Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

We are all born with a greedy heart. Greed is insatiable, consuming us with its voracious appetite for more. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Satan tempts us by using our natural desires, leading us to satisfy them in destructive ways. But we are called to resist him. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 two conflicts we all face: a battle within and a conflict with God. Without God's intervention, our natural tendency is to love worldly things. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In life, there are few certainties, but in the plan of God, there are some things that must happen. Every word of Scripture must be fulfilled. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers a fresh view of how God sees all the challenges we face. In eternity, we'll have complete understanding, but for now, we must rest in the wisdom of God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

It's an illusion that we can control all the variables of life. But the truth is this: some things must happen. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies five "musts" from the life of Christ, pointing us to God's redemptive plan and ultimate purposes. When God says something must happen, it will. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We all need fresh perspective. Paul gives us a glimpse of how God sees the span of our life and our success. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer contrasts two points of view: the seen and the unseen world. How do we start fixing our mind on the things which are eternal, not temporal? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Some things are more important than life itself. For the believer, even though our body is decaying, there is always new life within us. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer weighs the contrast between eternal glory and our momentary troubles. God's promises give us an optimistic courage to face whatever comes our way. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

What principles undergird the worship experience in your church? God's Word provides the instruction that can set all of our churches on solid ground. In this message from Hebrews 13, Pastor Lutzer gives us the basis for how we should conduct corporate worship. Both praise and sacrifice are crucial in the life of the believer. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Worship is not first about what we sing or say. Worship always involves sacrifice of our time, talent, and treasure. In this message from Romans 15, Pastor Lutzer takes a close 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

When things are going well, many of us feel no real need for God. But when troubles come, and our prayers are difficult, we realize our need to worship God. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 explains that worship is a matter of the heart. Have we become true worshipers of God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We're either in darkness or light—no middle ground. This Christmas, it's time to shine in this dark world. In this Advent message, Pastor Lutzer shares three transformative truths, urging us to reflect Jesus to everyone. Darkness presents us with both obstacles and opportunities. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Believers in Jesus carry God's light within them. Our calling is to shine this light into the surrounding darkness. In this message from Ephesians 4-5, Pastor Lutzer explains how to walk in the light through our knowledge, actions, and words. Let's seize every chance to reflect Christ to those we encounter. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Which path are we on—the path of light or the path of darkness? Even religion can block the path of light, causing us to think we are better than we really are. In this message from John 8, Pastor Lutzer explains three lessons about being guided by Christ's light. No fulfillment can be found in the darkness. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The world is steeped in darkness, groping for wealth, power, and fame. But Christ can pierce the darkness and give us hope. In this message from John 7-8, Pastor Lutzer goes on a journey to explore how Jesus leads us. Let's rejoice in the "Light of the world" who guides us to our destination. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Nicodemus, fearful and ashamed, visited Jesus at night. However, Jesus, the Light of the world, came to free us from darkness. In this message from John 3, Pastor Lutzer presents three lessons about embracing the light. Jesus Himself endured darkness so we could enjoy God's presence. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

When light comes, the darkness scatters. Jesus confronted Nicodemus, during a visit at night, with truths that expose the human condition—our love of darkness. In this message from John 3, Pastor Lutzer offers three results of loving the light. In the light of God, no sin can be hidden. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Confounding the wisdom of the world, Jesus Christ became God in the flesh and dwelt among His creation. God's glorious salvation arrived, full of grace and truth. In this message from John 1, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus is the divider of humanity, giving us a choice between light and darkness. Without Jesus, we will only manage our darkness. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Christmas is a celebration of God's intervention in human history. Jesus created the universe, yet the world rejected Him. In this message from John 1, Pastor Lutzer reveals Jesus as the creator of all and revealer of light. He is the Light which shines in the darkness, yet He is not overcome by darkness. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

God's power is not ignited by our education or background; He chooses whom to use for His kingdom, igniting them with the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares about D.L. Moody's reliance on God's strength and yieldedness to His will. What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

D.L. Moody, with only a fifth-grade education, arrived in Chicago as a shoe salesman but became an international evangelist. He impacted countless lives. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses Moody's ministry in the British Isles through preaching and the power of song. Why was Moody so mightily used by God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Some think the government should take primary responsibility to care for the poor. But D. L. Moody brought the church and the Gospel to 19th-century Chicago's poorest communities. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on Moody's legacy, challenges, and criticisms. After all, worldly success pales in comparison to eternal impact. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Over a century ago, Dwight Lyman Moody arrived in Chicago seeking fortune, but God had bigger plans. Moody founded The Moody Church and the Moody Bible Institute, still ministering in Chicago today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares the inspiring story of Moody's conversion and calling. What's your story of God's grace? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The city of Chicago felt the mighty wind of the Spirit during the days of D.L. Moody, the founder of The Moody Church. Even today, God is not too intimidated to show up and change everything. In this message, Pastor Lutzer indicates the distinguishing marks of revival. What happens when God comes to church? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We know that God is always with His people, as He's promised to be. But there are also times of revival when He unveils His presence in power. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares the story of America's Great Awakening through people like Edwards, Finney, and Moody. May faith be quickened in our hearts as we pray for revival. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

We like to think of Jesus' love, but at His second coming, He will also be revealed as the final judge. Christians are not destined for God's wrath but to obtain salvation. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Lutzer shares a final contrast between people of the day versus those of the night. The difference has eternal consequences. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The glorious return of Jesus will set right all that is wrong. Paul told the church at Thessalonica of two kinds of people: those of the day who are watchful and those of the night. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Lutzer notes the first of four contrasts between these groups. Which kind of people are we? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Taking the wrong path wastes irreplaceable time. Like choosing the right path, God's laws are clear and unchangeable, guiding us to life. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer explains how to please God through our daily sanctification. He shares a letter of a man's deliverance from pornography addiction. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In our media age, sensuality, violence, and the occult pervade our screens. But the Church is called to holiness, even if it's not a popular notion. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer answers the first of three questions about what pleases God. Why should we please God, choosing holiness? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

How can we please God? In 1 Thessalonians 4–5, Paul gives his readers commands to follow—commands we should all follow. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains the four underlying assumptions about God's will. As we obey the Lord's commands, He is renovating our hearts. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

How can we know, and delight in, God's will? Whatever our circumstances or degree of optimism, we can follow God's commands by the power of the Holy Spirit. In this message from 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Lutzer shows three direct commands about God's will. We'll not only know the will of God, but also how to please Him. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Taking a stand for what's right means going against the prevailing tide. To be counter-cultural and to speak up for the truth requires strength from God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers two takeaways from 1 Thessalonians 3, empowering Christians to stand together. Let's find strength in the Lord. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

It's not always popular to be seen taking a stand. But when God comes in concentrated power to a church, we often see courage and resolve that was not there before. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 3, Pastor Lutzer shares Paul's strategy to stand against temptation—together. Let's remain united, rooted in prayer and Scripture. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Servants continue to serve others even when those they serve don't appreciate it. In fact, a serving church is a church where God's presence is known. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Lutzer shows the payoff of service: glorious crowns for faithful living. Do we give without expecting anything in return? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Let's be honest, most of us can be selfish. We often set our priorities toward ourselves—our success, security, and satisfaction. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Lutzer describes the boldness and sacrifice of the early Christian's proclamation of the Gospel. What can we learn from their heart of service? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Christians who are angry, petty, judgmental, and selfish bring dishonor to Christ's name. The ancient church in Thessalonica underwent intense persecution but with joy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the challenge and the freedom when we turn from idols to the living God. God's presence brings about painful repentance. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

New life comes to a church when revival begins. God showed up in Thessalonica and the people were transformed by the Gospel. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1, Pastor Lutzer gives the first of five characteristics of a new, living church. Do we want God to show up in our church? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many are skeptical of Jesus' resurrection. But early Christians thrived because they were absolutely convinced the tomb was empty. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers five matters unaccounted for by the false scenario of Jesus' discovered bones. But only God can make hearts alive to believe. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Some have claimed the bones of Jesus have been found. But that is simply bad archaeology and deceit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the reasons why Jesus had to be bodily raised. Despite the skepticism and attempts to disprove its claims, the resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In our day, most people minimize sin, preferring to see the goodness in humanity. But only Jesus' sacrifice removes the stain of the sins we bear before a holy God. In this message from Matthew 16, Pastor Lutzer explains the story of Peter's great confession of faith. At the cross, we see the fullness of God's love, justice, and power. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The religion and teachings of Islam claim that Jesus didn't actually die on the cross. But Jesus did die—He had to. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three compelling contrasts between Muslim teaching and the Bible's revelation about Jesus' death. Jesus came to be a sacrifice for sin. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The Bible is clear: Jesus was born of a virgin and had no earthly father. No other religion has a sinless Savior. In this message from Hebrews 7, Pastor Lutzer proves why Jesus had to be perfectly without sin. Without that perfect sacrifice, none of us has any hope of seeing eternal life with the Father. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Some say the virgin birth of Jesus is superstition, copied from pagan religious myth. In this message from Matthew 1, Pastor Lutzer shows from Jesus' genealogy why He had to be conceived miraculously. We have a qualified Savior, and it began with His unique birth to the Virgin Mary. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Some scholars want to strip Jesus of anything supernatural. They approach the Bible as its judges, little realizing that the book they scorn will one day judge them. In this message from John 3, Pastor Lutzer takes home three lessons about spiritual blindness. Unless God brings us to a place of honest confession, we'll never hear or see Him. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Certain scholars believe Jesus' followers made Him into a Christ. They hold an unswerving belief to naturalism—the idea that miracles can't happen. In this message from John 9, Pastor Lutzer introduces three dangerous commitments people of unbelief make. But what if the Christ of our faith is actually the Jesus of history? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Throughout history, the fear of God and the consequences of hell have driven many to despair. But the "God of American spirituality" seems more tolerant of sin. In this message from Leviticus 10 and Hebrews 10, Pastor Lutzer describes the way sinners must come before a holy God. What qualifies us to come into God's presence? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

How many ways are there to God? People are looking to a kind of spirituality and psychology for fulfillment, but it won't hold up. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes three lies from popular culture about the way to God. Let's heed the Bible's warnings against approaching God our own way. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Judas played the part of a hypocrite through and through. Though his actions were not outside of God's sovereign plan, he was not a hero like the Gnostic Gospels claim. In this message from Matthew 26, Pastor Lutzer uncovers three lessons from Judas' hypocrisy. Being around Jesus isn't a guarantee for our personal conversion or eternal destiny. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

The so-called Gospel of Judas claims Judas freed Jesus from the "evils" of a human body. But Judas was a thief and a deceiver to the core. In this message from John 12–13, Pastor Lutzer contrasts the Judas of the New Testament with the one in the Gnostic Gospels. What are the dangers of hypocrisy to our hearts and minds? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Just because something is lawful doesn't mean it's right. So, where do we find real justice? In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer dives into God's wrath and grace, sharing insights from Romans 1 and Jonathan Edwards. God's grace shines brightest when seen against the reality of sin and judgment. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.