Taxes | God's Economy

I Like The Story About 3 Prospectors Who Found A ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

I like the story about 3 prospectors who found a rich vein of gold in California during the gold rush days. They realized what a great discovery they had, & decided, "We’ve a really good thing going here as long as no one else finds out about it." So they each took a vow to keep it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-17, John 3:16, 1 John 3:1-3, Isaiah 61:1-4, Matthew 6:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Wealth, Character, Gospel Of John, Witness Let It Show

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The First Federal Income Tax Was Being ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001

When the first federal income tax was being debated in the US Senate in 1913, a senator speaking in opposition to the bill stated: "If we allow this 1 percent ...read more

Tags: Dead To Sin, Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feeling Guilty  PRO

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 17, 2002

FEELING GUILTY Nicky Gumbel tells us of a man who sent a check to the government for back taxes with a note attached that said: “I felt so guilty for cheating on my taxes I had to send you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:6, Romans 13:6-12

Tags: Repentance, Guilt, Sin General

Denomination: *other

A Fine Is A Tax For Doing Wrong. A Tax Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 2, 2002

"A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine ...read more

Tags: Money, Political Freedom

Now – In Life Do Overs Are Not The Norm… In Our ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 24, 2002

NOW – in life do overs are not the norm… In our Hang Time journal on April 3rd – we read a chapter from max Lucado’s book – “No Wonder They Call Him Savior.” “Not many second chances exist in the world today.. Just ask the kid who didn’t make the little league team or the fellow who got the ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Many People Think Money Is Security, But I ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

Many people think money is security, but I Timothy 6:9 warns that it can be just the opposite. A few years ago, columnist Jim Bishop reported what happened to people who won the state lottery: Rosa Grayson of Washington won $400 a week for life. She hides in her apartment. For the first time in ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Baptist

B. Larry Burkett States, "A Verse In Proverbs ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

b. Larry Burkett states, “A verse in Proverbs says that God has asked for our first fruits: the first and best of all that we receive. That means that we should tithe from our total gross income before taxes. Any profit made from the sale of a home ought to be tithed upon, because it is, in fact, ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Riches  PRO

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Sep 6, 2006

True Riches A tax officer asked an old man to declare his wealth. The Old man declared his riches like this: o A mansion in heaven o Everlasting life o Peace that passes all understanding o Joy unspeakable o Devine love that never fails o A crown of life o A faithful wife o Healthy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

As A Taxpayer, You Are Required To Be Fully In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As a taxpayer, you are required to be fully in compliance with the United States Tax Code, which is currently the size ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Solomon Discovered The Emptiness Of Stuff  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

Solomon discovered the emptiness of stuff. Illus. A young banker was driving his BMW, in the mountains, during a snowstorm. As he rounded a turn the vehicle slid out of control and toward a cliff. At the last moment he unbuckled his seatbelt and jumped from the car. Though he escaped with his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-10, Matthew 21:13-22:1, Romans 8:31-39