Running To Win - 15 Minute Edition

Martin Luther sparked a revolt against a corrupt church, rescuing the gospel in his day. When Luther realized his sins were laid on Jesus, he described it as “entering the gates of Paradise.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer recounts Luther’s trial at the Diet of Words, where he refused to recant. We need heroes who are willing to stand for the 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. 

In the 1500's a German monk became dissatisfied with the church traditions of his day, and set out to rectify the wrong teachings. Martin Luther’s ninety-five theses led to protests marking what we now call the Reformation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer portrays Luther’s ordinary background. If not by our religious deeds, how do we become righteous? 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. 

How much power do tomorrow’s anxieties have over us? Satan will tempt and attack us, particularly about trusting God’s Word. In this message, Pastor Lutzer guides us to know the Scriptures and rebuke the devil. When we memorize Scripture, we’re prepared to offensively face our deepest anxieties and temptations. 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. 

During a forty day fast in the desert, Jesus showed us how to defeat the devil with God’s Word. But in Matthew 4, not only does Jesus quote Scripture; Satan does too. In this message, Pastor Lutzer identifies Satan’s three temptations for Jesus. A Scripture verse quoted out of context and wrongly applied can be very dangerous. 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. 

A battle is taking place amid all the musings in our minds, which no one knows about. But all Christians have been given an offensive weapon: the Sword of the Spirit. In this message from Ephesians 6, Jesus shows us, more than anyone else, how to wield the Word of God against Satan. It cuts to our hearts, convicting of sin and birthing new 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. 

The last thing the devil wants is a believer assured of their acceptance before God. Some say salvation can be lost, regained, and then lost again. In this message, Pastor Lutzer speaks to those who have no assurance as well as those with a false sense of assurance. It’s crucial to settle the question of knowing we have eternal 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. 

There are some Christians who are true Christians, but wrong teaching has kept them from enjoying assurance of salvation. But 1 John 5 describes believers’ fight against sin grounded in the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer helps us understand the basis for assurance through the Spirit of God. What’s His ministry like? 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. 

Spiritual warfare is crippling if we’re not sure of our salvation. God intends for believers to be sure of their eternal futures, and that’s why we’re told to wear the helmet of salvation. In this message from 1 John 5, we explore what a true understanding of the Gospel and rebirth means. What is the basis of a Christian’s salvation and assurance? 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. 

There is only one way to enter heaven. Good works, a prayer, or the teachings of other religions won’t save us, or grant us assurance of salvation. In this message from 1 John 5, we undercut several wrong views about Jesus and salvation. Can we be sure we’ve taken the right road? 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. 

The last thing Satan wants to see is a Christian on fire for the Lord and certain of their mission and destiny. None of us will ever outgrow spiritual warfare. In this message from James 1, we learn how to resist the devil by faith in Christ. Are we ready to live according to the promises of 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. 

Satan whispers lies to make us ineffective. Many of us are beset with thoughts such as, “I’m useless. I can’t live for God. It’s too hard.” In this message, we hear three critical reasons why we need the shield of faith. We shouldn’t believe we can manage on our own, even if we seem to be doing well in the Christian 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. 

Many of us experiencing suicidal thoughts, cutting, or eating disorders are facing spiritual attack. We don’t believe God loves us, cares about us, or can change us. In this message, we learn to deflect these missiles of doubt with the shield of faith. Satan is attempting to make sin attractive while exploiting our deepest shame and guilt. 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. 

Many people hear inner voices striking at their self-worth, causing them to self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts. We can protect ourselves against Satan’s fiery darts. In this message from Ephesians 6, we answer the first of three critical questions about the shield of faith: “What is it?” We may know Jesus has power, but do we believe that He cares for us? 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. 

Jesus knew His disciples would face extreme trials and martyrdom. Christians are called to wear the peace He leaves us wherever we go, like shoes. In this message, we learn how to commit to God, and accept God’s plan even when it’s difficult. Are there sins we’ve not dealt with, or issues we haven’t given to 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. 

Anxiety and a lack of peace can be a barometer of areas of our lives we’ve refused to commit to God. Only by having the peace of God can a believer withstand the attacks of Satan. In this message, we learn how to receive God’s peace. Sometimes, committing everything to God means peace will be mingled with tears. 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. 

The peace of God is unlike any kind of peace we can get from the world. God’s peace is there even when it seems all hope is lost. In this message from Ephesians 2, we discover three kinds of peace: with God, each other, and ourselves. Peace is much more than just a sense of well-being. 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. 

Everybody wants peace. The problem is that we have certain thieves that rob us of our peace. In this message from Ephesians 6, we identify the devil’s backstory and strategy to take our peace. With all the spiritual conflict we face, why doesn’t God just eliminate our enemy, the devil? 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. 

It’s one thing to believe that the righteousness of Jesus can be credited to our account before a holy God. It’s another to fight sin and Satan every day. In this message, we prepare ourselves for spiritual battle through the legal and the practical righteousness of Christ. How do we arm ourselves with the breastplate of righteousness?  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. 

For believers in Christ, God sees our sins through the perfection of His Son, legally declaring us as righteous as He is. This stops the devil in his tracks. In this message, we consider two ways we can still allow the enemy a victory even after the righteousness of God has been credited to us. How do we fight from a place of victory? 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. 

Satan accuses Christians by saying, “You sinned again. You have no right to stand before a holy God.” But God has provided the way to stop his condemning lies. In this message from Romans 3, we distinguish between two types of righteousness. Is there a righteousness that overcomes our enemies within and without? 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.