Sermons on Lukas 12:13:

Why Did Jesus Say He’s Not A Judge?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 18, 2014

A look at two short verses where Jesus says He wasn't appointed a judge. Why did He say that? This leads us to a larger discussion of the dangers of coming to Jesus with a pre-existing agenda.

A CONFUSING STATEMENT: Why does Jesus say He’s not a judge? - Luke 12:13. - This is an odd statement by Jesus. Why does He say that He was not appointed a judge between them? - It’s important to read the full sentence. Jesus doesn’t say, “I am not a judge” or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Generous Or Greedy Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

A series looking at what we do with our possessions.

Generous or Greedy Luke 12:13-21 April 14, 2013 SHOW VIDEO ~ Do you remember watching NASA launches? They were so exciting as you would be listening to Houston talking and to the astronauts. It was reality television at its best. Finally you’d hear the countdown. Isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 10, 2013

Covetousness will cause a person to implode, from which few people survive.

Recently, an elderly woman here in Florida won the $600 million lottery. I am happy for her and diligently looking into my family tree to see if I might not be a distant relative. I was thinking about this and wondering how many people contributed to this lottery to bring it up to the $600 million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Profit In Greed Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 29, 2013

What do you do with wealth? Where does greed fit the issue?

August 4, 2013 The Profit in Greed A young man asked an old rich guy how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted-wool vest and said, “Well, son, it was 1932--the depth of the Great Depression, and I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

"Is Your Treasure In Heaven?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 4, 2013

A sermon about focusing on what is important.

Luke 12:13-34 "Is Your Treasure in Heaven?" Last week, the Times-Free Press had a survey question: "Should the government do more to help poor people of all races?" A recent news story stated that, according to a financial guru, 4 out of every 5 adults in America are living on the edge of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Do You Love?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 6, 2013

How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and others.

Title: Who Do You Love? (Encompasses “what” we love, as in inordinate affections for, devotion to and obsessions with things and/or people. What we love reflects who we love.) Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fool & His Riches Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2014

Disciple needed to learn the lesson that life is more important than material things. They must learn not to be diverted from their commitment to Jesus by greed for wealth & material possessions. True riches & satisfaction come only from God.

LUKE 12: [13-] 16-21. [PARABLES IN LUKE] A FOOL AND HIS RICHES [1 Timothy 6:6–10] AMERICA has been assured by its political leaders that ours is the highest standard of living in the World. We have the most wealth that men have ever known. Everywhere there are supermarkets overflowing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013

Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other people.

Series: Beyond the Benjamin’s – Benjamin on the $100 dollar bill. Introduction to series: Hold up a $100.00 dollar bill and show the church. Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Mythbusters is one of those TV shows I enjoy watching. So let’s bust a myth today about money and families.

Myth Busters 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Money Problems Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Some of the worst fights in church have been over money which we say belongs to the Lord

Money problems Luke 12:1-21 Little Tommy was enjoying his seventh birthday party and when they served the cake someone forgot to tell him that they had put a quarter wrapped in wax paper as a surprise; so, first he choked and then he swallowed it. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Faith Sermon Iv: A Poor Widow: Self-Giving Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When we get stressed over financial burdens caused by dire circumstances and therefore don't have as much as we'd like to give to worthy causes, God's people do the best they can with whatever they have been blessed with.

A POOR WIDOW: SELF-GIVING FAITH Jesus said: “The poor you will always have with you . . .” (Mark 14:7). Was this saying of His a pronouncement or an observation? If meant as a pronouncement, wouldn’t such be out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

What Does It Mean To Be Successful?

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

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

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