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Luke 12:32-40

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³² “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. ³³Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. ³⁴For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Watchful Slaves

³⁵ “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; ³⁶be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. ³⁷Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. ³⁸If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.

³⁹ “But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. ⁴⁰You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”

New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Commentaries on Luke 12:32-40: Calvin | Matthew Henry | Jamiesson, Fausset, Brown
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Peace on Earth?

Aidan Nichols | Torch

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on Luke 12:32-48, Aidan Nichols argues that his sacrifice changes Jesus Christ for ever, so that he may change us forever.

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Sacrifice, Redemption, Peace (with Others)

Ready for Action

Richard Eslinger | Preaching Hope

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

We are called to watch for the Lord's coming—but once Jesus enters our lives and our churches, things will never be same. A sermon on Luke 12:32-48 by Richard Eslinger.

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Second Coming, Kingdom Of God, Parables

Almsgiving and Generocity

David J Lose | Working Preacher

This commentary on Luke 12:32-40 focuses on almsgiving, suggesting that the point of almsgiving is not to elevate poverty - circumstantial or chosen - but rather to extol generosity as a mark of the Christian life.

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Faith, Alms/almsgiving, Generosity, Money

What Would You Do…?

David Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This sermon starter on Luke 12:32-40 focuses on overcoming fear and taking risks in life, guided by faith and the assurance of God's protection and guidance.

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Courage, Faith, Guidance, Promises

Ready and Prepared

James B Janknegt | Global Worship

Artwork, Prayer

An image of the painting of Luke 12:32-40 by artist James B. Janknegt, along with a "Litany for Readiness" on the same scripture passage by Fran Pratt.

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Forgiveness, Generosity, Discernment

The Kingdom of God

Nathanael Vissia | R Four

Children's Sermon or Lesson, Closing Prayer

Nathanael Vissia's children’s sermon for Luke 12:32-40 teaches that the best gift that God can give us, the kingdom of God, cannot be lost or stolen from us or broken by us.

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Gifts From God, Kingdom Of God, Witness

The Heart of the Matter

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Obeying God's commands changes when we discover that "God really, really wants to give us the kingdom and all good things." A working preacher's commentary on Luke 12:32-40.

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Grace, Law, Kingdom Of God

Mise en Place

Alyce M McKenzie | Patheos - Progressive

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this reflection on Luke 12:32-40, Alyce McKenzie explains the key to readiness for the Second Coming is to make sure your treasure (heart) is in the right place, keep alert, and be quick to act.

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Parables, Eschatology, Second Coming, Heart

People Get Ready

Stephanie Yancy | Caminando with Jesus

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A reflection on Luke 12:32-40 by Stephanie Yancy, who says that "the way to be ready when the Kingdom of God arrives is to start living right now as though the kingdom is already here."

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Hope, Kingdom Of God, Providence, Trust

God’s Good Pleasure

David Lose | In the Meantime

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter on Luke 12:32-40, David Lose emphasizes that inclusion in God's kingdom is something God delights in giving to us and cannot be earned.

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Fear, Generosity, Kingdom Of God, Pleasure

Just Do It!

David J Lose | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this commentary on Luke 12:32-40, David Lose weighs the tension between grace and works, encouraging preachers to preach a little more works. Is it because Christians should live a certain way? No, because we can.

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Good Works, Daily Living, Freedom, Righteousness

Judgment, Grace, and Love

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter, Scott Hoezee examines the intertwining themes of judgment and grace in Luke 12:32-40. 'Salvation by grace alone' is great but, when misdirected, it can also lead to moral torpor and judgment.

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Judgment, Grace, Sin, Salvation

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Waiting for the coming of his Lord; or, the active christianPD
Rejoicing in hopePD
Have No Fear, Little Flock©
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Prepare for the Unexpected Hour

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this daily reflection prayer/study guide, the author discusses Jesus' call to preparedness in Luke 12:32-48 and how Christians today can keep their eyes on things of the Kingdom rather than temporal things.

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Blessing, Distraction, Temptation

Commentary on Luke 12:32-40

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Jesus' command, “do not fear,” is not an out-of-the-blue optimistic statement or pie-in-the-sky platitude, but one grounded in the claim that God’s faithfulness extends to the entirety of God’s creation.

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Fear, Imagination, Treasure, Words

God's Good Pleasure

Chelsey Harmon | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this sermon starter on Luke 12:32-40, Chelsey Harmon emphasizes the generosity of God: "It is God’s good pleasure to give us the kingdom." Sermon illustration idea included.

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Blessing, Discipleship, Fear, Freedom

The Father’s Good Pleasure

Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this reflection on Luke 12:32-40 from the Orthodox tradition, Barnabas Powell examines “good pleasure” to give us the kingdom.

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Kingdom Of God, Sheep, Orthodox Church, Pleasure

Faith as a Verb

Carolyn C Brown | Worshiping With Children

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase, Children's Sermon or Lesson

Carolyn Brown offers children's worship resources for Genesis 15:1-6; Psalms 33:12-22; Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Luke 12:32-40; and Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, with a focus on faith.

Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

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Faith, Justice, Cleansing, Snow

You Are Given The Kingdom!

Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this reflection on Luke 12:32-40 from the Orthodox tradition, Barnabas Powell talks about our capacity to receive the kingdom.

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Kingdom Of God, Orthodox Church

Life is Short

Brett Younger | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

We waste a lot of time, Brett Younger declares in this sermon on Luke 12:32-40. But life is too short not to pay attention to and join in with the work of God in the world.

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God's Will, Life, Eschatology, Time

Transforming Our Vision

Jason Cox | Sermons That Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on charity, Jason Cox uses the words of Jesus in Luke 12:32-34 and additional scripture to reflect on the relationship between power, the poor, and the kingdom of God.

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Justice, Kingdom Of God, Charity, Poor