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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Bigger Barns

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2013
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    A sermon on Luke 12:13-21 on life, money and stewardship (Outline and material adapted from Jack Peters at: http://www.sermonseeds.org/Luke/Luke%2012.htm under Money Principles)

    HoHum: There have been times when we have gone to a high school football/basketball game and the kids asked for some money to buy candy. I gave them $5 and they returned with some candy. I ask for a piece and their answer is “no.” Here is what they don’t realize. First – I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Parable Of The Rich Fool

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 17, 2013
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     | 8,065 views

    Parable is a short story that illustrates a moral point and Jesus illustrates that in the parable of rich fool.

    The parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-12:21 Introduction- Please turn to Luke 12:13-21. This is the parable of the Rich fool. It is the recorded words of Jesus addressing a conflict between two brothers over an inheritance. The words of Jesus goes much deeper than two brothers arguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Affliction Of Affluence

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 2,752 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence Luke 12:13-21 Covetousness and greed can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts as when children fight over their toys to the death of Wal-Mart employee last year on the day after Thanksgiving when an out-of-control crowd of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    A Fool's Obituary Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Did Jesus Say He’s Not A Judge?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 18, 2014
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,581 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Is It Wrong To Be Rich? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 11, 2018
     | 7,062 views

    The subject of wealth has been one of great controversy since the beginnings of the New Testament Church. We cannot serve God and Mammon. Does this mean that it's wrong to be wealthy? Let's examine this subject from the teachings of Jesus.

    Luke 20:20-26 INTRODUCTION: • The subject of wealth has been one of great controversy since the beginnings of the New Testament Church. We cannot serve God and Mammon. Does this mean that it's wrong to be wealthy? Let's examine this subject from the teachings of Jesus. • The Setting - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Beware Of Covetousness

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 22, 2016
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     | 6,334 views

    Hoarding wealth versus Rich toward God.

    BEWARE OF COVETOUSNESS. Luke 12:13-21. Sometimes people used to approach a Rabbi to settle disputes, so the petitioner in this account may not have realized he was doing anything wrong when he approached Jesus with a request concerning the inheritance left by his father (Luke 12:13). We are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    If God Wills

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 1, 2022
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     | 3,785 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rich Fool

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 21, 2019
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     | 7,559 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Letting Personal Injustice Go

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2019
     | 3,290 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,611 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Priorities

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    What Will You Do If You Win The Lottery?

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 5, 2019
     | 3,156 views

    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "greed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 20, 2021
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     | 3,098 views

    A stewardship sermon.

    “Greed” Luke 12:13-21 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus is starting to gain a lot of followers. He is becoming influential. Crowds are surrounding Him and hanging on His every Word. Most people view Him as being a Jewish Rabbi and it was normal, back then, for Rabbi’s to settle ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist