Sermons on Luke 12:13-34:

"The Cost Of Worry And Anxiety”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 5, 2025

Max Lucado notes that the presence of anxiety is unavoidable. The prison of anxiety optional. Jesus is reminding us that we are His children. He is Sovereign. Can we trust Him?

In Jesus Holy Name August 10, 2025 Text: Luke 12:22,24 Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Cost of Worry and Anxiety” In The Lord’s prayer we pray “Give us this day our daily bread” Martin Luther wrote: Daily bread is more than food it is a job, peace, all the things we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-25, Psalm 118:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Treasure Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 7, 2025

We are called to awaken to our responsibilities and be attentive to ways that we can invest all our our God-given resources and possessions into God's Kingdom.

THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO TOOK PLACE ON APRIL 21, 1836, AND WAS A DECISIVE VICTORY FOR THE TEXAN FORCES LED BY SAM HOUSTON AGAINST THE MEXICAN ARMY UNDER SANTA ANNA. THIS WAS NOT ONLY A GREAT VICTORY, BUT A WAY TO AVENGE THE DEATHS AT THE RECENT FALL OF “THE ALAMO” IN SAN ANTONIO. SO, WHAT HAS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C - Parable Of The Supervising Servant

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus is coming for you when he is ready, not when you get ready.

Our Gospel parable today of the Supervising Servant tells us that everybody has a day when we will be judged immediately after death, but the day and time is unspecified, and so Jesus is giving a series of admonitions saying to be prepared and vigilant. Jesus probably delivered the parable as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Catholic

Keep The Light On: Living Ready For Jesus

Contributed by Patty Groot on Aug 12, 2025

Live ready for Christ’s return, rooted in trust, generosity, and daily faithfulness.

Let me ask you something: Have you ever had surprise company show up at your door and your house looked like a tornado had just passed through? You’re diving for the laundry basket, spraying air freshener, and whisper-shouting at your kids to "act normal"? Yeah. We’ve all been there. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Where Your Treasure Lies

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 14, 2025

But Jesus, with divine wisdom, sees beyond the surface conflict to the heart issue that threatens both brothers: greed. In response, He tells one of His most sobering parables, a story that cuts through our material obsessions and calls us to examine where we place our trust and hope.

The scene opens with a dispute over inheritance - a matter as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago. But Jesus, with divine wisdom, sees beyond the surface conflict to the heart issue that threatens both brothers: greed. In response, He tells one of His most sobering parables, a story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Folly Of Greed

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2026

We can’t take it with us, so we better send some on ahead.

The Folly of Greed March 8, 2026, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t take it with us, so we better send some on ahead. Focus Passage: Luke 12:13-21 Supplemental Passage: Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Make Sure That God Is Your Priority

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

Prioritizing Our Priorities

1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US HAVE THINGS IN OUR LIVES THAT WE CONSIDER TO BE OUR PRIORITIES. THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US, AND WE APPLY OUR TIME, OUR EFFORT, AND OUR ENERGY TO ENSURE THAT OUR PRIORITIES ARE MET. THERE ARE MANY WHO HAVE ASPIRATIONS TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS, AND THEY WILL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Provision: Transformed By Eternal Values Luke 12:25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2024

In Luke 12:25, where Jesus instructs His followers not to worry about life's necessities but to trust in God's care. This passage invites us to examine our priorities and embrace a transformative perspective centred on eternal values.

Trusting God's Provision: Transformed by Eternal Values Luke 12:25 Introduction: Today, we explore Luke 12:25, where Jesus instructs His followers not to worry about life's necessities but to trust in God's care. This passage invites us to examine our priorities and embrace a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:27, Psalm 55:22, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:26, Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Matthew 6:19-20, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready & Faithful Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to remain faithful and prepared for the return of Christ, trusting in His role as a good shepherd and His promise of coming back, even though the exact time is unknown.

How many of you here today like to be prepared and ready for things? You’re the type of person that’s packed and ready for a trip a full week before you’re supposed to leave. You’ve got your meals all planned out and your groceries ordered up. Your linen closet is stocked and ready to receive the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Topics: Faithfulness, Preparedness, Second Coming

Learning Kingdom Values Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that it is not just about attaining heaven in the afterlife, but also about embodying heavenly values in our present lives.

Welcome back to our second week of our four-week series, “Discovering the Kingdom of God.” I’m excited about this series because the gospel of the “Kingdom of God” is the gospel Jesus preached. We saw this last week, when we discovered that the gospel of simply going to heaven when we die is only a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29-32

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Heavenly Values, Divine Forgiveness

Sermon Series: The Kingdom Of God Is Near

Ready & Faithful Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

In this passage, we receive the encouragement from Christ to be faithful and to remain ready. We can remain faithful because He is a good shepherd who looks over His flock. We stay ready because we don’t know the day or the hour when Christ will return, but we trust that He is coming soon.

Today, we're going to talk about being ready and faithful. Life can be pretty unpredictable, right? Sometimes we're prepared for what's coming, and other times, we're caught off guard. But when it comes to our faith, Jesus wants us to be ready and faithful all the time. So, let's dive into our main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Topics: Second Coming, Spiritual Preparedness, Faithfulness, End Times

Learning Kingdom Values Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Being part of God’s Kingdom means being born again and living according to His values. It’s not just about going to heaven; it’s about experiencing God’s Kingdom here and now.

This week, we're diving into what it means to be citizens of God's Kingdom. So, let's imagine for a second that you're a citizen of a country, say, the Kingdom of Candyland. Sounds fun, right? But being a citizen means you've got to follow the rules of Candyland. You can't just go around eating all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29-32

Topics: Spiritual Citizenship, Kingdom Living, Divine Allegiance, God's Sovereignty

Setting Your Affections On Heavenly Things

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

As believers, we are called to live with a perspective that is not rooted in the temporal things of this world but in the eternal realities of God's kingdom.

Title: SETTING YOUR AFFECTIONS ON HEAVENLY THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34 INTRODUCTION: As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Help From Unlikely Sources

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

In times of great need and uncertainty, God often chooses to provide help in the most unexpected and unusual ways.

HELP FROM UNLIKELY SOURCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:4-6 "And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there." (1 Kings 17:4) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 147:9, Luke 12:24, Matthew 6:26, 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:4-6, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 147:9, Luke 12:24, Matthew 6:26, 1 Corinthians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living The Abundant Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Feb 1, 2025

Perhaps a better title for this message would be "Life the Abundant Life provided by the Good Shepherd". This message takes a look at living the abundant life provided by the Good Shepherd in the context of Psalm 23.

Living the Abundant life John 10:7-18, Psalm 23 Intro. Jesus came to give us ABUNDANT LIFE I wanted you to see this phase in the context of the Good Shepherd. Jesus is THE door. Shepherd would lie in the gate. He gives his life for the sheep. Vs. 11 He did this willingly. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18, Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist