Spiritual Inheritance
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Three Significant Men
By Watchman Nee0GEN 1:1GEN 26:3GEN 32:24GEN 37:33EXO 3:6MAT 22:31LUK 13:28ACT 15:14GAL 4:4GAL 6:15Watchman Nee explores the significance of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as pivotal figures in God's plan for His people. He emphasizes that God identifies Himself with these three men to illustrate His sovereignty, the principle of receiving, and the necessity of divine discipline in the lives of believers. Each patriarch represents a unique aspect of God's relationship with humanity: Abraham as the Father and source, Isaac as the recipient of God's promises, and Jacob as the one who learns to rely on God rather than his own strength. Through their experiences, Nee encourages believers to embrace their identity as the 'Israel of God' and to understand the fullness of their spiritual inheritance. Ultimately, the sermon highlights the importance of recognizing God's work in our lives and the transformative journey of faith.
Claim Your Inheritance
By A.W. Tozer0JHN 10:10ROM 8:172CO 9:8GAL 4:7EPH 1:3EPH 3:20PHP 4:19COL 2:9JAS 1:171PE 1:4A.W. Tozer emphasizes that many Christians may possess the knowledge of their spiritual inheritance as outlined in Ephesians but fail to experience its fullness. He compares this to a son who holds a will but has not claimed his inheritance, living in spiritual poverty despite being an heir. Tozer challenges believers to move beyond mere acknowledgment of their status in Christ and actively claim the riches of their inheritance. He warns against complacency and encourages a deeper engagement with the promises of God. Ultimately, the sermon calls for believers to experience the abundant life that comes from fully embracing their identity in Christ.
The Power of the Gospel: Walking in the Benefits of the Cross
By Mike Bickle1844:06ROM 1:16Mike Bickle emphasizes the transformative power of the Gospel and the benefits of the Cross, highlighting that believers receive spiritual blessings, including the ability to abound in love through the Holy Spirit. He explains that salvation encompasses freedom from sin and the dominion of Satan, and that believers are empowered to share God's love with others. Bickle encourages Christians to actively claim their inheritance in Christ, resisting the enemy's accusations and walking in the authority given to them. He stresses the importance of confessing one's faith and the power of the word of testimony in experiencing the fullness of God's blessings.
Joshua Chapter 10 Timnath-Serah, or the City of the Sun
By A.B. Simpson0PSA 16:11PSA 27:1ISA 60:19MAL 4:2JHN 8:12JHN 15:11ROM 8:372CO 4:6EPH 3:20PHP 4:19A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of Timnath-Serah, the city of the sun, as a metaphor for the highest spiritual inheritance available to believers. He highlights Joshua's selflessness in accepting his inheritance last, illustrating the joy and grace found in God's presence. The sermon explores themes of spiritual joy, divine light, and the importance of abiding in Christ, encouraging believers to dwell in the light of the Lord and experience His abundant grace and healing. Simpson calls for a life filled with the warmth of God's love and the power of His presence, urging listeners to claim their inheritance and build their lives in the city of the sun.
Understanding Our Inheritance
By Phil Beach Jr.401:05:221PE 1:1Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the significance of understanding our spiritual inheritance as outlined in 1 Peter 1. He encourages believers to recognize the transformative power of this knowledge, which can change our perspective on life and the afterlife. The sermon highlights the importance of being strengthened in faith through the understanding of the unsearchable riches we have in Christ, which equips us to serve God effectively. Beach calls for divine assistance to grasp these truths and rejoices in the hope and inheritance reserved for believers, despite the trials they may face. Ultimately, he aims to edify the congregation and deepen their faith in the promises of God.
Fact, Faith, and Experience
By Watchman Nee1ROM 4:4EPH 2:8HEB 9:15Watchman Nee emphasizes the relationship between fact, faith, and experience in the context of God's grace. He explains that salvation and all spiritual blessings are accomplished by God and are facts that believers must acknowledge through faith. Faith acts as a means to 'cash in' on these facts, allowing believers to experience the fullness of what God has provided. Nee illustrates this with the example of an inheritance, where the ownership of the inheritance is a fact, but the enjoyment of it requires active faith and participation. Ultimately, he calls believers to recognize their position in Christ and to actively utilize their spiritual inheritance through faith.
