Have you ever felt overwhelmed by worry, lying awake at night anxious about tomorrow? In this powerful message, we explore Jesus' direct command and invitation: "Don't worry." Drawing from Luke 12:22-34 and John 15:9, discover how God wants to bring you into His joy and happiness, not leave you trapped in anxiety.

Key Scripture: "That's why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing." - Luke 12:22-23

Jesus uses two beautiful illustrations to teach us about God's care:

• The Ravens: These ceremonially unclean scavenger birds don't plant or harvest, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you to Him?
• The Lilies: Flowers don't work or make clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory wasn't dressed as beautifully. If God clothes temporary flowers with such beauty, how much more will He clothe you—made in His image for eternity?

The Root Issue: Jesus cuts straight to the heart—worry reveals "little faith." The extent to which you worry is the extent to which you don't trust God. Worry denies God's promise, wisdom, goodness, and sovereignty.

The Solution: "Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need." (Luke 12:31)

What does seeking God's kingdom look like?

1. Pursue God's royal rule in every part of society
2. Proclaim the death and resurrection of Jesus
3. Extend grace towards others
4. Reflect God's kingdom in your worship, work, play, and relationships

Remember: You have a Father in heaven who already knows what you need. The same God who provided salvation through His Son knows how to provide for your daily needs. Jesus himself lived this truth—having no place to lay His head, yet trusting His Father's provision every single day.

Prayer Focus: Release yourself from those "little demons of worry" that feed only on the anxieties you give them. Starve them by trusting your good Father. As Jesus commanded in the imperative tense—this isn't a suggestion but an instruction: Do. Not. Worry.

Challenge: Every time you see a live flower, let it remind you of God's providence in your life. If He can do that for a temporary flower, imagine what He has prepared for you!

Are you ready to exchange worry for faith, anxiety for trust, fear for the joy of knowing your Father in heaven has got this?

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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into one of Jesus' most challenging parables - the story of the rich fool from Luke 12:13-21. After 24 weeks of exploring the Kingdom of God, we examine what truly defines our lives and how the pursuit of possessions can distract us from our ultimate purpose.

"But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you've worked for?' Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God." - Luke 12:20-21

The Motive of Self (00:00-15:00) We begin with a man interrupting Jesus' teaching to demand help with an inheritance dispute. Jesus refuses to get involved, instead warning against "every kind of greed." Learn why knowing your calling means knowing what battles aren't yours to fight.

Life Is Not Your Possessions (15:00-30:00) Jesus teaches that life is not measured by how much we own. Through personal stories - from driving a Porsche for the first time to giving away a God-given car - we explore how possessions can possess us and why true contentment comes from stewardship, not ownership.

The Parable of the Rich Fool (30:00-45:00) We examine the wealthy farmer who had everything except wisdom. His six fatal flaws:

• Thankless - Never acknowledged God's provision
• Selfish - Hoarded instead of shared
• Self-absorbed - 33% of his words were "I," "me," or "my"
• Anxious - Worried about storage, not souls
• Self-indulgent - Lived only for pleasure
• Presumptuous - Assumed he had many years left

Being Rich Toward God (45:00-end) The episode concludes with seven practical ways to be "rich toward God":

1. Make His glory your highest goal
2. Offer all talents for Kingdom work
3. Serve those in need and give generously
4. Embrace simplicity to bless others
5. Live below your means for Kingdom impact
6. Become a giver, not a taker
7. Give yourself fully to God's purposes

"Greed is a fat demon with a small mouth. Whatever you feed it is never enough."

"The way you know whether you own something or something owns you is what happens when God says, 'Give it away.'"

"Every single person on this earth dies poor with nothing."

"The bellies of the poor were much safer storerooms than his barns." - Augustine

• The miraculous provision of a car and God's call to give it away
• A father's wisdom in distributing inheritance while alive to prevent family division
• Donald's testimony - 25-year leukemia survivor who lived each day as if it were his last

What has God given you to give away? This week, identify one possession, talent, or resource that God might be calling you to release for His Kingdom purposes.

Remember: To live is Christ. Your life is not defined by what you have, but by whose you are.

Have you ever felt that life is unfair? That others receive blessings they don't deserve while you work hard for everything? In this powerful message, we explore Jesus' revolutionary parable of the workers in the vineyard and discover why God's "unfairness" is actually our greatest hope.

Key Scripture: Matthew 19:23-30, Matthew 20:1-16

Pastor Greg begins with a relatable story about being pulled over at a stop sign while others speed past unpunished, illustrating how we all wrestle with fairness. But here's the radical truth: If God was fair, we'd all go to hell. The gospel itself is beautifully unfair - the sinless Son of God became sin so sinners could be declared righteous.

Main Points Covered:

1. What Do We Get Out of This? - Following Jesus isn't about earning rewards but receiving grace. The disciples, despite their youth and foolishness, were promised to sit on twelve thrones judging Israel - not because of their ability, but their willingness to say "yes" to Jesus.

2. The Call to Work - The parable reveals a massive harvest requiring many workers. Whether called at 7am or 5pm, all workers receive the same wage - eternal life - based on the owner's generosity, not their effort.

3. God's Glorious Unfairness - God gives gifts we don't deserve and withholds punishment we do deserve. The thief on the cross received the same salvation as lifelong disciples. This isn't boring grace - it's amazing grace!

4. The Curse of Comparison - The early workers' complaint reveals our heart condition. When we compare ourselves to others, envy creeps in and sours our gratitude. As Paul warns, "When they measure themselves by themselves... they are not wise" (2 Corinthians 10:12).

5. Two Kingdoms Colliding - There's the worldly order of competition where the privileged rule, and God's kingdom where He takes the rejected and makes them beautiful. We become touchpoints between these two realms.

6. Cheap Grace? - Grace is free to us but cost the Father everything. With a simple "Come, follow me," Jesus invites us from last place to first, from nobody to somebody, from purposeless to purposeful.

Powerful Truths: - "The last will be first, and the first will be last" (Matthew 19:30) - Your weakness qualifies you for God's strength - Work gives purpose, not just provision - We're called to reign as priests on earth (Revelation 5:10) - Whether saved at age 10 or 70, all receive the same eternal life

Application: Stop comparing your spiritual journey to others. Whether you've served God for decades or just arrived at the 11th hour, His grace is equally generous. Your "inability" is exactly what God wants to use for His glory. Say yes to His call, regardless of the hour.

Prayer Focus: If you don't know Jesus personally, He's near you right now. Simply confess Him as Lord, acknowledge your need for Him, and receive His amazing, unfair, generous grace.

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