Running To Win - 25 Minute Edition

If we choose “second best,” will God stop blessing us? Israel chose to not believe the promises of God when they received the spies report, so God judged them severely. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notices multiple undeserved blessings God gave the nation of Israel. God mingles his judgments and his discipline with grace. 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 make bad decisions because of fear. The Israelites turned away in doubt from their God-given challenge to conquer the Promised Land. In this message, Pastor Lutzer portrays three characteristics of their grasshopper complex. Despite their failure, God's judgment and mercy were on display. 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 paradise of Eden suggests the ideal place to live a carefree life. But Adam and Eve had no excuse for following their sinful desires. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three hopeful principles embedded within God’s judgment after the original sin. Were it not for the grace of a redeeming God, there would have been no 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. 

Some people deny original sin, saying people are basically good inside. But from the beginning, we’ve all been listening to lies and rationalizing our actions like Adam and Eve. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the context of the original sin. What do we do when we’ve made a bad call, and we have to live with it? 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. 

Sometimes it’s best to get back to basics. For the believer, the basics are Christian character and discipline. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Lutzer describes the qualities we cling to and the godly routines we persist in. Let’s consider the armor of God we’re called to wear every 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. 

The world is in turmoil, but beyond our sight a cosmic battle also rages. Satan seeks to undermine and destroy God’s people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer outlines the defensive and offensive weapons we’re given for our spiritual battles. Get equipped for the inevitable opposition we’ll 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. 

Not everyone enjoys their job. But if we know we’re accountable to God, we must be accountable to those in authority over us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer gives us a kickstart to working obediently and whole-heartedly. One day, we’ll meet the One we really serve face to 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. 

Every single mundane act done for Christ has eternal significance. God invites us, in whatever job we have, to be his representatives. In this message from Ephesians 6, Pastor Lutzer equips us to make the most of our vocation. We are not merely earning a living—we’re glorifying 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. 

In God’s plan for the Christian marriage, there’s a beautiful balance. Loving leadership invites loving submission. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three biblical principles that have helped his own marriage, if applied by both spouses. Biblical submission brings great blessing in marriage. 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. 

Christian marriage elevates the role of a wife. In fact, marriage portrays how much Jesus loves his church. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines submission, specifically from Ephesians 5. If the husband represents Jesus, and the wife represents the church, why then are there so many unhappy marriages, even among Christians? 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. 

Christian men have a high calling when it comes to their wives: to love them as Christ loves the church. Husbands illustrate God’s relationship with his bride. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer conveys how husbands are to love with their heads, hearts, and hands. How does Paul’s teaching about male headship work in today’s culture? 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. 

Marriage is becoming less common as few want the risks marriage entails. Paul teaches directly and personally about human relationships, especially marriage. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer provides instructions for husbands who want their marriages to succeed. What was God’s intention in creating marriage? 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. 

No matter what burdens or distractions weigh us down, we were made to radiate peace and joy. That’s why Paul says to not get drunk with wine, but to be “filled with the Spirit.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides six conclusions from this single command. When God’s Spirit is evident in a believer’s life, he brings about a radical change. 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 want a type of spirituality, but without any guilt, instructions, or specific doctrines. The Christian no longer walks in the former ways of darkness. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer introduces the better way: the Holy Spirit’s gentle control. Imagine the possibility of true spiritual power. 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 embrace the cultural mantra, “If it feels good, do it.” But Christians shouldn’t conform to the world’s rationalizations for sin. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer points out three ways we are called to be like God. Since we are God’s children, we take on the characteristics of our heavenly Father. 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 is working in us to make us like Himself. Because we belong to His family, we resemble our Father. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer imparts lessons on how to model God’s qualities to the lost around us. As recipients of a new self and the Holy Spirit, we walk in love. 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 does not intend to save us, only to let us wallow in our bad habits. He’s in the transformation business. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer gives us five sinful habits we can replace with Christlikeness. Let’s walk away from our old lifestyles and begin anew. 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 can people change, especially when they are gripped by addiction? When God makes us a new creation, we are no longer merely products of our environment or heredity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals three real motivations as to how we can live differently. Once God begins a work within us, He will complete it. 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. 

People don’t change unless they think differently. The renewal of our mind is a constant process as we replace the old self with the habits of the new self. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discloses the mind we are given in Christ, with practical suggestions for daily living. If we are in Christ, our minds are being renewed. 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 we think leads to what we do. Without Christ, our minds are darkened, alienated from God, and filled with sensuality. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines why the mind is so important: it has power, and it shapes your life. Let’s take a tour through the human heart and mind. 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.