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Needed: Drastic Action

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 24, 2007

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The parable of the dishonest manager asks us to reflect on whether or not we as Christians are as willing to take drastic action for Christ as non-believers are to care for themselves.

Needed: Drastic Action Luke 16:1-13 September 23, 2007 I don’t know how many of you have ever been fired from a job, but I have. It is not a pleasant experience. In January of 1978, during my first year of seminary, I was hired by North Presbyterian Church in Denver to be their Youth Director. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Management Training Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2007

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One of the transformations that takes place in the life of a Christian is our perspective on material possessions. The scripture teaches that things are gifts from God--to be managed and shared.

Luke 16:1-13 “Management Training” INTRODUCTION Heroes and antiheroes are a part of life. Parents might encourage their children to be like Oprah Winfrey, Colin Powell, Bill Gates, or Mother Teresa. At the same time, few parents would point to O.J. Simpson as a good role model, or Kenneth Ley ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

No Servant Can Serve Two Masters

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 1, 2007

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In the end it comes down to what you think is most important to whom do you owe your loyalty - to God or yourself and your desires. As Jesus said; “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other,...

"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 NIV) How many of us have ever tried to work two jobs in order to make the ends meet? If you have, have you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Methodist

Shrewd Dealings Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

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The final part of a three-part series on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, all inspired by the question, "How to Spend an Inheiritance."

Title: Shrewd Dealings Text: Luke 16:1-9 FCF: We ought to use the talents, gifts, and love that our Lord gave us. SO: Eventually, I want to get this church up and active – by reminding the church that it needs to use what the Lord has provided, I hope to remove barriers to service. Intro: At ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Keys To Understanding The Bible

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Not That Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 17, 2002

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Make The Most Of Your Master's Mammon

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 4, 2001

based on 17 ratings

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how to use the things of this world to the glory of God’s Kingdom

October 7, 2001 Luke 16:1-13 1 Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.’ 3 “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Upward And Outward

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 5, 2001

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The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C; The people of the world live lives that are DOWNWARD and INWARD. As God’s people, redeemed by Jesus’ blood and righteousness, we can live our lives UPWARD and OUTWARD.

Imagine a ship at sea. The clouds are dark, the wind is strong, and the waves are rough. Is the ship in danger? It all depends on direction—which way it is headed. If it is going toward the harbor, it’s safe. If it is pointed toward the rocks, it’s in trouble! Life is like that. Two identical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What's It Mean To Be Shrewd?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001

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Christian shrewdness means to use earthly treasures to build heavnly friendships

Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-10 WHAT’S IT MEAN TO BE SHREWD? Do you know any shrewd characters? It all depends on our understanding of the word “shrewd”. That word seems to cause red flags to come up in our minds. Perhaps we equate shrewdness with dishonesty. We might think a businessman is shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Use Of Money

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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A sermon on stewardship.

LUKE 16:1-13 "The Use of Money" Ask almost any pastor what causes the most divisions within a church and he or she will tell you money! Money. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus tells us that the children of the world those who are not saved Those who live only for the present are truer to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

"Mammon Of Unrighteousness—his Eternal Flesh And Blood Oblation” Series

Contributed by Frederick Davison on Aug 17, 2003

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The Mammon of Unrighteousness is not your works or ways, your merits or deeds, but the Eternal Flesh and Blood Oblation of our Dear Lord Jesus

“Mammon of Unrighteousness—His Eternal Flesh and Blood Oblation” 2 Samuel 22.26-34; 1 Corinthians 10.6-13; St Luke 16.1-9; Psalm 54; TLH 366 the Sunday Sermon preached for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—UAC by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor August 17, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Shrewd Christianity

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on May 11, 2008

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

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