Sermons on Lucas 12:16:

Be On Guard Against All Greed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

Guard against greed. Earthly treasures do not matter. Being rich toward God matters.

“BE ON GUARD AGAINST ALL GREED” (Outline) October 11, 2020 - Pentecost 19 - LUKE 12:15-21 INTRO.: In our text today the Lord Jesus Christ reminds us of the special relationship believers have with him. Our association with Jesus is the most important bond we have with anyone or anything. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fear Of God - The Missing Foundation In Modern Christianity Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 17, 2020

In this day of "fluff and icing", "feel good", "me-centered" beliefs, sermons, and teachings, the church in this present age has, for all practical purposes, abandoned the call for holiness and separation from the world.

We who call ourselves followers of Jesus Christ in these last days have, for all practical purposes, allowed the world to tell us what to think and say when it comes to the authority of the Scriptures, the person and work of Jesus, God's nature, and the coming judgment upon this wicked and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, 1 Corinthians 3:11-18, 2 Timothy 3:1-8, John 14:6, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 19:11-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 5, 2019

The parable our Lord gave in Luke 12 is a parable that serves as a warning to each and every one of us.

The Parable of the rich fool Luke 12 : 13 -21 Don't Be A Fool The parable our Lord gave in Luke 12 is a parable that serves as a warning to each and every one of us. The warning is this:. Don’t come to the end of your life only to find out that you have wasted it on things that count for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Came To Earth As A Baby

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 18, 2019

God came down to earth as a helpless, tiny baby

Luke 12:1-20 This week we are not going to add additional characters to the crèche, but talk about what the Christmas story really means – to us and to the world. The story of Christmas begins, not with the manger of Bethlehem, but many thousands, perhaps millions of years before, in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal

What Does It Mean To Be Successful? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 25, 2019

The dictionary has definitions of success and successful. Being successful in this life is no guarantee one will be successful in the next life!

Preface: The dictionary has a few definitions of success, mostly with the idea of accomplishing something or acquiring something (you either do something or get something you want to do). Jesus has been engaged in teaching and conversation with others (see chapter 11 and 12:1-12) but some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Job 1:21, Ecclesiastes 2:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 26, 2021

Greed and generosity are opposing spiritual forces. Selfishness and greed have the effect of shriveling our souls by wasting our potential for love, whereas generosity becomes the source of God’s richest blessing and joy.

Luke 12:13-21 In the days of the Wild West there was an armed bank robbery in California involving a large sum of money. The bank hired a bounty hunter to track down the thief, and when the search led to Mexico he realized he’d need to hire an interpreter. One was found, and the bounty hunter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Abundant Stuff

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2021

God calls each of us to abundant life not abundant stuff.

Abundant Stuff Luke 12:13-21 Introduction- Good morning everyone- Would you bow your head and open your heart as we ask to Lord to speak to us. Prayer- Turn to Luke 12 I want to talk about stuff- your stuff and my stuff. I mostly want to talk about your stuff because I like my stuff and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Beware Of Covetousness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 17, 2021

Covetousness is described by Jesus as getting rich towards self, without getting rich towards God.. Christians are warned to take heed and beware of it.

Beware of Covetousness Study Text: Luke 12: 13 - 21 Introduction: - A man interrupted Jesus in His sermon with the matters of inheritance and his brother, rather than listening to the sermon. - Jesus said to this man, “A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

If God Wills

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 1, 2022

Many live under the illusion that we'll be able to live the good life with the right strategy, the proper techniques, and enough discipline. The reality? James says we are not in control of our lives.

Opening: One day, a young man saw a sign at a restaurant that said, "Free Lunch Tomorrow." The next day he brought his friends to have lunch at the restaurant. When they finished eating, a waiter came to him with the bill of $100 to pay. He was surprised and didn't want to pay. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:13-16, Proverbs 21:5, Luke 14:28, Proverbs 27:1, Luke 12:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Personal Injustice Go

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2019

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21?

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21? What Life is Not Luke 12:13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

"fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2019

A sermon about the dangers of greed.

“Fat Wallets, Empty Lives” Luke 12:13-21 Last week there was a reader’s poll in The Chattanooga Times Free Press that caught my eye. The question asked: “Do you tithe to a church?” Now what is a tithe? A tithe is giving, at least, ten percent of your yearly income to God. So, giving, say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Priorities

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 1, 2019

Sermon for August 4, 2019 challenging the congregation to look seriously at their priorities.

Priorities Luke 12:13-21 Intro: I thought I would start today’s message with a couple questions for you. I will point to you for your answer. Questions #1: If I was given a million dollars I would . . . . . Question #2: I would be happy if . . . I VS. 15 “The Jesus said to them, ‘Watch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will You Do If You Win The Lottery?

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 5, 2019

This sermon plays on Jesus's story of "bigger barns" as winning the lottery

What Will You Do if You Win the Lottery? The lesson this morning is about greed, which is not the easiest subject to preach. Especially when we’re going to ask for your money when the offering plate comes around in a few mins. I noticed something about greed, it is almost like a fog. Fog is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal

The Best Barn Of All

Contributed by Lisa Skogsrud on Aug 20, 2019

We can avoid the problems in The Parable of the Rich Fool by building a "discipleship granary" to store the riches of God's grace that are ours in Jesus Christ.

Sermon Luke 12:13-21 for Pentecost +8C, August 4, 2019 I don't know where the time has gone, but here we are in August, and the summer is more than half over! The days are still hot enough, but you've noticed the nights getting longer already, haven't you? The short growing season we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Set Your Hearts On Things Above Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 24, 2019

“Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “set your hearts on things above”. Jesus, the perfect man, could only carry out His mission because He set His heart on things above. He is our example and according to the Scriptures He set His heart on the joy of being seated at the right hand of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed