Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Treasure Hunters Ask Courageous Questions Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Beware of Greed.TEXT - Luke 12:13-21The Parable of Bigger Barns is about you.1. Do I want to know the truth? * Matthew 13:10-17 * Philippians 2:32. Do I recognize the seductive power of earthly treasure?  * Luke 12:13-21 * Luke 18:18-273. Do I build bigger barns?  * Luke 12:32-34 * Luke 12:21NEXT STEPS1. Be courageous.2. Name your barns.3. Hold earthly treasures lightly.4. Give away earthly treasure. GO DEEPER - Rich Toward GodBeing rich toward God is valuing what God values over ourselves. It is seeking God’s kingdom first. Consider a few more courageous questions: * How does God love me and how does God want me to love others? * How can I build God’s kingdom barns better, and avoid building my barns bigger? * How can I increase my need for God as my earthly treasures increase? * What does God want me to do with the possessions I manage for God? * How can I be wise and avoid being foolish about my wealth? * How can I know the real peril t