Running To Win - 25 Minute Edition

In a time of spiritual confusion, secularism has eclipsed God’s authority. Behind the moral destruction we see around us is an intense spiritual battle between light and darkness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Marx, Darwin, and Freud have undermined God as ruler, creator, and lawgiver. Are we truly ready for a “funeral for 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. 

When we give to our church, what kind of outcome do we anticipate? The principle holds true: We reap what we sow. In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Lutzer considers the root and fruit of giving—fruit that multiplies in the lives of others. Cheerful giving truly brings about a blessed 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. 

Is there a connection between what we give financially and what God gives back to us? Scripture reveals God’s heart towards givers. In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Lutzer examines the seed and the harvest of true giving. Let’s identify what might hinder us from being cheerful givers. 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. 

Money is powerfully deceptive. In Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus, He reveals how money can blind us to what’s on the other side of eternity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on how to turn worldly wealth into eternal dividends. Where we invest our money reveals our ultimate loyalties. 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 financial well-being can be a heavy weight on our shoulders. But true financial freedom comes when we realize we are mere stewards. In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lutzer applies the first of five biblical principles of money management. Will our investments pass the test of eternity? 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 never lets us see all the good we do. The widow who gave two mites probably had no idea of her impact. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes two lessons about sacrificial giving, noting Joni Eareckson Tada’s incredible impact in the crucible of her suffering. How can our hearts and wallets reflect Christ’s beauty? 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 financial dealings are never private in God’s eyes. One widow caught Jesus’ eye in the Temple, for she gave sacrificially with faith in God’s provision. In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer visualizes three portraits of Jesus. He knows our needs, our resources, what we give, and what we withhold. 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 enables us to do what He asks us to do. When Israel left Egypt with abundant riches, God wanted His people to learn how to give. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two vital lessons from the Exodus about giving. The more willingly we give, the more willingly we worship. 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 of us struggle to talk about money, debt, and giving. During the Exodus, God instructed Israel to bring part of Egypt’s wealth to prepare a place of worship. In this message from Exodus 35, Pastor Lutzer highlights five key traits of Israel’s tabernacle-building project. When God asks us to give, will we still have what we need? 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. 

Marriage should never be violated by abuse in any form. Where do we turn when there’s abuse in the home? In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflections on three life-giving truths about the healing Jesus offers us. Every kind of abuse hurts Jesus, yet He’s invited us to come home and experience true healing in Him. 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 anger enters a relationship, abuse often follows. Whether the abuse is physical, sexual or verbal, it is destructive, and particularly to marriages. In this message from Isaiah 52–53, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus was abused, rejected, and carried a burden. He is the only qualified Savior—for the abused and the abuser. 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. 

Addictions give us false promises. The human mind has an amazing capacity to deceive itself, especially when addicted to a substance or a behavior. In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor Lutzer describes four aspects of walking in the light. Individuals, and even marriages, can come out of the darkness of addiction—but we can’t do it alone. 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. 

Marriages fall apart because of addictions, whether to compulsive spending, pornography, or more. Whatever the issue, addiction is a blinding absorption of sin. In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor Lutzer diagnoses four symptoms of walking in darkness: shame, fear, self-deception, and self-rationalization. How do we come out of the darkness? 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. 

Greed is never content. Though we need money to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table, the desire to be rich can entrap us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages couples who are managing money to listen and learn from each other while leaning on God. What if married couples invested in eternal things? 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 divorces are traceable to financial disagreements. When it comes to finances in marriage, we need to focus our hearts on God and His will. In this message from 1 Timothy 6, Pastor Lutzer attends to four principles for money: honesty, contentment, faith, and generosity. How do we steward our daily needs as well as major expenditures? 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. 

Marriage conflict arises when expectations go unmet. How can we be the husbands and wives God wants us to be? In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers two crucial implications of a marriage that reflects Christ. It’s possible to break the cycle of conflict and meet one another’s needs. 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. 

Marriage is designed to satisfy the true desires of both husband and wife. But in a sin-cursed world, we shouldn’t be surprised that there is conflict in marriage. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer identifies the primary needs of both the husband and the wife. How does God’s purpose for marriage change how we approach conflict? 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 should always seek God’s guidance. Though we may not see His guidance in dramatic ways, we can look back and see exactly how He has led us throughout our lives. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers further principles for following God’s will, particularly in the face of our mistakes, doubts, and troubles in marriage. Let’s make wise decisions. 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. 

Whether we are married, considering marriage, or making life decisions, we need to know how to seek God’s will. God’s will may require a difficult step of obedience, but it’s always the best path to take. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides the first of seven principles to know God’s will. Are we seeking God’s will, particularly in marriage? 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 are natural differences which complement each other in a marriage relationship. God made Adam from inorganic dust while Eve was fashioned from the organic material of Adam’s rib. In this message, Pastor Lutzer celebrates the whole purpose of marriage as God designed it. What if the differences built into us are intended for good? 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.