Shrewdness with Action
November 16, 2025
How do you follow up Jesus' teachings on God's extravagant love? With a challenging call to action. In this sermon, Kerry explores one of Jesus' most difficult parables—the story of the shrewd manager—and discovers what it means to invest our wealth, influence, and resources in winning others to Christ.
Key Points:
- Understanding the parable of the unrighteous steward and what Jesus was actually commending
- The difference between worldly shrewdness and spiritual wisdom
- How to live as "sons of light" in a fallen world
- Practical steps to spiritual shrewdness: relying on Jesus, making friends with unbelievers, and investing our resources in eternal purposes
- Why we can't serve both God and mammon (wealth)
Main Takeaway:
We're called to be shrewd—not dishonest, but wise and intentional—about how we use everything God has given us (time, money, influence, relationships) to reach the lost and advance His kingdom.
This message challenges us to examine where we're investing our resources and whether we're being as strategic about eternal matters as the world is about temporary gain.
Scripture Reference: Luke 16:1-13