Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

It takes time to develop bad habits. But getting free from our sinful habits is also a process. In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Lutzer shares the beliefs we need in order to become candidates for deliverance. What if believing that God is good actually transformed us from the inside out? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

All of us have bad habits we need to lose, whether habitual lying, addictions to substances or sex, or persistent moral failures. But what we lack is the means to break the cycles of bondage that hold us prisoners. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals two crucial reasons why God allows temptations in our lives. God is, after all, in the business of deliverance. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

Some people try to explain away or excuse their bad habits. But the Apostle Paul calls our bad habits “footholds for the devil.” In this message from James 4, Pastor Lutzer celebrates the impact of submitting to God. Let's resolve to submit to God in every area of life, resisting the devil as well. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

Human methods for personal change work from the outside in. God changes us from the inside out. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer shows five habits of how God changes a person to become more like Christ. What if we experienced the difference the gospel makes? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

Many of us are stuck in a rut of bad habits and behavior. We want to change—and even promise to—but we can't. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer shows two steps to living out our God-given, new nature. In Christ, freedom is possible, even for those trapped in deep darkness. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

In an age of cynicism, oftentimes the Gospel lacks credibility which is often reinforced by the way Christians live. How do we ensure our consciences are clear before God? In this message, Pastor Lutzer draws on three biblical principles about servanthood and suffering. While many seek self-gratification, we become servants. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

Everybody likes servants as long as they don't have to be servants. In Paul's trials, his triumphs, and his testimony, he mirrored Jesus' servanthood. In this message from 2 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer considers what made Paul credible in his ministry. Ready for a paradigm shift? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

Too often believers lack credibility in today's world. We live with noticeable gaps between our professed beliefs and our lives. In this message from 2 Corinthians 6, Pastor Lutzer reveals how Paul's sacrifices displayed the gospel's credibility. For every believer, a life of humble servanthood reflects our Savior. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

Sometimes we find ourselves in spiritual warfare, and only through fasting can victories be won. If it was true of Jesus, it's certainly true of us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer contemplates the kind of heart we develop through fasting. Fasting can help open the door to a work of God in our lives. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

There are times to feast, holiday times, and times of celebration. But in the plan of God, there are also times to fast. In this message from Joel 2, Pastor Lutzer identifies the results of fasting and prayer. Do we have the inner resources and spiritual nourishment needed to walk with God in every season? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

The concept of fasting is strange in a culture where we eat so much. But the rigors of fasting can cleanse, heal, and discipline our bodies. In this message from Joel 1, Pastor Lutzer uncovers the benefits of fasting and prayer for both the body and the soul. What if fasting actually deepened our walk with God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

The love of money is deceptive. While generously sharing for the sake of God's kingdom will lead to eternal rewards, many of us hold too tightly to our possessions. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the rich young ruler's encounter with Jesus. We must turn over ownership of our money, whether we have little or much, to God. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

God invites His children to be disciplined in many ways. He calls us to learn to be generous with the funds He has provided. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes the changes which must take place to be free of the love of money: a change of heart and of ownership. Change only happens when we give our selfishness away. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Money always tests God's people. The love of money can turn our hearts away from God. In this message from 1 Timothy 6, Pastor Lutzer identifies three kinds of hearts that money produces: dissatisfied, deceived, and a desiring heart. It's time that our possessions lost their grip on our hearts.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

A Christian's values are made evident through how they steward their finances. The love of money affects us all. In this message from 1 Timothy 6, Pastor Lutzer discusses how the love of money affects the poor among us. Whether we have little or much, we must be good stewards of all that God has given us. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Does meditation suggest an Eastern mystic in a lotus position? Biblically, meditation on the Word of God grants us inner resources to face whatever comes our way. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders three ways to meditate: to analyze, to memorize, and to personalize. As we meditate on God's Word, we are transformed. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

How do we stay the course in all the storms that come our way? By filling our minds with what is good and holy from God's Word. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Joshua's mind was cleansed, calmed, and committed. The great need we all have is for God's Word to stimulate faith.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

The world may be filled with chaos and difficulty, but a heart stayed on God's Word can overcome. Joshua meditated on the Law as he prepared to lead the nation of Israel into Canaan. In this message from Joshua 1, Pastor Lutzer proves how meditation on God's law prepared His people for battle. Can we have true inner peace today? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Some believe the purpose of life is to work, earn money, and retire. But why is it that God is oftentimes not the center of our lives? In this message, Pastor Lutzer introduces the Samaritan woman who was forever changed as she learned the true meaning of worship. How do we worship God in our daily lives? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

True worship is a matter of the heart. But we must be disciplined and deliberate in our worship, submitting to God and exalting His character. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes what it means to worship God in truth. What does it look like to worship God genuinely? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

We often fail to worship God because we aren't intentional. We must be disciplined and deliberate in our worship. In this message from John 4, Pastor Lutzer uncovers the first characteristic of genuine worship through Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman. What is true worship? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. More than just rules, God's law reveals God's nature—and exposes ours. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores three transformative insights into why God gave us His law. Anyone who truly loves will uphold the Ten Commandments. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

The Ten Commandments defined holiness for God's people. As believers, we follow the law fulfilled in Jesus' new commandment: to “Love one another, as I have loved you.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the objects of love we ought to have, including our neighbors. Love is the fulfillment of the Law. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

After studying the Ten Commandments, many are uncomfortable with their prohibitions. But they are tied together with love. In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer defines the primary object of our love: God Himself. Do we love God just verbally or with intensity and passion? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Longing for what others have leads to constant discontent. While God hates a spirit of covetousness, we often fail to recognize this sin in ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights four ways God can transform a covetous heart. What if we shifted our focus from scarcity to the Gospel's abundance? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

We are usually unaware of covetousness. We hoard wealth and talk about our needs. In this message, Pastor Lutzer answers the crucial question: Why does God hate coveting so much? It is nothing short of idolatry, and only God can break this pattern and give us a heart of repentance. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

We all want what someone else has. Coveting lurks deep in our hearts, cloaked behind reasonable sentiments like prudence, planning, and fairness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer raises crucial questions about covetousness. How can we detect it when we're self-deceived? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

To maintain a lie, some have built an entire network of secrecy around what they've done. But their house of lies will inevitably crumble. In this message, Pastor Lutzer calls us to confess to the full extent of the deception. Will we bring our hearts of untruthfulness to the only One who can cleanse us? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

God expects us to be truthful whether in courtroom testimony or casual conversation. Even our actions relate to the command, “Do not bear false witness.” In this message from Acts 8, Pastor Lutzer reveals how our behavior can constitute a lie. We often make deceptive choices to present ourselves favorably to others. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Many people frequently exaggerate, brag, or slander. But God loves truth and hates every kind of lie. In this message, Pastor Lutzer establishes how we can break God's command, “You shall not bear false witness” by what we say. God values integrity from the deepest parts of us to what comes out of our mouths. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

While grand theft often makes headlines, smaller forms of theft often go unchecked. How do we repay all that we've stolen? In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights how Jesus was crucified between two thieves, emphasizing His sacrifice for all sinners. To be right before God starts with acknowledging our own sins, no matter their size. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Humanity is proficient at theft. We have devised many ingenious means to hide and obscure our habit of stealing. In this message, Pastor Lutzer acknowledges how we can steal by what we win and what we keep. What if unpaid loans and gambling are both unchecked forms of stealing? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Stealing of any kind violates the Ten Commandments. It's time we stopped relying on money more than on God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points out the first of four ways we break the eighth commandment: by what we take and what we do. Stealing is wrong, regardless of its scale. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Television and movies normalize all kinds of sensuality. But God's message is one of sexual restraint—explicitly prohibiting adultery in the Ten Commandments. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes Jesus' vivid imagery of cutting off hands and plucking out eyes. Despite any temporary pain, such radical measures against sexual sin pay off in the end. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

We all have a deep desire for intimacy, but this good desire has been tainted by sin. God calls us to honor Him with our sexuality, both physically and mentally. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer highlights the consequences adulterous relationships and the benefits of severing them. We must deal with sexual sin drastically. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Sex, in its proper place, is a great gift. But passions out of control dishonor God and are destructive. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores two reasons why God gave the seventh commandment: “You shall not commit adultery.” What should we do in a world that enflames our desires? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

God has entrusted parents with the authority to nurture and raise their children. But families can also be sources of deep wounds and destructive behavior. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus Himself emphasizes the importance of honoring our parents. But what hope does God give if our parents have scarred us? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

In our society, authority and age are not highly esteemed. So, whether we're teenagers or adult children, how do we honor our parents? In this message from Matthew 15, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how we can honor our parents with our attitude and our attention. There's never a season of life where we can't honor them. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

The Bible has a plan for the family. Amid fragmented homes, God commands that we honor our parents. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Lutzer explains how children are called to obey their father and mother. Isn't it amazing how God's design cultivates stable homes and loving families? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Life is a miracle; no one has been able to create a single, reproducing cell of life. Yet life is too cheap in our world today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how we can commit murder in God's eyes just by our mouth or by neglect. Yet God says that human life is valuable because He gives it. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

We don't always act out what we think. We may be glad no one can hear the murderous thoughts in our hearts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores further ways we can commit murder in God's eyes, particularly in our hearts. When we harbor bitterness and vengeance, what does it say about our faith? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Murder is all too common in our news and entertainment. While we typically view murder as the intentional killing of another person, the Bible expands this definition. In this message, Pastor Lutzer examines three ways we can take life with our own hands: killing an enemy, a fetus, or even ourselves. God's commands value and protect human life. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Christians are no longer under law but under grace. So, what does the Sabbath have to do with us as New Testament believers? In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three decisive conclusions about the practice of a day of rest and reflection. Let's spend our Sabbath rejoicing at God's grace in our lives. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

or many, Sunday is just another day to shop, work, or be on the move. But God has ordained for us to practice Sabbath. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses Jesus' own relationship to the Sabbath and the controversies surrounding Him. But for New Testament believers, do the Scriptures reflect the shift from Sabbath to Sundays? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

God doesn't need to rest. Yet He modeled the pattern of Sabbath from the dawn of creation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights two essential physical and spiritual aspects of the Sabbath day. Work is a gift, but the fourth commandment to keep the Sabbath is a tremendous blessing as well.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Some think cursing and swearing are like a release valve for anger. But such behavior actually magnifies the problem. In this message from Matthew 12, Pastor Lutzer shows us how Jesus identifies the root of the problem—and the solution—of wrong speech. It's time we considered the consequences of slandering God's name. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

When someone sues for slander, we might be fined for defaming a good name. People, whether unknowingly or defiantly, far too often demean the one true God. In this message from 2 Samuel 12, Pastor Lutzer describes how a careless life takes God's name in vain. How does God respond to a life inconsistent with His name? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

God's name is to be protected and proclaimed. Christians know that God's name is holy, and is not to be misused by swearing, cursing, or improper oath-taking. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines two ways we can defame God's name: through careless oaths and careless speech. Are we upholding God's reputation? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Many assume that God might overlook sin or refrain from sending anyone to hell. But does the Bible support this view of God? In this message from Psalm 50, Pastor Lutzer explores questions about physical representations of God and our internal conceptions of Him. Let's examine how the Bible defines idolatry. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

God will not tolerate the worship of images. But does that include crosses, crucifixes, or icons—items many people find deeply meaningful? In this message from Exodus 20, Pastor Lutzer warns us against worshiping God in a way He hasn't prescribed. Distorted worship shows where our true allegiance lies. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

God prohibits making images to represent Him. Yet people even today give worship to a wide array of idols, carvings, pictures, and icons. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides the first of three Scriptural reasons why we should not use objects in worship. How might physical objects distort our concept of God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.