The Principle of Possessions

Sunday Morning Service – June 7, 2026 AMText: Luke 12:16–21Title: The Principle of PossessionsPreaching: Dr. Ernest GroceJoin us this Sunday morning as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce brings a message from Luke 12:16–21 entitled, “The Principle of Possessions.” In this well-known parable, Jesus tells of a rich man whose land brought forth abundantly. Faced with an overflowing harvest, the man decided to tear down his barns and build greater ones so he could store his goods and enjoy a life of ease.Yet while the man was rich in earthly possessions, he was poor toward God. His focus was entirely on what he had accumulated rather than on the One who had blessed him. That very night, his life was required of him, and all that he had gathered was left behind.This passage reminds us that possessions are not sinful, but they become dangerous when they possess us. Jesus teaches that life does not consist in the abundance of things we own, but in our relationship with God and our faithfulness to His purposes.This message will explore:• The difference between owning possessions and being owned by them• The danger of trusting in material wealth for security• Why earthly treasures are temporary and uncertain• The importance of being rich toward God• How to maintain an eternal perspective in a material worldCome join us as we study this powerful parable and learn biblical principles for handling possessions in a way that honors God and prepares us for eternity.