Ravenhill Humor - Our Inheritance
By Leonard Ravenhill1.9K00:19ROM 8:17EPH 1:11COL 3:24HEB 9:151PE 1:4Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the incredible nature of our spiritual inheritance, which is incorruptible and undefiled, contrasting it with the fleeting and corruptible things of this world. He uses humor to engage the audience, likening their response to auctioneering to a deaf and dumb crowd, highlighting the importance of recognizing and valuing this divine gift. Ravenhill encourages believers to appreciate the eternal promise that awaits them, which is beyond comparison to earthly possessions.
Emblems From Jacob's Pilgrimage
By A.B. Simpson0GEN 25:26GEN 27:36GEN 28:12ISA 41:14A.B. Simpson emphasizes Jacob's relatable journey through human frailty, suffering, and the transformative grace of God. He illustrates how Jacob's birth, birthright, vision at Bethel, and struggles at Penuel reflect our own spiritual journeys, highlighting the importance of faith, earnest prayer, and the need to rely on God's strength rather than our own. Simpson encourages believers to claim their spiritual inheritance and to remain steadfast in their covenant with God, warning against the dangers of returning to old ways after experiencing divine blessings. Ultimately, he reassures that despite our imperfections, God's faithfulness and grace can lead us to victory and eternal hope.
Intercession - the Most Vital Ministry
By G.W. North0ROM 8:31G.W. North emphasizes the vital ministry of intercession, highlighting that it represents the pinnacle of spiritual life and mirrors Christ's own heavenly ministry. He asserts that through intercession, believers can experience the fullness of God's love and assurance, as they stand uncondemned and justified before Him. North explains that being joint-heirs with Christ signifies a profound inheritance, where God's generosity is extended to all believers. He draws attention to the unique nature of Christ's inheritance, which is not bound by human limitations, and encourages believers to engage in intercession for others. Ultimately, this ministry reflects the love and provision of God, assuring us of His unwavering support.
Possessing the Inheritance
By A.B. Simpson0JOS 13:1JOS 18:3ISA 43:19MAT 9:37PHP 3:14A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of not only conquering but also possessing the spiritual inheritance that God has promised to His people. He draws parallels between the Israelites' delay in claiming their land and the modern Christian's hesitance to fully embrace the fullness of the Gospel. Simpson urges believers to actively appropriate their inheritance through faith and experience, warning against spiritual slackness, indifference, and complacency. He calls for a renewed commitment to pursue the deeper truths of God's Word and to engage in the work of evangelization, reminding us that there remains much land to be possessed. The preacher's message is a clarion call to awaken from spiritual lethargy and to claim the abundant life that Christ offers.
Creational and Racial Union
By T. Austin-Sparks0GEN 2:17MAT 11:28ROM 8:171CO 15:452CO 5:17GAL 4:1GAL 6:15EPH 2:10EPH 3:91PE 2:9T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound transformation that occurs when one is in Christ, highlighting the concept of a new creation that transcends racial and creational boundaries. He explains that this union with Christ is not merely a change in status but a complete reconstitution of one's being, enabling a spiritual relationship with God. Sparks illustrates the journey of faith as a process of learning and adapting to a new spiritual reality, akin to navigating a foreign culture. He cautions that while believers are legally heirs of God's promises, they must actively pursue spiritual growth to fully inherit their divine rights. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deeper understanding of one's identity in Christ and the responsibilities that come with it.
Our Full Inheritance in Christ
By A.B. Simpson0JOS 1:1A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound spiritual inheritance available to believers in Christ, drawing parallels from the Book of Joshua to illustrate the journey from salvation to a deeper experience of faith and victory. He highlights that while many Christians live in a state of spiritual wandering, there is a promised land of rest, power, and realization awaiting those who fully surrender to God. Simpson encourages believers to seek this higher calling, moving from mere salvation to a life of abundant blessings and spiritual fulfillment. He stresses the importance of recognizing personal inheritance in Christ and the need for faith to claim it. Ultimately, he calls for a commitment to pursue the fullness of God's promises and to avoid falling short of the rest He offers.