Podcasts about dishonest manager

In a parable often misunderstood, Jesus teaches about eternal perspective, priority, and purpose. Christians are to be clever stewards of worldly possessions for the glory and kingdom of God, serving Him only. 

Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-13

Jesus used the parable of the dishonest manager to show us we should know we rely on a relationship with him not self justification.

Join us as we continue with episode 07 of our Summer sermon series on the Parables of Jesus! This week, Pastor Mark explores Jesus's teaching in Luke 16 on the Dishonest Manager. If you enjoyed the teaching, want to dive in deeper, or are interested in more information please check out our website at www.hopeinanderson.com.

Use of our riches and our resources reveals whether we're actually devoted to God and love him or Love our wealth, riches, and resources

Reading Luke 16:1-17 where Jesus tells the parable of the dishonest manager, a lesson to His disciples about making the most of every opportunity to the glory of God. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager – What Was Jesus Thinking?At first glance, Luke 16:1–13 is one of Jesus' most confusing parables. A dishonest manager gets fired, cuts deals behind his boss's back, and is praised for it. Then Jesus says, “Be like that guy.” What does this mean?In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores how Jesus isn't celebrating dishonesty but calling his followers to be wise, strategic, and generous. In a world driven by wealth, disciples are called to be spiritually savvy—using what we have to invest in what matters most.Learn how faithful stewardship, intentional living, and bold generosity can reflect God's kingdom in a world that often gets it wrong.

Does Jesus endorse Workplace Embezzlement? A quick read of The Parable of the Dishonest Manager sure makes it seem like it does! Join us as we kick off this summer series Parables: Then and Now as we sit with one of the most challenging parables and discuss how we read difficult passages of scripture as a community and what this passage might have to teach us today.Discussion QuestionsWhat parts of the parable of the Dishonest Manager stood out to you when it was first read? Was it a passage you were familiar with? What were your first impressions?This is often cited as one of the most confusing stories among the parables. How do you generally deal with difficult passages in the Bible? Why do you think Jesus might have picked such a weird story? Why do you think the author of the book of Luke might have included it when none of the other gospel writers did?The parable and the teaching after it in Luke 16 seem to focus on how Christians should relate to money. If you have spent time in churches before Elevation how did they handle the topic of money. What was positive and what was negative?What do you think the Spirit might be telling us through this parable today?

Rowan Bickert's message on Sunday, June 29th, 2025 at Catalyst Christian Church.

In this passage Jesus tells a story about a dishonest manager. In it we learn some good lessons about money from a bad example.

The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is a perplexing one. Why is a clever defrauder commended for his shrewdness? How is this dishonest manager's swift economic redistribution used to teach Jesus' audience about kinship, faithfulness, and honesty? By using a real-world example, Jesus teaches his listeners about the right use of wealth and business forethought. This parable has more to do with preparing for the future than it does deception. In this passage, Jesus uses a dishonest manager who was likely a slave or freedman, desperate to keep his job, to display the commemorability of acting boldly to secure his financial future. Jesus often draws lessons from sinful or lowly men to create contrast with the prideful elite, and in Luke 16:1–13, we learn from a dishonest manager about the glory of foresight and diligence. This Sunday, we will learn from Phoenix Seminary President, Dr. David Hogg, about how we as Christians can model such an attitude in our own faith journey. The dishonest manager's decisive action in this parable is praiseworthy and points to how Christians ought to be regarding eternal matters. 

Jesus commends the shrewd manager who used unrighteous means for righteous results. Believers are called to use whatever means God has given us to “make heaven crowded.”

We continue our walk through the book of Luke which includes the feeding of the five thousand, the transfiguration, the Lord's Prayer and several parables including the Good Samaritan, the Barren Tree, the Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son and the Dishonest Manager. Show Notes Twitter | Apple | Rumble | BitChute | Substack -------------------------------- Support the podcast by shopping at the Truth Quest Shirt Factory. Christian Shirt Collection: The World Needs More Jesus Lunatic, Liar or Lord With each shirt design there will be an explanation of what to expect from those inquisitive or brave enough to ask you about it. In most cases there are links to podcast episodes that will deepen your understanding of the importance of each phrase. We hope you take the challenge of wearing these shirts in public. Rest assured that you will be well-equipped with the rhetorical tools to engage in conversation and/or debate.  Good luck! And thanks for supporting the Truth Quest Podcast!

