Heavenly Treasure

HEAVENLY TREASURE

10/19/2025; Luke 12:13-34; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Jesus is the one true Savior of the world, who frees us from greed and anxiety. Therefore, we must reject materialism, rest in the Father’s good and perfect care for our lives, and reorient our priorities so that we might seek His Kingdom, lay up treasures in heaven, and be rich in good works!

I. REJECT MATERIALISM – (Luke 12:13-21)
   A. Selfish Demand – (Luke 11:13-14)
   B. Sobering Warning – (Luke 11:15-21)
      1. Warning Stated – (v.15)
      2. Warning Illustrated – (vv.16-21)

II. REST IN GOD’S CARE – (Luke 12:22-28)
   A. Command to Not be Anxious – (Luke 12:22)
   B. Reasons to Not be Anxious – (Luke 12:23, 25-26)
      1. Life is about more than the physical
      2. Life has a definite duration
   C. Illustrations to Not be Anxious – (Luke 12:24, 27-28)
      1. Birds of the Air
      2. Lillies of the Field

III. REORDER YOUR PRIORITIES – (Luke 12:29-34)
   A. Promise of God’s Kingdom – (Luke 12:29-32)
   B. Practice of God’s Kingdom – (Luke 12:33)
   C. Priority of God’s Kingdom – (Luke 12:34)