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.

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

In Competition With God – Part 2 of 2 07/04/2025

In Competition With God – Part 2 of 2 We were created to be worshipers. But God is very clear that He will not accept any rivals for our hearts. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights three important points about whom, or what, we choose to worship and how our ultimate allegiance affects our lives. Who are the gods that dominate today’s society? 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/37302020

In Competition With God – Part 1 of 2 07/03/2025

In Competition With God – Part 1 of 2 Nothing, not even a good thing, should take the place of God in our lives. God tolerates no competition. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three reasons why God gave us the first commandment: the nature of God, of humanity, and of idolatry. Every person has a god, but the question is, “Who do you serve?” 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/37258825

Thunder From Sinai – Part 2 of 2 07/02/2025

Thunder From Sinai – Part 2 of 2 God’s character never changes. The commandments He gave to Moses define His nature, and His expectations of our behavior. In this message, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how God’s law reveals our need for His grace. The Law reveals our true condition, and only God's grace can bridge the gap. 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/37257095

Thunder From Sinai – Part 1 of 2 07/01/2025

Thunder From Sinai – Part 1 of 2 God gave to Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. More than just rules, God’s law reveals God’s nature—and exposes ours. 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/37230385

Developing A Support System– Part 2 of 2 06/30/2025

Developing A Support System– Part 2 of 2 When times are good, it’s easy to rely on ourselves. But when calamity strikes, we need a support system. In this message from Jeremiah 17, Pastor Lutzer shows three resources we have in drought times: God’s Word, God’s presence, and God’s people. Are we connecting with fellow believers so that we can all bear fruit together? 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/36817145

Developing A Support System– Part 1 of 2 06/27/2025

Developing A Support System– Part 1 of 2 There comes a time in the decline of a nation when God will no longer delay judgment—that’s when true suffering begins. To endure times of hardship, we need to have a support system in place. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers guidance from Jeremiah, who saw times like ours coming. How should believers live when the really hard times come? 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/36817100

Faith At The Breaking Point – Part 3 of 3 06/26/2025

Faith At The Breaking Point – Part 3 of 3 Every believer faces the ultimate question of what they would sacrifice rather than deny their faith. During the great tribulation, Satan’s rage will come against God’s people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers a prayer to renounce fear—even fear of persecution. Do we have the same victorious faith that has sustained martyrs throughout history? 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/36817060

Faith At The Breaking Point – Part 2 of 3 06/25/2025

Faith At The Breaking Point – Part 2 of 3 When the antichrist amasses comprehensive authority, there will be one world religion and economy. During that tribulation, there will be Christians who refuse to worship the antichrist—and be martyred because of it. In this message from Revelation 13, Pastor Lutzer explains how to stand firm in trials. So, how will those saints overcome? 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/36817020

Faith At The Breaking Point – Part 1 of 3 06/24/2025

Faith At The Breaking Point – Part 1 of 3 What would it take for us to deny our faith? Scripture foretells a future global persecution under the antichrist, similar to what many Christians face in parts of the Muslim world today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer examines how believers might endure the ultimate test of faith when facing death. God has given us spiritual resources to sustain 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/36816985

Preparing For The Day Of Calamity – Part 2 of 2 06/23/2025

Preparing For The Day Of Calamity – Part 2 of 2 To trust in riches is to trust in a vapor that passes away. What if our money is of no value on that final day of judgment? In this message from the book of James, Pastor Lutzer identifies key lessons about wealth, knowing the Judge stands at the door. Everything we possess belongs to God and could be reclaimed by Him at any moment. 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/36816960

Preparing For The Day Of Calamity – Part 1 of 2 06/20/2025

Preparing For The Day Of Calamity – Part 1 of 2 Our relationship with money reveals our true spiritual condition. One day, all that gives us security, including our money, will vanish. In this message from the book of James, Pastor Lutzer unveils five dangers surrounding wealth. What of our financial decisions would change if we truly believed it’s all from 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/36816940

The Desert, The Devil, And You – Part 2 of 2 06/19/2025

The Desert, The Devil, And You – Part 2 of 2 Sometimes, we are tempted to take the easy way out of a trial, even if it’s not God’s way. Jesus Himself was offered all the kingdoms of the world if only He would worship Satan. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Satan works as “the splitter,” separating us from God, each other, and our true identity in Christ. Will we stand firm on God’s Word? 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/36816920

The Desert, The Devil, And You – Part 1 of 2 06/18/2025

The Desert, The Devil, And You – Part 1 of 2 The devil wants to split us from the fabric of God’s love—making us believe God doesn’t keep His promises. But Jesus fought off Satan by using the Word of God. In this message from Matthew 4, Pastor Lutzer reveals the underlying purposes of temptation—purposes of both the devil and God. Temptation is the crucible of faith. 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/36816800

Empty Stomachs, Empty Arms – Part 2 of 2 06/17/2025

Empty Stomachs, Empty Arms – Part 2 of 2 Family and community mean much more when tough times come. The book of Ruth reveals how God works through relationships, bringing redemption through unlikely people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers two lessons for us about our community and our witness. Each of us is part of God’s ultimate storyline of redemption. 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/36816765

Empty Stomachs, Empty Arms – Part 1 of 2 06/16/2025

Empty Stomachs, Empty Arms – Part 1 of 2 Economic hardship reveals our deepest values and priorities. In the book of Ruth, a famine drives Naomi’s family to Moab. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores how God uses financial downturns and personal tragedies to teach us the true value of family and faith. Could God be working even in our most bitter circumstances? 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/36816735

