Sermons on Matthew 22:15-19:

The Church Is Not Your Gas Station

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

It’s about God not about us. It’s about recognizing God as Supreme, Holy, all Powerful and the source of our Salvation. That is the attitude we are to bring into this sanctuary on Sunday morning not what do you have for me today God.

The Church is not your Gas Station Psalm 96 Matthew 22:15-22 Identifying what church means to a person can include all kinds of perspectives. You might hear things like, “a church is a community of believers.” Or you might hear “a church exists to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 20:2-6, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taxes, Tithes, & Trust

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 22, 2018

We must obediently trust God with our finances and other assets & resources. How can you trust God with your eternal soul if you can't trust Him with your money?

Taxes, Tithes, & Trust April 22, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must obediently trust God with our finances and other assets & resources. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:15-22 Supplemental Passage: "But seek first His kingdom and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Tribute To Caesar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2018

The Pharisees were a religious and political party in New Testament times. They were known for insisting that the law of God be observed, as the scribes interpreted it, and for their special commitment to keeping the laws of tithing and ritual purity.

May 14, 2007 -Tuesday- Jerusalem Tribute to Caesar Matthew 22:15-22 (focal passage); Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Take The Coward's Cop-Out Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2020

The ultimate purpose of the exiles' return was to restore right worship in the Temple of the Lord, once it was rebuilt.

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Course 2020 Render Unto Cæsar When we see clearly in the Gospel that Jesus Himself taught the Christian responsibility to be active in government affairs, we preachers are tempted to hop on that and talk about why we must vote, and pay our fair share of taxes, and obey ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Trolls And Jesus

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 12, 2020

The trolls may pull us down with their words, but we need to rely on his Spirit to win over them.

The Trolls and Jesus Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have a very interesting text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 22:15-21). Now, let us listen to the text. “The Pharisees went off and plotted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Paying Taxes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2020

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 Taxes Matthew 22:15-17 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Los Trolls Y Jesús

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 13, 2020

Los trolls pueden derribarnos con sus palabras, pero debemos confiar en su Espíritu para vencerlos.

Los trolls y jesus Mateo 22: 15-21, Isaías 45: 1, Isaías 45: 4-6, 1 Tesalonicenses 1: 1-5 . Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy tenemos un texto muy interesante del Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 22: 15-21). Ahora, escuchemos el texto. “Los fariseos se fueron y ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Ang Mga Troll At Jesus

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 13, 2020

Ang mga troll ay maaaring hilahin tayo sa kanilang mga salita, ngunit kailangan nating umasa sa kanyang Espiritu upang manalo sa kanila.

Ang mga Troll At Jesus Mateo 22: 15-21, Isaias 45: 1, Isaias 45: 4-6, 1 T mga Taga-Tesalonica 1: 1-5 . Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, mayroon kaming isang napaka-kagiliw-giliw na teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ni Mateo (Mateo 22: 15-21). Ngayon, pakinggan natin ang ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Why Is The Sky Blue?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2020

Jesus answers his adversaries difficult question with a creative answer.

Why Is The Sky Blue? Matthew 22: 15 - 22 Intro: Anyone who has interacted with children knows they can ask a lot of difficult questions. Examples: Why do leaves change different colors? / If shampoo comes in so many colors, why is the lather on your head always white? / If the No 2 pencil is so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Tricky Words, Tricky Questions”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 16, 2020

Taxes, Taxes California is considering a "Wealth and Exit Tax" Religious leaders need Jesus dead. Jesus would have said, "Whose image is on you?" “Are you reflecting God’s character?” if the discussion continued. It did not.

In Jesus Holy Name October 18, 2020 Text: Matthew 21:45,46a, 22:15 Redeemer “Tricky Words, Tricky Questions” Benjamin Franklin has often been quoted as saying, "In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes." Many have figured out ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15, Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Patriotic Christians #5 - For God And Country Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians.

Patriotic Christians #5 For God and Country Theme: Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians. Introduction For God and Country. From the Latin phrase “pro Deo et Patria”, “for God and Country” has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, James 1:26-27, Psalm 40:10, Romans 6:12-14, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uniqueness Of Jesus - The Man Without Sin!! (Sermon #3) Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Sep 19, 2021

Everyone who is born on the face of the earth are guilty of sin. No one can ever say that they are sinless. But there's only one person on this world who was born in flesh as a man and yet lived as sinless, that is JESUS!!

Romans 3:10 says, “There is none righteous, no, not one". Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God... Except Jesus who was born with NO sin, lived and Died sinless. Only the blood of Jesus is Pure & Holy in all the Human Race. Because He was born of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-35, 1 John 3:5, John 8:46, Luke 1:24, Matthew 3:15, Acts 4:30, Acts 4:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Luke 23:47, Luke 23:41, Luke 23:14-15, Matthew 27:19, Romans 3:23, John 19:4, Matthew 26:59-60, Matthew 22:15, 1 Peter 2:22, John 18:38, Matthew 27:4  (view more)  (view less)

Paying Taxes

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

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 17:24-27 They arrived in Capernaum. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:2, Matthew 17:24-27, Luke 20:19-20, Matthew 22:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Give God What Is His (November 14, 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 11, 2021

Since we are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26,27) all of who we are belong to God! How well and how often do we take that timeless advice---giving to God what belongs to Him?

Matthew 22:15-21  Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said.  (16)  So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From A Dollar Bill

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 1, 2021

There are many ways we can learn to "see" God and His hand. Jesus used nature at times. He also used a coin to point to God. Our money points to Him, too.

1. Matthew 22:15-22 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. 16 And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