Sermons on Luke 16:1:

Are We They?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we are reminded that we must have a social conscience

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, my Lord and my Redeemer. We are taught in Deacons School that we are to always preach on the Gospel reading for a given Sunday, since one of those things exclusively reserved for Deacons is the proclaiming of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-12, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal

A Perplexing Parable Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus is saying to His disciples that they can learn from non-Christian dedication, even the dedication of crooks. Look at the world and learn something from their commitment to their evil goals.

Have you ever heard or read of such a unique and perfectly planned crime that you said to yourself, "That was really clever"? For example, was it not amazing that that group of men in England could steal millions of dollars without firing a shot? We have to admit it was a bad thing well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Not The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 28, 2021

In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the younger son squandered his inheritance. And yet, his father received him back. So, is what we do with our money not important?!’ The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is Jesus' answer.

"Not the prodigal son" Today we’re looking at what is often called the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, or the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, or similar. A rich man entrusts his manager with stewardship of his assets. The manager wastes his master’s wealth. The rich man demands an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: It's All Under Our Management Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 10, 2020

Luke 16:1-13 teaches us how we are to manage God's assets.

Scripture I am preaching a two-week series on stewardship that I am calling “Money and Possessions.” Last week’s sermon was titled, “Ownership: It All Belongs to God.” Today’s sermon is titled, “Stewardship: It’s All Under Our Management.” The text for today’s sermon is Luke 16:1-13. This is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"hello, My Name Is Debt" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 15, 2021

We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands.

“Hello my name is Debt” Luke 16:1-14 We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Finanical Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Jesus wants you to use your final days and your money to win friends for your future: “And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9).

This morning I want to put a bow on our series, Margin, by examining Jesus’ words on the important subject of money. In week one, we learned the value of contentment. In week two, we learned the value of saving for a rainy day. Last week, we saw something of the joy of giving. Today, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Long Road Rome Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2021

Paul used personal ingenuity and shrewd strategy to accomplish God’s ultimate will. We, too, can better serve God if we embrace the unlikely combination of being innocent but yet shrewd.

The Long Road Rome (Acts 23:1-35) 1. Over the next few chapters, we are going to meet some interesting characters. 2. Today, we will be introduced to Felix (show photo 1). 3. In a few weeks, we will meet Festus (show photo 2). 4. Last of all, we will meet Agrippa (show photo 3). 5. Paul was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-25, Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of A Dishonest Man Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Have You Ever Been Fired? Don’t raise your hand, but have you ever been fired from a job? Did you know it was coming, that feeling in your stomach?

Jesus tells a most peculiar parable in His day, the Story of a Dishonest Man. It’s is widely considered one of the most difficult parables – if not the most difficult – to understand. And it’s not hard to see why. Jesus’ story got me thinking about a pastor I read about who misled a church out in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Luke 16:1-13 - Dirty Money And Kingdom Purposes

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

An interesting teaching on how we as disciples should view and utilize the money systems of this world.

Last week, we were going through the parable of the prodigal son—prodigal meaning somebody who squanders resources. Today, we're going to be talking about the prodigal manager, another person who is squandering resources. Jesus is going to use this illustration to prove one main point, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Stewardship

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

A steward is a person employed to manage another's property, especially a large house or estate. God has appointed us to be stewards in this world.

A steward is one who manages something for another. The picture here is a steward who worked for a rich man. This steward had a great deal of responsibility. He was to manage the man’s lands. He was to do the collecting from others who owed. There are three great areas of stewardship that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Christ In This World! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 5, 2022

Be careful of partnering with Non-Christians!

There are a number of major truths in our Christian faith. In preparation for our message today, let us note and always remember 3 major truths: 1. You and I are fearfully and wonderfully created by God! God exists and He created everything including all people! 2. All people, including us, have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Shrewd Is Good:" The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 13, 2023

This week’s “Parables to Live By,” has been a mystery for many, and one of the most challenging so far. It’s the parable, “The Unjust Steward.” It’s a story that can easily come straight out of this week’s news. Come and find out why Jesus commends shrewdness.

Parable to Live By? “Shrewd is Good:" The Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izRqMHh8ByA This parable has always been somewhat of a mystery to many and why it was even taught by Jesus, so I’ve done multiple studies on it, especially with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-3, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Principles From A Parable We Don't Like Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 25, 2023

It matters that we wisely and shrewdly leverage our money, time, energy, talents, skills, and buildings, for Jesus.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Principles from a Parable We Don’t Like LUKE 16:1-13 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Shrewd Sailor-King (source unknown) Once upon a time there was a sailor who was washed ashore on a remote Pacific Island. The natives he met made him king over the island. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shrewd As Serpents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022

“Be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves” (Mt. 10:16). This verse is not advocating hypocrisy. We are not to employ the methods of the ungodly, but we should posses a similar creative capacity. We need to be clever in our dealings.

In Matthew 10:16, Jesus advised us to “be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.” Was Jesus telling believers to be two-faced hypocrites? Was He saying we need to be unjust in our daily activities and dealings, and then turn right around and act like model Christians on Sunday? No. Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God & Neighbor Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon.

"Loving God & Neighbor" Luke 16:1-13 A sermon for 4/30/23 Fourth Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Luke 16 “1 Jesus also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who was informed of accusations that his manager was wasting his assets. 2 So he called the manager in and said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Methodist