Mother's Day Messages

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Luke 16:1-2: showing 1-15 of 165

Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Sermon Kits for Preaching

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice

Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives

Ready & Faithful

Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future

Why Suffering?

Help your church understand God's plan in pain

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Single-Mindedness

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 11,519 views

    Some conclusions drawn from the Parable of the Unjust Steward

    Bale 23-09-01 Single-mindedness This morning’s Gospel reading is the Parable of the Unjust Steward: Luke 16:1-13 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 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    16 Pentecost C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    Jesus invites us to be shrewd in our efforts to spread the gospel, and extravagant in our praise of God.

    16 Pentecost C Luke 16:1-13 23 September 2001 Have you ever been suckered by someone shrewd? So shrewd that you can only admire his shrewdness? I once attended a trade fair and entered a whole lot of the draws that are always there. The next week there was a knock at the door with a man ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Beehler avatar

    The Bottom Line

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    We are stewards of God’s property and, as stewards, will be held accountable for our managing of what has been entrusted to us.

    The Bottom Line For obvious reasons, this is Jesus’ most difficult parable. How could Jesus use such an obviously dishonest man as an example for His disciples? I think God uses evil things ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeeva Sam avatar

    How Shrewd Are We?

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd

    HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Make The Most Of Your Master's Mammon

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    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:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Upward And Outward

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    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:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Edward Frey avatar

    What's It Mean To Be Shrewd?

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,246 views

    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:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Dykes avatar

    How Much Can God Trust You? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 425 ratings
     | 143,122 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Under New Management

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,957 views

    God has placed his resources in our hands. We will have to give account for how we managed those resources, and we will have to bear the consequences of poor management.

    February 16, 2003 Luke 16:1-3 “Under new management” INTRODUCTION It was Valentine’s Day, and everyone knows that there is no better day to propose than that one. So a young man decided that he was going to take the plunge and ask his sweetheart to marry him. He took the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Money, Relationship, And God: The Interface Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,962 views

    Whether we are talking about spiritual status symbols or social status symbols, Christ destroys all tokenism and says it is substance—who we are underneath it all—that matters to God. Christ shatters all attempts at achieving status through wealth with t

    Money, Relationships, and God: The Interface (Luke 16;1-31) An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Evans avatar

    Coaching From A Crook Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 16,315 views

    Jesus uses a clever crook as an example of God’s investment strategy.

    COACHING FROM A CROOK Luke 16:1-13, Selected 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. THE MAN STRAPPED THE GOLD AROUND HIS WAIST, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Adventist

  • James Groce avatar

    Steward Of Whom?

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,854 views

    The Bible tells us that we are all given stewardship roles.

    INTRODUCTION A. What is a steward? 1. Literally, it means a keeper of a hall. a. in Medieval times a shop steward was the one who stayed at the hall and prepared the meals for the other craftsmen. b. since he was there cleaning the place, prospective employers left messages with him about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    How To Use Money Wisely Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 25,950 views

    A teaching message on Luke 16:1-10.

    Luke Series #72 July 14, 2002 Title: How to Use Money Wisely Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 16 of the Book of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Bad Books, Good Lessons Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,490 views

    The Parable of the Crooked Steward teaches us about what God expects of us as regards money. We have to choose whether we will serve Him or serve money.

    Bad Books, Good Lessons Luke 16:1-15 Enron. WorldCom. Martha Stewart. Parmalat. People playing loose and fast with numbers and bookkeeping. Today’s parable sounds like a story straight out of this week’s Time magazine. The parable itself can be troublesome. My temptation was to skip it, to go ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Borst avatar

    A Story About Money... Keep The Change

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,926 views

    Jesus is telling us to use our money to help people, and to gain their friendships. And when our money is all gone, we will be left with eternal riches and our friends at our side in Heaven because they came to believe because of our good gifts.

    A STORY ABOUT MONEY... KEEP THE CHANGE LUKE 16:1-15 INTRODUCTION... Bark worse than the Bite, Campus Life, December 1980, p. 19 What is the most outrageous thing you would do for $10,000 cash? That’s the question posed by Chicago radio station WKOX, which attracted responses from more than 6,000 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