Today's reading is inspired by passages from Deuteronomy 8:10-18, 1 Chronicles 29:10-14, Matthew 25:14-30, and Romans 14:12.
Discover the power of financial confidence and learn how to manage your money wisely. God has bestowed upon you the responsibility to handle your finances with care and integrity.
In the Old Testament, the Israelites showed their gratitude by offering their abundance back to God.
Did you know that nearly two-thirds of Jesus' parables revolve around money and financial management? One such parable in the New Testament compares spiritual faithfulness to being a conscientious steward of wealth. Only the diligent graduates of God's Business School with their MBAs truly understood this lesson.
To be financially confident, one must prioritize managing money over reckless spending. The foolish person sees money as a means to indulge in instant gratification, living beyond their means and drowning in debt.
In contrast, the financially confident person recognizes that God is the ultimate provider and has a well-defined plan for their resources. They understand the importance of giving generously, saving wisely, and spending responsibly. By maintaining control over their finances and avoiding the allure of immediate gratification, they lay the foundation for a prosperous future.
Let us graduate from God's Business School with a strong understanding of biblical financial principles. With these principles as our guide, we become intelligent people who are respected and admired for our ability to manage God's entrusted wealth.
Trinity 11 Sermon: The Pharisee, the Publican, and True Prayer
In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, Jesus exposes the danger of measuring ourselves against others. This sermon explores how self-justification traps the soul, while humility and repentance open the door to God’s mercy and peace.
When Jesus Wept: Preparing the Heart for Christ
Jesus wept over Jerusalem because the people failed to recognize God’s visitation and the peace He offered. In Luke 19:41–47, Christ’s tears and His cleansing of the Temple reveal the depth of divine love that seeks not to condemn, but to restore. Fr. Dan challenges believers to examine their hearts, remove spiritual clutter, and welcome Christ fully, allowing Him to transform them into living houses of prayer.
Two Lost Sons, One Loving Father: Grace for the Prodigal and the Faithful
In his Trinity 9 sermon on Luke 15:11–32, Fr. Dan explores the familiar Parable of the Prodigal Son from a fresh perspective. Rather than focusing solely on the younger brother who wandered away, he highlights the lostness of both sons—the rebellious son in the distant country and the resentful son standing outside the celebration. At the heart of the story is a father whose grace reaches both. This sermon reminds us that whether we have strayed far from God or have become spiritually distant while remaining close to religious life, the Father’s invitation to forgiveness, belonging, and joy remains open to all.