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Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

Pastor Erwin Lutzerwww.moodymedia.org
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.
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Episodes

Lots Of Space, But No Room Part 1

Christmas is a special time of the year, but why do we celebrate the holiday in the first place? Before anything existed, God unfolded a plan to save us. In this message, we reflect upon why the Word was made flesh. Let’s consider Christmas from a different viewpoint, from far away and a time long ago. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 23, 202225 min

Jesus, The Gift Of Freedom Part 2

People in deep bondage are often under the illusion that they are free. When Jesus told the religious leaders that they needed deliverance, they couldn’t accept it. In this message, we find the spiritual power to live like children of God, not religious slaves. The truth is, Jesus was born to set us free. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 22, 202225 min

Jesus, The Gift Of Freedom Part 1

None of us would like to admit we’ve been enslaved. Yet we can be in spiritual bondage to our sin or even to our religiosity. In this message, we take a fact-finding trip about the truth that sets people free. As the angel said to Mary, that’s why Jesus came: to save His people from their sins. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 21, 202225 min

Jesus, The Gift Of Love Part 1

The love of God is a difficult teaching to believe. It seems to be so contrary to everything we know or experience in this fallen world. In this message, we view the love of God from three unique vantage points. Amid devastation and unanswered questions, God’s costly love is there. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 20, 202225 min

Jesus, The Gift Of Life Part 2

Many who attend church like the Christmas music or the story of Jesus and what He’s about. But do we really understand His purpose in coming to the Earth? In this message, we explore how life with God can start now for each of us personally. The life He offers to those who believe is an eternal one. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 19, 202225 min

Jesus, The Gift Of Life Part 1

We live in a society obsessed with good health and a long life. But every person who has ever lived or is alive today has an eternal destiny. In this message, we explore three aspects of God’s eternal life, which He’s revealed in Jesus. Are we prepared to meet God on His terms? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 16, 202225 min

Jesus, The Gift Of Light Part 2

The light of Christ in a believer’s heart shines through us every day. But God’s light is not always comfortable because He often exposes what we try to hide in the darkness. In this message, we take away two transforming lessons for daily fellowship with God. How can we be healed from our darkest secrets? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 15, 202225 min

Jesus, The Gift Of Light Part 1

At Christmas, a season of joy, many get caught up in the dark desires of materialism. The Bible contrasts Satan’s realm of darkness with Jesus’ realm of light—light we can fully access. In this message, we find five necessary characteristics of light. Only Jesus can give us the light of true life. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 14, 202225 min

When Others Won't Forgive You Part 2

Seeking revenge is a natural reaction when we’re offended. But God’s Word commands us not to take vengeance into our own hands. In this message, we prepare to respond to injustices and conflict. How do we know when to let go of a grievance or when to confront others about it? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 13, 202225 min

When Others Won't Forgive You Part 1

Sin always breaks human relationships. Resolving conflicts with others can be as painful as it is necessary. In this message, we hear practical counsel on reconciliation—making things right with God and others. What does it take for trust and respect to be restored after a destructive conflict? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 12, 202225 min

Reconciling With Those You've Hurt Part 2

Many of us dread facing friends or relatives because of those who’ve hurt us or those we’ve hurt. But there can be no reconciliation without admitting the wrongdoing. In this message, we ponder three principles of reconciliation from Matthew 18. How can God heal our relational conflicts? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 09, 202225 min

Reconciling With Those You've Hurt Part 1

Sin divides, but grace always unites. Why should we seek forgiveness from those we’ve hurt? In this message, we find reasons why reconciliation should be our highest priority and why it often seems impossible. As we explore these biblical principles, we’ll find wisdom for our messy situations. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 08, 202225 min

So, You've Done It Again Part 2

We can’t change what’s happened in the past. Each day, we have a choice to sow more seeds to the flesh or to the Spirit. In this message, we discover three principles to cut sin at the root and experience lasting change. Though the lessons are hard, we can cultivate a passion for Christ rather than for sin. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 07, 202225 min

So, You've Done It Again Part 1

Addiction is a blinding absorption to sin. For many of us, there’s no way out of the cycle of sin, forgiveness, restoration, and back again. In this message, we hear three laws of sowing and reaping in the flesh or the Spirit. Is there any hope that we can break the ruthless pattern of addiction? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 06, 202225 min

What God Does With Forgiven Sin Part 2

How do we overcome the weight of constantly reliving the same sin? It seems we can’t bear to face God with the same besetting sin. In this message, we observe two truths about God’s covering and our repentance. For all who fear their sins will never be forgotten, there is hope. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 05, 202225 min

