Sermons on twenty percent tax:

Taxing Times

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

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 good And was not ready to sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

The Taxes Of Sin

Contributed by Chad Taylor on Apr 19, 2010

Tax season is upon us....right now many of us are either celebrating or are discouraged due to the "tax" that has been put upon us. Taxes and sin are one in the same and Satan is the dirty "Uncle Satan" who dives into our spiritual pockets robbing us of G

A couple was strolling along an ocean side beach and noticed a bottle floating in the water. They waded out toward it and saw it contained a note. They eagerly opened the bottle and read the note. It said: "I’m marooned on a tropical island. There’s no pollution, traffic, noise, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Death And Taxes

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 14, 2023

Jesus was questioned about taxes paid to Rome

Death and Taxes Mark 12:13-27 In 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

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2022

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

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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: Independent/Bible

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 dark Ft. Riley – lost in the dark – infantrymen like most men never get lost only misoriented I’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

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~ 3-24-12 The 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

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Twenty Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 30, 2023

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 Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017

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.

Introduction A. 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

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Matthew was a rebel who had fulfilled his dream in the world, and who realized it was not satisfying. He calls himself the publican, however, in his Gospel, because he rejoices that he is a trophy of grace.

Someone said, you never could take your money with you, but some can remember when the government would let you keep some while you were still here. It is hard for many to believe that our country was founded partly to avoid taxation. As bad as taxes are, however, only two classes of people ever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-16

Matthew The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 7, 2019

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 Collector Luke 5:27-32 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today 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

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Tax Collector And The Pharisee

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 21, 2002

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

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of A Tax Collector Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2018

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 Introduction Today, 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

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist