Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

Here's the good news: God credits Christ's perfect record to our account. This righteousness doesn't come from ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unpacks five aspects of the meaning of "justification." Can you believe all of Christ's righteousness is applied to us by trusting in 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.

Martin Luther was filled with grief because he couldn't satisfy the demands of God through good works. Through his spiritual struggle, Luther discovered a crucial truth that brought peace to his soul. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer explains the wonder of Jesus' full payment of our sin-debt. What does it mean to be justified by faith alone? 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.

Clear consciences are tough to find. Our dark deeds must be exposed to the light of Christ in honest repentance. In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor Lutzer considers three transforming lessons for our daily confession of sin. How do we keep the way clear between us and 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.

When we have a clear conscience, we can walk with God moment by moment in joyful gratitude. How can we remain in that joy each day? In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor Lutzer notes three steps to overcome the barriers to our fellowship with God. Only Christ can deliver us from sin and give us true joy. 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 we're addicted, we often can't see the true extent of our bondage. We prefer the comfortable lie of believing we're still free. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three steps on the path towards hope and freedom from addiction. Because we can't get free; we must be set free. 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.

Addiction is powerful, and anyone can fall into its clutches. Whether it's drugs, alcohol, gambling, or pornography, we are all prone to be addicts. In this message from John 8, Pastor Lutzer shares five truths for addicts to find true freedom. Through God's grace, addictions can be put behind us. 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.

Guilt and shame can provoke people to kill themselves, as Lady Macbeth did in Shakespeare's famous play. But we don't have to fall prey to the devil's lies. In this message from Hebrews 9, Pastor Lutzer gives us four truths that deliver from guilt and depression. We need hope, especially when everything is falling apart inside. 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 feel trapped in their misery, seeing suicide as their only escape. Yet Christ offers hope and resources beyond our circumstances. In this message from Hebrews 9, Pastor Lutzer helps us grasp why the precious blood of Christ gives us a reason to live. No depression is so deep that any of us is without hope. 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.

A deadened conscience leads to narcissism. Such people elevate their own thoughts and feelings above all else, lashing out at anyone who challenges their self-absorbed world. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God knows all of us fully, forever, and truthfully. Is there hope for a narcissist to change? 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.

Narcissists have a broken conscience—in their world, they are always right. When the evil latent in all our hearts is on full display, how do we cope with difficult people? In this message from 2 Timothy 3, Pastor Lutzer describes three characteristics of "lovers of self" who take on a god complex. Let's respond with wisdom to a hardened conscience. 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 when we bear shame for something we did not do, the shame is still very real. It shapes our thoughts and actions, and it demands that we live in perpetual guilt. In this message from Isaiah 61, Pastor Lutzer reveals how shame loses its power. What if our self-worth is not based on how we feel? 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.

Much of the shame we carry is our own doing: bad decisions, wrong choices, and the inevitable fallout. But sometimes we carry false guilt, like Tamar's victimization by her own stepbrother. In this message from 2 Samual 13, Pastor Lutzer distinguishes between two kinds of shame. Can we be lifted from the burden of shame that isn't our fault? 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 sin entered the human race, our consciences were defiled. Adam and Eve responded to their shame by trying to cover themselves. In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how God pursues us in our shame. Imagine being able to look God in the face, free from any guilt or shame. 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.

Everyone has a conscience: a sense of right and wrong. But ever since the Garden of Eden, we experience shame, hiding, and blaming. In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Lutzer shows how everyone has a conscience, both conditioned by our surroundings and powerfully influential. Can we be free from a troubled conscience? 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 we lose what we love, we feel our true hunger—one that only God can satisfy. King David was a man who knew his only hope was in his God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer delves into the extraordinary measures God takes to remove any obstacles that hinder our pursuit of Him. Are we God-focused or self-focused? 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.

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

In the Garden of Eden, the serpent beguiled Eve. Likewise, satanic substitutes for God often look very good. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies four false doctrines of demons: a wrong view of God, humanity, death, and redemption. As believers, it's vital for us to understand what the Bible calls "sound doctrine," overcoming lies with the truth. 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.

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 categorized four kinds of occultic aspiration. Let's learn what this pervasive occult influence should mean to the committed Christian. 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 good things become idols when they take us away from God. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 two reasons why we must avoid the snare of worldly pleasures: because of what the world is and what it does. God is squeezed out of our lives when we chase worldly desires. 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.

Sexual freedom is a poisoned oasis. We must confront the allure of sexual affairs, which corrupts our souls and undermines our ability to make commitments. In this message from 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer provides three action steps to overcoming sexual infidelity. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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

To be free from sexual sin is a painful and thorough process, but it's worth it. Jesus wasn't only concerned with outward actions but our hearts. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 Jesus' call to three commitments: in our marriages, our thought-life, and our associations. Are we ready to confront sexual 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.

Alcoholism has a strong grip, even when we think we can manage it. We all encounter barriers to freedom such as guilt, shame, and the need for something to fill the void. In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer explains two aspects of deliverance: through God and His people. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 clarifies five phases on the path of alcohol addiction. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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

Gambling promises pleasure, power, wealth and well-being. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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

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.