What God Does With Forgiven Sin Part 1

Despite the world’s methods of guilt management, there’s no way to fully cleanse our consciences. We know deep down that the price for all sin and guilt must be paid. In this message, we see four displays of God’s forgiveness. Can we be free of the guilt haunting us even after we’ve asked God to forgive us? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 02, 202225 min

The Guilt You Can't Wish Away Part 2

Many of us carry a low-grade sense of self-hatred and disdain from our guilt. How do we distinguish between conviction and condemnation? In this message, we find four keys that unlock our prison of guilt. Even when guilt looms over us, God’s forgiveness declares freedom. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Dec 01, 202225 min

The Guilt You Can't Wish Away Part 1

Society has no answers for the paralyzing burden of guilt many people carry. Beset by a crushing load, they face each new day with yesterday’s emotional baggage. In this message from Zechariah 3, we meet three participants in a combat with the devil as he stands accusing us before God. Only God has the answer and the ability to remove guilt from us. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 30, 202225 min

The Waiting Father Part 2

When we sin greatly, many of us flee from God. Sin takes us where we really don’t want to go, leaving us alone and destitute. In this message, we realize two lessons from the waiting Father and his wayward prodigals. Despite any reluctance we feel, why don’t we run to God in the first place? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 29, 202225 min

The Waiting Father Part 1

Can we sin too greatly to receive God’s forgiveness? In this message from Luke 15, we see snapshots from the prodigal son’s downward journey to the far country. Repairing sin’s damage means reestablishing contact with our Father God and rebuilding relationships. As it’s been said, “Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.” This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 28, 202225 min

Why Thanksgiving Changes Everything Part 2

Why are believers in Jesus Christ told to “give thanks in everything”? Some wonder if this means we’re to be thankful for calamity. In this message, we sharpen our focus on why we can, and must, be thankful. Let’s discover why and how we can rejoice no matter the circumstances. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 25, 202225 min

Why Thanksgiving Changes Everything Part 1

The Bible tells us to give thanks in everything. Does this mean we must be thankful for illness or loss? In this message, we learn why the Bible’s command to be thankful makes sense even when we don’t understand our circumstances. We can be content with what we have every day of the year. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 24, 202225 min

In The Potter's House Part 2

Many believe the myth that we are in control. But, like clay in the potter’s hand, we are being shaped by God. In this message, we examine God’s purposes through the stresses and challenges of life. His purpose will take us through the fire so that we become a useful vessel for Him. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 23, 202225 min

In The Potter's House Part 1

Most of us go about our business, thinking we’re in control of our lives. But God sets the agenda, and He knows what is best. In this message, we study the imagery of clay on a potter’s wheel, being molded to suit the Potter’s purposes. Imagine how this paradigm shift will shape our love for God and others! This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 22, 202225 min

The Purpose Of It All Part 2

We may never understand why we must suffer. Job was never completely told why but he learned to believe God would meet the deepest needs of his heart. In this message, we consider three lessons to soothe a suffering heart. Can we trust God even in those areas where we see no purpose whatsoever? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 21, 202225 min

The Purpose Of It All Part 1

We seek a reason for our pain, and perhaps only the life to come will show us all the answers we crave. For Job, he developed a new perspective on God, deepening in his worship. In this message from Job 42, we uncover three benefits Job’s trial had on his life. Beyond our pain is God Himself. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 18, 202225 min

When God Comes Part 2

We were not created to bear the load of all the anxiety we carry. In the middle of his unpredictable suffering, Job heard the voice of God in a whirlwind. In this message, Job realized how he’d underestimated God and overestimated himself. If we’re going through unspeakable pain, we too must listen to God’s voice amid our anxious thoughts. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 17, 202225 min

When God Comes Part 1

We would be astonished if God spoke directly to us. Earlier, Job had wished he could speak face to face with God, only to receive a dramatic answer from the Creator later. In this message, God engages Job with a series of rhetorical questions about His divine rule. Can we trust God’s heart even when we don’t understand His actions? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 16, 202225 min

Words Of Wisdom From A Young Man Part 2

In many ways, God is too big for anyone to comprehend. The man Job, severely tested by the Almighty, found wisdom by discussing his plight with a young friend named Elihu. In this message, we hear three memorable truths about the hiddenness of God. Is God big enough to superintend our suffering? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 15, 202225 min

Words Of Wisdom From A Young Man Part 1

We may never fully fathom the mystery of suffering. But tough questions must be dealt with in every generation. In this message, we’re introduced to Elihu who gave three passionate responses to his friend Job’s suffering. Unlike any other friend of Job, Elihu seemed to grasp how God can be trusted. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Nov 14, 202225 min
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