Sermons on Mark 12:14-17:

Living In Two Worlds Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2010

In order to live as citizens of heaven on this earth, we must give back to the government the things that belong to it (i.e., taxes), and give ourselves wholeheartedly to the Lord, knowing Him and loving Him with the totality of our being.

In the summer of 2004, Warren Beamer, a missionary from San Antonio, Texas, visited an orphanage in Nigeria. Beamer was startled when one of the children at the orphanage spoke to him with a southern accent. The girl quickly shared that she was from Houston, Texas. To convince the missionary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Death And Taxes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2016

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

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27, Mark 12:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Checking Integrity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 3, 2012

Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, honor, and honesty --- Opposite: Devious, corruption, Deceitful

Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, honor, and honesty Opposite: Devious, corruption, Deceitful Mark 12:14 (AV) 14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Economics, Politics, And Religion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:13-17 about Jesus’ confrontation with Pharisees over the taxes issue

Text: Mark 12:13-17, Title: Economics, Politics, and Religion, Date/Place: 10/12/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Lots of really dumb things have been carried out in the name of these three B. Background to passage: this is during Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem, and He has just told the parable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me The Money

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 18, 2008

"What’s in your wallet" is to used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world.

Title: Show Me the Money Text: Matthew 22:15-22 The Big Idea: “What’s in your wallet” is to be used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world. Introduction On Thursday, September 18, 2008, Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden appeared on ABC Good Morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep It Simple When Answering Critics Of Our Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught a simple solution to convoluted criticisms hurled at Christians. Instead of getting bogged down in futile, endless arguments, why not implement His Formula which works so effectively! Stay tuned!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34

Lord, Wouldn't This Be A Great Time For You To Return? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2020

But when that trumpet blows and the game of life is complete, Christ’s forbearance is done, and those who have been procrastinating in their conversion will be lost.

Pentecost Tuesday 2020 You may have noticed that we reached back into Peter’s second letter to the passage coming right before the one prescribed for today, to grab some context that was lost when we celebrated the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, yesterday. The Church has been waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-18, Psalm 90:2-16, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Catholic

Guiding Principles For Political Involvement Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 29, 2020

Guiding Principles for Political Involvement Series: Engaging Politics...Together. July 26, 2020 – Brad Bailey

Guiding Principles for Political Involvement Series: Engaging Politics...Together. July 26, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro Well.... good morning to all those gathering online this morning... who may be connecting on demand. I imagine that we all feel some effects of this season of pandemic ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Conquered His Critics Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021

In His final week of public ministry, Jesus confronted a series of challenging questions His enemies attempted to use as traps. One question dealt with the issue of paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus' surprising answer would settle the issues of loyalty and obligation to both God and Caesar.

Jesus had spent the first days of His final week shaking up the status quo concerning the worship of the LORD, the reverence due to the House of God, and to recall its purpose. He exposed the moneymaking schemes of the religious leaders, rebuked their practices, and drove out the merchants who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

#49 What Is Caesar’s And What Is God’s Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 10, 2021

In Mark 12:13-17 Jesus asked for a coin and with that coin illustrated the roles of government and God in our lives.

#49 What is Caesar’s and What is God’s Series Mark Chuck Sligh August 8, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 12:13-17 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Question Of Obligations.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 21, 2022

A game of show and tell.

A QUESTION OF OBLIGATIONS. Mark 12:13-17. 1. Wickedness finds strange bedfellows. The Pharisees denied the Emperor any right to demand tribute money - and whilst they no doubt used the common money for common purposes, they questioned the validity of the coinage (which attributed to Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Mark #58

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Most preachers enjoy the preaching of God’s Word. Why shouldn’t they…they have one of the greatest and most rewarding jobs that a person could have.

But every preacher has to deal with people who attend to hear him preach the sermon, but do not come to hear God’s Word preached! They come to find fault with what he preaches. For example, • One Bible preacher was preaching a sermon from the Word of God, and he stated that a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Loyal To?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 14, 2021

The question of the poll-tax can be viewed as a question of who you are dedicated to. Are you dedicated to an earthly kingdom or the kingdom of Heaven?

Who are you loyal to? Mark 12:13-17 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 13 Then they * sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Him in order to trap Him in a statement. 14 They came and said to Him, "Teacher, we know that You are truthful and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Third Rail Of Politics Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Let's talk about politics. There are three reasons most pastors and churches don't talk about politics - Money, Job Security, Community influence.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex at the dinner table” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:17, Romans 13:1-14, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Questioned About Paying Taxes Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

So knowing that the U.S. government apparently is somewhat reckless in how it spends money, should we still pay our taxes faithfully? Or should we try to get around our taxes?

In the year 2022, according to the CBO, the United States government raised 4.9 trillion dollars in tax income. About half came from individual income taxes. It’s a massive amount of money that we’re talking about, but despite that, the U.S. government is currently 33.1 trillion dollars in debt, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Salvation Army