Sermon Tone Analysis

Heritage Gained

Welcome

Talk about the months theme again “The righteousness of Christ” - recap last few sermon themes (Nathan, Ps John etc)

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LETS PRAY

A homeless man supposed to be living on the streets of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia fled police who were bringing him news of a $6-million inheritance.

Tomas Martinez, 67, apparently thought the police were about to arrest him for his alcohol and drug habits.

The man disappeared without a trace, causing Bolivian newspapers to speak of him in 2000 as a "new millionaire paradoxically not knowing his fortune".

The inheritance came to Mr Martinez from his ex-wife, Ines Gajardo Olivares, who inherited the money herself from family members.

She evidently did not blame him for leaving her several years ago.

The (un)lucky man has never been found.

What a shame to never realise your inheritance (Heritage)

The money for Trouble's upkeep was left in the hands of her brother, Alvin Rosenthal, who inherited $10m himself.

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We have a heritage, because of His righteousness.

Heritage definition: something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion:

Heritage definition: something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion:

Heritage refers to the unlimited resources available to God’s children

The Bible is full of references to the inheritance believers have in Christ.

says, "In Christ we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will"

Heritage refers to the unlimited resources available to God’s children

We were made righteous in Christ, when we accepted salvation through faith, at that moment we received a heavenly inheritance.

At that moment we received a heavenly inheritance

psalm 6

Because of this righteousness imputed (credited to us), we have received “all things” (), what is His is ours!

In - one of the heritages God promises through righteousness is Preservation/Protection - for the church & every believer.

2. We have a heritage of protection and to silence the voice of judgement.

The Righteousness of God is our armour, a weapon for defence and our protection from the enemy

We can not defeat the enemy in our own strength.

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The truth is that we can expect opposition individually as believers and as the Church, as history has shown us and the bible prophesies, but no weapon has ever or will ever destroy the truth of the word and the eternal promise we have.

They can lock us up, beat us up, try to shut us up, they may forge weapons, but they CAN NOT PROSPER!

Authourity in prayer - Whatever you ask in my name

God is passionate about protecting his children - Whoever offends one of these little ones, it would better for him that a millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were cast into the sea."

We may endure slander and accusation, but just like Jesus asked the lady caught in adultery “where are you’re accusers”, every voice will be condemned.

We may endure slander and accusation, but just like Jesus asked the lady caught in adultery “where are you’re accusers”, every voice will be condemned.

"We may endure slander and accusation, but just like Jesus asked the lady caught in adultery “where are you’re accusers”, every voice will be condemned.

The truth is no matter the heat, what is impure will float to the top and the gold or precious will remain on the bottom.

At the end of days all will be revealed!

What a position of strength is found in this scripture.

Satan seeks to harm you to

The truth is no matter the heat, what is impure will float to the top and the gold or precious will remain on the bottom.

At the end of days all will be revealed!

What a position of strength is found in this scripture.

Persecution grows the believer and the Church.

God’s promise is that we will not be taken out by the enemy, whatever form that takes!

Persecution grows the believer and the Church.

God’s promise is that we will not be taken out by the enemy, whatever form that takes!

3. Receive your heritage as a gift.

This heritage is dependant on you being a “Servant of the Lord”.

it is a gift.

You can only take hold of your heritage IN CHRIST, as HE has won the victory.

Any of our own righteousness deserves scrutiny and accusation, BUT when we are found in HIM, we have the right of defence and to condemn the lies of the enemy.

His righteousness is pure and beyond reproach, powerful and mighty to save.

A true disciple,

We stand in what He has done, His righteousness is our defence - our past is forgiven, our future already found in Him.

We win.

We can confidently say:

Psalm 18:1-

Conclusion

Question: This morning,

This morning, can you confidently say, I am a servant of the Lord?

We have received so great a heritage in Jesus Christ, will you take up your heritage?

Lets Pray - Salvation opportunity