Sermons on shrewd steward: showing 256-270 of 5,596

Settling Our Accounts

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023

We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Shady Deal Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2005

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

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Money After Bad

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2019

The parable of the dishonest steward points to imagination and how wealth can be used for the goodness of God's kingdom in our midst.

September 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 16:1-13; Amos 8:4-7 Good Money after Bad Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every story has a main character. But sometimes that main character isn’t the person you’d expect. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Three-Fold Duty Of The Believer

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 8, 2008

An outline Of scriptures that teach us the three things that make us good stewards.

******Sermon Outline******* The Three-Fold Duty Of Life Appropiation, Formation, and Donation. 1) Appropiation (taking)... a) Cup of salvation- Psa 116:13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. b) Instruction-Pro 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

The Meaning Of Stewardship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 22, 2017

The steward is not the owner; he is the one responsible for the well being of all that belongs to the Master.

STEWARDSHIP ------THE SACRIFICE OF GIVING A steward is one who is responsible for handling the property of another. 1Co 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1Pe 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Requirement: Faithfulness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 18, 2023

1Co 4:2 Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

God’s Requirement: Faithfulness 1 Cor 4:1-2 During his 2nd missionary journey Act 16:9 …a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." The change in plans and the direction of this mission trip led Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Cooking The Books

Contributed by Emilia Florio on Sep 13, 2010

This message talks about the importance of being good stewards not only of our monetary and worldly resource, but of the abundant spiritual resources God has given us as well.

Cooking the Books Luke 16:1-17 [INTRODUCTION] Have you ever heard the expression Cooking the books? Do you know what that means? Well, it has nothing to do with cooking or cookbooks, although I suppose that if you stretch the analogy a bit, you might say that it is a bit like Weight Watchers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spots & Stripes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2011

If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals, and don’t depend on your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

War In The Mind Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 4, 2012

We need to be alert to satan’s subtle, shrewd, astute maneuver to attack you when you least expect it. He comes unannounced!

War in the mind! 1 Chronicles 21:1”Now Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel.” Today I have a very important message to share with you and that is how satan will attack your mind! War in the mind! We need to be alert to satan’s subtle, shrewd, astute ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Scam Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 14, 2021

Watch out for Satan's shrewd ways, and reject his lies. God’s Word IS true. God IS generous and good. Please, Believe it!

Several years ago, a middle school in Oregon faced a unique problem. A number of girls began to use lipstick and put it on in the bathroom. After they put on their lipstick, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. Finally, the principal decided something had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 5:17, John 10:10, Psalm 37:4, Ephesians 3:10, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Generous With Our Presence Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

Stewardship is about more than money. A faithful steward not only stewards his/her resources, but his/her connection to the body of Christ. This message touches on offering ourselves to the body of Christ through our presence in worship.

We continue our Generosity: Possible series this morning discovering what it means to be generous with our presence. When we became a Christian, and one who chose to walk the faith journey as United Methodist, not only did we commit to support the body of Christ with our prayers and witness, but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Stewardship Of Life

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Oct 21, 2006

Teaching on how to be good stewards of all of life including time, talents, liesure, and money

The Stewardship of Life II Cor 8:1-7 You have seen the title of this message, now you have put your earplugs in and are ready to go to sleep. Stewardship has never been a popular teaching of the Bible. But there is no way that we can get around this important doctrine. Jesus talked more about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Our Minds Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of a series on stewardship. This one is about being good stewards of our minds.

Topic: Stewardship of our minds Text: 2 Corinthians 4:4;10:3-5 Introduction Today I am going to finish up our series on stewardship by looking at “How to be good stewards of our minds.” Being good stewards of our minds is easier said than done because our minds are being attacked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Wiling To Do To Bring Your Friends To Jesus?

Contributed by Nicky Evans on May 27, 2017

As stewards of the Gospels of Christ, what are we willing to to brings are loved ones to the feet of Jesus?

‘And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Dadly" Stewardship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 17, 2013

We are all called as stewards of the resources God provides, and there is not a more important steward than that of a dad and how he manages the resources of the family and life God provides to Him! Dads must stand sure and shameless on the Word of God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 13, 2013 Date Preached: June16, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Giving Our All Sermon Title: "Dadly" Stewardship Sermon Text: Eph 5:1 [NLT] Introduction: 1Imitate God, therefore in everything you do, because you are His dear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Baptist