Sermons on San Lucas 12:40:

The Heart's Treasure

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 13, 2019

Our heart's treasure grounds the purpose of our life. When our heart's treasure is God's kingdom, we have tremendous joy and peace.

August 11, 2019 Pastor Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 The Heart’s Treasure Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Antiques Roadshow has been a longstanding popular show on PBS. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Thief And The Servants) # 19

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

As we look at the coming of the Lord as a thief in the night, the emphasis is on the element of surprise.

For example, a thief does not call the home that he plans to enter and say, “About one O’clock this evening I plan to arrive.” When he enters a home, he wants the element of surprise to be on his side.And the Bible tells us in Matthew 24:36, “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Returns Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus says in effect, “You can be certain I’ll return but you can’t predict when I’ll return.

This is the first sermon in a series of messages on Jesus’ vision of the last days. And it’s just in time for school to kick off both here and in Northwest ISD. What comes to mind when you think of the End of Time? Judgment, the Four Horsemen, the Antichrist, or perhaps even 666? People have an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

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

Ready And Waiting Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 15, 2025

Following the charge to not worry about others or about earthly possessions - Jesus seems to make another hint toward toward the cross and toward his time away from his people. In doing this, he calls his people to be ready and waiting while he is gone.

Are we there yet? land marks, milestones along the way long middle section of the book we’ve turned toward Jerusalem Jesus is ultimately preparing his disciples for his departure and preparing them and us to continue ministry in His absence. Even in the midst of the part of Luke in which we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-53

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Sermon: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Jesus doesn’t tell us to pack a bag to be prepared. Instead, He tells us we are the bag. YOU ARE THE GO BAG. We are to be prepared.

Happy New Year to your family and you! We begin a new series for a new year, the 40-Day Challenge. I want to invite each of you to take the 40-Day Challenge with me. As you begin a new year, I challenge you to devote 40 days to grow spiritually. I want you to take a 40-day challenge with me. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:38-45

Denomination: Baptist

Always Remain Watchful Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

The two parables here serve to caution us about slacking off in kingdom work. We need to keep our waist girded and be ready for service; and be alert and watchful at all times, so we don’t miss opportunities to share the love of Christ.

This evening’s message is entitled “Always Remain Watchful,” and it’s taken from two short parables commonly called “The Parable of the Faithful and Evil Servant” and “The Parable of the Thief.” In these two short parables Jesus spoke a word about faithfulness; the kind of faithfulness that leads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Servants Are Blessed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

We are waiting and watching for Jesus' return. We are expecting Jesus to return.

FAITHFUL SERVANTS ARE BLESSED (Outline) November 20, 2022 – Pentecost Last – LUKE 12:35-43 INTRO: The Lord calls us to be his servants. The Lord also calls us his children. We are servants and children of the Lord. Our lives are guided by the Lord’s Word. Not the world’s words. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Are We Told To Keep Our Home Fires Burning?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 5, 2023

Keeping our home fires burning. Is this referring to those who may have a fireplace in their home?

The Return from A Wedding: Albeit this illustration applies to Israel and the second coming of Christ when He returns to establish His earthly Kingdom, it fundamentally applies to us, the church, as we await His return during the Rapture. This story is about a groom that had a wedding supper with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting With Expectation: Living As Ready Servants

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 5, 2025

Jesus calls us to live with anticipation and readiness for His return. He reminds us that our Heavenly Father has prepared a wonderful inheritance for us—His kingdom—and that we should live in a state of vigilance and faithfulness.

1. The Comfort of God's Pledge (Luke 12:32) Jesus begins with a word of reassurance: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” This is a comforting reminder that our Heavenly Father’s desire is to bless us with His kingdom. His love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Our Place In God's House The Church

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025

God has called each one of us to have a role in the church and he calls us to carry it out lovingly

How does serving God become a part of our salvation story? Before you accuse me of being a heretic, I believe that salvation has all been completed once for all upon the Cross And there is nothing for us to do other than we receive Jesus’ gift of salvation. It is a once for all gift we receive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Anglican

Living Faithfully Even When No One Is Watching

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 21, 2025

Living faithful under the words of Gospel when no one is watching is the way Jesus wants us to live.

Living Faithfully Even When No One Is Watching Luke 12:35–48 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 12:35 “Be prepared, and keep your lamps lit. 36 “You are also to be like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Midnight Oil

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus is coming soon. Prepare daily, own your faith, and don’t delay. Midnight is coming, but grace is here now.

Picture the scene Jesus paints. Night has settled in. A moon is rising lazy and late. Shadows stretch across the village road. Somewhere nearby, a bride waits with trembling excitement. Her friends surround her with music and laughter and nervous energy. They do not know when the moment will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Hebrews 9:27-28, Luke 12:35-40, 2 Peter 3:9, Revelation 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist