Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

Giving is about the heart. While some people think that generosity and tithing is a duty or obligation, it really expresses our worship—giving glory to God. In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Lutzer shares five facts about giving. God loves to bless a cheerful giver. 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 Creator of the universe gave His life so that we could share in His inheritance and reign with Him forever. This Gospel motivated early Christians in Corinth to give. In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Lutzer points out three truths about giving. The Gospel motivates us to be generous. 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.

Why are we so sensitive about the matter of money and giving to the church? As Christians, God intends for us to be free in our generosity. In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Lutzer identifies the motivation for God's people to be generous. What's the gift we must receive before we can give at all? 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 angels of Bethlehem proclaimed Jesus' arrival, exalting and glorifying God. Holy angels are a poignant example for us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights two ways angels are a model to us of rejoicing and serving. 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 rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 three ways the angels of Bethlehem are a model for believers. This Christmas, why do we rejoice? 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.

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, Pastor Lutzer makes two observations about the purpose of angels related to believers and our salvation. Do we rejoice in our own salvation? 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 fascinated by angels because they seem more accessible and less demanding than God might be. But why did God create angels? In this message from Luke 1, Pastor Lutzer teaches practical lessons from the angel Gabriel's career. Angels serve God's people, but we should never elevate them to a place of worship. 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.

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 rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The word "angel" means messenger. God has used angels down through the ages to communicate to His people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer takes a tour of the Old Testament to identify the "Angel of the Lord," who wasn't merely one of the angelic host. Was it Jesus before He became a man? 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.

Adoption reflects God's heart. Jesus Himself belonged to His earthly family of four brothers and some sisters. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on how adopted families are a picture of the body of Christ. We who believe have been adopted into Christ's spiritual family. 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.

Adoption can be a difficult subject, but it's at the core of the Gospel. Just as Jesus came to Earth into an adopted family, we too are adopted into His spiritual family through faith. In this message from Mark 3, Pastor Lutzer gleans two lessons about spiritual adoption from the relatives of Jesus. Now, Jesus is not ashamed to call us His relatives. 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.

Raising a family is a great undertaking. For Joseph, he had the solemn responsibility to be the earthly father of the sinless Son of God. Though Joseph never said a word in the Bible, Pastor Lutzer considers what Joseph's dreams and his obedience say to us now. Are we prepared to obey God in any responsibility He entrusts to us? 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.

Dreams can be powerful, mesmerizing, or just plain confusing. But God used dreams to communicate with Joseph, the legal father of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores three of Joseph's dreams, and how he obeyed them. Without Joseph, Mary would not have been able to carry out her mission to raise the Christ child. 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.

Mary raised her son, Jesus, from infancy and then watched as He died for the sins of the world. Her destiny was sure, yet she obeyed the call of God willingly. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three lessons from the mother of God's Son: suffering, obedience, and acceptance. Are we submitted to God's will? 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.

Though we may be born into poverty or obscurity, God can still smile upon us. One such person was Mary, the mother of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer opens three gifts Mary was destined to receive from God: favor with God, a miracle from God, and a mission from God. How did she respond to this incredible destiny? 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'd like to think that kings come from a royal line with ancestors of high moral quality, but they don't always. Jesus Himself came from a royal line, but it contained questionable, sinful characters. In this message, Pastor Lutzer suggests two transforming lessons from the lineage of Jesus. Jesus is one of us, but in His case, without sin. 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 clearly teaches Jesus was truly "the image of the invisible God" and truly man. In His humanity He identifies with us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus demolished two walls that divide humanity through his family lineage. The account of Jesus' family tree in Scripture includes both Jews and Gentiles as well as men and women. 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 lose the distractions and pressures of life, we often feel our true craving for God. Few among us are as thirsty for God as David was. In this message, Pastor Lutzer articulates two truths that speak to our spiritual longing. When everything is taken away, only God can fill our true hunger. 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.

Too often, we follow our sinful desires, mentally justifying our lusts. King David's enemies drove him to thirst after God, rather than his own desires. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes three ways David was driven to be closer to the Lord. What brings us to the point of saying, "Only God can meet my ultimate needs?" 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 need a solid foundation to base our lives on. When life is hopeless, how do we benefit from God's blessing? In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer locates two conditions for receiving God's blessings in a difficult situation. Let's learn how to wait on God when we're deep in a pit. 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 felt hopeless, like we were "in the pits." When King David was at rock bottom in despair, he cried out to God. In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer delineates five blessings David experienced in the pit. Because God has not abandoned us, we too can find a firm place to stand. 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 divorce, there are no winners. And yet statistically half of Christian marriages end up in divorce courts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares five practical principles for a marriage glorifying to God. Let's be honest before the Lord about the state of our hearts and 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.

The family is the bedrock of society, and stable marriages are the bedrock of the family. Holiness and fidelity should be at the forefront of our marriages. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer provides three characteristics of committed love in marriage. Could living out our marriages biblically change our families and even society? 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.

Despite our best efforts, our children can make foolish decisions, rebel against God, or even leave the faith. Only God can count the tears of parents whose prodigals have gone to the far country. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers parents five short prayers. Discover guidance and encouragement as we wait for prodigals to come home. 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.

Even with good Christian parenting, children will still walk away from the faith. Parents need to pray with desperation for their child's restoration. In this message from Matthew 15, Pastor Lutzer highlights six barriers a mother overcame in soliciting Jesus' help. God loves the prayers of desperate people. 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.

Too many husbands and fathers are abusers, damaging their family physically, verbally, sexually, or spiritually. Abuse is real, and we need to acknowledge it in order that we are not bound by it. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers a hopeful path to healing. No part of our past is ever beyond the redemption of Christ's cross. 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 dark secret of abuse lies under the surface of many families, causing incalculable wounds. But God's grace is available to both the abused and the abuser. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the abusers like Saul and the abused like David. Healing is available for the brokenhearted. 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 families are being seduced by other gods through the power of the media. Many parents are personally paralyzed by their own entertainment addictions. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides five imperatives to find victory in saying "No!" to sinful desires and addictions. Are we prepared to change our technology habits? 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.

With a single click, our families can access all kinds of media on demand. Technology is a gift, but it can also be abused. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three tests to protect our families from the evils of technology. Let's set and enforce godly boundaries, bringing glory to God even online. 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.

Children are a wonderful blessing, but they can also be an immense challenge. Parents must pray for their children, whether compliant or rebellious, to be transformed by the gospel. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers not only how to parent, but also what it means to be a parent. Only God can save our children. 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.

How is the aim of Christian parenting different from the world's goals? Imparting basic morality is not enough. In this message from Mark 10, Pastor Lutzer provides five principles of parenting for the sake of the gospel. Let's love our children like Jesus, providing biblical boundaries and guidance. 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.

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.