Running To Win - 25 Minute Edition

Our sexuality reflects our identity as God's image-bearers. But the devil tempts us to fulfill our sexual desires outside God's will. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer discusses Jesus’ call to three commitments: in our marriages, our thought-life, and our associations. Are we ready to confront sexual temptation? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Alcoholism has a strong grip, even when we think we can manage it. We all encounter barriers to freedom such as guilt, shame, and the need for something to fill the void. In this message from Psalm 40, Pastor Lutzer explains two aspects of deliverance: through God and His people. Can alcoholics get out of the pit to true freedom? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Alcohol is a tolerated drug, and alcohol abuse is costing our society billions in lost productivity, lost relationships, and lost lives. Too many Christians misuse what they feel is their freedom to drink by drinking one too many. In this message, Pastor Lutzer clarifies five phases on the path of alcohol addiction. Are we willing to learn the unvarnished truth about alcoholism? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Americans are bombarded by temptations to fritter away their money. Gambling is not merely foolish; it is also deceptive and destructive. In this message, Pastor Lutzer guides us to understand the mind of a gambler, which can apply to all addictions. Jesus must be the true substitute for our addictive desires. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Gambling promises pleasure, power, wealth and well-being. But gambling is another deceitful snare of the devil. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four biblical principles that are violated by gambling. Is there a way out for those who are addicted to the lure of fast cash or a “big break?” This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Most of us have too much stuff. If we were honest with ourselves, we could see our materialism. In this message from Luke 12, Pastor Lutzer warns against three mistakes a rich man made about his soul, his God, and his eternity. What does it take to transfer our trust from money and things to God? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

We are all born with a greedy heart. Greed is insatiable, consuming us with its voracious appetite for more. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how greed leads to other evils such as covetousness, envy, and even idolatry. So, how do we fight against Satan’s snare of greed? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Satan tempts us by using our natural desires, leading us to satisfy them in destructive ways. But we are called to resist him. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer explains that we are accountable before God and that there is a way to escape temptation. Let's discover the Christian’s path to overcoming temptation. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

We all face temptations every day. They draw us away from God and toward destructive choices that can ruin our lives, families, and futures. In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer explains two conflicts we all face: a battle within and a conflict with God. Without God’s intervention, our natural tendency is to love worldly things. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

In life, there are few certainties, but in the plan of God, there are some things that must happen. Every word of Scripture must be fulfilled. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers a fresh view of how God sees all the challenges we face. In eternity, we’ll have complete understanding, but for now, we must rest in the wisdom of God. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

It’s an illusion that we can control all the variables of life. But the truth is this: some things must happen. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies five “musts” from the life of Christ, pointing us to God’s redemptive plan and ultimate purposes. When God says something must happen, it will. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

We all need fresh perspective. Paul gives us a glimpse of how God sees the span of our life and our success. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer contrasts two points of view: the seen and the unseen world. How do we start fixing our mind on the things which are eternal, not temporal?  This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Some things are more important than life itself. For the believer, even though our body is decaying, there is always new life within us. In this message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Lutzer weighs the contrast between eternal glory and our momentary troubles. God’s promises give us an optimistic courage to face whatever comes our way.  This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

What principles undergird the worship experience in your church? God’s Word provides the instruction that can set all of our churches on solid ground. In this message from Hebrews 13, Pastor Lutzer gives us the basis for how we should conduct corporate worship. Both praise and sacrifice are crucial in the life of the believer. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Worship is not first about what we sing or say. Worship always involves sacrifice of our time, talent, and treasure. In this message from Romans 15, Pastor Lutzer takes a close look at what the sacrifices of worship are all about. Let’s learn how to live in a way that worships God continually. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

When things are going well, many of us feel no real need for God. But when troubles come, and our prayers are difficult, we realize our need to worship God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains why worship is a matter of truth and rightly ordered priorities. God wants us to find our refuge in Him, not in any lesser thing. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Even if we’ve faced ongoing hardships and feel abandoned by God, we can still worship Him. The woman at the well had a deeper thirst than just water—she longed for God. In this message from John 4, Pastor Lutzer explains that worship is a matter of the heart. Have we become true worshipers of God? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

We’re either in darkness or light—no middle ground. This Christmas, it’s time to shine in this dark world. In this Advent message, Pastor Lutzer shares three transformative truths, urging us to reflect Jesus to everyone. Darkness presents us with both obstacles and opportunities. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Believers in Jesus carry God's light within them. Our calling is to shine this light into the surrounding darkness. In this message from Ephesians 4-5, Pastor Lutzer explains how to walk in the light through our knowledge, actions, and words. Let's seize every chance to reflect Christ to those we encounter. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Which path are we on—the path of light or the path of darkness? Even religion can block the path of light, causing us to think we are better than we really are. In this message from John 8, Pastor Lutzer explains three lessons about being guided by Christ’s light. No fulfillment can be found in the darkness. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.