Sermons on Lukas 12:15:

"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

Eternal Inheritance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Final Message (15) in our study of Joshua. This message explores the concept of an eternal inheritance.

“Eternal Inheritance” Introduction We are all familiar with inheritance. An inheritance is the passing of wealth and resources within the family from elder to younger. Sometimes it involves the death of the elder but not always. There are times when a parent will pass on an inheritance while the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15, Psalm 24:1-2, Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Simple Sam And Heapin' Harv

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017

Sermon focused on contentment.

SIMPLE SAM AND HEAPIN HARV LUKE 12:13-21 #SpiritualDisciplines INTRODUCTION I want to introduce you to two people this morning. They are two people who approach life in very different ways when it comes to money, material things, and financial habits. First, we have Simple Sam (it can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich Fool

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 21, 2019

There's an old story about a hermit who stumbled onto a cave in which was hidden an enormous treasure.

18C There's an old story about a hermit who stumbled onto a cave in which was hidden an enormous treasure. The hermit, being old and wise, realized what he had discovered and immediately took to his heels and ran from the cave as fast as he could. But as he was running, he came upon three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Colossians 3:1-11, Ecclesiastes 2:21-23

Denomination: Catholic

The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 8, 2014

The sin of covetousness as set forth in Luke 12:13-21 warns of the danger of greed.

Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Other People's Money - Pt. 3 - Disconent Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2014

Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

Other People's Money Pt. 3 - Discontent I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Meat mentioned in the name of a pie. Big dogs and paper routes. A swimming pool and regular diapers. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Way Of Thinking Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2018

If we are ever going to manage our money God's way and be freed up financially we must develop a new attitude.

Attitude, A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Pink Floyd Video… Luke chapter 12 opens up with these words… Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, “Beware of the yeast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry, Alertness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2017

A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and jealous, still admired him...

Judea Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry... (Micah 7:6) Luke 12:1-59 A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59

Denomination: Baptist

A Fool's Obituary Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2014

Life, Purpose, Eternity, Materialism

Luke 12:13-21 (p. 727) March 23, 2014 Introduction: For those of you plugged into social media you are familiar with a common occurrence around this time of year. For those of you who are like that older woman in the Insurance commercial who physically pastes all her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Rich Toward God: What That Looks Like Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 19, 2014

A look at three of the ways that we can be "rich toward God" by using our money wisely.

A MONEY PROBLEM: What you store up for yourself gets left behind. - Luke 12:20-21a. - The end of verse 20 notes the rich fool can’t take it with him. That very night his death is coming and then someone else will get what he’s built up. Everything that he has is left on this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Rich Toward God: Where To Invest Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 24, 2014

A look at the two main places we should invest our money if we want to be "rich toward God" (Luke 12:21).

WHERE DO I PUT THE MONEY? Being “rich toward God” seems a little obscure because you can’t mail God a hundred bucks. - Luke 12:21. - Matthew 6:20; Luke 19:13. - The investment sites that give you all the resources to figure out where to invest – I don’t have time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist