Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

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.

Modern society often views truth as a tool of power. But Christians believe it's grounded in God's authority. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer contrasts biblical truth with the relativism found in many universities. Ultimately, we'll discover why God is essential for truth and morality. 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.

Is God becoming more tolerant? While Christians believe God is unchanging, His administration differs between the Old and New Covenants. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer tackles questions about God's judgments in both Testaments. Let's find refuge in Christ, who protects believers from the coming wrath. 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.

Nietzsche's claim that "God is dead" left Europe's cathedrals as symbols of spiritual emptiness. Secular spirituality continues to reject biblical truth for personal desires. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer offers three key lessons for the church. He encourages Christians to stand firm in biblical truth and shine Christ's light amid spiritual 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.

Many see today's moral crisis as political, missing the deeper spiritual battle. But only a repentant church can confront the growing darkness. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer explains how thinkers like Nietzsche, Marx, Darwin, and Freud contributed to society's rejection of God. Yet, through it all, we can trust in God's unchanging sovereignty. 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 a complex world, we all long for justice to triumph. Who ultimately defines what laws to obey? In this message from 2 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Lutzer highlights the parallels between today's culture and the rise of the lawless one. Let's ready ourselves to stand firm and be faithful, even if we lose religious freedoms. 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.

Why is absolute truth essential for justice? The Bible teaches that true justice is grounded in God's authority and transcendent laws. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the role of law in Hitler's Germany, modern America, and Scripture. Regardless of a nation's acknowledgement of God, Christians are called to faithfully reflect Christ. 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.

None of us can carry the full weight of our guilt. We need to hear the uncomfortable truth that we need a Savior. In this message from Isaiah 6, Pastor Lutzer reminds us that Jesus brings freedom from sin and guilt. Because Jesus is the truth, He's the only one qualified to save us from our sins. 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 likes to have options, especially in spirituality. But Jesus' claim is exclusive, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights four key principles of a biblical view of truth, contrasting them with our culture's shifting views. Let's embrace God's truth and find freedom in Christ's unwavering promises. 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.

George Orwell's "1984" reveals how society can come to hate those who proclaim truth. Truth is often viewed as relative now, especially in our colleges and universities. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges us to believe and proclaim God's unchanging truth. Could people be rejecting truth because they'd be obligated 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.

In the Old Testament, God required serious punishments for certain sins. It might seem safer to sin under grace than under the Old Testament law. In this message from Revelation 19, Pastor Lutzer exalts Jesus as both the Lamb and the Lion. Pastor Lutzer observes, "Greater grace means there will be greater 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.

Many believe God is now more tolerant in morality or sexuality. But Christians embrace both the seriousness of sin and the hope of God's grace. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer highlights three differences between the Old and New Covenants, even as God's character remains the same. Let's find refuge in Christ. 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 say the Old Testament portrays God in a different light than does the New Testament. Yet a closer look at Scripture reveals God's justice, mercy, and sovereignty. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders seven truths about God found in the Old Testament. God's unchanging character leads us to awe and reverence. 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 is God really like? Some see two versions of God in the Bible: loving in the New Testament and angry in the Old Testament. In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses key criticisms of the God of the Bible: slavery, the worldwide Flood, the destruction of the Canaanites, and the practice of stoning. Can we still worship 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.

Many live as if God is dead or at least needs to be redefined for a more secular age. Today's moral decline is stark evidence of the "eclipse of God." In this message from Psalm 2, Pastor Lutzer shares a fresh vision of the God of the Bible. Be assured that God remains in control and we can trust 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.

In a time of spiritual confusion, secularism has eclipsed God's authority. Behind the moral destruction we see around us is an intense spiritual battle between light and darkness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Marx, Darwin, and Freud have undermined God as ruler, creator, and lawgiver. Are we truly ready for a "funeral for 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 give to our church, what kind of outcome do we anticipate? The principle holds true: We reap what we sow. In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Lutzer considers the root and fruit of giving—fruit that multiplies in the lives of others. Cheerful giving truly brings about a blessed life. 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.

Is there a connection between what we give financially and what God gives back to us? Scripture reveals God's heart towards givers. In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Lutzer examines the seed and the harvest of true giving. Let's identify what might hinder us from being cheerful givers. 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.

Money is powerfully deceptive. In Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus, He reveals how money can blind us to what's on the other side of eternity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on how to turn worldly wealth into eternal dividends. Where we invest our money reveals our ultimate loyalties. 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 financial well-being can be a heavy weight on our shoulders. But true financial freedom comes when we realize we are mere stewards. In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lutzer applies the first of five biblical principles of money management. Will our investments pass the test of eternity? 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.