Sermons on Lukas 12:15:

Mine-Mine-Mine All Mine (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Rich Fool)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2016

I hope that this Message brings new insight to the Parable of The Rich Fool. Only in Jesus can we come to the place of "Euphraino" That is a time and a place to Rejoice.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are : Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107: 1-9,43; Colossians 3:1-11 and Luke 12:13-21 God created the physical world ... the material world ... and called it ... "good" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Psalm 42:1-2, Exodus 2:11-15, Acts 5:1-11, Luke 12:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Shaping Our Priorities

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 30, 2016

When we listen to God, rather than our own voice about God, our priorities in life change from being self focused to being Godly focus, this sermon encourages us to think about what it means to live with the many gifts God has given us with a Godly focus

What are your priorities and goals at the moment? What are your priorities and goals in life? Some people have very intentional goals and priorities, Others do not But this doesn’t mean they don’t have priorities a good way to judge what are your priorities is to consider where do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Money Talks!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 31, 2016

Money talks, so what does it say about you?

How many times have you viewed the following scene in a movie? An investigator is trying to get some information, but he’s having a hard time getting anyone to talk even though he’s sure they have the information he wants. So he pulls out a $100 bill and waves it around. In a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Long-Term Investments

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 31, 2016

We are really good at accumulating stuff. But how often do our possessions begin to possess us? Jesus warns us about the dangers of greed and calls us to be more than our net worth, challenging us to invest rather in godly pursuits.

Luke 12:13-21 Making Long-term Investments Wow! Today’s passage is a little shocking for those of us who enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in this greatest nation on God’s green earth. By world’s standards, we are the richest of the rich. We may not be one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, 1 Timothy 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Poor Stewardship Is Dangerous Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 1, 2018

Anything that that pulls us a way from God is dangerous to our spiritual health and well-being. What will degrade our stewardship to God? Greed. The Bible calls it covetousness.

Video: Possessions (1:10 min - available on SermonCentral) I want to begin by asking a very simple question: Do you own your possessions, or do your possession own you? Think on that for bit. The message today will deal with all our stuff. What do we do with it all? Is all our time taken up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Revelation 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Christ To Our Community: It's In The Way That We Use It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2018

A stewardship sermon.

“Being Christ to Our Community: It’s in the Way that You Use It” Luke 12:15-21 An extremely wealthy man was on his deathbed. He called his wife to him and gave her his final instructions. “What I want you to do is this,” he said, “I want to you go get two of the biggest and strongest bags you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2018

Why was God angry at the "rich farmer?" What had this farmer done wrong and what can we learn from his story about the need to being rich toward God?

OPEN: The year was 1347. The Black Plague was raging across Europe and people by the 100s and by the 1000s in field and cities all across that part of the world. Some began to suspect the deaths were brought about because of the wrath of God and in one of the cities of Germany (Lubeck, Germany) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Benefits PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 18, 2023

This sermon explores how worship positions us to understand God's glory, and its transformative power on our lives, relationships, hopes, and fears. Key

Good morning, church family. We gather here today in the presence of God, in the fellowship of saints, and under the banner of love. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved. We are here because we have been called by the One who made us, who knows us, and who longs to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:12-23

Topics: Benefits, Worship

A Rich Fool Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent, and treasure for the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. You should never call anyone a fool. “…whosoever shall say, ‘thou fool,’ shall be in danger of hell fire'” (Matthew 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, “to be without mind; not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind.” ~Vines. “A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is Enough

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 12, 2001

This sermon deals with greed and covetousness. When do we say we have enough?

How Much Is Enough Joshua 7:1-15 Luke 12:13-21 Text Joshua 7:15-end I can remember as a kid, sometimes we would go over to a person’s house, and our mother would give us that stern warning, "Now don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-25, Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Bet (And Lose!)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 22, 2001

A christian perspective on gambling

15Then he said, “Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real life is not measured by how much we own.” New Living Translation This morning’s subject is about what Charlie McDowell called the interesting moral notion that if people are inclined to waste their money, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: United Methodist

Teach Us To Number Our Days

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024

Why should we number our days? (Material adapted from an article in Pulpit Helps and from Elad Nehorai at: https://endoflifewa.org/news/6-reasons-you-should-be-thinking-more-about-death/) (Also handed out Five Wishes from Aging with Dignity- order at: FiveWishes.org)

HoHum: Death is just a door to the joy that is awaiting, death is just a shadow into everlasting life, death is often thought of as a very sad occasion, for the child of God it’s just a door to brand new life. WBTU: Psalm 90:10, 12: “Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Luke 12:13-21, 1 Corinthians 15:32-33, Proverbs 3:7-8, Romans 8:1, Ecclesiastes 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Rich Toward God? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 6, 2024

Based on Luke 12:13-21 - Encourages hearers to consider what it means to live a life that is rich toward God.

“ARE YOU RICH TOWARD GOD?” Luke 12:13-21 FBCF – 10/6/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – How much money do you need to make to be considered rich? Remember my first job – 14 yrs old - making minimum wage at $2.65 an hour - got a paycheck for $200. Didn’t know how I was going to spend all of that money back in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Predictability And Surprise

Contributed by Thomas Butts on Oct 18, 2000

The Introduction and Summary Statement There is a story more likely told for its humor than its exactitude, about Noah Webster, the man who produced the dictionary that bears his name.

The Introduction and Summary Statement There is a story more likely told for its humor than its exactitude, about Noah Webster, the man who produced the dictionary that bears his name. Legend has it that during a party Noah was caught, by none other than Mrs. Webster herself, kissing the maid in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-30

Go! And Gain What Truly Matters - Mark 8:36 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 20, 2025

We live in a time when people measure life by possessions, position, prestige, and popularity. Jesus, however, flips the script.

Go! And Gain What Truly Matters - Mark 8:36 Mark 8:36 (NLT): “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?” Introduction: The Ultimate Question Welcome again to our “Go! And…” series — messages that challenge us to live intentionally, faithfully, and Christ-exalting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Mark 8:34, Luke 12:15, 1 John 2:17, Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 2:7, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 3:19, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal