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  • Don Schultz avatar

    God And Money

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,496 views

    God gives us money, and we use it to glorify him.

    God and Money 1) Giving to gain eternal friends 2) A world in debt 3) The greatest donation of all time It’s interesting to me to see just how many stories the media can squeeze out of the terrible events that took place a few weeks ago. And I’m sure you’re finding out, as you watch the news, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Evans avatar

    Coaching From A Crook Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 18,509 views

    Jesus uses a clever crook as an example of God’s investment strategy.

    COACHING FROM A CROOK Luke 16:1-13, Selected THERE ONCE WAS A MAN WHO WENT ON AN OCEAN VOYAGE CARRYING A LARGE BAG OF GOLD COINS. THE BAG REPRESENTED HIS ENTIRE NET WORTH. A TERRIBLE STORM BLEW UP, AND THE CALL CAME FOR ALL HANDS TO ABANDON SHIP. THE MAN STRAPPED THE GOLD AROUND HIS WAIST, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • James Groce avatar

    Steward Of Whom?

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    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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    The Shady Deal Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    The story of the shrewd manager presents contrasts in persons, amount, stewardship, and ownership to show the responisiility we have to use God’s gifts in His service.

    THE PARABLE OF THE SHADY DEAL LUKE 16:1-12 INTRO.: Where did the expression "shady deal" come from? Maybe because it is a business deal consummated in the shadows. Maybe because wrong is black and right is white and a shady deal is something between. For whatever reason, we call a questionable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Adams avatar

    The Shrewd Manager

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,404 views

    This sermon makes practical applications from Jesus’ parable about the dishonest manager.

    I worked at a guitar store all through high school…for me, it was a dream job. -In any retail business, you have people come and go. -I can vividly remember one day when we needed another part time employee, my boss interviewed an 18-year-old guy named Devon. -He said, “That guy is IMPRESSIVE…I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin McCarthy avatar

    Color-Blind Series

    Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on May 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,591 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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,168 views

    This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shrewd Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on May 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    Does "accidental" repentance "count?"

    Shrewd Christianity The Parable of the Shred Manager (Luke 16:1-9) 1There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. 2So he called him in and said, “What’s this I hear about you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • David Trexler avatar

    Be Shrewd!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

    Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    The J.o.b. (Handling Money)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,020 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on acting shrewdly... in a good way.

    How Much Can God Trust You? Now, I want to warn you up front that today’s scripture… is a parable Jesus told his followers. This alone doesn’t warrant a warning… but I want you to listen very closely to these words, because this is quite possibly… the strangest parable Jesus ever told. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Gain More Than You Lose Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
     | 4,777 views

    Parables for Stewards, Pt. 5

    GAIN MORE THAN YOU LOSE (LUKE 16:1-12) I searched the web for what makes a good hire and what makes a bad hire to the following quotes: “A good hire is hard to find.” “Making a good hire is important, keeping a good hire is far more important.” “The cost of making a good hire is high; the cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Smith avatar

    The Parable Of The Sly Bastard

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,075 views

    if you want to know how to handle money, take your lead from this sleaze-bag criminal accountant in Luke 16, for he was smart enough to know the most valuable thing that you...

    One of the lads at Fight Club on Tuesday night approached me with a question: "You know that parable Jesus tells about the merchant who found the pearl of great price?”, he asked. “Yeah”, I said. “Well, I want to know who is the merchant in the story supposed to be?” This is not the standard sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    You're Richer Than You Think

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    The parable of the Shrewd Manager is an unusual story where the crook is commended. But Jesus has some important things to say about money and how we spend it.

    “YOU’RE RICHER THAN YOU THINK” “You’re richer thank you think.” Or that’s what Scotia Bank would like you to think. This is a bit of a deceiving commercial, but duh, that’s advertising for you. If you come to Scotia Bank they will look at your investments and show you what the other institution ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Hal Seed avatar

    How To Invest Your One And Only Life Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,792 views

    Sermon’s purpose is to explain the Parable of the Shrewd Steward so that people follow his example of trusting the master’s generosity and mercy.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    How Is Your Effort?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,537 views

    A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost

    17 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Lectionary 25 September 23 Luke 16:1-13 "How is your Effort?" "He also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. And he called him and said to him, ’What is this that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran