Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.

The Gift Of Conviction – Part 2 of 2 08/15/2025

The Gift Of Conviction – Part 2 of 2 When we don’t acknowledge or worship God, we are living in sin. Only the Holy Spirit can show us our need for Christ. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how to partner with the Spirit in His transforming work. Discover why conviction of sin is actually God’s gift—the first step toward experiencing His freedom and peace. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37680970

The Gift Of Conviction – Part 1 of 2 08/14/2025

The Gift Of Conviction – Part 1 of 2 The Holy Spirit is working in unbelievers’ hearts as we share the Gospel. What exactly does He do? In this message from John 16, Pastor Lutzer reveals how the Spirit convicts unbelievers of one sin, one standard, and one danger. When someone is saved through this conviction, it’s a miraculous transformation. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37680950

The Gift Of Community – Part 2 of 2 08/13/2025

The Gift Of Community – Part 2 of 2 There’s an immediate connection between true believers in Christ. Christians, through the Holy Spirit, are united in a family bond. In this message from Acts 2, Pastor Lutzer shows how the early church was united economically, socially and joyfully. What might that mutuality look like in our churches 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37680860

The Gift Of Community – Part 1 of 2 08/12/2025

The Gift Of Community – Part 1 of 2 Unlike a club, the church isn’t united by shared interests. The Holy Spirit binds us together. In this message from Acts 2, Pastor Lutzer reveals how the Spirit’s baptism creates true community. What would happen if all believers in the body of Christ genuinely depended on each other? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37680830

The Gift Of Fulfillment – Part 2 of 2 08/11/2025

The Gift Of Fulfillment – Part 2 of 2 Jesus told an attentive crowd that all who believe in Him would receive rivers of living water. What was He promising? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how the Holy Spirit is the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise. The Spirit washes away our past, transforms our core identity, and empowers us for a new life 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37680800

The Gift Of Fulfillment – Part 1 of 2 08/08/2025

The Gift Of Fulfillment – Part 1 of 2 The world cannot satisfy our inner emptiness. Our deep spiritual thirst can only be quenched one way. In this message from John 7, Pastor Lutzer explains Jesus’ three requirements for receiving the Holy Spirit’s living water. What water is to the body, the Spirit of God is to our soul. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37680750

The Gift Of Companionship – Part 2 of 2 08/07/2025

The Gift Of Companionship – Part 2 of 2 The disciples felt abandoned when Jesus said He would leave them. Similarly, in our sorrow and feelings of worthlessness, we question God’s presence. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Jesus’ departure actually benefits us by bringing the Holy Spirit. This Spirit not only grieves when we sin but also provides the comfort 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37680705

The Gift Of Companionship – Part 1 of 2 08/06/2025

The Gift Of Companionship – Part 1 of 2 Jesus promised His followers a Companion after His physical departure. This same Holy Spirit continues working in believers today just as He did for the early disciples. In this message from John 14, Pastor Lutzer identifies five works the Spirit performs since Jesus’ departure. The Holy Spirit is not only with us—He is in 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37680655

Naming The Spirit – Part 2 of 2 08/05/2025

Naming The Spirit – Part 2 of 2 The Holy Spirit’s mysterious work is often hidden from our physical sight. Yet He’s working powerfully in the world and among believers. In this message, Pastor Lutzer contrasts mere behavior modification with genuine inner transformation. The Spirit Himself comes as our Helper, Comforter, and Teacher. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37675525

Naming The Spirit – Part 1 of 2 08/04/2025

Naming The Spirit – Part 1 of 2 The work of the Holy Spirit has been a source of controversy in the church for a long time. But the Holy Spirit isn’t an “influence”—He’s a person. In this message, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the Holy Spirit of God with four illuminating figures of speech. What if we let the Spirit have His way? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37646990

The Eleventh Commandment – Part 2 of 2 08/01/2025

The Eleventh Commandment – Part 2 of 2 God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. More than just rules, God’s law reveals God’s nature—and exposes ours. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores three transformative insights into why God gave us His law. What if we could see God’s holiness and our brokenness with absolute clarity? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37632290

The Eleventh Commandment – Part 1 of 2 07/31/2025

The Eleventh Commandment – Part 1 of 2 The Ten Commandments defined holiness for God’s people. As believers, we follow the law fulfilled in Jesus’ new commandment: to “Love one another, as I have loved you.” In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer identifies three objects of love we ought to have. Love is the fulfillment of the Law. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37414580

The Sin Nobody Sees – Part 2 of 2 07/30/2025

The Sin Nobody Sees – Part 2 of 2 Longing for what others have leads to constant discontent. While God hates a spirit of covetousness, we often fail to recognize this sin in ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights four ways God can transform a covetous heart. What if we shifted our focus from scarcity to the abundance we have in the Gospel? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37414525

The Sin Nobody Sees – Part 1 of 2 07/29/2025

The Sin Nobody Sees – Part 1 of 2 We all want what someone else has. Coveting lurks deep in our hearts, cloaked behind reasonable sentiments like prudence, planning, and fairness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer raises four crucial questions about the nature of covetousness. Only God alone can break this pattern and give us a heart of repentance. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37414470

To Tell The Truth – Part 2 of 2 07/28/2025

To Tell The Truth – Part 2 of 2 To maintain a lie, some have built an entire network of secrecy around what they’ve done. But their house of lies will inevitably crumble. In this message, Pastor Lutzer calls us to confess to the full extent of the deception. Are we willing to make things right, regardless of the cost? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37414425

To Tell The Truth – Part 1 of 2 07/25/2025

To Tell The Truth – Part 1 of 2 Many people frequently exaggerate, brag, or slander. But God loves truth and hates every kind of lie. In this message, Pastor Lutzer establishes the first of three ways we can break God’s command, “You shall not bear false witness.” God values integrity in what we say and what we do. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37414390

Playing By The Rules – Part 2 of 2 07/24/2025

Playing By The Rules – Part 2 of 2 Stealing is wrong, regardless of its scale. While grand theft often makes headlines, smaller forms of theft often go unchecked. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights how Jesus was crucified between two thieves, emphasizing His sacrifice for all sinners. To be right before God, it starts with acknowledging our own sins, no matter their size. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37414345

Playing By The Rules – Part 1 of 2 07/23/2025

Playing By The Rules – Part 1 of 2 Stealing of any kind violates the Ten Commandments. It’s time we stopped relying on money more than on God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points out four ways we break the eighth commandment: by what we take, do, win, or keep. How do we repay all that we’ve stolen? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37414310

Living With Your Passions – Part 2 of 2 07/22/2025

Living With Your Passions – Part 2 of 2 We all have a deep desire for intimacy, but this good desire has been tainted by sin. God calls us to honor Him with our sexuality, both physically and mentally. In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Lutzer highlights the benefits of severing adulterous relationships. Even when it’s painful, it’s ultimately worthwhile. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37414265

Living With Your Passions – Part 1 of 2 07/21/2025

Living With Your Passions – Part 1 of 2 ex, in its proper place, is a great gift. But passions out of control dishonor God and destroy us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores two reasons why God gave the seventh commandment: you shall not commit adultery. What should we do in a world that inflames our desires? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37414215

Honor Your Father And Your Mother – Part 2 of 2 07/18/2025

Honor Your Father And Your Mother – Part 2 of 2 God has entrusted parents with the authority to nurture and raise their children. But families can also be sources of deep wounds and lasting pain. In this message from Matthew 15, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus Himself emphasized the importance of honoring our parents. But what hope does God give if our parents have scarred 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37391885

Honor Your Father And Your Mother – Part 1 of 2 07/17/2025

Honor Your Father And Your Mother – Part 1 of 2 The Bible has a plan for the family. In the midst of fragmenting homes, God commands us to honor our parents. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how we can honor our father and mother through our actions, our attitudes, and the attention we give them. God’s design creates stable homes and loving families. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37391830

The Value Of Life – Part 2 of 2 07/16/2025

The Value Of Life – Part 2 of 2 Life is a miracle; no one has ever created a single, reproducing cell of life. Yet life is too cheap in our world today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores four ways we can violate the value of life—of anyone made in God’s image. God says that human life is important because He gives it. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37391800

The Value Of Life – Part 1 of 2 07/15/2025

The Value Of Life – Part 1 of 2 Murder is all too common in our news and entertainment. While we typically view murder as the intentional killing of another person, the Bible expands this definition. In this message from Exodus 21, Pastor Lutzer examines the first of four ways we can commit murder in God’s eyes. God’s commands value and protect human 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37391770

What Sunday Should Mean To You – Part 2 of 2 07/14/2025

What Sunday Should Mean To You – Part 2 of 2 What does the Sabbath have to do with us? For many, Sunday is just another day to shop, work, or be on the move. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three decisive conclusions about the practice of a day of rest and reflection. Let’s spend our Sabbath rejoicing in God’s grace. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37391310

What Sunday Should Mean To You – Part 1 of 2 07/11/2025

What Sunday Should Mean To You – Part 1 of 2 God doesn’t need rest. Yet He modeled the pattern of Sabbath from the dawn of creation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights two essential physical and spiritual aspects of the Sabbath day. But for New Testament believers, do the Scriptures reflect the shift from Sabbath to Sundays? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37307030

The Misuse Of God's Name – Part 2 of 2 07/10/2025

The Misuse Of God's Name – Part 2 of 2 When someone sues for slander, we might be fined for defaming a good name. People, whether unknowingly or defiantly, far too often demean the one true God. In this message from Matthew 12, Pastor Lutzer identifies both the problem and the solution to wrong speech. It’s time we considered the consequences of slandering God’s name. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37306970

The Misuse Of God's Name – Part 1 of 2 07/09/2025

The Misuse Of God's Name – Part 1 of 2 od’s name is to be protected and proclaimed. Christians know that His name is holy—not to be misused through swearing, cursing, or improper oath-taking. In this message, Pastor Lutzer defines three ways we can defame God’s name: careless oaths, careless speech, or careless lives. Are we upholding God’s reputation? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37306935

Ensnared By Images – Part 2 of 2 07/08/2025

Ensnared By Images – Part 2 of 2 God will not tolerate the worship of images. But does that include crosses, crucifixes, or icons—objects many find deeply meaningful? In this message from Psalm 50, Pastor Lutzer addresses these questions about artifacts, or any physical representation of God. Let’s explore how the Bible defines idolatry. 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37306875

Ensnared By Images – Part 1 of 2 07/07/2025

Ensnared By Images – Part 1 of 2 God prohibits making images to represent Him. Yet even today, people give worship to a wide array of idols, carvings, pictures, and icons. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three Scriptural reasons why we should not use objects in worship. Why is there still so much controversy about the second commandment? 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/37302140

Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

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