Running To Win - 25 Minute Edition

In Revelation 19, a voice from God’s throne says, “Blessed are those who are called to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb!” All believers are invited. In this message, Pastor Lutzer walks through the stages of a wedding in biblical times, reflecting on Jesus’ relationship with His church. How might we live differently because we’re invited? 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. 

Christians will give an account to Christ for everything we do. Jesus will judge fairly—every argument, unkind word, and impure motive. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two implications for believers’ daily lives. What if our lives reflected the reality that we will stand before Christ one day? 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. 

One day, all believers in Christ will stand before Him to give an account of what we’ve done with our lives. Even the motives of our hearts will be judged. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Lutzer notes the characteristics of the judgment day of Christ. In view of this judgment as Christians, shouldn’t our lives look different? 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 Jesus returns to the earth, the dead in Christ will rise first. We can only imagine what it will be like on that glorious day when Christ the King returns for us. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, Pastor Lutzer explores the sequence of events at Christ’s coming in the clouds. This is our Christian 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. 

With apocalyptic themes capturing our imaginations in movies and books, it’s easy to despair. But as Christians, we can anticipate the end of days with hope. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lays out the views of the tribulation as we anticipate the coming of Christ. How are we preparing to meet 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. 

There’s no one too far gone for God, even when we are determined to hold out. In Luke 15, the prodigal son was reduced to eating with pigs before he considered returning home. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares stories of hope from the lives of real prodigals. What does it take for a prodigal to reverse directions? 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. 

Even a loved and nurtured child can grow up to be a prodigal. When we’re living in sin, we become lost in an illusion of control. In this message, Pastor Lutzer counts the steps that take prodigals in the wrong direction. Jesus’ story of the original prodigal can bring hope to anyone far from God. 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 a parent loses their moral influence, the effects are sobering. This was evident in King David’s dysfunctional family. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers five warnings from the life of David’s rebellious son, Absalom. What leads someone to return home in repentance? 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. 

Prodigals often persist in their rebellion, even though they might wish they never left. Fueled by King David’s sin and passivity, Absalom embodies a prodigal who goes against his father. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares insights from Absalom’s vengeful life. Even with our hardened hearts, can the Spirit lead prodigals home? 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. 

There are powerful Bible promises we can, and should, stake our lives on. How do we discern which of God’s promises are for us? In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three lessons about the application of God’s promises. Whatever struggles or conflict we might face, God’s promises are stronger. 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 of us pray without taking much risk. In the middle of a waning battle, Joshua asked—in faith—for God to make the sun stand still. In this message from Joshua 10, Pastor Lutzer paints the context of Joshua’s prayer, relating it to our daily lives. Is it possible for a Christian to live without fear and by God’s promises? 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. 

God uses bad decisions to teach us what we could never learn any other way. Joshua made a bad deal with the Gibeonites, but God used it for the long-term benefit of His people. In this message from Joshua 9, Pastor Lutzer shares three encouraging lessons about bad decisions. God stands ready to help us. 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 of us are stuck with the after-effects of a bad move we made. During the conquest of Canaan, Joshua made a poor call without consulting God, and how he dealt with it can help us with our bad choices. In this message from Joshua 9, Pastor Lutzer guides us to what God can do with our messes and their consequences. God can make the best of a bad decision. 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 of us keep our sins a secret, feeling sure we can contain the damage. Yet when Achan stole, the people of Israel suffered as a whole. In this message from Joshua 7, Pastor Lutzer warns against managing our sins rather than confessing and forsaking them. God takes sin seriously. 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. 

Spiritual mountaintops can be followed by deep valleys, especially when we allow sin to remain hidden. Fresh from taking Jericho, Joshua suffered a humiliating defeat at Ai. In this message from Joshua 7, Pastor Lutzer analyzes three relationships, helping us to understand the intricate web of sin. It’s time we gave up our hidden sins. 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. 

Israel marched around Jericho’s walls, because God’s purpose was to prove to them that only He had caused the victory. They patiently waited on God, and the victory was won through His power. In this message from Joshua 6, Pastor Lutzer shows us how we can see beyond the walls in front of us to God. What are we focusing on? 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. 

How do we react when faced with an obstacle in our lives? Joshua reached a pivotal point when he faced an impregnable city. In this message from Joshua 6, Pastor Lutzer shows how God leads us to a winning battle through complete reliance on Him. Pivotal points will display God’s faithfulness. 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. 

At Gilgal, the Israelites found renewal and got right with God. More importantly, they saw their physical challenges for what they really were: spiritual battles. In this message from Joshua 5, Pastor Lutzer shows us how to prepare for spiritual conflict. We can face our battles with a clean heart and a renewed sense of God’s presence. 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. 

Our circumstances and trials can squeeze the life out of us. After living in the wilderness and on the threshold of the Promised Land, Joshua needed a fresh cleansing from God. In this message from Joshua 4, Pastor Lutzer speaks from his heart to those who’ve backslidden, leaving their first love. We can experience God through remembrance and renewal. 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 each need the Word of God for strength to face each day. Before stepping into the Promised Land, God commanded Joshua to meditate on God’s law. In this message, Pastor Lutzer commends memorizing God’s Word as we conquer the personal challenges God has set before us. Are we ready to take God’s Word personally? 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.