Running To Win - 25 Minute Edition

Time can never be reclaimed. The Bible teaches believers to “redeem the time, for the days are evil.” Pastor Lutzer exhorts us to submit to Christ’s lordship, using our days wisely. As our worldly culture gets ever darker, we need to use our time for God, pursuing him wholeheartedly. 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 Apostle Paul committed terrible crimes before his encounter with Jesus on the Damascus Road. Why did God save Paul in such an unusual way? In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on remarkable stories of restoration. God’s boundless grace changes how we make restitution. 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. 

While most of us quickly recall the people who’ve hurt us, we often forget we’ve hurt others. How do we unravel the messes we made before we came to Christ? In this message from 1 Timothy 1, Pastor Lutzer highlights the emphatic word Paul made up to describe God’s grace to him as a former persecutor. Our sin is no match for God’s super 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. 

When we’re under pressure, pride or despair often keep us from seeking God. At the end of his reign, King Asa’s long faithfulness to God crumbled, and he refused to repent even on his deathbed. In this message, Pastor Lutzer presents three lessons about turning around. God is ready to give us strong support to do what is right. 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 lies we create entangle us in unintended consequences. Asa was a good king who found this out the hard way, and he failed near the finish line. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reminds us that the consequences of continuing in a bad decision always outweigh the temporary hardships of repentance. It’s time we came clean. 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 choose the wrong fork in the road, there are consequences. Jonah’s attempt to flee from God brought him to a great fish, a plant, a worm, and a scorching east wind. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three life-changing lessons from Jonah’s disobedience and lost opportunity. It’s time we take responsibility for our actions, owning our stuff. 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 obligations, and we often don’t like them. God gave a command to Jonah, the run-away prophet, who did anything to avoid that obligation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three lessons from Jonah’s journey. After many trials, God led Jonah to a point of decision, offering another chance to repent. 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. 

Choices made in a moment can have repercussions that last for generations. King David made an impulsive choice regarding Bathsheba, which led to ongoing family dysfunction and sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points to two blessings from God amid the consequences. Cover-ups don’t work because God sees everything. 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. 

Because our sinful desires are so unrelenting, we often believe irrational lies. King David secretly sinned against another man’s wife, a sin which became very public. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the four downward steps David took towards sexual immortality. What causes us to give into temptation so selfishly? 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 should we do when we’ve been tricked into giving our word? Joshua’s response to being deceived into a reckless promise is a model for us today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes two ways God came through for his people. Let’s look at the importance of keeping our word, for it’s a measure of personal integrity. 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. 

Failing to keep promises reveals a deficit in character. As Israel entered the Promised Land, Joshua made a bad agreement with the Gibeonites. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides four characteristics of vows done before God. We’re called to keep our vows, even when it’s difficult. 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 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.