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The Parable Of The Sly Bastard (A Sermon On Luke 16:1-9)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 24, 2007

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Color-Blind Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on May 21, 2007

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wisest Investment

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

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The struggle with today’s passage is that on one hand Jesus is telling us the story of a ‘dishonest’ manager, and on the other hand, he wants us to learn from him. So today we will unfold the hidden treasure of wisdom from this parable and look at what he

Please read the scripture first: Luke 16:1-13 Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my money, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Sense Out Of Dollars Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

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This message focuses on giving as outline by Jesus Himself. It was a part of a series I preached on the parables.

“Making Sense Out of Dollars” Luke 16:1-15 Last week we began a new teaching series I have titled Tell me the Stories of Jesus. We are looking at some of the stories Jesus told through the use of parables. One of the ways we could describe a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Shrewd!

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Change For The Better Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

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Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 5

CHANGE FOR THE BETTER (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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can God Trust Me? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

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This morning as I look at you, I believe that you do believe you can trust Him. This morning we are going to turn the tables around, and the Question for today is, Can God Trust Me? Can God Trust You?” (John Maxwell material used)

Can God Trust Me? Pastor Glenn Newton July 23, 2000 Text: Luke 16:1-13 (First, Tell the church How Proud You are of them, for their coming together to meet the need) For the last couple of weeks we have been talking about Trust, we have asked questions that dealt with, “Can I trust God?” We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is The Source Of My French Fries? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

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We need to Trust God so that We can serve Him, and put our Faith in Him...... and God needs to be able to Trust us so that He can bless us and use us in His Kingdom work. So today, God asks this question, Can I trust you?

Who is the Sourch of my Fries? Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 5, 2003 Text : Luke 16:1-13 Read Last Sunday I talked to you about the Diamond Life - The different bases that we must touch in order to make it all the way home, the basics... remember? 1st base - Being Born again. 2nd Base - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Unrighteous Steward

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

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A message on our stewardship responsibilities for the things of God (Not necessarily a tithing sermon).

THE UNRIGHTEOUS STEWARD Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: Charles Dickens wrote about a man who was very selfish. Ebenezer Scrooge. We use this term to describe someone who is a tightwad. Perhaps it could describe the unrighteous steward Jesus tells about in Luke’s Gospel. Let’s see three things about this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Wise Are You In The Use Of Money - The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

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In the Parable of the Shrewd Steward Jesus gives us three principles of wise stewardship.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 6 “How Wise Are You In the Use of Money” or “Parable of the Shrewd Steward” Luke 16:1-15 I hope that you know today, that you can trust God, but when it comes to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sense Of Humor

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 14, 2004

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A sermon for the 16th Sunda after Pentecost Proper 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Luke 16:1-13 "Jesus Sense of Humor" "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 hear about you? Turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Being Tested

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 29, 2004

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Every paycheck is a test from God. Are you passing for failing the test?

Luke 16:1-13 YOU ARE BEING TESTED You are being tested. Did you realize that? Sometimes psychologists will put a child into a room. They will surround the child with playmates, give the child toys, and then stand behind the two-way-mirror and watch. The psychologists will stand there with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

How Much Can God Trust You? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Tips From A Failing Thief

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 4, 2003

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We can learn financial tips for dealing with problems from anyone - even someone who exercised wise financial principles selfishly.

March 2, 2003 Luke 16:3-14 “Financial tips from a failing thief” INTRODUCTION “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. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

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