Luke 12:15-21 (NIV)

Our worth is defined by our relationship with God, not by our material possessions.

Every time we believe a lie, we empower the liar!

The Warning...

“Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’” — Luke 12:15 (NIV)

The Wealth of the Man...

“And he told them this parable: ‘The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. He thought to himself, “What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops?”’” — Luke 12:16-17 (NIV)

The Words of the Man...

“Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain. And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink, and be merry.”’” — Luke 12:18-19 (NIV)

The Wisdom of God...

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’” — Luke 12:20 (NIV)

1. Life is more important than wealth.
2. Wealth doesn't determine worth.
3. Worth comes from God.

When you doubt your worth, just look at the cross.

Nudge: Nourishing Growth in God's Garden
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

'I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. '

1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Nudge Evangelism is waking people up to see that Jesus is already at work in their lives.

I define evangelism as “nudge” and evangelists as “nudgers.”

-Len Sweet

Point 1: Planting with Purpose
I plant the seed... 1 Corinthians 3:6

Point 2: Watering with Willingness
Apollos water it... 1 Corinthians 3:6

Point 3: Partnering with God

but God has been making it grow. 1 Corinthians 3:6

For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We can't do God's part but we can do our part!

August 31, 2025
Series: At the Movies

Sermon: Step Up and Make a Difference...

Scripture:

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭82‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: 'Making a Difference' is not an option but a mandate!

Understand the WHAT...

Defend the weak and fatherless...Psalm 82:3a

Video 1: Milestone

Understand the WHY...

Deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 82:4b

Video 2: God's children are not for sale.

Understand the WHEN...

Video 3: When God tells you to do something you cannot hesitate.

“Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Video 4: Island Raid

CONCLUSION: Actions speak louder than words!

Video 5: Closing Music