Sermons on Luke 12:15:

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

Get Your Priorities Right

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 18, 2002

Two wrongs never make a right!

This week I was reading a book when I came across a fascinating legal case which I thought I`d share with you. This case involved two brothers whose father had died. In his will he gave equal shares of his estate to each of the brothers, but one of them, operating a legal fiddle, had got his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

A Spirit Of Unthankfulness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

Why is our society and the church so proned to be unthankful?

A SPIRIT OF UNTHANKFULNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 12:15 A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he possesseth. Matthew 6:33 is the Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness and these things shall BE ADDED unto you. Gal. 6:9 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:33, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready??

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Are we ready for death? If not what do we need to do.

Are you Ready?? There was a man went in for physical and got a call from the doctor a couple of days later. The Doctor said that he had bad and worse news. "Give me the bad" the man asked. "Your tests showed that you had 48 hours to live." replied the doctor. "That’s the bad news! That’s the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: The "Life" That Satisfies

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 29, 2006

Does life really consist of the abundance of possessions, time, etc.?

“Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’ Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Did It My Way: The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

God’s Word spells it out: on our own, we cannot measure up. Theme: The emptiness of riches without Christ.

Someone once said: Fred Allen said, "I don’t have to look up my family tree, because I know that I’m the sap!" He also said, "Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They’re afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs." On the other end of the self-confidence scale, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004

Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59, Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Guard Against Greed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 23, 2006

Pentecost 11(C) - People must guard against all greed because all too many trust only in earthly riches. Believers guard against greed by being rich toward God.

GUARD AGAINST GREED August 20. 2006 - PENTECOST 11 - Luke 12:13-21 * * * * * * * * * Dear Friends in Christ and Saints in the Lord: The very first thing we want to remember this morning is that God is not unhappy with those who are wealthy. Having lots of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Beware Covetousness

Contributed by Don Parmely on Sep 11, 2006

Jesus warns us in the strongest language to beware of covetousness. The inordinate desire to accumulate wealth will kill our souls.

Beware Covetousness by Rev. Don R. Parmely Text: Luke 12:13-34 I.Introduction A.We are on the eve of remembering the terrorists’ attack of September 11, 2006. 1.Do you remember where you were? 2.Do you remember your thoughts? 3.Do you remember what your church did in response? 4.Did the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternally Cool Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

Who you know, who you are, and who you serve are vital for life and eternity. Each day we have a choice. What will yours be?

We humans have a lot in common with lemmings. Lemmings - you know, those little furry creatures that are so herd-centric that if one of them runs off a cliff the rest will simply follow until they are all dead. One wonders if they are too stupid to know they are about to fall to their death or so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Possess You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

The Health, Weatlh & Prosperity gospel has made a come back. Should we expect God to bless us financially? Is it a sign of His favor if we become rich or His displeasure if we are not?

Luke 12:15 "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist of the abundance of his possessions." "Abundance" means to be in excess "Covetousness" means "to hold more" "Take heed" (take care): to stare at "Beware" (be on your guard): to watch, be on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

True Ownership Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 25, 2006

True Ownership is #1 in a stewardship series called True North. True Ownership deals with the fact that everything we own belongs to God anyway. All good things come from Him.

TRUE OWNERSHIP Text: Luke 12:13-21 This morning we begin a journey. A journey that will take us in the direction of TRUE NORTH as we travel together over the next few weeks seeking God’s truth. Our journey begins this morning by thinking about TRUE OWNERSHIP. What comes to your mind when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist