Running to Win - 15 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 1998, this 15-minute program has provided a Godward focus. Today this program broadcasts internationally in six languages.
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To Love Again – Part 3 of 3
05/01/2024
To Love Again – Part 3 of 3
Lost friends, broken relationships, and vicious betrayals—all lead to deep hurt. People who’ve been wounded have a hard time loving again. In this message, Pastor Lutzer rejoices in Christ, who helps us heal because He too was wounded. And through Him we can learn to love and help others who are wounded. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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To Love Again–Part 2 of 3
04/30/2024
To Love Again–Part 2 of 3
Many wounded people feel no one could possibly understand the pain they feel. In fact, Christianity is the only religion in the world that has a God who is wounded. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares five facts regarding the wounds of Christ. Jesus is with us on the path to restoration. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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To Love Again–Part 1 of 3
04/29/2024
To Love Again–Part 1 of 3
When we fall victim to anger, jealousy, or obsessions, we usually are tearing apart inside. We feel unloved and loveless. Pastor Lutzer identifies three wounds which make it difficult for us to love. Let’s listen to a personal letter from a church member who wanted to love again. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Overcoming Empty Obsessions–Part 3 of 3
04/26/2024
Overcoming Empty Obsessions–Part 3 of 3
Whether addiction, overeating, or sexual lust, obsessions consume our thinking. When Jesus set the man free who was tormented by demons, afterwards he was “clothed and in his right mind.” In this message from Mark 5, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus confronts us where we are and restores us to dignity. Jesus is the only Savior worth following. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Overcoming Empty Obsessions–Part 2 of 3
04/25/2024
Overcoming Empty Obsessions–Part 2 of 3
Whether it’s addictions, sexual fixations, or eating disorders, obsessions can ruin our lives. The devil and his angels will keep trying to exploit our human weakness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes how Jesus helps us defeat our obsessions like the demoniac man set free. Only Jesus can fill our emptiness with lasting hope. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Overcoming Empty Obsessions–Part 1 of 3
04/24/2024
Overcoming Empty Obsessions–Part 1 of 3
Not every addiction is demonic. But we all are driven by unwanted thoughts and behavior which drive us to hate, to consume, and to obsess. In this message, Pastor Lutzer paints a picture of Jesus confronting a man possessed by a legion of demons. No one could tame this wretched man—until Jesus came. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Catching The Thief Called Jealousy–Part 3 of 3
04/23/2024
Catching The Thief Called Jealousy–Part 3 of 3
Jealousy will gnaw away at our soul. King Saul was told that his kingdom was being given to David, yet he fought a fruitless battle for ten years to keep what was no longer his. In this message from Psalm 27, Pastor Lutzer exposes three issues which create a heart of jealously. We can find contentment in God. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Catching The Thief Called Jealousy–Part 2 of 3
04/22/2024
Catching The Thief Called Jealousy–Part 2 of 3
We all like to build our own individual kingdoms. King Saul, unlike David, was blinded by his jealousy, unable to see God was ultimately in charge. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows the answer from Scripture to debilitating thoughts of jealousy. Are we willing to relinquish control? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Catching The Thief Called Jealousy–Part 1 of 3
04/19/2024
Catching The Thief Called Jealousy–Part 1 of 3
When someone else gets the break or has it all, we often feel jealousy. King Saul’s rivalry and comparison of David was all-consuming. In this message from 1 Samuel 13, Pastor Lutzer performs an analysis of seven characteristics of jealousy. Jealously is like a thief that robs us of everything beautiful, wholesome, and fulfilling. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Freed From Anger–Part 3 of 3
04/18/2024
Freed From Anger–Part 3 of 3
Remembering an insult can cause us to flare up at any relational irritation. Nehemiah faced constant provocation in his work to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers three steps in Nehemiah’s stance toward injustice which can free us from anger. It’s time to let go of our bitterness. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Freed From Anger–Part 2 of 3
04/17/2024
Freed From Anger–Part 2 of 3
Most often we associate anger with other people we have a problem with. But it’s also possible to be angry with God, even to the point of being passively aggressive toward Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes seven characteristics of an angry person. In the power of the Holy Spirit, God can show us our sin and how to make restitution. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Freed From Anger–Part 1 of 3
04/16/2024
Freed From Anger–Part 1 of 3
If we’re destroying our relationships, spiritually stagnating, or allowing the enemy a foothold, anger is probably involved. Our anger can damage ourselves and others. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons we need to be freed from anger. Why do we have this emotion of intense displeasure? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Ending The Denial Game–Part 3 of 3
04/15/2024
Ending The Denial Game–Part 3 of 3
The denial game is a difficult trap to escape. Over time, we can become accustomed to denying our reality and who we’ve become. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Lutzer outlines three steps to freedom from denial from King David’s prayer. There is a way out of the pit called denial. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Ending The Denial Game–Part 2 of 3
04/12/2024
Ending The Denial Game–Part 2 of 3
We all have unfinished business—shifting blame, avoiding pain, or even living in an illusion. Why are we so willing to live in denial? In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers counsel to find freedom from the clutches of a false reality. Only God can ultimately help us discover who we really are. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Ending The Denial Game–Part 1 of 3
04/11/2024
Ending The Denial Game–Part 1 of 3
When we lead lives without honesty, we often resort to denial to survive. But it’s difficult to recognize. In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses the seven symptoms of denial, including emotional numbness, a lack of trust, being a selective listener, and more. God can meet us in whatever we can’t seem to face. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Making Sense Of Sexuality–Part 3 of 3
04/10/2024
Making Sense Of Sexuality–Part 3 of 3
In contemporary culture, the roles of men and women are under fierce attack. Some see multiple genders and multiple pronouns being needed to differentiate them. In this message, Pastor Lutzer studies the characteristics of Jesus Himself in His masculinity. Both women and men can experience a whole new freedom if we look to Jesus. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Making Sense Of Sexuality–Part 2 of 3
04/09/2024
Making Sense Of Sexuality–Part 2 of 3
What is biblical masculinity? Men are created to be protectors and providers, but they often fall into passivity or domineering. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the effects this sin and dysfunction has on the entire family. Whether married or single, men can look to Jesus as the model for fulfilling the will of God in all of life. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Making Sense Of Sexuality–Part 1 of 3
04/08/2024
Making Sense Of Sexuality–Part 1 of 3
Human sexuality is a gift from God. But since the beginning of time, both men and women have experienced confusion and conflict in their roles and sexuality. In this message from Genesis 2, Pastor Lutzer focuses on men’s role in the home and society. If men and women’s roles are distinct, what are men made to be? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Forever Alive–Part 3 of 3
04/05/2024
Forever Alive–Part 3 of 3
Jesus died to free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. Believers share the great hope that we will also be raised from the dead just like Jesus was. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two vital conclusions about the road to our final destination. Let’s hear a testimony of being born again into new life in Christ.
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Forever Alive–Part 2 of 3
04/04/2024
Forever Alive–Part 2 of 3
The teaching about the resurrection is sometimes mocked, but it’s absolutely necessary. In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Lutzer shows the unique qualities of our resurrected bodies compared to the glorified Christ. Are we prepared for death and the resurrection to follow?
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Forever Alive–Part 1 of 3
04/03/2024
Forever Alive–Part 1 of 3
Everyone faces death. Whether rich or poor, king or peasant, all of us will face that certain day. In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Lutzer shares the facts and the necessity of a resurrection for us. For those of us who will enjoy eternal life, death is just a bend in the road.
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Jesus Raised For Us–Part 3 of 3
04/02/2024
Jesus Raised For Us–Part 3 of 3
When God raised His Son from death, the wages of sin were proven to be fully paid. But we should also assess our own relationship with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes Mary’s relationship with Christ as honest, personal, and God-given. Can we see the difference it makes to belong to the risen Christ?
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Jesus Raised For Us–Part 2 of 3
04/01/2024
Jesus Raised For Us–Part 2 of 3
Mary Magdalene first encountered Jesus after being afflicted by demons. Later, at Jesus’ tomb, she wept in search of Jesus’ body. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows three aspects of Mary Magdalene’s personal encounter with her risen Lord. In a moment, Jesus affirmed her, revealing His redemptive purposes in her life.
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Jesus Raised For Us–Part 1 of 3
03/29/2024
Jesus Raised For Us–Part 1 of 3
Nothing could withstand Christ’s resurrection power, coming back to life in brilliant glory. But His followers did not know where He had gone. In this message from John 20, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to Mary Magdalene’s journey with Jesus and her encounter with the risen Lord. Why didn’t she recognize Him? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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A Skeptic Who Believed– Part 2 of 2
03/28/2024
A Skeptic Who Believed– Part 2 of 2
Doubting Thomas needed proof to believe Jesus was indeed alive. Jesus extended a blessing to those of us who believe without seeing the proof ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes three aspects of Thomas’ process from unbelief to believing in Jesus’ resurrection. Where are we on our journey of faith? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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A Skeptic Who Believed– Part 1 of 2
03/27/2024
A Skeptic Who Believed– Part 1 of 2
Is there room for doubt in the Christian faith? Jesus’ followers hid away in an upper room after His devastating death. In this message from John 20, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to a skeptic, Thomas, who faced disappointment in Jesus. Let’s discover two life-giving reasons why we should believe even though we haven’t seen. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Resurrected Dreams–Part 3 of 3
03/26/2024
Resurrected Dreams–Part 3 of 3
On the road to Emmaus, two disciples were grieved by their Messiah’s death. In fact, they did not recognize the resurrected Jesus until He broke bread with them. In this message, Pastor Lutzer celebrates how Jesus’ presence strangely burned in their hearts. How can we pick our own shattered dreams up off the floor? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Resurrected Dreams–Part 2 of 3
03/25/2024
Resurrected Dreams–Part 2 of 3
We all have dreams which have been shattered such as a physical illness or broken family. Two disciples walked away from Jerusalem after Jesus had died thinking that all their hopes had died with Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows two ways Jesus spoke into His disciples’ shattered dreams. If Jesus can revive their dreams, He can revive ours. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Resurrected Dreams–Part 1 of 3
03/22/2024
Resurrected Dreams–Part 1 of 3
Disappointment with God is not a new phenomenon for God’s people. When Jesus died, His followers’ dreams died. In this message from Luke 24, Pastor Lutzer walks us through the Old Testament Scriptures which Jesus may have discussed on the road to Emmaus. Jesus doesn’t abandon us in our disappointment and our pain. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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The Keeper Of The Keys–Part 2 of 2
03/21/2024
The Keeper Of The Keys–Part 2 of 2
Many attempt to ignore Jesus, but we can’t ignore Him when we die. No one can change their destination after death. In this message from Revelation 1, Pastor Lutzer invites us to picture the door to Paradise and the Doorkeeper. What must we do to prepare for that day when we all face Jesus? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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