Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

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....

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...

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...

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:// rtwoff...

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...

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 ca...

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:// rt...

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...

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 o...

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...

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. Ge...

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 o...

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 don...

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...

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 yo...

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...

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:// rtw...

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...

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 donat...

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 you...

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 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.c...

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...

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....

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...