Sermons on Luke 12:5-15:

Follies Of A Fool Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

THE RICH FOOL FAILED TO: RECOGNIZE GOD’S BLESSINGS, LIVE A LIFE OF GENEROSITY AND FOCUS HIS RESOURCES TOWARD HEAVEN. Jesus challenges us to avoid his foolish ways.

FOLLIES OF A FOOL HE DIDN’T EVEN HEAR THE WORDS JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE LARGE GATHERING, “I TELL YOU, WHOEVER ACKNOWLEDGES ME BEFORE MEN, THE SON OF MAN WILL ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE HIM BEFORE THE ANGELS OF GOD…” NO, HE HAD COME FOR ANOTHER REASON. CERTAINLY JESUS WOULD HELP HIM. HE PRESSED TOWARD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Deuteronomy 8:17

Denomination: Adventist

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

Not In Things

Contributed by Trevor Ducreay on Dec 10, 2002

Jesus invites us to rethink how we evaluate human worth with a parable about a successful man whom God regarded as a fool.

Text: Luke 12:15-21 Introduction This passage of Scripture is troubling. It may not strike us as troubling on the surface. Indeed we are likely to say the obligatory “Amen” on reading or hearing this passage read in worship. (Remember Amen means “so let it be” or “I agree, I concur, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Adventist

Do You Have Works Or Relationships.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This is an expository sermon on Philippians 3:1-11 and deals with the need for a relationship to Christ, rather than trusting our good works.

"Do You Have Works Or Relationship" 11:00 3/14/93 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Luke 12:13-21 .ls2 In our New Testament reading, we met a man who was greatly blessed in terms of the material things. His work produced so much wealth, he did not know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Closet Space

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Heavenly Father empower us to use our wealth to help others in need and for good causes. Amen. Title: “Closet Space” Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Gimmee, Gimmee

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 4, 2001

We always want more - of the wrong things.

Gimmee, Gimmee Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and that my hot tub’s watertight. That racquetball won’t get too tough, that all my sushi’s fresh enough. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does A Man Get For His Toil?

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 5, 2001

“For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labours under the sun?”

Theme: What does a man gain for his toil Text: Eccl. 1:2, 2:21-23; Col. 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk. 12:13-21 Read Eccl. 2:21-23 “For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 2:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shrouds Don't Have Pockets

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001

Lessons from the Parable of the Rich Fool

05-08-01 Morston/Stiffkey Sermon – Luke 12:13-21 – Shrouds don’t have pockets Father, I pray that you will take my words this morning and use them to speak to us all from the Gospel reading. I ask this in Jesus Name. Amen. Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

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

More Is Not Better-- Simplicity Brings Freedom Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Feb 28, 2002

Real happiness comes from investing in people and a God-directed passion

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff– More is Not Better--Simplicity is freedom. Have you seen the bumper sticker "He who dies with the most toys wins." I saw one that said, "He who dies with the most toys still dies." I believe that many of us have bought that idea that life consists in how much we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Vaulable

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2004

This is just an outline about we are vaulable to God. A baby is not a choice its a child

Sermon The Human Life is Valuable to God Luke 12:7 I. We (humans) are valuable because God knows us. Fear the Lord Not Man there are things to fear in life, some very serious things. However, there is a vast difference between what men usually fear and what God says to fear. The things men fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:7, Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

All Is Vanity Without God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 11, 2001

A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost about the vanity of life

Pentecost 9 Luke 12:13-21 Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14 2:18-23 "All is Vanity without God"   I would like to share one of Aesop’s Fables with you this morning. "When a dog which had stolen a piece of meat out of a butcher’s shop, was crossing a river on its way home, he saw his own shadow reflected in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Be On Your Guard Against Greed!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 28, 2001

Through a parable about a "rich fool" Jesus gave a sharp warning about the love of money. Greed leads to a false view of life. Greed leads to a fool’s death.

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10) That passage from the Apostle Paul’s first letter to Timothy is well known. It seems that many people who know little else about the Bible can quote that particular passage. Perhaps it is familiar and frequently quoted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Me, Myself, And I

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2001

How we can keep from becoming enslaved to the demon of greed by understanding the concept of gracious giving.

IN REGARDS TO WEALTH, O.J. SIMPSON WAS ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING, “I SIT IN MY HOUSE AND SOMETIMES I GET SO LONELY IT’S UNBELIEVABLE. LIFE HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME. I’VE GOT A GREAT WIFE, GOOD KIDS, MONEY, MY OWN HEALTH -- AND I’M LONELY AND BORED... I’VE OFTEN WONDERED WHY SO MANY RICH PEOPLE COMMIT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Free Methodist