Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

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 from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer identifies three objects of love we ought to have. Love is the fulfillment of the Law. 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. 

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 abundance we have in the Gospel? 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 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 four crucial questions about the nature of covetousness. Only God alone 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

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. Are we willing to make things right, regardless of the cost? 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 people frequently exaggerate, brag, or slander. But God loves truth and hates every kind of lie. In this message, Pastor Lutzer establishes the first of three ways we can break God's command, “You shall not bear false witness.” God values integrity in what we say and what we do. 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. 

Stealing is wrong, regardless of its scale. While grand theft often makes headlines, smaller forms of theft often go unchecked. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights how Jesus was crucified between two thieves, emphasizing His sacrifice for all sinners. To be right before God, it 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

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 four ways we break the eighth commandment: by what we take, do, win, or keep. How do we repay all that we've stolen? 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 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 benefits of severing adulterous relationships. Even when it's painful, it's ultimately worthwhile. 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. 

ex, in its proper place, is a great gift. But passions out of control dishonor God and destroy us. 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 inflames our 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. 

God has entrusted parents with the authority to nurture and raise their children. But families can also be sources of deep wounds and lasting pain. In this message from Matthew 15, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus Himself emphasized 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

The Bible has a plan for the family. In the midst of fragmenting homes, God commands us to honor our parents. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how we can honor our father and mother through our actions, our attitudes, and the attention we give them. God's design creates stable homes and loving families. 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. 

Life is a miracle; no one has ever created a single, reproducing cell of life. Yet life is too cheap in our world today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores four ways we can violate the value of life—of anyone made in God's image. God says that human life is important because He gives it. 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.   

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 from Exodus 21, Pastor Lutzer examines the first of four ways we can commit murder in God's eyes. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

What does the Sabbath have to do with us? For many, Sunday is just another day to shop, work, or be on the move. 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 in God's grace. 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 doesn't need 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. 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

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 Matthew 12, Pastor Lutzer identifies both the problem and the solution to 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://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

od's name is to be protected and proclaimed. Christians know that His name is holy—not to be misused through swearing, cursing, or improper oath-taking. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines three ways we can defame God's name: careless oaths, careless speech, or careless lives. Are we upholding God's reputation? 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 will not tolerate the worship of images. But does that include crosses, crucifixes, or icons—objects many find deeply meaningful? In this message from Psalm 50, Pastor Lutzer addresses these questions about artifacts, or any physical representation of God. Let's explore how the Bible defines idolatry. 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 prohibits making images to represent Him. Yet even today, people give worship to a wide array of idols, carvings, pictures, and icons. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three Scriptural reasons why we should not use objects in worship. Why is there still so much controversy about the second commandment? 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 were created to be worshipers. But God is very clear that He will not accept any rivals for our hearts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights three important points about whom, or what, we choose to worship and how our ultimate allegiance affects our lives. Who are the gods that dominate today's society? 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. 

Nothing, not even a good thing, should take the place of God in our lives. God tolerates no competition. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three reasons why God gave us the first commandment: the nature of God, of humanity, and of idolatry. Every person has a god, but the question is, “Who do you serve?” 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's character never changes. The commandments He gave to Moses define His nature, and His expectations of our behavior. In this message, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how God's law reveals our need for His grace. The Law reveals our true condition, and only God's grace can bridge the gap. 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 gave to Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. More than just rules, God's law reveals God's nature—and exposes ours. Pastor Lutzer explores three transformative insights into why God gave us His law. What if we could see God's holiness and our brokenness with absolute clarity? 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 times are good, it's easy to rely on ourselves. But when calamity strikes, we need a support system. In this message from Jeremiah 17, Pastor Lutzer shows three resources we have in drought times: God's Word, God's presence, and God's people. Are we connecting with fellow believers so that we can all bear fruit together? 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. 

There comes a time in the decline of a nation when God will no longer delay judgment—that's when true suffering begins. To endure times of hardship, we need to have a support system in place. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers guidance from Jeremiah, who saw times like ours coming. How should believers live when the really hard times come? 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. 

Every believer faces the ultimate question of what they would sacrifice rather than deny their faith. During the great tribulation, Satan's rage will come against God's people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers a prayer to renounce fear—even fear of persecution. Do we have the same victorious faith that has sustained martyrs throughout history? 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 the antichrist amasses comprehensive authority, there will be one world religion and economy. During that tribulation, there will be Christians who refuse to worship the antichrist—and be martyred because of it. In this message from Revelation 13, Pastor Lutzer explains how to stand firm in trials. So, how will those saints overcome? 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 would it take for us to deny our faith? Scripture foretells a future global persecution under the antichrist, similar to what many Christians face in parts of the Muslim world today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer examines how believers might endure the ultimate test of faith when facing death. God has given us spiritual resources to sustain us. 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. 

To trust in riches is to trust in a vapor that passes away. What if our money is of no value on that final day of judgment? In this message from the book of James, Pastor Lutzer identifies key lessons about wealth, knowing the Judge stands at the door. Everything we possess belongs to God and could be reclaimed by Him at any moment. 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 relationship with money reveals our true spiritual condition. One day, all that gives us security, including our money, will vanish. In this message from the book of James, Pastor Lutzer unveils five dangers surrounding wealth. What of our financial decisions would change if we truly believed it's all from 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. 

