Running To Win - 25 Minute Edition

Modern views of God often make Him too human-like. But some Christians emphasize only certain aspects of His nature. In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses three questions: “Can God suffer?” “Did God suffer?” and “Does God still suffer?” Let’s discover why God experiences His emotions in harmony, not 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. 

In the Old Testament, sin was judged swiftly and severely. Today, it appears sin goes virtually unpunished. In this message, Pastor Lutzer clarifies the crucial difference between the immediate physical judgments seen in biblical times and the future eternal judgment for us all. Is it actually safer to sin today? 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 believe God has evolved from being harsh to becoming gentler and kinder. But God hasn’t changed. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer shows how God Himself remains the same, but His administration has changed. Let's explore three contrasts between the Old and New Covenants that clarify this distinction. 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 think they can come to God on their own terms. To truly find Him, we must set aside our preconceptions and listen to what God Himself says. In this message from Hebrews 10, Pastor Lutzer shows why we need the right mediator and the right sacrifice. Never assume it doesn’t matter how we approach 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. 

There is no fear of God in this generation. Yet in our sinfulness and rebellion, the reality is we can never approach Him directly. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against both worshipping a false god and approaching the true God incorrectly. Nothing is more important than what we believe about 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. 

All four gospels document Jesus’ death and resurrection. John’s account shows how the risen Christ first appeared to Mary Magdalene. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights the honest and personal relationship she had with Jesus. Mary’s journey from demon-possessed to daughter of God reveals Christ’s transforming power. 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 Romans expertly executed Jesus, ensuring He was truly dead. Yet God’s power prevailed, resurrecting His Son in glorious triumph. In this message from John 20, Pastor Lutzer highlights Mary Magdalene, a woman prominent in Jesus’ life. Consider the wonder of seeing your Savior alive again after witnessing His death! 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 central event in human history drew many kinds of responses. At the cross, the crowd jeered Jesus, the chief priests mocked Him, and His mother simply wept. In this message, Pastor Lutzer draws three profound implications from Jesus’ sacrificial death. What if we bear personal responsibility for how we respond to Jesus’ death? 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. 

Hanging on the cross, Jesus endured mockery and contempt. His Father witnessed it all too. In this message from Mark 15, Pastor Lutzer examines three responses at the crucifixion: Jesus, other individuals, and the crowds. But instead of punishing those who tortured His Son, God directed His judgment onto Jesus—for 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. 

Courts may pass sentence, but justice is not always done. For Jesus, show trials were held to give legitimacy to killing an innocent man. In this message, Pastor Lutzer draws three lessons from Jesus’ response to injustice. A day is coming when every wrong in the universe will be made right. 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. 

In a perfect world, the court system examines facts and determines guilt or innocence. But after Jesus was arrested, He went before several so-called courts in rapid succession. In this message, Pastor Lutzer analyzes Jesus’ six-phase trial: three Jewish and three Roman legal proceedings. How does injustice fit into the bigger picture of God’s purposes? 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 live with guilt and regret, thinking they’ve paid their debt and are saved, but they aren't. Judas’ betrayal of Jesus—perhaps history’s greatest crime—filled even him with remorse. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals three critical lessons from Judas’ life. After all, remorse doesn’t save anybody. 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 Judas gave Jesus that fateful kiss, he was helping those who wanted to kill the Son of God. The enemies of Christ unwittingly made our redemption possible. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers three characteristics of Judas: his heart, mind, and will. How were both God and Judas involved in Jesus’ betrayal? 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. 

Ancient Gethsemane trees bore silent witness to Jesus’ agony in His darkest hour. None of us can ever fully fathom the agony that Jesus went through to redeem us. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer contemplates three life-changing applications from Jesus’ anguished cries. The will of God isn’t often the easiest path. 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 have experienced depression, panic attacks, or emotional turbulence. Jesus experienced immeasurable agony in Gethsemane. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer explores Jesus’ sorrow and plea in His final hours. Can we truly fathom Jesus’ agony or, what’s more, His incredible love for 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. 

How do we finish well in life? At the end of his life, Moses reflected on his own experiences, understanding their place in God’s plan. In this message from Moses’ Psalm 90, Pastor Lutzer makes three contrasts between humanity and God. May we pray, “Teach us to number our days.” 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. 

Moses made a mistake. In his anger, this seasoned man of God failed to obey God’s instructions. In this message from Numbers 20, Pastor Lutzer examines Moses’ failure through three perspectives: Moses’ view, Israel’s experience, and God’s response. All sin, no matter how big or small, has consequences.  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. 

Imagine uninterrupted fellowship in God’s glory. Moses experienced this, but can we? In this message from 2 Corinthians 3, Pastor Lutzer shows that we now have greater opportunity, boldness, clarity, and transformation to behold God’s glory than ever before. What if our prayers moved beyond requests to seeking God Himself? 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 wonder if God will respond to our prayers. Yet believers pray to God who abundantly pardons and whose glory is the greatest gift of all. In this message from Exodus 33, Pastor Lutzer identifies three levels of Moses’ intercession following Israel’s idolatry. What if encountering God's glory deeply changed how we pray?  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 idol factories. Though Israel’s "golden calf" was clearly an idol, the idols many of us have today aren't so clear cut. In this message from 1 Corinthians 10, Pastor Lutzer helps us identify our idols and how to get rid of them. What does it take to smash the idols of our hearts? 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.