Trusting God When The Wells Are Dry – Part 2 of 2 06/13/2025

Trusting God When The Wells Are Dry – Part 2 of 2 When tough times come—and they are coming—God shakes us up to make sure we remember who our real provider is. He can sustain us through adversity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three principles to hang onto when our crisis comes. Even through trials, God is working to develop our character. 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/36816705

Trusting God When The Wells Are Dry – Part 1 of 2 06/12/2025

Trusting God When The Wells Are Dry – Part 1 of 2 When God wants to deepen our spiritual maturity, He sometimes takes away all the comforts we’re used to. It’s possible for God to lead His people into a famine. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the life of a man who experienced an unexpected famine: Abraham. Where do we turn when hardship hits? 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/36816685

We Have No Map For This Territory – Part 2 of 2 06/11/2025

We Have No Map For This Territory – Part 2 of 2 When God chooses to judge a nation, He has several methods at His disposal. One of them is economic collapse. In this message from Jeremiah 5, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates three lessons about judgment: it’s unavoidable, it’s nationwide, and yet it’s a great opportunity. We were created for this moment. 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/36816620

We Have No Map For This Territory – Part 1 of 2 06/10/2025

We Have No Map For This Territory – Part 1 of 2 The days ahead may well bring less money, fewer options, higher prices, and more uncertainty. Is the United States under God’s judgment? In this message, Pastor Lutzer compares the judgments—moral, economic, and religious—from the book of Jeremiah to what is happening today. Let’s see God’s faithfulness amid a nation under judgment. 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/36816580

Living With Fear And Winning – Part 2 of 2 06/09/2025

Living With Fear And Winning – Part 2 of 2 Fear consumes many of us, and for the rest, it lurks in the back of our minds. But as God’s people, what do we have to fear? In this message from Psalm 27, Pastor Lutzer highlights four different blessings that come to those who are in distress. When we encounter trials, we know that we are still in the hands of our sovereign 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/36816570

Living With Fear And Winning – Part 1 of 2 06/06/2025

Living With Fear And Winning – Part 1 of 2 Fear consumes many of us, and for the rest, it lurks in the back of our minds. But as God’s people, what do we have to fear? In this message from Psalm 27, Pastor Lutzer highlights four different blessings that come to those who are in distress. When we encounter trials, we know that we are still in the hands of our sovereign 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/36803330

Finding Purpose In Grief And Loneliness – Part 2 of 2 06/05/2025

Finding Purpose In Grief And Loneliness – Part 2 of 2 Everyone faces grief and loneliness at some point. Christ Himself experienced the darkness of grief. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals three rooms of sorrow—grief, loneliness, and the hidden “bunker” where many Christians retreat. There are times when all that we can do is to trust 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/36803320

Finding Purpose In Grief And Loneliness – Part 1 of 2 06/04/2025

Finding Purpose In Grief And Loneliness – Part 1 of 2 Grief and loneliness can leave us feeling trapped in darkness. What is God’s purpose amid profound loss? In this message from Psalm 88, Pastor Erwin Lutzer distinguishes between “bad grief” and “good grief,” sharing poignant stories of healing and hope. One day, the sun will shine again. 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/36803295

The Nations In Prophecy – Part 2 of 2 06/03/2025

The Nations In Prophecy – Part 2 of 2 History isn’t moving in an endless cycle but toward a definitive end. Jesus will ultimately return to separate the righteous from the unrighteous. In this message from Matthew 25, Pastor Lutzer emphasizes why our eternal destiny hinges on one crucial question: “Whom are you following?” Today is the day of salvation. 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/36803270

The Nations In Prophecy – Part 1 of 2 06/02/2025

The Nations In Prophecy – Part 1 of 2 God’s unseen hand is guiding the forces of history. Through Bible prophecy, we can understand the last chapter of the story. In this message from Matthew 24, Pastor Erwin Lutzer examines the judgment of the nations, exploring its timing, location, participants, purpose, and most critically, the basis for judgment. Are we ready and prepared? 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/36803235

God And The United States – Part 2 of 2 05/30/2025

God And The United States – Part 2 of 2 When God sends a warning from the heavens, it may affect a nation for a time. But too often, everything goes back to the way it was. In this message, Pastor Lutzer makes two conclusive observations about our nation’s immediate judgment and our ultimate judgment before God. What’s God’s message to 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/36445915

God And The United States – Part 1 of 2 05/29/2025

God And The United States – Part 1 of 2 After 9/11, God briefly returned to public discourse in the U.S. A politically acceptable version of “God” championed tolerance, freedom, and democracy. In this message from Isaiah 10, Pastor Lutzer outlines three key principles about the true God’s national judgment. What will it take for us to repent of our sins as a nation? 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/36445860

Understanding The Wrath Of God – Part 2 of 2 05/28/2025

Understanding The Wrath Of God – Part 2 of 2 God can use many ways to judge a nation. His judgment takes many forms, like natural disasters or the deprivation of personal freedoms. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers five aspects of God’s judgments on nations—and His church. Do we truly understand the wrath of 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. /episode/index/show/running-to-win/id/36445720

Understanding The Wrath Of God – Part 1 of 2 05/27/2025

Understanding The Wrath Of God – Part 1 of 2 Few of us would make the wrath of God our first choice for a Bible study. Yet God’s prophets thundered words of His judgment to the people of their day. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lists the first of seven different ways that God judged Israel. God’s warnings to the nations have not changed. 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/36445705

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