Sometimes, we are tempted to take the easy way out of a trial, even if it's not God's way. Jesus Himself was offered all the kingdoms of the world if only He would worship Satan. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Satan works as “the splitter,” separating us from God, each other, and our true identity in Christ. Will we stand firm on God's Word? 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. 

The devil wants to split us from the fabric of God's love—making us believe God doesn't keep His promises. But Jesus fought off Satan by using the Word of God. In this message from Matthew 4, Pastor Lutzer reveals the underlying purposes of temptation—purposes of both the devil and God. Temptation is the crucible of faith.  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. 

Family and community mean much more when tough times come. The book of Ruth reveals how God works through relationships, bringing redemption through unlikely people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers two lessons for us about our community and our witness. Each of us is part of God's ultimate storyline of redemption. 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. 

Economic hardship reveals our deepest values and priorities. In the book of Ruth, a famine drives Naomi's family to Moab. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores how God uses financial downturns and personal tragedies to teach us the true value of family and faith. Could God be working even in our most bitter circumstances? 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 tough times come—and they are coming—God shakes us up to make sure we remember who our real provider is. He can sustain us through adversity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three principles to hang onto when our crisis comes. Even through trials, God is working to develop our character. 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 God wants to deepen our spiritual maturity, He sometimes takes away all the comforts we're used to. It's possible for God to lead His people into a famine. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the life of a man who experienced an unexpected famine: Abraham. Where do we turn when hardship hits? 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 God chooses to judge a nation, He has several methods at His disposal. One of them is economic collapse. In this message from Jeremiah 5, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates three lessons about judgment: it's unavoidable, it's nationwide, and yet it's a great opportunity. We were created for this moment. 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. 

The days ahead may well bring less money, fewer options, higher prices, and more uncertainty. Is the United States under God's judgment? In this message, Pastor Lutzer compares the judgments—moral, economic, and religious—from the book of Jeremiah to what is happening today. Let's see God's faithfulness amid a nation under 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. 

Fear consumes many of us, and for the rest, it lurks in the back of our minds. But as God's people, what do we have to fear? In this message from Psalm 27, Pastor Lutzer highlights four different blessings that come to those who are in distress. When we encounter trials, we know that we are still in the hands of our sovereign 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. 

Fear consumes many of us, and for the rest, it lurks in the back of our minds. But as God's people, what do we have to fear? In this message from Psalm 27, Pastor Lutzer highlights four different blessings that come to those who are in distress. When we encounter trials, we know that we are still in the hands of our sovereign 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. 

Everyone faces grief and loneliness at some point. Christ Himself experienced the darkness of grief. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals three rooms of sorrow—grief, loneliness, and the hidden “bunker” where many Christians retreat. There are times when all that we can do is to trust 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. 

Grief and loneliness can leave us feeling trapped in darkness. What is God's purpose amid profound loss? In this message from Psalm 88, Pastor Erwin Lutzer distinguishes between “bad grief” and “good grief,” sharing poignant stories of healing and hope. One day, the sun will shine again. 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. 

History isn't moving in an endless cycle but toward a definitive end. Jesus will ultimately return to separate the righteous from the unrighteous. In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Lutzer emphasizes why our eternal destiny hinges on one crucial question: “Whom are you following?” Today is the day of salvation. 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's unseen hand is guiding the forces of history. Through Bible prophecy, we can understand the last chapter of the story. In this message from Matthew 24, Pastor Erwin Lutzer examines the judgment of the nations, exploring its timing, location, participants, purpose, and most critically, the basis for judgment. Are we ready and prepared? 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 God sends a warning from the heavens, it may affect a nation for a time. But too often, everything goes back to the way it was. In this message, Pastor Lutzer makes two conclusive observations about our nation's immediate judgment and our ultimate judgment before God. What's God's message to us? 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. 

After 9/11, God briefly returned to public discourse in the U.S. A politically acceptable version of “God” championed tolerance, freedom, and democracy. In this message from Isaiah 10, Pastor Lutzer outlines three key principles about the true God's national judgment. What will it take for us to repent of our sins as a nation?  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 can use many ways to judge a nation. His judgment takes many forms, like natural disasters or the deprivation of personal freedoms. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers five aspects of God's judgments on nations—and His church. Do we truly understand the wrath 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. 

Few of us would make the wrath of God our first choice for a Bible study. Yet God's prophets thundered words of His judgment to the people of their day. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lists the first of seven different ways that God judged Israel. God's warnings to the nations have not changed. 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 doesn't ignore national sins. America's moral decline includes indifference to God, acceptance of witchcraft, and false religiosity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges the church to be a faithful witness amid our generation's spiritual darkness. The lost stumble blindly, unaware they're actually searching for Jesus. 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. 

Sometimes it seems that evil keeps winning—not only around us but also nationally. Some ask: “Is God still in control?” In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows us seven examples of sins that God will hold a country accountable for. There will be a day of reckoning for both humanity and the nations. 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. 

Sometimes God's providence may seem counterproductive or clash with our plans. But God has our best in mind. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three insights about God's sovereign purpose for nations and even individuals. Will we trust His wisdom even when we don't understand His ways? 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.