What does it really mean to be rich? In Luke 12, Jesus confronts a man who is consumed with what he has—and what he thinks he still needs. His problem isn’t simply his possessions; it’s what his possessions have revealed about his heart.

We can win financially and still lose spiritually. We can build a valuable life without living a life of value. In this message, we’ll discover why inventory never tells the whole story, why Jesus tells the real story, and why true riches are ultimately found in surrendering our lives to Him.

The question isn’t simply, “How much do you have?” The deeper question is: “Who has you?”

When the world feels chaotic, confusing, and completely out of control, it can be easy to wonder where God is. Daniel 2 reminds us that even when earthly kingdoms shake, God’s throne hasn’t moved.

Nebuchadnezzar had power, wealth, and influence, yet his soul was troubled. Daniel had lost his homeland and was living as a prisoner, yet he knew where to take his questions. The difference wasn’t their circumstances—it was who they trusted.

You may not have all the answers. You may not understand the script God is writing. But you can trust the One who holds the pen.

What if you could be lost in two completely different ways?

In Luke 15, the younger son is lost in rebellion, while the older son is lost in self-righteousness. One leaves the Father’s house; the other stays in the house but loses sight of the Father.

The younger son had to stop managing the mirror and come to himself. The older son had to trade his scoreboard for sonship.

Both needed grace.

And Jesus leaves the story unfinished. We never find out whether the older brother enters the celebration.

Because the third point isn’t about him.

The third point is up to you.

Will you stop managing the appearance of your life and deal honestly with your sin? Will you stop keeping score and rest in the grace of the Father? And will you receive the forgiveness and transformation that Jesus freely offers?