Sermon Resources on Inheritance

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Orlando Aloysius Battista

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The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day.

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Requesting an Inheritance While the Father is Still Alive

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Kenneth E. Bailey

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Luke 15:11-32, Proverbs 13:22

In his book Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes , professor and missionary Kenneth Bailey unlocked some very interesting features of the parable of the prodigal son, here focused on what it m...

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Alia Joy

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We cannot know the inheritance of God without identifying with the poor in spirit, without the poverty that says, “I am naked and poor and wretched and I need a Savior or I’ll die. I’m desperate for y...

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The “Estate”

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Andrew J. Bauman

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Lifelong family friends own more than a thousand acres of land deep in Southern Mississippi, which they refer to as “the estate.” There isn’t a holiday get-together that passes without the family meet...

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Adapted from Hebrews 11:8

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Austin D. Hill

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Hebrews 11:8

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. Obeyed and went, And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Loving God, give us...

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Scripture Guide, 1 Peter 1:3-9

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Bradley Long

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1 Peter 1:3-9

Context 1 Peter is traditionally attributed to the apostle Peter. It is addressed to Christian communities in diaspora, scattered across Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), who were experiencing social m...

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Second Sunday of Easter

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Bradley Long

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1 Peter 1:3-9

Context 1 Peter is traditionally attributed to the apostle Peter. It is addressed to Christian communities in diaspora, scattered across Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) who were experiencing social ma...

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Scripture Guide, Luke 12:13-21

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Allen Thompson

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Luke 12:13-21

Ancient Lens What can we learn from the historical context? Small Town Boys The towns in this area were small and close together, but they were not particularly large. As such, even a few thousa...

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The DIfficulty of Grasping the Unsearchable Riches of the Gospel

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Jerry Bridges

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Ephesians 3:8, Exodus 14:21–31, Isaiah 55:1–3 , 2 Kings 4:1–7, Luke 15:11–32, Psalm 23:1–6

Some years ago our pastor told an unusual story about a Southern plantation owner who left a $50,000 inheritance to a former slave who had served him faithfully all his life. That was quite a sum of m...

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In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul explains

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Austin D. Hill

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Ephesians 1:13, Romans 8:14-17

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul explains that Holy Spirit is a seal, like a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance in Christ. Friends, believe the good news today. The presence of the Holy Spirit r...

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Inspired by Hebrews 9 and Psalm 116

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Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Hebrews 9:12-15, Psalm 111:9a

Pastor: By the mercy of God, we are redeemed by Jesus Christ, and in Him we are forgiven. He is the very Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. By His death on the cross and His rising agai...

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

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Allen Thompson

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Luke 12:13-21

Ancient Lens What can we learn from the historical context? Small Town Boys The towns in this area were small and close together, but they were not particularly large. As such, even a few thousa...

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Adapted from Psalm 16:5-9, 11

Author

Dustin Ray

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Psalm 16:5-9, Psalm 16:11

Leader: The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. All: I bless the LORD who gives me counsel...

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Adapted from Psalm 111

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Psalm 111:null

Leader: Praise the Lord! People: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Leader: Great are the works of the Lord. People: They are st...

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Colossians 1:9b-12

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Colossians 1:9

May you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work ...

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Adapted from Psalm 16:5-7a

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Scott B. Bullock

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Psalm 16:5-7

The Lord is our chosen portion and our cup; you hold our lot. The lines have fallen for us in pleasant places; indeed, we have a beautiful inheritance. We will bless the Lord who gives us counsel.

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God, our heavenly Father and the

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Richard Herman

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Psalm 86:5, Joel 2:13, Exodus 34:6, 1 John 1:9, Micah 7:18, Romans 2:4

God, our heavenly Father and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: We praise and thank you today and always! You are worthy of our praise simply for who You are: You are good and You are strong, ...

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Meister Eckhart, the late 13th century

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Richard Herman

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John 11:17-44, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1-2

Meister Eckhart, the late 13th century German Christian theologian and mystic, reminds us that "If the only prayer you said in your whole life was,"thank you," that would suffice."...

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Adapted from Psalm 128 & Colossians 3

Author

Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

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Psalm 128:null, Colossians 3:null

Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. And [w]hatever you do, work at it with all your h...

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Holy and gracious God, may your Holy

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Holy and gracious God, may your Holy Spirit give us a spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that, with the eyes of our hearts enlightened, we may know the hope to which Christ has called us, the riches ...

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Adapted from Ephesians 1:17-19

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Ephesians 1:17-19

Lord our God, we pray these same words written in Ephesians may true of us as we come to your Word today, we pray that you might give us a spirit of wisdom and revelation as we come to know you, so th...

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Micah 7:18-19

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Micah 7:18-19

Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. He...

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Scripture Guide Romans 8:12-17

Author

Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

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Romans 8:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:, Galatians 5:18, Matthew 7:9-11

Context Matters If you have ever taken an introduction to exegesis course, you may remember one of the most important rules for properly understanding a given text: look at what comes before and afte...

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Trinity Sunday

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Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

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Romans 8:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:, Galatians 5:18, Matthew 7:9-11

Preaching Commentary Context Matters If you have ever taken an introduction to exegesis course, you may remember one of the most important rules for properly understanding a given text: look at wha...

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Bernard of Clairvaux

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We are like dwarfs on the shoulders of giants, so that we can see more than they, and things at a greater distance, not by virtue of any sharpness of sight on our part, or any physical distinction, bu...

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Andrew Carnegie

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Why should men leave great fortunes to their children? If this is done from affection, is it not misguided affection? Observation teaches that, generally speaking, it is not well for the children that...

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Don Marquis

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Pity the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

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Bernard of Chartres

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Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Kings 2:1-4 , Nehemiah 8:1-8 , Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:5, Psalm 78:2-4

If we see more and further than they, it is not because of our own clear eyes or tall bodies, but because we are raised on high by their gigantic stature.

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Based on Romans 8:15-17

Author

Eunice McGarrahan

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John 1:12-13, Luke 15:11-32, Ephesians 1:3-6, John 3:1-2, Galatians 4:4-7, Romans 8:14-17

Leader: For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as children, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witne...

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Taking Care for the Next Generation

Author

Alan Wilson

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Genesis 1:28, 1 Chronicles 29:14-16, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Known for their luxury watches, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has also become well-known for its clever advertising slogan: “You never actually own a Patek Philippe; you merely take care of it for t...

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