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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Believing in the Harvest, Part 2 of 3 (Investing for Eternity)

July 7, 2014

Some people dislike the time for offerings in a church service. They may give grudgingly, so as not to appear cheap in the eyes of others. Why do you contribute? The Bible tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. What kind of giver are you? 

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Planting a few seeds will result in a small harvest. Planting generously will result in a much greater harvest. The law of sowing and reaping not only applies to farming, but also to investing in God’s work. 
July 4, 2014
How we handle money says a lot about who we are. The economy may be down, but God is still faithful. He will honor our choice to put resources where “moth and rust cannot corrupt.” 
July 3, 2014
In Luke 16, Jesus teaches us the importance of investing for eternity. We need to use worldly wealth in a way that brings eternal dividends. 
July 2, 2014
Some people hold on to their money until their knuckles turn white. True financial freedom only comes from knowing that we are merely managers of God’s wealth – and investing in His Kingdom brings a return beyond imagination. 
July 1, 2014
Even in times of downturn, the principle of return on investment, or ROI, remains crucial. It is no less crucial when investing in the Kingdom of God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares some lessons on investing the money we have – money that actually belongs to someone else.
June 30, 2014
The widow who put two mites in the temple treasury could not imagine the ultimate interest her gift would draw in the bank of heaven. But God knew, and no He will reward her for the faith it took to give all she had. How much faith do we have in these uncertain times?  
June 27, 2014
Wealthy givers are vital in getting major kingdom projects paid for. Still, it was a giver with limited resources that caught the eye of Jesus in the temple courts. A poor widow’s selfless choice to give is now well known by millions who have learned from her example. 
June 26, 2014
Our financial dealings are never private in the eyes of God.  He knows our needs as well as our resources. He knows what we give and what we withhold. He is watching as the offering plate goes by, even when the economy is tanking.
June 25, 2014
At fundraising time, God’s attention may well go to that person with only five dollars to their name. That gift might mean much more to the Lord than the five thousand dollars given by a rich man.  
June 24, 2014
When Egypt let Israel go, they loaded the Israelites up with all they needed. They would later find out why; God wanted them to learn how to give. This story from Exodus shows us that giving is worship.
June 23, 2014
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Living With Your Passions
In a hyper-sexualized culture, sex is either reduced to pleasure-seeking or conflated with our identity. But God designed us as sexual beings for emotional and spiritual intimacy whose highest calling is to worship Him. In this revised edition, Pastor Erwin Lutzer draws on forty years of ministry experience to present a rationale for sexual purity. He gives an honest answer to the sexual pressures we face like extramarital relationships, self-gratification, same-sex attraction, and more. As desire-driven creatures, we don't have to pursue happiness at the expense of character. With our identity grounded in Christ, we can live victoriously with our passions. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

About Running To Win

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.

About Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years (1980-2016). He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law (Now Trinity Law School).

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Running To Win broadcasts on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He has led tours to Israel and to the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Lutzer is also a prolific author of over seventy books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Pastor Lutzer and Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Connect with Pastor Lutzer on X (@ErwinLutzer) or moodymedia.org.

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