Sermons on Luke 12:22-34:

¡estén Preparados!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001

La muerte te está llamando. Cristo puede volver en cualquier momento. ¿Estás preparado?

En los días pasados, los reyes y nobles acostumbraban a tener un bufón, un siervo que actuaba como payaso para su entretenimiento. Hace muchos años vivía un rey el cual disfrutaba mucho de las travesuras de su bufón. En broma, el rey le dio un cetro a su bufón y le dijo que lo guardara hasta el ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 28, 2001

One of Jesus’ encouraging messages of faith

From Fear to Faith Sunday 12 August, 2001 Introduction After addressing the crowd which had gathered (v1), and answering the question of the man who wanted his share of the family inheritance, Jesus turns to speak to His disciples again. Verses 32-36 are first of all words of encouragement and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You In Charge Of?

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 15, 2001

Are we faithful stewards of all God has entrusted to our care?

What Are You In Charge Of? (Luke 12:34-40) What is the sum total of everything you’ve amassed in your life? You have a car and nice clothing. You have aquired some jewelry. Maybe you have a home of your own and maybe you’re feeling pretty secure in your ability to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shortsightedness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study of the misconceptions of material riches.

I. His first mistake was being erroneously materialistic A. Misconception of the measure of success. 1. The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you’ll do well and enjoy doing, money is a rotten standard for making or evaluating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed For Action

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Mar 15, 2002

"Let your loins be girded.." - urges hearers to be ready for service to God. Looks at attire - contemporary and ancient and the clothing of our Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Lent IV March 10, 2002 Luke 12:32-40 “Dressed for Action” “Be dressed for action and have your lamps it; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mine, Mine, Mine!

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Wealth is a gift of God that should be invested for the Kingdom.

Luke 12:13-34, 41-48 13 Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." 14 Jesus replied, " Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that? " 15 Then he said, " Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Holiness

In His Service

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

I don’t know about you, but when I die, I want to be able to stand in the presence of Jesus and look back over my life and see that it counted for something.

IN HIS SERVICE When you die, what do you want your tombstone to say? Do you want it to say, “He died with the most toys?” Do you want it to say, “She had a street named after her?” Do you want it to say, “She came to church every week?” Do you want it to say, “He accomplished much in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Luke 12:29-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Rich Farmer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent and treasure for the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. Don’t call anyone a fool. " . . . whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire" (Matt. 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, "to be without mind, not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind." -Vines. "Fool is lacking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

More Than What We Are Looking For

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Apr 18, 2003

Obedience and submission to God’s will in our life.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS January 12, 2002 Luke 12: 22 – 34 MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Introduction: Many people are missing the real issue of life. Some may even think that the reason why they accumulated material things is simply because of their own effort. While others tend to blame other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

Why I Am A Christian

Contributed by Claud Owens on Oct 25, 2003

What I can reply when people ask the reason why I am a Christian.

“Why I Am A Christian” Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 Gospel Reading Luke 12:.22 - 32 Last Wednesday I asked the kids in my class at the Korean Church this question: “Why are you a Christian, what good does it do you?” The answer to that question is found in the bible. Gordon just read Psalm 46 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-32, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Things We Need To Consider

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Jan 31, 2003

"Things We Need To Consider" look at some things in the Word of God that the children of God need to consider.

“Things We Need To Consider” Text: Luke 12:22-31 Intro: This morning we want to look at some things as God’s children that “We Need To Consider.” Consider = To fix the mind on with a view of careful examination; to think on with care to ponder, to study; to meditate. I. Consider The Provisions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 3, 2001

Learning to seek first the Kingdom of God and trusting God to meet our needs as he has promised.

A young woman brought her fiancee to meet her parents. After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to provide a nice home for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

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