Taxing Faith
Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011
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A reminder to live as a people set apart by God, for God, and for the people; instead of being a people of, by, and for the world.
INTROThis morning, we’re going to dove-tail onto last week’s message. Okay, now if you remember from last week, the Pharisees asked Jesus by “what authority are you doing these things” — these things being the healing the crippled and the lame, feeding the poor and ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Taxing Times
Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011
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The tax collector as a model of saving faith
Count Leo Tolstoy was a man who unashamedly called himself ‘Christian’. He once penned these words into his diary: ‘I have not yet met a single man who was morally as good as I. ... I do not remember an instance in my life when I was not attracted to what is goodAnd was not ready to sacrifice ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Death And Taxes Series
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2016
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The ability to answer wisely may not persuade the hardened opponents of the Gospel, but God can use those answers to glorify himself and perhaps to reach out to others who hear the discussion.
Death and Taxes(Mark 12:13-27)1. I cannot say I enjoy making payments. Fortunately, I do not have a car payment, but I have a mortgage and I have bills.2. Ministers are considered self-employed for purposes of social security, but employed by the church for purposes of income tax.3. The ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Paying Taxes
Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2020
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Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22.
Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22.To Pay TaxesMatthew 22:15-17 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Paying Taxes
Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021
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Many of us struggle with the burden of taxes each year.What does Jesus have to say about paying taxes?He addressed the question of taxes on two separate occasions.
Many of us struggle with the burden of taxes each year.What does Jesus have to say about paying taxes?He addressed the question of taxes on two separate occasions._____________________________________________________Jesus Paid Taxes Matthew 17:24-27They arrived in Capernaum.Tax ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Tax Collector Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2022
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Matthew is highly regarded these days by Christians because of how powerful his gospel is. But he wasn't always loved. He had a label "tax collector" that made him hated. Why would Jesus a man like him to be a disciple?
OPEN: Back in 2002, a newspaper in Massachusetts had this classified ad: “Unknown item for sale. We know it’s valuable; we just don’t know what it is. If you can identify it, we’ll sell it for $250.” (Reader’s Digest 9/02 p. 145) The Bible is a collection of stories where God knew why people ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Death And Taxes
Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 14, 2023
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Jesus was questioned about taxes paid to Rome
Death and TaxesMark 12:13-27In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency. …but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”Is that statement true; nothing is certain except death and ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Are You Afraid Of The Dark?
Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007
Twenty-three percent of Americans are afraid of the dark but many more are afraid of the light.
Sleep with a nightlight?23 percent of people are afraid of the darkFt. Riley – lost in the dark – infantrymen like most men never get lost only misorientedI’m sure you’ve been in your house when the lights went out – relief when lights come back on – what to do in the meantime – look for ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran
# 22~ Twenty One -Twenty Two Series
Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 21, 2012
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The number TWENTY ONE stands for "THE EXTREME SINFULNESS OF SIN" it is found in our KJ Bible FIVE times, as (TWENTY AND ONE.) "TWENTY TWO" One of the things TWENTY TWO depicts is "LIGHT" The word "LIGHT or LIGHTS" is found 228 ti
# 22~ Twenty one -Twenty two ~Bible number meanings~ 3-24-12The number TWENTY ONE stands for "THE EXTREME SINFULNESS OF SIN" it is found in our KJ Bible FIVE times, as (TWENTY AND ONE.) I want to say once again that I obtained much of this information from Evangelist Ed ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Matthew The Tax Collector Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
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Jesus strolls past a tax office and sees a man named Levi. He must see more than what we might have, H called Levi to follow Him. Levi was named Matthew and followed the Master. Matthew introduces Jesus to his old friends.
IntroductionA.There is an old, old story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter in, watching as others were welcomed through the gates of pearl, onto the streets of gold. As he stood there, he saw a group clothed in white robes and waving banners approaching the gates. He ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Revelation Twenty Series
Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 30, 2023
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The devil finally gets what he deserves! Hallelujah!
John then sees an angel coming down from heaven having a key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. It is believed this angel will be the archangel, Michael. He laid hold of Satan and bound him for 1,000 years. He's cast into the bottomless pit and shut up. A seal is set on him so he should ...read more
Matthew The Tax Collector Series
Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021
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Matthew was a rebel who had fulfilled his dream in the world,and who realized it was not satisfying. He calls himself thepublican, however, in his Gospel, because he rejoices that he is atrophy of grace.
Someone said, you never could take your money with you, butsome can remember when the government would let you keepsome while you were still here. It is hard for many to believe thatour country was founded partly to avoid taxation. As bad as taxesare, however, only two classes of people ever ...read more
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Matthew The Tax Collector Series
Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 7, 2019
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No one is beyond redemption, all can be saved. To learn about the life of Matthew the tax collector and how you can live your life without the shame and guilt of sin please read this sermon.
Matthew the Tax CollectorLuke 5:27-32Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567Today we are going to continue the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Matthew “the tax collector.” Before I begin, I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Tax Collector And The Pharisee
Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 21, 2002
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Self righteousness and a critical, judgmental spirit usually go together. Why? Because self righteousness is a zero-sum game.
Over the next few weeks we’ll be looking at some of the parables of our Lord. A parable is a fictional story told to illustrate a spiritual reality. Jesus told many of them. As a preacher, He knew that what people often remember best about a sermon are the illustrations. He understood that ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Calling Of A Tax Collector Series
Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2018
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During the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the calling of Peter, James and John, Jesus’ invitated a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple.
The Calling of a Tax Collector Luke 5:27-5:32 IntroductionToday, we are going to look at Jesus’ invitation to a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple. This event takes place during the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
