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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Rendering Unto Caesar

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

    An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Living In Two Worlds Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,563 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Christian's Duty To Government

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019
     | 2,821 views

    How should we as Christians relate to the secular powers? This is not an easy question to answer, but we must struggle to find one.

    A Christian’s Duty to Government Romans 13:1-10 Jesus was once tempted with the question whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. The Pharisees had carefully collected both Herodians who supported paying taxes to Rome and Zealots who thought that paying taxes to Caesar was treason against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    You & Your Government Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,263 views

    Being citizens of heaven doesn’t minimize our responsibilities on earth for the Christian citizen is called upon to be the best citizen. The Christian will have a high view of authority & will be submissive to it as a matter of conscience.

    ROMANS 13: 1-7 YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT [Matthew 22:15-22] An Idaho SHEEP RANCHER was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. He said, "If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?" Thinking this to be near impossible the rancher agreed. The stranger then stated, "You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Debt (Not What You Think!)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2014
     | 3,153 views

    We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples... living decent lives for all to see.

    Title: Good Debt (Not What You Think!) Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples… living decent lives for all to see. Introduction Debt has a number of categories… one is Government debt. The Urban Dictionary defines debt simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Praise The Lord, I Saw The Light!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 23, 2015
     | 5,168 views

    We must follow God and start inviting ourselves and go out into the world and seek out others-just like Jesus and Zacchaeus sought each other out.

    There is a story about a fitness centre that was offering $1,000 to anyone who could show that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the challenger. Anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Come On Down

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023
     | 1,037 views

    Until God changes us, we cannot be good. But we have to accept his invitation.

    Once upon a time, about 2,000 years ago, a man named Zacchaeus wanted something so badly he climbed a tree to get it - in a skirt. I'm not too fond of climbing trees myself, even in jeans; I'm not always sure about getting down again. But this man didn't care. He lived in a town in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Tricky Words, Tricky Questions In The Temple”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,299 views

    "Holy Week Questions" A continuation of the parables of Jesus in the temple and his challenge to each opposing group of Jews at the temple (His Temple). finally each part of the congregation plays a part. then the final "greatest commandment" is for us.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 22, 2023 Text: Matthew 22:15-23 Redeemer “Tricky Words, Tricky Questions In the Temple” Benjamin Franklin has often been quoted as saying, "In this world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    I'm Glad I'm Not. . .

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 27, 2022
     | 1,466 views

    do we pray like a Pharisee to impress God or like the tax collector to be impressed by God

    God, I thank you that I am not like those conservative Episcopalians who walked away refusing to acknowledge gospel hospitality, love, and inclusiveness. God, I thank you that I am not like the agenda-driven liberal Episcopalians who neither understand nor respect the holy scriptures. God, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Challenge Of Change Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,293 views

    This is the 16th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#16] THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE Luke 5:27-39 Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the challenge of change in our spiritual lives. We see Levi, a tax collector, who chose to leave his comfortable but corrupt life to follow Jesus. This decision highlights the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Year C. In Defense Of The Pharisee And Tax Collector

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 25, 2025
     | 132 views

    Jesus indicates that the Pharisee's virtue was destroyed by pride, but he certainly was objectively living a good moral life.

    Let’s see what the Pharisee did right, and the tax collector— The Pharisee prayed- 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.' Jesus indicates ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    God Hates Overachievers

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

    -Rugged individualism is a highly sought after and much honored trait, especially in America -Workaholism is one of only a handful of diseases that goes untreated in America -We love to watch John Wayne or Clint Eastwood westerns -We love to hear the rags to riches story where the guy who comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Thelander avatar

    A Tale Of Two Prayers

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 13,012 views

    A look at Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

    It was the best of prayers, it was the worst of prayers, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of grace, it was the epoch of law, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Change Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014
     | 11,590 views

    Levi the tax collector becomes Matthew the disciple

    Change? How? LK 5:27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, 28 and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Last week Shelley talked about Jesus’ authority to lead - “Peter, leave the nets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,739 views

    There is hope for everyone, even crooked tax-collectors!

    There is hope for everyone, even crooked tax-collectors! We’ve all heard the story of Zacchaeus in Sunday School; it’s a favorite, and raises a smile or two. Just a few days before the crucifixion, Jesus visits Jericho. It was an important center of commerce. King Herod had a palace there. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational