Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

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 with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer explains how 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 availabl...

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 y...

Whenever laws are disconnected from moral absolutes, freedom and righteousness are compromised. How can we ensure justice is based on what's true? In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the importance of transcendent values. Let's align our understanding of justice with God's Word. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or call us...

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 o...

None of us can carry the full weight of our guilt. We must confront the uncomfortable truth that we need a Savior. In this message from Isaiah 6, Pastor Lutzer reminds us that Jesus alone redeems us from sin and guilt. No matter how off-key the world may seem, Jesus brings hope, freedom, and forgiveness. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// of...

At the very beginning, Adam and Eve first encountered Satan's subtle lies. We need truth in a world filled with contradictions and confusion. Pastor Lutzer highlights four 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 an...

Our culture likes to have options, especially around spirituality. Many today struggle with navigating issues of identity and truth. In this message, Pastor Lutzer urges Christians to point to God's truth, offering compassion and clarity in a time of confusion. Jesus' exclusive claim is what we all need, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." This month's special offer is available for a donatio...

Truth is often viewed as relative now, especially in our colleges and universities. George Orwell's 1984 reveals how society can come to hate those who proclaim truth. 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. G...

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...

We were made to approach God with confidence. In the Old Testament, God's people were commanded to stay away but now believers are invited to come near through Christ. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer offers three key differences between the Old and New Covenants. We can approach God boldly, trusting in Jesus as our mediator. This month's special offer is available for a donation of...

Many think God is more lenient today when it comes to morality and sexuality. But even under grace, Christians recognize the seriousness of sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains three types of Old Testament law, highlighting why the moral laws still apply. Since God's standards remain the same, He invites us to align with His truth. This month's special offer is available for a donation of...

Many of us wrestle with the difficult stories in the Bible. We often feel uneasy with the idea of what some have called the "Smitey-Almighty." In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the criticisms of God's actions in the Old Testament, particularly the Flood and the destruction of the Canaanites. What if these events reflect not impulsiveness but God's righteous judgment? This month's special off...

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 throughout. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders seven truths about God's nature found in the Old Testament. When we see God's unchanging character, it leads us to awe and reverence. This month's special offer is available for a do...

Many of us wrestle with the difficult stories in the Bible. We often feel uneasy with the idea of what some have called the "Smitey-Almighty." In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the criticisms of God's actions in the Old Testament, particularly the Flood and the destruction of the Canaanites. What if these events reflect not impulsiveness but God's righteous judgment? This month's special off...

Some see two versions of God in the Bible: the loving one of the New Testament and the angry one of the Old Testament. Does anybody still believe in the God who judged people and whole nations in vengeance? In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers difficult passages in context, showing God's true character. What is God really like? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amou...

The God of the Bible is either on vacation or he's dead, as some philosophers maintain. But Pastor Lutzer says, "Skeptics cannot cut a single twig from God's purposes." In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers two transformational lessons from the Christian's blessed hope. Is God really in control? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw...

Many people like to believe in spirituality but not doctrines or truth. The church is being attacked from without and within. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes four different voices we must heed in Psalm 2: the rebellious nations, the laughing God, the just Son, and the Holy Spirit. What if we could have a fresh vision of God in this secular age? This month's special offer is available for a do...

If God didn't create us, then we can live however we would like. Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, and Sigmund Freud's "funeral for God" indicated a deeper spiritual battle. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against living on our own without any truth or meaning. Is religion really just a feeling that we're dependent on God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get you...

In our secular culture, people don't want to be accountable to our Creator, the Ruler, or the ultimate Lawgiver. Frederich Nietzsche famously said, "God is dead." In this message, Pastor Lutzer introduces three gravediggers for God: Nietzsche, Marx, and Darwin. What are the destructive implications for our morals, our children, and our nation? This month's special offer is available for a donation...

If marriages fail, it affects lives, churches, and even society. That's why Christian marriages must be centered on Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two life-giving conclusions about marriage. What if our response to marital challenges is just as important as the issue? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or call us a...

Equality is a high value in contemporary culture. What then does the Bible mean when it talks about submission, particularly in marriage? In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders the rewards of intimacy in a godly marriage. God designed husbands and wives to have different roles. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or call us at 1-...

People in godly marriages know a fulfilling marriage takes two people. But we usually must go through some pain to get there. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer clarifies how to deal with conflict in marriage. There are rewards that we miss when we don't work through our differences. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.c...

"Good marriages don't have conflict." Actually, to have a good and fulfilling marriage, it requires communication and forgiveness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer outlines the first of five premises we should have for a fulfilled marriage. These valuable lessons could help sanctify our homes. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or...

Many people feel their spouse can't change. What is the price of overcoming pain and failure in marriage? In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses real-life marital situations and what's needed to face our deepest hurts. If honesty can prevail, God can heal a difficult, meaningless marriage. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or...

Can true Christians sin with immorality or pornography? Satan likes to mimic God, saying "This is love." In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on the resources we have in the Gospel by the Holy Spirit to fight against the lies of the world and the devil. Let's live with purity and love. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or ca...