Summary:
The sermon discusses the anticipated “Great Wealth Transfer” of $78 trillion from Baby Boomers to Millennials and ponders its impact on society and individual financial planning. The speaker draws a parallel between this transfer and spiritual inheritance, cautioning Christians against being so focused on Heaven that they neglect their earthly responsibilities. The preacher references James 2:14-17 to emphasize the importance of action alongside faith.

The core message revolves around the teaching of Ephesians 1 and the assertion that Christians need not wait for Heaven to experience God’s inheritance; it is available now, contradicting the Platonic dichotomy that devalues the physical world. The sermon asserts that Heaven is destined to merge with Earth, as described in Revelation 21, and Christians have been blessed with every spiritual blessing.

The preacher affirms that followers of Christ have been chosen to be holy and blameless before the creation of the world, paralleling Israel’s call to be a nation of priests with the Church’s call today. The sermon highlights the concepts of adoption, redemption, and predestination, clarifying that all are chosen by God and have the agency to respond to His calling.

Ephesians 1:7 is highlighted to connect the redemption through Christ’s blood to the Passover’s protection, signifying a new Exodus from sin and death. The sermon culminates with the assurance that Christians have been given a guarantee of their inheritance through the Holy Spirit, akin to an engagement ring’s promise.

The preacher concludes by encouraging the congregation to live out their calling now, without waiting for an external change. The presence of the Holy Spirit is where Heaven and Earth intersect, enabling believers to reflect Christ to the world. The message is clear: in Christ, believers already possess everything necessary for a godly life, and there is no need to wait for a future inheritance. The sermon ends with the affirmation, “Your ship has already come in.”