Sermons on Lukas 12:23:

The Folly Of Seeking The Comfortable Life Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

This passage forces us to make a decision about what kind of life do we want? Do we want a life dependent on things of this world or a life with no guarantee of any of the world’s goods but close to God?

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 32 “The Folly of Seeking the Comfortable Life” Luke 12: 13-24 Every day of our lives we are being pulled in a number of different directions on one hand we have family responsibilities pulling us one way; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Most Acceptable Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

Worry is the painful preoccupation with the consequences of what “might” happen. The Lord forces us to think about why we are not to worry in these verses.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 33 The World’s Most Acceptable Sin Luke 12:22-34 Worry is the number one mental disorder in America. “The Mayo Clinic claims 80-85% of total caseload is due directly to worry and anxiety. Many experts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Adding It Up

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A thanksgiving message

13, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Adding It Up Introduction: The young man was feeling very proud of himself. As a brand-new college graduate he had taken the C.P.A. Exams & passed with flying colors. Now he was a full-fledged Certified Public Accountant. His father had been an immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-24, Luke 12:29-31

Denomination: Mennonite

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

The Measure Of A Life Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 1 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship responsibilities.

Part 1 - THE MEASURE OF A LIFE Introduction: Stewardship is about much more than money. In fact, money is really a very small part of our stewardship. Stewardship is about how we live our lives. Christian stewardship is the management of your life for God. How then do you measure the success of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24, Luke 12:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Way Cool

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 13, 2009

This is a list of reasons why Jesus is cool aimed to inspire people to start following him and to be unashamed in that; because he’s much cooler than you’ll ever be.

Jesus is way cool! As I was growing up I was taught about Jesus and was told that he was holy, perfect, pure, gentle, loving, NICE, etc.. But then one day I got revelation of God from a band called King Missile with their song "Jesus was way cool" and I realised that he was more than perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Sorts Of Simple Fools

Contributed by John White on Nov 22, 2006

This parable contains several characteristics that are common to those who leave God out of their lives.

SEVERAL SORTS OF SIMPLE FOOLS Luke 12:16-23 Introduction: Have you ever felt foolish? That you did something to make a fool of yourself? Did you ever look at someone and say, "That person is a fool.." We simple Bible believing Christians are seen by the unbelieving world as fools. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Building Bigger Barns

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Our desires to have earthly riches!

ARE YOU BUILDING BIGGER BARNS? Luke 12:13-21 All the people said HE’S A SUCCESS But God said He’s Stupid God said He’s a fool This rich man was just controlled by the Force of the world And not to mention the force of the devil Men would point him out to their sons They would point out his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have A Wise Thanksgiving

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 19, 2005

Three lessons stand out in the story of the rich "Fool", that if applied, will enable us to have a "Wise Thanksgiving"

HOW TO HAVE A WISE THANKSGIVING Luke 12: 13-34 Intro: My message to you this morning is entitled, "How to have a wise thanksgiving". In my preparation I came across this story that may speak to numbers of you this morning as you are busy making your plans and preparations for Thanksgiving. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006

We need to place our treasure in heaven through giving to the poor and tithing to the church rather than fall into greed (excessive spending) and worry (excessive saving).

[Clip from short film, Gone Nutty, from Ice Age. Scrat tries to store nuts for the Ice Age, and he stores one too many. 4:12] Jesus warned us about two dangers: greed (which includes materialism), and worry. Both of which lead to the same problem, storing up for ourselves treasure on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Confía En El Dueño Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 31, 2007

La meta es administrar confiando en el Dueño

Confía en el dueño Intro: Todo este mes hemos estado considerando algunos ángulos de esta verdad fundamental: “Dios es el dueño”. Hemos dicho que todo lo que tenemos en términos de recursos (económicos, relaciones, dones, tiempo, etc) es de Dios. Nosotros mismos somos de Dios y para Dios. Al ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You're Setting On Your Heart

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 6, 2005

THIS IS A CONTINUATION FROM THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL. JESUS TELLS US, WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE IS HEART AS WELL.

MUB 3-6-05 LUKE 12;22-34 22Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Is It Anyway

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 12, 2008

Jesus is asked to referee in a fight over money. He points out we can suffer from the sin of affluenza, then reminds us all we have is God’s

I am grateful for sermoncentral which is one of the many resources I used in preparing this message. WHOSE IS IT ANYWAY? February 10, 2008 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 12:13-31 Have I got a stock tip for you For 6 yrs running, voted Most Innovative among Fortune mag’s Most Admired Companies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace Eternity Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2008

Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, "What then?"

Title: Embrace Eternity Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, “Then what?” Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting Christ Through Economic Chaos

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Nov 4, 2008

An exhortation to trust Christ through times of economic instability and financial worries

Trusting Christ through Economic Chaos M-1101 / 21 September, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The message today is entitled, Trusting Christ in Times of Economic Chaos. It’s just a simple exhortation on trusting Christ even in times of economic confusion and turbulence. I think no one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational