Monday, January 23, 2006

The Rich Fool

This morning, I preached a message on Luke 12:13-21, the parable of the rich fool. Here is my "sermon skeleton."

Title: "The Rich Fool"

Text: Luke 12:13-21

Theme: Jesus issues a warning against covetousness

Point: Declare war on greed in your life before it's too late (12:15)

Outline: In the parable of the rich fool, Jesus issues to stern warnings against covetousness.

I. Jesus warns us about the focus of covetousness (12:16-19)
A. Selfishness (vv. 16-19)
B. Materialism (v. 18)
C. Pleasure (v. 19)
II. Jesus warns us about the folly of covetousness (12:20-21)
A. It is foolish to ignore the limitations of your time on earth (v. 20)
B. It is foolish to ignore the limitations of your treasures on earth (vv. 20-21)