Running To Win - 25 Minute Edition

What might have happened if all the pastors and their congregations in Germany stood up to Hitler? Some did, like Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In this message, we mark the characteristics of martyrs who gave their lives for the Gospel both in Scripture and in the 1940’s. Many gave their lives rather than bow the knee. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

The church in Germany quickly caved to the Nazis’ plan, substituting a swastika for the cross of Christ. History reveals the web of lies and laws that captured many. In this message, we learn practical applications from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s stand against a powerful king. We must never forget that it could happen again. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

How could a nationwide church give into a political philosophy? Not only did Christian churches in Germany fail to critique Hitler’s regime, but they also bought into its agenda. In this message from the pages of history, we consider three vivid descriptions of the German church that warn us today. When the stakes are high, we must stand.  This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

History is not merely random. Even when Hitler led Germany to ruin in the 1940’s, God had a divine purpose in it. In this message, we discuss two possible responses to God’s providence: anger at the One behind all that’s happening or awe in His presence. How will we respond when God doesn’t make sense?  This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Hitler’s rise to power is incomprehensible. While he attributed it to fate or providence, we would credit the demonic realm for his ascension. In this message from the pages of history and prophesy, we build on five pillars of God’s providence over everything. Why would God allow any kind of evil to happen? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Under pressure from agenda-driven groups, what was once considered free speech is now considered a hate crime. How do we stand up when the Cross offends somebody? In this message, we identify three principles when there’s a conflict between God’s law and the law of the nation. There can be no compromise with Jesus. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

The government is encroaching on the Christian freedoms our country once had, favoring various political agendas which run contrary to God’s Word. In this message about Jesus’ view of Caesar, we acknowledge three duties we owe government: taxes, submission, and prayer. When a country opposes the cross of Christ, what should believers do? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Each of us is wired from birth to be selfish. Only the Spirit of God can change this, transforming our hearts so that we give ourselves to serve and bless others. In this message, we realize the power of blessing, humility, and faith through the story of a cab driver with a horrid past. God forms Christlikeness in us primarily through relating to others. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Someone once said, “The church is wonderful, except for the people.” When disagreements and personal agendas rise to the surface, friction inevitably occurs. In this message from Romans 12, we discover three qualities we need so we can have grace with “difficult” people. Though we do not always get along, how should we respond? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are two ordinances all Christians observe in one way or another. Despite our differences, what do we share as fellow believers? In this message, we look at a big-picture view of the church from God’s perspective in Ephesians 4. While we often disagree, unity can exist through our common Lord, doctrine, and service. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Some critics of Christianity look at its many denominations and ask, “Where is the unity Jesus talked about?” The church landscape is filled with fissures. In this message, we review four reasons why we have differences that have wreaked havoc on the visible body of Christ. What happened to Jesus’ church? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

The Bible gives us direction on how Christians should respond to an antagonistic culture. It also tells us how not to respond. In this message from 1 Peter 3, we evaluate how to engage the culture with our values, perspective, and testimony. With the Lord’s help, we can live in a godly way in an increasingly godless society. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Christians are living in a pluralistic world filled with conflict. Different religions, different ideologies, different philosophies abound. In this message, we journey through history to understand where Christians came from in the first century to contemporary America. Will we respect the opinions of others while we courageously show them the exclusive Way to God? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Guilt and regret can torture our souls. Yet King David’s journey through moral failure proves God’s desire for us to repent. In this message from Psalm 51, we rejoice in the restoration of a wounded and sinful soul! We, like David, can come back to God and find hope for the future. God’s mercy is more than enough. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Can God use us even if we’ve committed horrible sins? King David acted lustfully toward Bathsheba, another man’s wife. A baby was conceived, and the king ended up authorizing a murder to cover up a scandal. In this message from 2 Samuel 11, we find how David came from deep regret and shame to being part of the Messiah’s genealogy. God can and does restore. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Addictions are widespread in our culture—even our churches. We all have the potential for failure. Of course, we want change to happen like the flip of a switch. But it takes effort and time. In this message from Matthew 5, we learn three steps to break the cycle of addiction and sin. Though it is a process, not an event, we can find freedom. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

There is an epidemic of sensuality online and throughout our culture. Fantasies replace reality, and families are being destroyed daily. In this message, we learn how to practically break the cycle of sexual addiction and sin with something to believe, to do, and to share. Let’s swim against the rising tide of immorality. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

A pattern of unforgiveness can suck all the joy from our life. But because forgiveness seems unfair, we try to look for any alternative to avoid paying the cost. In this message, we find the way out of bitterness and the process back to joy. Because Christ paid the debt we could not pay, there is hope for our future. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

Any kind of relational and sexual abuse leaves scars. Many vividly remember the abuse they have suffered. Some are troubled by the memories of those they have abused. Forgiveness is not easy. In this message, Pastor Lutzer lists six misconceptions about forgiveness which are biblically incorrect. Healing is possible through God’s forgiveness. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.

After living in sin, is it possible for God’s peace to heal our hearts? The woman who wiped Jesus’ feet with her hair knew this man could restore her dignity as well as forgive her sins and immorality. In this message, we explore five steps of the way to wholeness. Now is the time to fall before the Savior and find peace. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at www.rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-217-9337.