1. Welcome

2. “though he died, he still speaks”
Our Legacy
“though he died, he still speaks”
Heb. 11:4 ESV
“anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor”

3. What Legacy
Will we
Leave Behind?

4. A good reputation is more valuable than great riches.
Our Legacy
A Good Name
“A good name is rather to be chosen than riches” Proverbs 22:1
A good reputation is more valuable than great riches.
“And the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” Acts 11:26
To be like Christ

5. Legacy - - Obedience to God
Our Legacy
A Good Name
Abel
“…and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” Heb. 11:4
Legacy - - Obedience to God
“The memory of the righteous is blessed,…” Prov. 10:7

6. Our Legacy Good stewards A.M. Burton helped many people
Covetousness = Idolatry - Col.3:5
Matt. 19:23-24
Camel – eye of needle
Rich man enter kingdom

7. does not become our god Our Legacy Good stewards
Luke 16: Rich Man / Lazarus
Today = Free Hand outs
“if a man will not work, neither let him eat.” 2 Thes. 3:10

8. Our Legacy
Golden Rule
“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Matt. 7:12

9. Treat others as you want to be treated Turn the other cheek
Golden Rule
Treat others as you want to be treated
Turn the other cheek
Good for Evil - Rom. 12:20-21
Honest and genuine

10. Polycarp Our Legacy Faithfulness
“Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Rev.2:10
Ready to meet the penalty of death
Stephen is an example - Acts 7
Stoned him to death
Polycarp

11. What Legacy Will we Leave Behind?
Good Name
Good Stewardship
Golden Rule
Faithfulness

13. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ
5039 Six Mile Road
Maryville, Tn
November 26, 2017
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
2705 Druid Hill Dr.
Maryville, Tn
CCL