Running To Win - 25 Minute Edition

God called us to become part of a church. But many have differing perceptions of what the church should be. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer clarifies two identifying marks of God’s people. A church body isn’t connected because of a common interest, but rather a common life—a life in Christ. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Every believer is a saint. How do we live in light of the price Jesus paid for our redemption? In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer defines three distinctives of God’s call to holiness. If there is nothing within us desiring to be like God in purity and love, we need to seriously question whether we are truly a believer. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

We live in an era of casualness towards all that is holy. Each one of God’s children is called to live like we belong to Him. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer explains two ways we can be like God in His moral character. As God’s exclusive treasures, God has made a way for us to be free from the power of sin. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

All of us have had trials or will soon have one kind or another. The difficulties we face often reveal who we really are. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three transforming truths about the necessary trials we face. Where can we find the kind of lasting faith that withstands trouble? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

The trials we face are sometimes necessary. For the persecuted church in the first century, Peter’s letter anchored them with a lasting hope. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the blessings of being chosen by the Triune God. Amid all the trials, Christians have an inheritance, reserved in heaven. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Many wounded people feel no one could possibly understand the pain they feel. In fact, Christianity is the only religion in the world that has a God who is wounded. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares five facts regarding the wounds of Christ. Jesus is with us on the path to restoration. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

When we fall victim to anger, jealousy, or obsessions, we usually are tearing apart inside. We feel unloved and loveless. Pastor Lutzer identifies three wounds which make it difficult for us to love. Let’s listen to a personal letter from a church member who wanted to love again. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Whether its addictions, sexual fixations, or eating disorders, obsessions can ruin our lives. The devil and his angels will keep trying to exploit our human weakness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes how Jesus helps us defeat our obsessions like the demoniac set free. Jesus can confront us where we are and restore us to dignity. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Not every addiction is demonic. But we all are driven by unwanted thoughts and behavior which drive us to hate, to consume, and to obsess. In this message, Pastor Lutzer paints a picture of Jesus confronting a man possessed by a legion of demons. Only Jesus can fill our emptiness with lasting hope. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

We all like to build our own individual kingdoms. King Saul, unlike David, was blinded by his jealousy, unable to see God was ultimately in charge. In this message from Psalm 27, Pastor Lutzer shows three areas which expose jealously in our hearts: control, companionship, and contentment. Are we willing to relinquish control? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

When someone else gets the break or has it all, we often feel jealousy. King Saul’s rivalry and comparison of David was all-consuming. In this message from 1 Samuel 13, Pastor Lutzer performs an analysis of seven characteristics of jealousy. Jealously is like a thief that robs us of everything beautiful, wholesome, and fulfilling. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Remembering an insult can cause us to flare up at any relational irritation. Nehemiah faced constant provocation in his work to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers three steps in Nehemiah’s stance toward injustice which can free us from anger. It’s time to let go of our bitterness. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

If we’re destroying our relationships, spiritually stagnating, or allowing the enemy a foothold, anger is probably involved. Our anger can damage ourselves and others. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons we need to be freed from anger. Why do we have this emotion of intense displeasure? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Only God can help us discover who we really are. Over time, we can become accustomed to denying our reality and who we’ve become. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Lutzer outlines three steps to freedom from denial from King David’s prayer. There is a way out of the pit called denial. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

We all have unfinished business—shifting blame, avoiding pain, or even living in an illusion. Why are we so willing to live in denial? In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses the seven symptoms of denial, including emotional numbness, a lack of trust, being a selective listener, and more. God can meet us in whatever we can’t face. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

What is biblical masculinity? Men are created to be protectors and providers, but they often fall into passivity or domineering. In this message, Pastor Lutzer studies the characteristics of Jesus Himself in His masculinity. Both women and men can experience a whole new freedom if we look to Jesus. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Human sexuality is a gift from God. But since the beginning of time, both men and women have experienced confusion and conflict in their roles and sexuality. In this message from Genesis 2, Pastor Lutzer focuses on men’s role in the home and society. If men and women’s roles are distinct, what are men made to be? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Without communication, there cannot be love. In a broken world that’s tearing apart, we want to hide from each other and ultimately from God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers hope to couples, families, and relationships fractured by barriers and hostility. God has made a way to cover the shame of our sin and brokenness. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

It’s not possible to have a happy marriage or family without communicating. To understand the communication barriers we all have, we must visit the Garden of Eden. In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Lutzer analyzes the roots of sin, shame, and fear in human relationships. If it’s so important, why can’t we communicate?  This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Despair is paralyzing. The feeling we are not worthy of God or His love strikes at our position in Christ as His precious child. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns again the devil’s intentions to cut us off from God’s love. Let’s discover how Jesus’ authority over all can turn victims into victors. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.