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RICH - Who wouldn't want to be?!  But we all know about the story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19), but what about the story of the man who had such good crops he decided to tear down his barns and build bigger ones, then take life easy (Luke 12:13-21).  What did Jesus say his reward would be?  How do we define a rich person?  If you are rich, does it prevent you from getting into heaven? (Matthew 19:23).  God states that if you are faithful with some he will entrust you with much more.  "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things." (Matthew 25:21)  Listen in as Pastor Don explains the joys and pitfalls of being rich.
 

Introduction -

A certain gratitude is expected for the One who sends the rain.

#I         RICH:

a.       Some obvious things: The guy is already rich.

b.      What is rich?

c.       13 times he uses 1^st person (I, me, mine, myself)

d.      He thought he could command his soul.

#II        IN TRUST: God knows the future.

a.                          Now and then God will trust us and give us things now that we will need in the future.

#III      COMPASSION: God love us.

a.       Like a good loving Father, He wants us to grow to be responsible with what He gives us.

b.      God wants His blessing to draw you closer to Him.

c.       God wants to use you as an instrument to bless others. II Corinthians 9:10-11

d.      God wants you to have eternal blessings.

#IV      HEAR: At some point we will all hear.

Conclusion:

            Rich

            In trust

            Compassion

            Hear