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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
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,458 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

  • This Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,616 views

    In todays world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Illustration Survey- top 10 countries with the most billionaires … US- 269, Japan- 29, Germany- 28, Italy- 17 We are indeed a blessed nation financially speaking. We have much to be thankful for as a people/country. US- 10th largest consumer- chocolate- Switzerland #1. US- 3rd largest consumer of ...read more

  • Good Lessons From A Bad Example Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,306 views

    Let us use our present resources to influence, to make a great impact, to make a lasting difference for our future, for eternity.

    This morning, as we are about to enter our Missions Month, we will look into investing in eternity. Let us read the parable of the shrewd steward at Luke 16:1-13.[1] We will look at what is dubbed as one the most difficult parables of the Lord. There are those who accuse the Lord of praising ...read more

  • Is It The Thought That Counts?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 5,417 views

    Jesus’ parable of the dishonest but shrewd steward shows us that what people want is something real, not just nice thoughts; and that the use of God’s money is our finest responsibility.

    My brother-in-law has a unique ability, a very special talent. He has the ability to go into a men’s clothing store, size up all the merchandise available, and cane out with the very worst, the most atrocious looking stuff that money can buy. What is worse, he does that when he is shopping for me. ...read more

  • Parable Of The Crooked Manager

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,821 views

    God is looking for Single Minded people

    LUKE 16:1-13 GOD IS LOOKING FOR SINGLE MINDED PEOPLE Sermon 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 is. The Story is a bit of an enigma There are ...read more

  • The Unrighteous Steward

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 1, 2009
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     | 6,225 views

    Today Jesus is going to challenge us on our understanding of material wealth through the decisions of a unrighteous steward who was: 1. SQUANDERING HIS MASTERS POSSESSIONS (v.1) 2. SCARED OF HIS MASTERS PRONOUNCEMENT (v.2-3) 3. SHREWD IN LIGHT OF HIS

    “THE UNRIGHTEOUS STEWARD” Luke 16:1-9 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Have you ever watched the tv show where people bring in antique items and they are appraised. After evaluating an item an expert will say something like – “This is a fine piece, worth $5,000.00 but if you get the ...read more

  • Manage God's Gifts Wisely

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,961 views

    Pentcost 18(C) - Believers manage God’s gifts wisely not as slaves to greed but in service to the truth.

    MANAGE GOD’S GIFTS WISELY (Outline) October 4, 2009 -- PENTECOST 18 -- Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: The Lord God Almighty lovingly lavishes blessing after blessing upon mankind. It is only the believer who recognizes that every good and perfect gift comes from above, from God. The unbeliever ...read more

  • A Radical Methodical Teacher

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Oct 2, 2011
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     | 6,591 views

    A confirmation sermon that shows that Christ's teachings are the basis for the docterine of the United Methodist Church.

    Let Me Tell You a Story about a Radical and Methodical Teacher Luke 16: 1-13 NRSV This is the world of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Let us pray. Well, last Sunday I talked about how through Christ we have meaning in our lives. We are able to be and do so much through Christ. But we have to get ...read more

  • Final Destination Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,624 views

    A study of chapter 16 verses 1 through 31

    Luke 16: 19 – 31 Final Destinations 19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich ...read more

  • Overdrawn And Overextended! Part 2 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
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     | 3,064 views

    God’s perspective on Stuff.

    The idea of giving away money always elicits a wide range of emotions: -Guilt/ Fear -Joy/ Happiness -The Nails on a Chalkboard Feeling. The truth is: Our perspective determines our feelings and emotions. We must gain an Eternal Perspective in life. Luke 16:1-15 God’s Perspective on Stuff: ...read more

  • Merely Managers

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    Everything we have are gifts from God. Our time, talents, and resources are all gifts from God. Like beauty and brilliance, we are not responsible for having them, but we are very responsible for what we do with them.

    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

  • Luke 16:1-13 Can God Trust Us As His Stewards?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,912 views

    Jesus has been in the home of one of the chief Pharisees since chapter 14:1, He has given several parables, many of the Pharisees were guilty of many of theses truths that are revealed, this paralbe is about a rich mans manager,"steward" he

    LUKE 16:1-13 CAN GOD TRUST US AS HIS STEWARDS? 4-9-11 Let me say 1st of all what a Stewart is, a steward is a person who has charge of another man’s goods. Abraham had a steward who had charge of all his possessions. It was Abraham’s steward, possible ...read more

  • Manage The Earthly With Your Eyes On Eternity

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 28, 2010
     | 7,641 views

    What's Jesus teaching us in the story of the dishonest manage? How do we use earthly wealth to gain friends? How can we be faithful with what God has entrusted to us?

    Text: Luke 16:1-13 Theme: Manage the Earthly with Your Eyes on Eternity Season: Pentecost 18c Date: September 26, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Manage-the-Earthly-with-Your-Eyes-on-Eternity-Luke16_1-13.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

  • Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,990 views

    Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? What is this parable trying to teach?

    Parable of the unjust steward Problem areas Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? Verse 8 says that it was because he was shrewd. In other words, Jesus was not commending the dishonest servant because he was dishonest but for the shrewdness of his action. We have ...read more

  • Wise Discipleship

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
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     | 5,277 views

    It is obvious that Jesus is not commending this man for being underhanded or dishonest. But the shrewd manager is an example to us in that he saw clearly what the issues were, he cared about the outcome and he did something about it. Tonight I want us to

    Wise Discipleship Wed. Night October 14th 2009 Luke 16:1-15 Introduction A middle-aged man is in trouble with his boss. He has helped himself to his employer funds one time too many and now he is facing the music. In fact, he has been told to clean out his desk. He is given a few days to clear ...read more