Sermons on Luke 12:31-34:

Deadly . . . Greed And Envy! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2018

Continuing our look at the 7 Deadly Sins. Focusing on greed and envy as we seek to draw closer to God.

7 Deadly Sins Greed and Envy March 11, 2018 The 2015 American Freshman Survey asked thousands of incoming students about their goals and aspirations. 81.9 % checked "becoming very well off financially" as an "essential" or "very important" life objective. That’s an astounding percentage. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Luke 12:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 20, 2016

Where do you store you treasure ?

WHERE IS YOUR TREASURE? Luke 12: 31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. 32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Discover – Build – Support

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Jan 15, 2019

As we enter this new season where I will be teaching about New Beginnings I thought it would be best to talk about where I’ve come from and why this ministry exists.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com As we enter this new season where I will be teaching about New Beginnings (link to last week HERE) I thought it would be best to talk about where I’ve come from and why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Ephesians 5:14, Matthew 24:14, Luke 12:31-32, Proverbs 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Life's Short Stay Awake (The Parable Of The Serving Master)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 4, 2016

The translation we heard states that the servants are waiting for the master a better translation describes servants who are expecting the master.Waiting is passive, much like waiting for a bus or a cab. Expecting denotes excitement, energy, enthusiasm.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 1:10-20; Psalm 50:1-8,23-24; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 Bethlehem and Jerusalem are only 7 miles apart. Bethlehem ... the place of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:6-8, Luke 11:5-6, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 6, 2016

Our hearts will be where our treasure is. Those who are greedy and anxious about stuff put their emphasis on worldly goods. Those who trust in God’s provision invest their hearts in heaven.

All of us are stewards. Does that seem strange to you? Well, it shouldn’t. All of us have responsibilities over one corner or another of God’s household. Just as we have to look after our own households, we also have to look after the part of God’s household that he has given us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

Storing Up Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 6, 2016

God wants us to take care of things that he has given us, but he also wants us to take care of other people, especially the poor. Sometimes that means we have to sell what we have and give the money to the poor.

Good morning boys and girls! Do you have a favourite toy or piece of clothing? How do your treat it? Do you take care of it or are you rough with it? All of us have things that we have to take care of especially if we have received it as a gift. Do you know someone else who have given us things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

Overcoming The Temptation Of Desperation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2020

The midst of desperation, Satan entices men with evil desires, wrong motives, & doubt. This lesson teaches us that if we steadfastly resist his temptations by refusing to conform to them, and instead follow the directions of Scripture, the tempter will flee from us.

Introduction: Overcoming the Temptation of Desperation is important because desperation will cause men to act out of character. The desperation of the pandemic and the fear it brings has caused many to hoard up supplies, buy additional guns and ammo, purchase additional alcohol and others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 12:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

More Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 15, 2020

When it comes to stewardship, giving, generosity, our finances, our money it really isn't truth or dare with God it's truth and dare.

Okay, alright, whether that song is your jam or not let’s give it up for the band one more time...why, because that was awesome, all of worship today has been awesome but the good news is that the best is still yet to come. Having said that though, my guess is that there might be a few questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Give Careful Attention To What You Want. Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 3, 2020

When God created us, he gave us the best gift, with no other creation have it but only human. The “free will”. Our will is powerful, that it can break or make us. Genesis 3:1-4; 6 Luke 12:13-21

Introduction: When God created us, he gave us the best gift, with no other creation have it but only human. The “free will”. Our will is powerful, that it can break or make us. Genesis 3:1-6(NKJV). 3 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-4, Genesis 3:6, Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 16:25, Matthew 6:33, Luke 12:22-34, Ecclesiastes 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Pleasing Faith.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2013

Everyone has faith, everyone has mustard seed faith like it or not and we cannot get through one single day without living by faith. Yet there are many different kinds of faith, and we want to home into God pleasing as that is the one that gets results.

This sermon was delivered to both St. John’s and St. Oswald’s, Scottish Episcopal churches in Girvan and Maybole on the 11th August 2013. Prayer: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you O Lord. Amen. Introduction: Everyone has faith, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus And His Teachings Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 22, 2022

The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible!

Video transition: The Bible Connection (skit guys) The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-53, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 4:43, Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9th Sunday After Pentecost. August 10th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2022

Year C, Proper 14.

Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23, Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:12-22, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:32-40 A). A REASONABLE OFFER. Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20. The opening of this wonderful Book of Isaiah introduces us to a Ministry which, on a conservative ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23, Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:12-22, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:32-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 8, 2022

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 19

August 7, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 15:1-6; Luke 12:32-40 From Fear to Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Two explorers were on a jungle safari when suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bible And Jesus - His Teachings Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2022

Jesus most taught about subject from all His sermons Is on The Kingdom of Heaven or God In Scripture. Yet few preachers spend time focusing on this very Important topic Jesus covered it over and over.

Video Transition: Stories of the Kingdom The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:33-59, Mark 1:15, Matthew 10:39, Psalm 145:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer That Will Move Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 18, 2022

Beloved, God said that he would withhold no good thing from us therefore do you have a desire to know the one who delivered us from sin, and do you have a burning desire to be in his presence knowing that your prayers are heard, then I invite you to pull up a chair and feast from this message.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 6:6) "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5, Ephesians 1:9, Luke 12:32, Matthew 6:9-13, Galatians 4:6, Psalm 68:5, Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:2, Jeremiah 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal