Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

When we serve the Lord in faithfulness, more responsibility usually follows. If we are not faithful in little things, God will not trust us with big things. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three takeaways from the first deacons. Which was more important to the early church: waiting on tables or preaching the Word? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get you...

God has called every believer to a vital task in His kingdom.  When we serve  in the  power of the  Holy Spirit , it  turns ordinary tasks into powerful testimonies.  In this message from Acts 6,  Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the first deacons who were full of the Spirit, of good character, responsible, and wise. What was their role? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any...

God is looking for servants who are more interested in serving Him than gaining an elevated status. Seven men were granted special ministry roles in the early church—to serve. In this message from Acts 6, Pastor Lutzer explains the first of four requirements for the first deacons. In God's kingdom, faithfulness is what matters. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount....

Christians can be assured of heaven. But we shall give an account for the deeds done in the body—whether they were good or bad. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two final lessons about giving our reputations to God. How would we view our reputations if God was first? 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-...

God disciplined Ananias and Sapphira for their fraudulent giving. While God may not instantly remove us from Earth like them, we will be held accountable. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us why our reputation with God is more important than our reputation to others. What would change if God were in charge of our reputations? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount...

Many people worry about their image rather than their true character. Ananias and Sapphira chose to look generous without actually being generous. In this message from Acts 5, Pastor Lutzer shares three stewardship lessons from their bad example. As Pastor Lutzer says, "Our secret sins are just as important as our public ones." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount....

Generous giving is a privilege. In the early church, everyone was involved and everyone experienced the outpouring of spiritual growth. In this message from Acts 4, Pastor Lutzer provides three diagnostic questions to know we've transferred ownership into God's hands. It's time we let God teach us to manage His resources. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get y...

When we're no longer owners, but caretakers of our financial resources, it changes everything. The God of the universe is the owner of everything. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us how we can begin to give with joy. What we keep and what we give are both equally God's.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:// offerrtw.com or call us at 1-...

The early church knew how to be generous. They joyfully gave so that the poor among them could be helped. In this message from Acts 4, Pastor Lutzer shares the first of five laws of stewardship. These laws not only free us from being owned by our possessions but also honor God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:// offerrtw.com or call us at...

True devotion creates an unstoppable witness that no one can suppress. No one has to command you to share about the one you love. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how to truly be a "Jesus fan." Let's join the fellowship of the unashamed—not just dying for Jesus but living for Him. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:// offerrtw.com or ca...

The Christian life is one of joy and suffering. Peter and John faced imprisonment and flogging, yet they never wavered in proclaiming the Gospel. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how we can stand alongside the heroes of faith who died before seeing every promise fulfilled. Are we truly content with the God to whom we cry? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount....

When Christians face opposition or loss of freedom, how do we respond? We can learn from the courage of the apostles, Peter and John. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges us to exalt Jesus' name, even at great personal cost. When the world demands compliance, will we choose to obey God or man? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:// offerr...

Our words can be a powerful agent for good or evil. God is interested in using our tongues for His service, but sadly many of us still have lips in the service of the enemy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to surrender the use of our tongue to God. If God is first, He is Lord over our tongue.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:/...

Beyond any debate about speaking in tongues, every believer needs a tongue controlled by the Holy Spirit. God wants our speech for His service, yet many use their lips for the enemy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares how to use our tongues for the sake of the Gospel. Discover what it means to fully submit our words to God's control. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any...

All Christians have a role in sharing the Gospel—no matter our training. But whatever language we speak, we are called to speak words of healing. In this message from Acts 2, Pastor Lutzer shares key observations on the Holy Spirit's gift of tongues. Discover why the tongue is such a powerful tool for God's kingdom. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours a...

The moment we get serious with God, every sin we've rationalized will rear its ugly head. But the supernatural filling of the Spirit empowers us to fight against that sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer teaches how this filling is received by faith. Are we truly prepared to be filled with the Holy Spirit of God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  h...

Jesus promised His disciples power. His power flows when He has first place in our lives. In this message from John 7, Pastor Lutzer explores the first steps of receiving this strength: yielding, feeding, and—surprisingly—weeding. This "weeding" process can be measured by the length of time between our sin and our confession. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  G...

Transformation can't happen in our lives without the power of the Holy Spirit. That's how God becomes our first priority. In this message from Acts 1, Pastor Lutzer shares about God's promise and our responsibility. What would truly happen in our lives if God were truly first? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:// offerrtw.com or call us at 1...

Can faith endure even when miracles do not come? There's a hidden strength in believers who remain trust God despite deep loss. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals how to move beyond requests to find deep fellowship and security in God's hidden purposes. Let's learn to trust a Father who hears our cries even when He says "no." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amou...

God has the power to heal but He doesn't always do it the way we expect. How do we manage our disappointment with God? In this interview based on Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer helps us ground our hope in eternity rather than our circumstances. Our faith is not in a change in our circumstances but in God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:// offe...

The cry of Jesus to "let this cup pass from me" went unheeded. But if that cup had passed from Jesus, none of us would have eternal life. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how Jesus' acceptance of God's will changes our lives—and prayers—forever. Could our redemption depend on a prayer that went unanswered by the Father? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amo...

God sometimes substitutes our specific requests with a far greater, unexpected gift. Scripture reveals the apostle Paul's trial in the face of persistent pain. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer shows God's sufficient grace in unanswered prayers. What if unanswered prayer was a blessing? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:// offerrtw.com or cal...

We often feel abandoned by God when calamity strikes. The story of a questioning prophet shows how God works through even our worst disasters. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer explains how to find joy when everything falls apart. Rather than demanding explanations, what if we chose joy in God's sovereignty? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:...

Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. Abraham experienced the mystery of divine silence when he prayed for Sodom. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God answers our hearts in unexpected ways. God's hidden purposes often go beyond temporary relief. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount.  Get yours at  https:// offerr...

We often feel cheated when we don't get what we ask for in prayer. By exploring the book of James, we see why our prayers often go unheeded. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals the vital prerequisites for prayer that truly transforms. Are we ready to stop treating God like an ATM and move towards a life of deep fellowship? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount....