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  • James Groce avatar

    Steward Of Whom?

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
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    The Bible tells us that we are all given stewardship roles.

    INTRODUCTION A. What is a steward? 1. Literally, it means a keeper of a hall. a. in Medieval times a shop steward was the one who stayed at the hall and prepared the meals for the other craftsmen. b. since he was there cleaning the place, prospective employers left messages with him about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "You Cannot Serve God And Wealth.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 24,389 views

    Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Luke 16: 1-13 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus teaching that it is in our own best self-interest to be “interested” in the welfare of others. Amen. Title: “You cannot serve God and wealth.”

    Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Luke 16: 1-13 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus teaching that it is in our own best self-interest to be “interested” in the welfare of others. Amen. Title: “You cannot serve God and wealth.” Jesus relates a parable about a prudent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Single-Mindedness

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
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    Some conclusions drawn from the Parable of the Unjust Steward

    Bale 23-09-01 Single-mindedness This morning’s Gospel reading is the Parable of the Unjust Steward: Luke 16:1-13 This is one of the most difficult parables to understand - because at first blush it looks as if Jesus is condoning sharp practices. On careful reflection however, I don’t think he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    16 Pentecost C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
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    Jesus invites us to be shrewd in our efforts to spread the gospel, and extravagant in our praise of God.

    16 Pentecost C Luke 16:1-13 23 September 2001 Have you ever been suckered by someone shrewd? So shrewd that you can only admire his shrewdness? I once attended a trade fair and entered a whole lot of the draws that are always there. The next week there was a knock at the door with a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bottom Line

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
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    We are stewards of God’s property and, as stewards, will be held accountable for our managing of what has been entrusted to us.

    The Bottom Line For obvious reasons, this is Jesus’ most difficult parable. How could Jesus use such an obviously dishonest man as an example for His disciples? I think God uses evil things ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Shrewd Are We?

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
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    Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd

    HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Recieving The Riches Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 24,888 views

    The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

    A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not That Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 8,897 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon is devoted to the subject of money.

    Sunday Morning January 27, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#4] NOT THAT! Luke 16:1-15 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our stewardship series, we come to a sermon that many will say, “Not that”! 2. I want to say before I start this sermon that there will be some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Great Expectations: God's Expectations!

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,071 views

    Successful life management is a matter of exchanging a life you cannot keep for a life you cannot lose.

    The interviewer had traveled all the way to New York to interview him about preaching. Sitting in his living room, the young man was thrilled to be visiting with one of the most effective media ministers of all times. When television was young, he appeared in prime time on Sunday evenings, teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Can God Trust You? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 425 ratings
     | 145,129 views

    Jesus used the parable of the shrewd manager to give us lessons about managing the money God gives us, the value of true investments, and a warning about becoming a slave to money.

    How Much Can God Trust You? Luke 16:1-18 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The recent accounting scandals have shaken our economy to its roots. I read about a third grade class in which the students were telling about the jobs their parents had. One little boy shocked the class by saying, “My dad is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Pierce avatar

    3 Keys To Understanding The Bible

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    Three important keys to understanding the Bible are content, context and clarity.

    3 Keys to Understanding the Bible Intro: Talk about the Bible… 66 different books 40 different authors written over 1500 years Written in at least 3 different original languages books of history, prophecy, poetry and letters. And we are supposed to read it and apply it to our modern, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin McCarthy avatar

    Color-Blind Series

    Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on May 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,279 views

    A look at how money "colors" or shapes our interior lives and why Jesus has so much to say about its use.

    This represents the first in a 5-part focus on how money affects our interior (heart)life, and is derived from a 3-part series given by Brad Powell of Northridge Church, Plymouth, MI. With Brad Powell’s permission, I adapted his material to its present format. Message #1: Color-blind, The Color ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciples Are Intendants

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,758 views

    It is to the disciples that this parabola was told. The principles which it exposes are valid for the disciples of all times. It comes to recall us that we are the intendants of what belongs to him as well as its interests. There is well on councils of th

    Les disciples sont des intendants Lecture : Luc 16/1-3 C’est aux disciples que cette parabole fut raconté. Les principes qu=il expose sont valables pour les disciples de tous les temps. Elle vient nous rappeler que nous sommes les intendants de ce qui lui appartient ainsi que de ses intérêts. Il ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Baeta avatar

    You Cannot Serve God And Money

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,598 views

    “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” Luke 16:13.

    Theme: You cannot serve God and money Text: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Tim. 2:1-8; Lk. 16:1-13 God is concerned about our future and teaches us to also show that same concern. Our concern should lead us to make the right decisions in life. When God created the tree that yields fruit, the Scriptures declare ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Let's Make A Deal

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,488 views

    Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

    There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed