Running To Win - 25 Minute Edition

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 yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

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 of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

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.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

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 donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

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. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

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 https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Many believe God is now more tolerant in morality or sexuality. But Christians embrace both the seriousness of sin and the hope of God’s grace. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer highlights three differences between the Old and New Covenants, even as God’s character remains the same. Let’s find refuge in Christ. 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. 

Many say the Old Testament portrays God in a different light than does the New Testament. Yet a closer look at Scripture reveals God's justice, mercy, and sovereignty. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders seven truths about God found in the Old Testament. God’s unchanging character leads us to awe and reverence. 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 is God really like? Some see two versions of God in the Bible: loving in the New Testament and angry in the Old Testament. In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses key criticisms of the God of the Bible: slavery, the worldwide Flood, the destruction of the Canaanites, and the practice of stoning. Can we still worship Him?  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. 

Many live as if God is dead or at least needs to be redefined for a more secular age. Today’s moral decline is stark evidence of the “eclipse of God.” In this message from Psalm 2, Pastor Lutzer shares a fresh vision of the God of the Bible. Be assured that God remains in control and we can trust Him. 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 a time of spiritual confusion, secularism has eclipsed God’s authority. Behind the moral destruction we see around us is an intense spiritual battle between light and darkness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Marx, Darwin, and Freud have undermined God as ruler, creator, and lawgiver. Are we truly ready for a “funeral for 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. 

When we give to our church, what kind of outcome do we anticipate? The principle holds true: We reap what we sow. In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Lutzer considers the root and fruit of giving—fruit that multiplies in the lives of others. Cheerful giving truly brings about a blessed life. 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. 

Is there a connection between what we give financially and what God gives back to us? Scripture reveals God’s heart towards givers. In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Lutzer examines the seed and the harvest of true giving. Let’s identify what might hinder us from being cheerful givers. 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. 

Money is powerfully deceptive. In Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus, He reveals how money can blind us to what’s on the other side of eternity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on how to turn worldly wealth into eternal dividends. Where we invest our money reveals our ultimate loyalties. 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. 

Our financial well-being can be a heavy weight on our shoulders. But true financial freedom comes when we realize we are mere stewards. In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lutzer applies the first of five biblical principles of money management. Will our investments pass the test of eternity? 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. 

God never lets us see all the good we do. The widow who gave two mites probably had no idea of her impact. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes two lessons about sacrificial giving, noting Joni Eareckson Tada’s incredible impact in the crucible of her suffering. How can our hearts and wallets reflect Christ’s beauty? 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. 

Our financial dealings are never private in God’s eyes. One widow caught Jesus’ eye in the Temple, for she gave sacrificially with faith in God’s provision. In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer visualizes three portraits of Jesus. He knows our needs, our resources, what we give, and what we withhold. 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. 

God enables us to do what He asks us to do. When Israel left Egypt with abundant riches, God wanted His people to learn how to give. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two vital lessons from the Exodus about giving. The more willingly we give, the more willingly we worship. 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. 

Many of us struggle to talk about money, debt, and giving. During the Exodus, God instructed Israel to bring part of Egypt’s wealth to prepare a place of worship. In this message from Exodus 35, Pastor Lutzer highlights five key traits of Israel’s tabernacle-building project. When God asks us to give, will we still have what we need? 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. 

Marriage should never be violated by abuse in any form. Where do we turn when there’s abuse in the home? In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflections on three life-giving truths about the healing Jesus offers us. Every kind of abuse hurts Jesus, yet He’s invited us to come home and experience true healing in Him. 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.