Sermons on Luke 16:10-17:

The Shrewd Manager: Wisdom For Kingdom Living

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 18, 2025

A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the cookie jar, and the pink slip is already being written?

Introduction In the dusty marketplace of ancient Palestine, business was conducted with handshakes and honor. A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Investing In What Lasts

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 23, 2025

This sermon calls us to live with holy urgency and single-hearted devotion, being faithful in the small things and using our time, relationships, and resources now with eternity in mind, serving one Master, Christ.

Luke 16:1–13 is another one of those strange passages in the Gospels. Jesus tells a story about a manager who mishandles his boss’s money, gets caught, and then cuts secret deals to secure his own future. And at the end of the story, the master actually praises him! This is not the kind of hero you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Exodus 3:1-12, 1 Samuel 17:17-49

Can God Trust You? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of trust in the context of God's kingdom, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in small and big matters, and reflecting on the consequences of broken trust.

Our passage today has a lot to do with trust… Where it’s placed, where it’s misplaced, and what can happen when trust is broken. We’ve all got stories like this one as trust is one of those pillars of life that helps keep the world going ‘round. We trust that the sun will come up tomorrow, we trust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Topics: Trustworthiness, Kingdom Of God, Faithfulness