Luke 16: The Dishonest Manager

Pastor Jeff Watts teaching on Luke 16:1-13.

This PH Podcast episode dives into the story of the Dishonest manager, showing how we're called to wisely use our time, talents, and treasure for God's Kingdom!

Passage: Luke 16:1-13Message: The Parable of of the Dishonest ManagerSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Garza

This sermon was preached by our High School Pastor Dan McPherson on Luke 16:1–13 and is part of our series To Seek and to Save.

In this sermon we look at one of the more difficult parables of Jesus. Jesus explains the activity of a dishonest manager, who, to everyone's surprise, is commended in the end. No why would Jesus do that? What is Jesus trying to teach us about money and stewardship? 

Covenant Presbyterian Church (The Barn)

Pastor Darrell preaches on Luke 16:1-15 and the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, considered as being perhaps the most difficult of all of Christ's parables to understand.

Please join us with Pastor Matt Irving for an examination of the Parable of the Dishonest Manager from Luke 16:1-13. We explore the themes of Living Intentionally for Christ, and storing up riches in Heaven rather than on Earth.

In one of Jesus' strangest parables, a dishonest manager starts cutting deals with his master's debtors. But instead of condemning this scheming manager, the master commends him. While this seems to go against everything Jesus taught, there's more to this story than meets the eye. Through this puzzling parable, Jesus shows us that what matters isn't how we spend our money - it's how we spend our lives.

Luke 16:1-15Carrie unpacks all things shrewdness, (dis)honesty, and the alignment of our hearts through the Parable of the Dishonest Manager.

The Parable of the Dishonest Manager 16.1 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.' 3 And the manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. 4 I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.' 5 So, summoning his master's debtors one by one, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?' 6 He said, ‘A hundred measures of oil.' He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.' 7 Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?' He said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.' He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.' 8 The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. 9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings. 10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters, for 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 God and money.”

Parable of the Dishonest Manager : Luke 16:1-17 : Pastor Raef Chenery : 02-02-25 by Park Community Church

Sermon by Christopher Atkins on February 2, 2025. 

Luke 16:1-14 - Pastor Brian Davis

Rev Ewen Matheson Sermon from Cross Free Church of Scotland in Ness freely available to listen to and download. Date: 12/01/25 Time: Sunday 11am Preacher: Rev Ewen Matheson Title: The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager Reading: Luke 16 Text: Luke 16 v 8a Psalm: 73 vs 23- 26 Scottish Psalter

Rev Ewen Matheson Sermon from Cross Free Church of Scotland in Ness freely available to listen to and download. Date: 12/01/25 Time: Sunday 11am Preacher: Rev Ewen Matheson Title: The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager Reading: Luke 16 Text: Luke 16 v 8a Psalm: 73 vs 23- 26 Scottish Psalter

Sermon Date: January 5th, 2025Sermon Passage: Luke 16:1-13Sermon Speaker: Matt Herron

Featuring an epilogue to the sermon series "The Parables," the Parable of the Dishonest Manager leads us to consider how important family is, even when we don't see eye-to-eye.

In this message, we look at the unfamiliar parable of the dishonest manager—told only by Luke's gospel. It's the story of a lying, cheating, unfaithful servant who is found out and put on notice that he will be fired. He then cunningly uses his master's wealth to buy friendships that will be useful for cushioning his fall from grace. Jesus often told parables that contained profoundly shocking twists and turns, but none is more baffling than this.

In this message, we look at the unfamiliar parable of the dishonest manager—told only by Luke's gospel. It's the story of a lying, cheating, unfaithful servant who is found out and put on notice that he will be fired. He then cunningly uses his master's wealth to buy friendships that will be useful for cushioning his fall from grace. Jesus often told parables that contained profoundly shocking twists and turns, but none is more baffling than this.

166 - The Dishonest Manager 8-4-24 by Mike Hurtgen

Sermon on the Mount E28 – In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “mammon,” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we put our trust in our wealth? What does Jesus mean by “unrighteous wealth?” And what can it look like to be free from the love of money? In this uncut episode, join Tim and Jon in a long-form dialogue exploring the Parable of the Shrewd Manager and how we can only have one ultimate allegiance—God or money. Timestamps Chapter 1: Hate One and Love the Other (00:00-13:44)Chapter 2: What is Mammon? (13:44-20:34)Chapter 3: Wealth and the Dishonest Manager (20:34-42:50)Referenced ResourcesThe New Testament and Rabbinic Judaism (Jordan Lectures) by David DaubeDictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible by Karel van der Toorn, Bob Becking & Pieter W. van der HorstJesus, a Jewish Galilean: A New Reading of the Jesus Story by Sean FreyneCheck out Tim's library here.You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music“Buschwick” by cocabona“Red Gamba” by LalineaOriginal Sermon on the Mount music by Richie KohenBibleProject theme song by TENTSShow CreditsJon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. Production of today's episode is by producer Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olson also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today's hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

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If a dishonest manager can consider his earthly future and prepare himself physically (even dishonestly), how much more should believers consider eternity and be willing to use material resources to that end. Preached by Jared Kress on June 9th, 2024. Part of our series in the parables, "Tell Me a Story." Primary Text: Luke 16:1-9. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Dr. Shane Enete is a professor at Biola University in Los Angeles and the author of the book “Whole Heart Finances.” In his early teens, Shane was driven to learn all that he could about investing, but leaning into the tension he felt between his faith and his passion for finances, he discovered a deep desire to be a bridge to help people learn about money in a way that draws them closer to Jesus instead of further from Him.    Shane spent many years in the finance world in a variety of roles, and throughout that time, God fostered a deep heart for generosity and stewardship. Shane now gets to spark that passion in college students, providing both a framework and purpose behind how they manage money. You won't want to miss the stories, helpful tools, and frameworks he had to share.   Major topics include: Shane's background and the inspiring story of encountering God in a hospital room How Shane began learning and teaching about finances at age 15 Reconciling the tension between faith and finances How he transitioned from his financial career and volunteering in the inner city into academia The story behind his book, Whole Heart Finances, and key points that will help give the average church goer a fresh, Christ-centered view of money as a pathway to worshiping God Advice for those in debt or in retirement who want to grow in generosity QUOTES TO REMEMBER “I sensed the tension between faith and finances and leaned into it, hoping that one day God could use me to be a bridge to help create the curriculum where people could learn about money in a way that draws them nearer to Jesus and not further away.”   “I always love to find truth, and it's a fascinating exercise to look at stock valuation, which is so subjective, and see if you can find any objective truths to align to.”   “If you give with a little, you'll give with a lot. If you save with a little, you'll save with a lot.”   “The more I gave, the more I realized the centrality of giving in all money and financial behavior and how it unleashes God's glory in a way that no other financial behavior does.”   “How can I think about saving, investing, and spending in ways that help facilitate giving?”   “I build a financial planning model around the idea that God is being generous with His household, we experience that generosity and are transformed to have His generosity because we're in Christ. Then we become a resource in God's household that gets sent out in an economy of salvation towards the world.”   “As a steward, our main goal is to shine a light on our financial behavior on a regular basis.”  “The longer you go without giving, the harder it is to give.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Whole Heart Finances by Dr. Shane Enete Dr. Shane Enete on LinkedIn FaithfFi App YNAB App (You Need A Budget) The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Luke 16:1-13 | The Parable of the Dishonest Manager   2 Corinthians 8:7 | Encouragement to Give Generously   But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this grace of giving also.   Matthew 6:21 | Heart Treasure   For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

Lead Associate Pastor Rich Sylvester brings a message from Luke 16:1-17 as we continue in the Lenten season with a series titled, "Follow Me: Disciplines for Disciples" examining the discipline of Listening.For more information about the Williamsburg Community Chapel• Website: http://www.wcchapel.org• Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/wcchapel757• Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wcchapel757

In the parable of the dishonest manager, the way to serve God rather than money is to put one's resources to the service of others and the work of the kingdom.