Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

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:// offerrtw...

To be free from sexual sin is a painful and thorough process, but it's worth it. Imagine being free of the snare of secret pornography. 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....

Lust and sexual desire aren't just momentary thrills. Sexual sin traps our soul in its grip. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer shares the drastic measures Jesus calls us to, to live pure and holy lives, particularly in our associations. Jesus wasn't only concerned with our outward actions but our hearts. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at...

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 the first of three commitments Jesus calls us to: in our marriages and our thought-life. Does Jesus leave us alone with our temptations?  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Ge...

We know the invasive power of images to influence our mind and heart. In our day, pornographic images are everywhere. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the trap of sexual temptation and addiction through pornography. Are we ready to confront sexual temptation? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215...

Addiction can have a strong hold on our lives because we can't admit our need for help. Is there a way out of the bondage of alcoholism? In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer explains two aspects of deliverance: through God and His people. No substance can replace God in our lives. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or ca...

Alcoholism has a strong grip, even when we think we can manage it. But the Bible provides an accurate description of what alcoholism is truly like. In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer shows the way to overcome the barriers of guilt, shame, and the need for something to fill the void. Can alcoholics get out of the pit to true freedom? This month's special offer is available for a donation...

Anyone can become an addict because we long for pleasure and try to avoid pain. The better we understand addiction, the better we can see what the cure really is. In this message, Pastor Lutzer clarifies five phases on the path through alcohol addiction. But if warnings can't deliver us, what can? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw....

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 shares two myths about alcoholism. Are we willing to learn the unvarnished truth about alcoholism? This month's special offer is available...

Addictions like gambling cause us to live a lie, even with those closest to us. But Christians can be set free by the truth. In this message, Pastor Lutzer opens up about the hard truths we need to know about accepting a new way of life. If the Son makes us free, we shall be free indeed. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or cal...

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...

Everything we have is from God, and Christians are called to be good stewards. 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...

Gambling promises pleasure, power, wealth and well-being. But unlike other companies, gamblers aren't subject to truth in advertising. In this message, Pastor Lutzer answers common questions about gambling like, "Is it a sin or just a bad habit?" Gambling preys on the hope that money plus chance will equal more money. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours...

The love of money and the security it brings can take over our heart. Only God can help us see the greed deep within us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three practical steps to dethroning the monster of greed. 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:// offerrtw.com or call...

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. How do we keep money from becoming our ultimate hope? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or call us at...

We are all born with a greedy heart. The monster of greed will take over and control us unless we do something drastic. In this message from Luke 12, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus exposed the problem of a greedy heart. To what extent are we willing to give up the treasures of this world?  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or...

Greed is insatiable, consuming us with its voracious appetite for more. We are raising a generation in which greed is at the heart of consumerism. 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...

Satan tempts us by using our natural desires, leading us to satisfy them in destructive ways. But we are called to resist him, not just give into our dispositions. 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...

There is a war raging within our desires and we desperately need to know how to win it. Without God's intervention, our natural tendency is to love worldly things. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer calls out our adultery with the world—strong but needed words. Let's stop resisting the only One who can help us. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get your...

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 the conflicts we all face within. What if we stopped chasing our sinful desires and stopped using our sinful disposition as an excuse? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. G...

Praising God is always in order. But the Bible tells us that God expects our praises to be accompanied by the sacrifices of sharing our time, talent and treasure. In this message, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates two bottom lines about worship. Worship is not only costly—it's transforming.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or call u...

What principles undergird the worship experience in our churches? God's Word provides the instruction to set our churches on solid ground. In this message from Hebrews 13, Pastor Lutzer gives us the basis for how we should conduct corporate worship. There's always a connection between the praise out of our mouth and the life that we live. This month's special offer is available for a donation of a...

The true worship of God involves personal sacrifice. We give of our time, our talents, and our treasure as a continual sacrifice of praise. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides an overview of seven worshipful actions throughout the New Testament. What does worship cost us specifically? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or ca...

Worship is not first about what we sing or say. Worship always involves sacrifice of our time, talent, and treasure. In this message, Pastor Lutzer takes a closer 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:// offerrtw.com or call us at...

Church music today is often high-energy, and some Christians feel that worship has morphed into entertainment. How should we view our church services and music? In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights that worship is at the heart of all ministry, the purpose of life, and evangelism. In God's presence, all of life is rearranged. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount...