bible teaches believers to "redeem the time, for the days are evil." Pastor Lutzer exhorts us to submit to Christ's lordship, using our days wisely. As our worldly culture gets ever darker, we need to use our time for God, pursuing him wholeheartedly. 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 Apostle Paul committed terrible crimes before his encounter with Jesus on the Damascus Road. Why did God save Paul in such an unusual way? In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on remarkable stories of restoration. God's boundless grace changes how we make restitution. 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.

While most of us quickly recall the people who've hurt us, we often forget we've hurt others. How do we unravel the messes we made before we came to Christ? In this message from 1 Timothy 1, Pastor Lutzer highlights the emphatic word Paul made up to describe God's grace to him as a former persecutor. Our sin is no match for God's super grace. 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.

When we're under pressure, pride or despair often keep us from seeking God. At the end of his reign, King Asa's long faithfulness to God crumbled, and he refused to repent even on his deathbed. In this message, Pastor Lutzer presents three lessons about turning around. God is ready to give us strong support to do what is right. 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 lies we create entangle us in unintended consequences. Asa was a good king who found this out the hard way, and he failed near the finish line. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reminds us that the consequences of continuing in a bad decision always outweigh the temporary hardships of repentance. It's time we came clean. 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.

If we choose the wrong fork in the road, there are consequences. Jonah's attempt to flee from God brought him to a great fish, a plant, a worm, and a scorching east wind. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three life-changing lessons from Jonah's disobedience and lost opportunity. It's time we take responsibility for our actions, owning our stuff. 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 have obligations, and we often don't like them. God gave a command to Jonah, the run-away prophet, who did anything to avoid that obligation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three lessons from Jonah's journey. After many trials, God led Jonah to a point of decision, offering another chance to repent. 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.

Choices made in a moment can have repercussions that last for generations. King David made an impulsive choice regarding Bathsheba, which led to ongoing family dysfunction and sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points to two blessings from God amid the consequences. Cover-ups don't work because God sees everything. 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.

Because our sinful desires are so unrelenting, we often believe irrational lies. King David secretly sinned against another man's wife, a sin which became very public. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the four downward steps David took towards sexual immortality. What causes us to give into temptation so selfishly? 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.

What should we do when we've been tricked into giving our word? Joshua's response to being deceived into a reckless promise is a model for us today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes two ways God came through for his people. Let's look at the importance of keeping our word, for it's a measure of personal integrity. 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.

Failing to keep promises reveals a deficit in character. As Israel entered the Promised Land, Joshua made a bad agreement with the Gibeonites. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four characteristics of vows done before God. We're called to keep our vows, even when it's difficult. 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.

If we choose "second best," will God stop blessing us? Israel chose to not believe the promises of God when they received the spies report, so God judged them severely. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notices multiple undeserved blessings God gave the nation of Israel. God mingles his judgments and his discipline with grace. 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.

Many of us make bad decisions because of fear. The Israelites turned away in doubt from their God-given challenge to conquer the Promised Land. In this message, Pastor Lutzer portrays three characteristics of their grasshopper complex. Despite their failure, God's judgment and mercy were on display. 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 paradise of Eden suggests the ideal place to live a carefree life. But Adam and Eve had no excuse for following their sinful desires. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three hopeful principles embedded within God's judgment after the original sin. Were it not for the grace of a redeeming God, there would have been no hope. 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.

Some people deny original sin, saying people are basically good inside. But from the beginning, we've all been listening to lies and rationalizing our actions like Adam and Eve. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the context of the original sin. What do we do when we've made a bad call, and we have to live with it? 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.

Sometimes it's best to get back to basics. For the believer, the basics are Christian character and discipline. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Lutzer describes the qualities we cling to and the godly routines we persist in. Let's consider the armor of God we're called to wear every day. 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 world is in turmoil, but beyond our sight a cosmic battle also rages. Satan seeks to undermine and destroy God's people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer outlines the defensive and offensive weapons we're given for our spiritual battles. Get equipped for the inevitable opposition we'll face. 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.

Not everyone enjoys their job. But if we know we're accountable to God, we must be accountable to those in authority over us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives us a kickstart to working obediently and whole-heartedly. One day, we'll meet the One we really serve face to face. 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.

Every single mundane act done for Christ has eternal significance. God invites us, in whatever job we have, to be his representatives. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Lutzer equips us to make the most of our vocation. We are not merely earning a living—we're glorifying God. 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.

In God's plan for the Christian marriage, there's a beautiful balance. Loving leadership invites loving submission. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three biblical principles that have helped his own marriage, if applied by both spouses. Biblical submission brings great blessing in marriage. 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.

Christian marriage elevates the role of a wife. In fact, marriage portrays how much Jesus loves his church. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines submission, specifically from Ephesians 5. If the husband represents Jesus, and the wife represents the church, why then are there so many unhappy marriages, even among Christians? 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.