Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

Stealing is wrong, regardless of its scale. While grand theft often makes headlines, smaller forms of theft often go unchecked. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights how Jesus was crucified between two thieves, emphasizing His sacrifice for all sinners. To be right before God, it starts with acknowledging our own sins, no matter their size. This month's special offer is available for a donatio...

Stealing of any kind violates the Ten Commandments. It's time we stopped relying on money more than on God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points out four ways we break the eighth commandment: by what we take, do, win, or keep. How do we repay all that we've stolen? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-21 8 -93...

We all have a deep desire for intimacy, but this good desire has been tainted by sin. God calls us to honor Him with our sexuality, both physically and mentally. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer highlights the benefits of severing adulterous relationships. Even when it's painful, it's ultimately worthwhile. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get your...

ex, in its proper place, is a great gift. But passions out of control dishonor God and destroy us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores two reasons why God gave the seventh commandment: you shall not commit adultery. What should we do in a world that inflames our 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...

God has entrusted parents with the authority to nurture and raise their children. But families can also be sources of deep wounds and lasting pain. In this message from Matthew 15, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus Himself emphasized the importance of honoring our parents. But what hope does God give if our parents have scarred us? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount....

The Bible has a plan for the family. In the midst of fragmenting homes, God commands us to honor our parents. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how we can honor our father and mother through our actions, our attitudes, and the attention we give them. God's design creates stable homes and loving families. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https...

Life is a miracle; no one has ever created a single, reproducing cell of life. Yet life is too cheap in our world today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores four ways we can violate the value of life—of anyone made in God's image. God says that human life is important because He gives it. This month's  special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// rtwoffer.com...

Murder is all too common in our news and entertainment. While we typically view murder as the intentional killing of another person, the Bible expands this definition. In this message from Exodus 21, Pastor Lutzer examines the first of four ways we can commit murder in God's eyes. God's commands value and protect human life. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get...

What does the Sabbath have to do with us? For many, Sunday is just another day to shop, work, or be on the move. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three decisive conclusions about the practice of a day of rest and reflection. Let's spend our Sabbath rejoicing in 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...

God doesn't need rest. Yet He modeled the pattern of Sabbath from the dawn of creation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights two essential physical and spiritual aspects of the Sabbath day. But for New Testament believers, do the Scriptures reflect the shift from Sabbath to Sundays? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// rtwoffer.com or cal...

When someone sues for slander, we might be fined for defaming a good name. People, whether unknowingly or defiantly, far too often demean the one true God. In this message from Matthew 12, Pastor Lutzer identifies both the problem and the solution to wrong speech. It's time we considered the consequences of slandering God's name. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount...

od's name is to be protected and proclaimed. Christians know that His name is holy—not to be misused through swearing, cursing, or improper oath-taking. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines three ways we can defame God's name: careless oaths, careless speech, or careless lives. Are we upholding God's reputation? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at h...

God will not tolerate the worship of images. But does that include crosses, crucifixes, or icons—objects many find deeply meaningful? In this message from Psalm 50, Pastor Lutzer addresses these questions about artifacts, or any physical representation of God. Let's explore how the Bible defines idolatry. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// r...

God prohibits making images to represent Him. Yet even today, people give worship to a wide array of idols, carvings, pictures, and icons. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three Scriptural reasons why we should not use objects in worship. Why is there still so much controversy about the second commandment? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at ht...

We were created to be worshipers. But God is very clear that He will not accept any rivals for our hearts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights three important points about whom, or what, we choose to worship and how our ultimate allegiance affects our lives. Who are the gods that dominate today's society? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at http...

Nothing, not even a good thing, should take the place of God in our lives. God tolerates no competition. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three reasons why God gave us the first commandment: the nature of God, of humanity, and of idolatry. Every person has a god, but the question is, "Who do you serve?" This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:/...

God's character never changes. The commandments He gave to Moses define His nature, and His expectations of our behavior. In this message, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how God's law reveals our need for His grace. The Law reveals our true condition, and only God's grace can bridge the gap. This month's   special offer   is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at   https:// rtwoffer.com...

God gave to Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. More than just rules, God's law reveals God's nature—and exposes ours. Pastor Lutzer explores three transformative insights into why God gave us His law. What if we could see God's holiness and our brokenness with absolute clarity? This month's   special offer   is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at   https:// rtwoffer.com or...

When times are good, it's easy to rely on ourselves. But when calamity strikes, we need a support system. In this message from Jeremiah 17, Pastor Lutzer shows three resources we have in drought times: God's Word, God's presence, and God's people. Are we connecting with fellow believers so that we can all bear fruit together? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Ge...

There comes a time in the decline of a nation when God will no longer delay judgment—that's when true suffering begins. To endure times of hardship, we need to have a support system in place. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers guidance from Jeremiah, who saw times like ours coming. How should believers live when the really hard times come? This month's special offer is available for a donation...

Every believer faces the ultimate question of what they would sacrifice rather than deny their faith. During the great tribulation, Satan's rage will come against God's people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers a prayer to renounce fear—even fear of persecution. Do we have the same victorious faith that has sustained martyrs throughout history? This month's special offer is available for a don...

When the antichrist amasses comprehensive authority, there will be one world religion and economy. During that tribulation, there will be Christians who refuse to worship the antichrist—and be martyred because of it. In this message from Revelation 13, Pastor Lutzer explains how to stand firm in trials. So, how will those saints overcome? This month's special offer is available for a donation of a...

What would it take for us to deny our faith? Scripture foretells a future global persecution under the antichrist, similar to what many Christians face in parts of the Muslim world today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer examines how believers might endure the ultimate test of faith when facing death. God has given us spiritual resources to sustain us. This month's special offer is available for a d...

To trust in riches is to trust in a vapor that passes away. What if our money is of no value on that final day of judgment? In this message from the book of James, Pastor Lutzer identifies key lessons about wealth, knowing the Judge stands at the door. Everything we possess belongs to God and could be reclaimed by Him at any moment. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amo...

Our relationship with money reveals our true spiritual condition. One day, all that gives us security, including our money, will vanish. In this message from the book of James, Pastor Lutzer unveils five dangers surrounding wealth. What of our financial decisions would change if we truly believed it's all from God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at...