Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

Isaiah's prophecy brought hope and light into dark places ages ago, and it still speaks to us. The prophesied child, Jesus, came born as a human, yet fully God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer proves why Jesus can carry every problem, from our sin to the weight of our coming week. In Him, we can find peace and rest.  This month's  special offer  is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours...

In a world of sin, suffering, and disaster, how can we know that God loves us? We must look at the One promised to rescue us. In this message from Isaiah 9, Pastor Lutzer considers three credentials of the promised King: His origin, name, and responsibility. King Jesus not only came once but He's coming again. This month's  special offer  is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at htt...

We don't have the ability to love God truly or fully in our own strength. So how does Christ become the Lord of our affections, over any of our false idols? In this message, Pastor Lutzer unveils three indications that we love God with our heart, mind, and strength. We were made to love God with our whole being. This month's  special offer  is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at h...

If we are to make God the priority in our lives, we must put him above all other competition for our attention and affections. In fact, Jesus commands us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer considers the depth of the love that we should have for God. How are we evaluating our love for God? This month's  special offer  is available f...

God wants us to see our money as a trust fund to manage. Because the believers in Macedonia loved God, they gave of their finances joyfully and sacrificially. In this message from 2 Corinthians 8–9, Pastor Lutzer calls all of us to a higher standard of giving. What should we expect when we started to tithe 10% of our income? This month's  special offer  is available for a donation of any amount. G...

What we do with our money reveals what we truly believe about God. Paul highlights the Christians in Macedonia who gave joyfully, despite severe persecution and poverty. In this message from 2 Corinthians 8–9, Pastor Lutzer shares five characteristics of givers who are submitted to Christ in their finances. Will we offer ourselves entirely to God? This month's  special offer  is available for a do...

Have we come to grips with the gifts God has given us? While some people do have greater wealth and abilities than others, God expects us to do our best with what He's entrusted to us. In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Lutzer uncovers three convicting lessons from the parable. These truths could be a major turning point in our day-to-day faithfulness. This month's  special offer  is availabl...

We've all been given gifts and abilities. The Bible doesn't estimate how many we have but how we use them. In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Lutzer makes three observations about faithfulness from Jesus' parable of the talents. Are we ready to give an account for the talents Christ has left us to manage? This month's  special offer  is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at htt...

Time is a resource we cannot renew. God has set the number of our days, and for Christians, how we use our time determines our effectiveness for God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three commands about time in the Bible. What if we denied distractions to pursue priorities with lasting value? This month's  special offer  is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffe...

Time can never be reclaimed. The Bible teaches believers to "redeem the time, for the days are evil." In this message, Pastor Lutzer exhorts us to submit to Christ's lordship, using our days wisely. As our culture gets ever darker, we need to use our time for God, pursuing him wholeheartedly. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or...

Why are believers in Jesus Christ told to "give thanks in everything"? Some wonder if this means we're to be thankful for calamity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer sharpens our focus on why we can, and must, be thankful. Let's discover why and how we can rejoice no matter the circumstances.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or c...

The Bible tells us to give thanks in everything. Does this mean we must be thankful for illness or loss? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows why the Bible's command to be thankful makes sense even when we don't understand our situation. We can be content with what we have every day of the year. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com...

God is sovereign in history as well as in our lives. God is too beautiful, too pure, too wonderful, and too holy for us to adequately express who He is. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders why we can trust God with everything. What if the attributes of God are already evident in the lives of His people? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://r...

Sudden illness, a tragic death, a natural disaster, a job loss. Everyone who faces calamity asks "Why?" In this message, Pastor Lutzer walks us through the pages of history from creation to the flood to the church's role in the world now. Imagine seeing planet Earth from the vantage point of heaven. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer...

Some feel indifferent about the end times, but others are anticipating Jesus' second coming. According to biblical prophecy in Revelation, the future contains some dark days for planet Earth. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides a clear vantage point of three grand finales of Christ's return: His coming, His judgment, and His reign. God's glory will be on display. This month's special offer is...

Many of us are overwhelmed by the frustration, family dysfunction, and societal breakdown around us. Satan seems to be thwarting the purposes of God in the world. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies both Satan's historical tactics as well as God's intervention. When we know how the final pages end, it gives hope for today. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount....

Temptation promises happiness when we follow our own desires. What if we turned down all sources of false sufficiency to honor God instead? In this message, Pastor Lutzer celebrates three results of honoring God in life's difficulties. Don't listen to the false promises of sexual temptation, possessions, or success. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at...

What's the point of being good if the righteous still must suffer? Even when our souls are in anguish, God is still adequate to meet the deepest needs we have. In this message, Pastor Lutzer introduces three people who honored God in their suffering. Although their souls were in conflict, they choose to rely on God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at...

"What kind of God would allow injustices like child abuse?" Skeptics' honest questions can point us to God's ultimate purposes. In this message, Pastor Lutzer wonders at six attributes of God displaying His glory at the cross. Only God can take a mess and a crime like the cross and turn it into a river of blessing. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at...

We all have a problem that only God can solve: sin. What if Jesus' death was actually God's greatest moment of salvation? In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the cross from the standpoint of Satan, humanity, and ultimately God Himself. While we saw injustice, indignity, and shame, God made Himself known through Christ's suffering. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any...

We cannot stay neutral in the battle of two kingdoms. A passive choice defaults to the enemy's side—the kingdom of darkness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes three astounding conclusions that prove God's superiority to Satan throughout history. Don't let neutrality be a surrender to the enemy. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffe...

It seems like Satan and evil is winning. But all of Satan's supposed gains are merely illusions. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages us with three examples of conflicts where Satan appeared to be winning but God still hastened Satan's judgment. The Lord's victory is firm. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-8...

Many of us count on others' opinions or our own accomplishments for our sense of worth. Just like Eve took the bite of fruit to be "like God," any sin or pride leads to horrific results. In this message, Pastor Lutzer celebrates the true worth granted through God's grace, lifting the lowly. We were made to find our value in our Maker. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any a...

Neither angels nor humans can ever profit from rebellion against God. Satan deceived Adam and Eve causing the fall of mankind. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the stark consequences of rebellion: independence, isolation, and insecurity. Sin is always counterproductive. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-8...

When God created the universe, everything was in perfect harmony—until one angel named Lucifer made a big mistake. In pride, he tried to steal glory from God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer further explores the five stages of Satan's career. It's futile to stand in opposition to Almighty God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or...