Fool's Gold | Hidden in Plain Sight | Pastor Rob Koke | Shoreline Church | Message

In this message from our Hidden in Plain Sight series, Pastor Rob unpacks one of Jesus’ most challenging parables—the story of the rich fool (Luke 12:16–21). It’s a reminder that success without surrender is empty, and that real treasure isn’t stored in barns or bank accounts, but in hearts that honor God.

Big idea: You can be rich in things and poor in soul. Everything we have comes from God, and we’re called to honor Him with all of it—how we give, save, and spend.

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what you’ll hear

Why Jesus called the rich man a fool—and how to avoid the same trap
The difference between *having money* and *being mastered by it*
Five bad attitudes about money that diminish your life
A better way to view your finances: give, save, and spend to honor God
How David modeled generosity and gratitude in 1 Chronicles 29
A special call to live with a heart for the city and a heart for the house

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key scriptures

*Luke 12:16–21* – The parable of the rich fool
*Proverbs 3:9–10* – “Honor the Lord with your wealth…”
*1 Timothy 6:10* – “The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil”
*Matthew 6:25–33* – “Do not worry… seek first His kingdom”
*1 Chronicles 29:10–14* – David’s prayer of humility and generosity

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