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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

Healing From Abuse – Part 1 of 2

The dark secret of abuse lies under the surface of many families, causing incalculable wounds. But God’s grace is available to both the abused and the abuser. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies the abusers like Saul and the abused like David. Healing is available for the brokenhearted. 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.

Nov 23, 202325 min

The Enemy Inside Your Home – Part 2 of 2

Our families are being seduced by other gods through the power of the media. Many parents are personally paralyzed by their own entertainment addictions. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides five imperatives to find victory in saying “No!” to sinful desires and addictions. Are we prepared to change our technology habits? 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.

Nov 22, 202325 min

The Enemy Inside Your Home – Part 1 of 2

With a single click, our families can access all kinds of media on demand. Technology is a gift, but it can also be abused. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three tests to protect our families from the evils of technology. Let’s set and enforce godly boundaries, bringing glory to God even online. 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.

Nov 21, 202325 min

Children, God's Special Gift – Part 2 of 2

Children are a wonderful blessing, but they can also be an immense challenge. Parents must pray for their children, whether compliant or rebellious, to be transformed by the gospel. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers not only how to parent, but also what it means to be a parent. Only God can save our children. 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.

Nov 20, 202325 min

Children, God's Special Gift – Part 1 of 2

How is the aim of Christian parenting different from the world’s goals? Imparting basic morality is not enough. In this message from Mark 10, Pastor Lutzer provides five principles of parenting for the sake of the gospel. Let's love our children like Jesus, providing biblical boundaries and guidance. 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.

Nov 17, 202325 min

Till Debt Do Us Part – Part 2 of 2

For too many Christians, dependence on God has morphed into dependence on a credit card. But the Macedonian believers, though they were poor, depended on God to the point of extravagant giving. In this message from 2 Corinthians, Pastor Lutzer calls us to a higher standard of giving. It’s time to reorient our perspective on money, debt, and giving. 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.

Nov 16, 202325 min

Till Debt Do Us Part – Part 1 of 2

When people feel they must live beyond their means, debt destroys marriages and families. Our money is not a possession to squander but a trust fund to manage. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides God’s perspective about money and ownership. We cannot let money and debt ruin our marriages. 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.

Nov 15, 202325 min

What Marriage Is And Isn't – Part 2 of 2

Many of us have experienced buyer’s remorse. When it comes to marriage, there’s no place for buyer’s remorse. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes four qualities of the heart found in a godly, healthy marriage. Within the sacred space of marriage, we have the blessing of God. 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.

Nov 14, 202325 min

What Marriage Is And Isn't – Part 1 of 2

Marriage is designed to reveal God and His relationship with His people. Marriage is built on fundamental commitments over time. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies three commitments in marriage. The marital covenant is not about our pleasure, it’s about God’s glory and faithfulness. 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.

Nov 13, 202325 min

Dads In Charge – Part 2 of 2

The pain of fatherlessness permeates our culture. But fathers are called to be the center of godly influence and spiritual fervency in the home. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides examples of how a man can lead his family relationally and spiritually. The next generation depends on godly families. 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.

Nov 10, 202325 min

Dads In Charge – Part 1 of 2

A plethora of bad fathers are around us, modeling passivity and abusiveness. But fatherhood is a solemn responsibility, reflecting the character of God to children. In this message from Genesis 2, Pastor Lutzer explains how men can set the tone and meet the relational and spiritual needs of their family. What is God’s view of the role of a dad? 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.

Nov 09, 202325 min

A Mother's High Calling – Part 2 of 2

Rather than dismiss or discourage the importance of motherhood, the Bible considers it an honor. There’s no better role model than Mary, who experienced pain and conflict about her firstborn: Jesus, the Son of God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages mothers to embrace their role. Imagine the rewards of nurturing children in the faith. 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.

Nov 08, 202325 min

A Mother's High Calling – Part 1 of 2

Motherhood is not an easy task, but it is rewarding. Having children is a divine calling from God, and every child is valuable. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the mother’s potential to influence the future and impact the world. Will mothers persevere and raise their children to praise the Lord? 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.

Nov 07, 202325 min

Rebuilding The Foundations – Part 2 of 2

Today’s family unit is under attack at the foundation level. Having a healthy marriage lies at the bedrock, but this requires an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of husband and wife. In this message, Pastor Lutzer finds God’s grace amid the conflict and strife of human relationships. What does the Bible say about roles in marriage? 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.

Nov 06, 202325 min

Rebuilding The Foundations – Part 1 of 2

What was God’s original design for the family? Both men and women were created in God’s image. In this message from Genesis, Pastor Lutzer explains how God ordained distinct roles for each gender in the home. Today, the foundational roles of men and women are misunderstood, or even attacked. 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.

Nov 03, 202325 min

Joining The Overcomers – Part 2 of 2

In a vast universe, humanity seems so insignificant. Yet in Christ, we are given a significant inheritance. In this message from Revelation, Pastor Lutzer invites us to join the overcomers, while we’re here on earth. God will rightly judge, and we will ultimately rule with Him, forever. 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.

Nov 02, 202325 min

Joining The Overcomers – Part 1 of 2

Many of us will never be well-known for our service or influence. But will faithfulness in obscurity be rewarded in eternity? In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lutzer identifies the privileges, responsibilities, and honors given to believers who overcome. Let’s be faithful with whatever we’ve been entrusted with by God. 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.

Nov 01, 202325 min

The Rules Of The Race – Part 2 of 2

Many people lead lives without direction, going nowhere at full speed. In setting forth the Christian’s high calling, the Apostle Paul uses the illustration of the games or the race. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lays out five rules for winning in the Christian life. Are we focused on the crown that will endure, or just temporary rewards? 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.

Oct 31, 202325 min

The Rules Of The Race – Part 1 of 2

Christians can learn from athletes what winning is all about. What does it take to win, to get the prize of the high calling of God? In this message from 1 Corinthains 9, Pastor Lutzer emphasizes our personal assignment to run the race well. Athletes compete for a temporal crown, but Christians run for an imperishable prize. 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.

Oct 30, 202325 min

Payday Someday – Part 2 of 2

Believers know that good works will not get them to heaven. But many don’t know why good works are important once we get there. In this message from Matthew 20, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the owner who paid his vineyard workers the same wages. Is it fair that the first shall be last, and the last shall be first? 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.

Oct 27, 202325 min

Payday Someday – Part 1 of 2

Our earthly perspective on receiving rewards skews our idea of how heavenly rewards will be handed out. In eternity, payday will be different. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides five principles regarding believer’s rewards for works done while on earth. We don’t deserve any rewards; they are an act of grace. 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.

Oct 26, 202325 min

What We Might Lose – Part 2 of 2

There’s only one thing we can lose and never be able to have for all eternity. And that is hearing Jesus say, “Well done.” In this message from Luke 19, Pastor Lutzer exposes three devastating losses of the servant who hid his talent. What must we do to avoid losing any rewards from Christ? 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.

Oct 25, 202325 min

What We Might Lose – Part 1 of 2

Every Christian will stand before Jesus to be judged, but there will be some whose deeds will not survive the judgment. There is a lot to lose if we are disobedient servants. In this message from 1 Corinthians 3, Pastor Lutzer counsels us with three principles by which God is going to judge us all. Let’s hear this somber warning. 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.

Oct 24, 202325 min

What We Might Gain – Part 2 of 2

Imagine ruling with Christ, forever. At Christ’s judgment seat, believers stand to gain privilege and responsibility beyond our wildest dreams. In this message from Hebrews 2, Pastor Lutzer unpacks three implications about our lasting inheritance in Christ. Are we preparing today to be the people we will be into eternity? 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.

Oct 23, 202325 min

What We Might Gain – Part 1 of 2

God initially made humanity to rule over Earth, but Adam and Eve disobeyed. Yet God is working among his people right now, preparing us to be co-rulers with his Son based on deeds done in this life. In this message, Pastor Lutzer captures this redemptive love story in three acts. What might we gain if we live faithfully on earth? 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.

Oct 20, 202325 min

Yes, You'll Be There – Part 2 of 2

Any kind of future judgment alters our behavior now. God has set a date for each believer to stand before his Son to receive a just evaluation for the deeds done in the body. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides five characteristics of the judgment seat of Christ. Are we prepared for a one-on-one with the Lord Jesus Christ? 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.

Oct 19, 202325 min

Yes, You'll Be There – Part 1 of 2

One day, everyone who has ever lived will face the judgment of God. For Christians, we will stand before our Lord Jesus at the Bema Seat. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes three misconceptions about the judgment seat of Christ. If we are saved by grace, what kind of works will last into eternity? 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.

Oct 18, 202325 min

Christ, The Lord Of Our Affections – Part 2 of 2

We don’t have the ability to love God truly or fully in our own strength. So how does Christ become the Lord of our affections, over all false idols? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows three indications we love God with our heart, mind, and strength. Let’s learn how to love God with our whole being. 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.

Oct 17, 202325 min

Christ, The Lord Of Our Affections – Part 1 of 2

If we are to make God the priority in our lives, we must put him above all other competition for our attention and affections. In fact, Jesus commands us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer considers the depth of the love that we should have for God. Is our love for God all-consuming? 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.

Oct 16, 202325 min

Christ, The Lord Of Our Finances – Part 2 of 2

God wants us to see our money as a trust fund to manage, not a possession to squander. The Macedonian believers, whom Paul wrote about in 2 Corinthians, gave joyfully and sacrificially. In this message, Pastor Lutzer calls all of us to a higher standard of giving. What results can we expect when we commit to tithing? 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.

Oct 13, 202325 min
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