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This sermon examines Hebrews 13, focusing on the call to be content with what God provides and to avoid covetousness by trusting in His unchanging presence. It emphasizes that while believers are to respect and obey church leaders, this submission is strictly qualified by their adherence to Christ, as seen in the examples of Peter and John obeying God rather than men. The teaching further instructs the congregation to remain established in sound doctrine while maintaining an open mind to truth, avoiding both rigidness and being carried away by strange teachings. Ultimately, the message encourages a bold confidence in the Lord as the ultimate helper and authority, surpassing any human institution or leader.

B.I.— The essence of life is spiritual not material wealth. INTRODUCTION: 1A. THE FOCUS ON MATERIAL POSSESSIONS. 12:13-21 1B. Life's Concern for Material Wealth. 13-15 2B. The Poverty of Material Wealth. 16-21 2A. THE WORRY OF MATERIAL POSSESSIONS. 12:22-34 1B. The Value of the Soul. 22-24 2B. The Fixity of Life. 25-28 3B. The Goal of Life. 29-34 CONCLUSION:

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1. Coveting Convicts 2. Coveting Condemns 3. Coveting Confuses 4. Coveting Corrects

• Brother Dustin Wright connected trust with waiting for God's promises. God will swallow up death and wipe away tears (Isaiah 25:8). Though this promise is not yet fulfilled, it is certain. • Christian hope is not wishful thinking. It is confidence based on God's unfailing Word and His sustaining power throughout history. Since God's promises are trustworthy, believers can wait humbly and confidently. • The desire expressed in Isaiah 26:8–9 is for God Himself: "Your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul." Brother Dustin taught that the deepest satisfaction is knowing God and living so that others see His glory. • He connected this desire with Jesus' prayer, "Hallowed be Your name" (Matthew 6). To hallow God's name is to revere, honor, and glorify Him. Jesus perfectly honored the Father in all He said, thought, and did, and modeled a life aimed at the Father's will. • Brother Dustin warned that desiring anything more than God is covetousness and idolatry. Christians are to desire God supremely while still carrying out everyday responsibilities.

Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" 1 Tim 6: 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows..... 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share...

1. Jesus responds to a request to judge a family dispute over inheritance (vv. 13-15) 2. Jesus gives a powerful parable to drive home His point about greed and covetousness (vv. 16-21)

The devotional addresses the biblical mandate for giving by examining the warning against covetousness found in Luke 12. It distinguishes between prudent financial planning and the sinful accumulation of wealth, emphasizing that believers must be rich toward God rather than hoarding resources. The speaker encourages a posture of generosity, suggesting that tithing and offerings are foundational acts of honoring God with one's substance. By sharing personal experiences of financial struggle and divine provision, the message illustrates that God meets the needs of those who trust Him, contrasting this with the consequences of robbing God of His due. The central call is to view finances as a stewardship responsibility, investing in eternal purposes and local ministry rather than building one's life around unstable material security.

The sermon examines the spiritual and practical dangers of debt by analyzing the miracle of the widow's oil in 2 Kings 4, framing the event as a divine intervention to alleviate the fear and servitude caused by financial obligation. Using the acronym F.U.S.S., the message identifies fear, uncertainty, smarting (pain), and servitude as the primary consequences of borrowing, citing Proverbs 22:7 to establish that the borrower becomes a servant to the lender. The discourse critiques modern financial systems, such as FICO scores and consumer culture, which normalize debt and encourage the accumulation of worldly possessions through credit rather than work. It contrasts this worldly mindset with the biblical mandate to work for one's needs and avoid covetousness, referencing 1 John 2:15 to warn against loving the things of the world. The message concludes by distinguishing worldly debt from the singular biblical obligation found in Romans 13:8, which is to love one another, urging believers to pursue financial freedom in order to serve God and their community without the shackles of creditors.

This sermon explores the concept of collateral damage resulting from personal sin, using the narrative of Achan in Joshua 7 as the primary framework. The message outlines three key aspects: the route of sin, which begins with coveting and ends in shame and death; the reach of sin, which extends beyond the individual to affect family, church leadership, and the broader community; and the remedy for sin, which involves humility, confession, restitution, and a commitment to holy living. The preacher emphasizes that while God offers forgiveness, the lingering consequences of disobedience can still impact relationships and spiritual standing. Believers are urged to take sin seriously, flee from temptation, and actively pursue righteousness to protect themselves and those around them from the destructive effects of unconfessed sin.

Who gets to define love for God's children? In Ephesians 5:3–5, Paul exposes the counterfeit forms of love the world offers and calls believers to let the Father define what true love is. Building on the gospel-centered love of Ephesians 5:1–2, this message contrasts Christ's sacrificial love with fornication, uncleanness, covetousness, corrupt speech, and the old identities of those outside Christ. Because believers have already received the true love of God, they are called to reject counterfeit love, walk in purity, and live as a witness of the love they have received.

1. The coveting forbidden 2. The principle taught 3. The acknowledgement made

This sermon examines the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12 to address the sin of covetousness, defining it as desiring what God has not given and identifying it as a form of idolatry. The message clarifies that Jesus' first coming was for salvation rather than earthly political rule, correcting the misconception that He should arbitrate civil disputes. It challenges listeners to examine their hearts, recognizing that covetousness often disguises itself as financial security or legitimate goals, and serves as the basis for breaking God's law. The central call is to stop measuring life by material abundance and instead seek the kingdom of God, trusting in His provision rather than fearing for one's own security. The tone is convicting and pastoral, urging immediate repentance and a shift in perspective from earthly treasures to eternal riches.