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  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Paying Taxes

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021
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     | 1,900 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Tricky Words, Tricky Questions”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 16, 2020
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     | 3,759 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Jesus Enters "His” Temple”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2022
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    Another parable from Jesus, about “God’s” character, as Jesus enters His temple, corrupted by the selling of livestock and money changers. Notes from Kenneth Bailey's book "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" understanding the parable.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 3, 2022 Text: Luke 20 Lent V Redeemer “Jesus Enters “His” Temple” Kenneth Bailey in his book “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” has suggested that there is a better title for this parable. Instead of “The Parable of the Tenants” he recommends: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rejecting Jesus Or Handling Him With Care

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 12, 2022
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    Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. It happens to all of us. How could a single Palm Sunday Celebration cause the religious leaders to be jealous, and envious of Jesus? What causes men to reject him?

    Sermon: Rejecting Jesus Instead of Handling Him with Care Scripture: Luke 20:9-20 “Now Jesus turned to the people again and told them this story: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and moved to another country to live for several years. 10 At the time of the grape harvest, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Caesar Or God? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 14, 2022
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    Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their survival and existence.

    Holy Wednesday Theme: Caesar or God? Text: Luke 20:20-26 Introduction: Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

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

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authorities Distinguished Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2021
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    The plot was to twist Jesus' words in order to accuse Him. To accomplish this trickery Jewish authorities, attempt to implicate Jesus in rebellion against the Roman Government.

    LUKE 20: 20-26 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] AUTHORITIES DISTINGUISHED [Roman 13:1–7] The leaders now step back from personally trying to discredit the popular teacher. They hire spies to do their dirty work hoping to catch Jesus off guard as the spies’ act interested and innocent. Christ though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just A Smart Answer?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 6, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,554 views

    Render to Caesar ...

    Luke 20:20-26 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be honest. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said so that they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor. 21So the spies questioned him: "Teacher, we know that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Dismantling Our Doubt Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,791 views

    Jesus walked through a wall, and the disciples went from fear to freaked out to faith.

    Drowning in Doubt It was a hot, humid Mississippi night nearly ten years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting on the third step of the swimming pool at my apartment complex. I was twenty-six years and had just completed a very difficult seminary program. For nearly three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Its A Question Of Ownership Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,315 views

    Jesus uses the occasion of the Pharisee’s question about paying taxes to Caesar to important truths concerning a believers obligations to the State and to God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 56 “It’s A Question of Ownership!” Luke 20:20-26 Someone once said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Owning The Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 82,546 views

    Do we value the same things that Jesus places a value on? While people are eternally lost apart from Christ, these same people are of tremendous worth in God’s eyes. Amazingly, God chooses us to be involved in redemptive relationships in such a way tha

    Owning the Mission Rev. Brian Bill 1/28/01 Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    When Questions Aren't Questions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,786 views

    Questions are often not mere inquiries; there is an agenda behind them. We need to answer according to the situation, like Jesus did.

    When Questions Aren’t Questions (Matt. 21:23-22:43; Luke 20:20-40; Mark 12:28-34) 1. You cannot win with some people: A new body repairman was just breaking in at the car shop. He was working on his first official project, a banged up car. He made significant repairs, taking his time, feeling ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Carson avatar

    Between Two Worlds: Our Civil & Spiritual Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Scott Carson on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,279 views

    A study of Jesus’ answers to the Jewish leaders on whether it was right to pay taxes to Caesar.

    Between Two Worlds: Our Civil & Spiritual Responsibilities Luke 20:20-26 Some wise wag said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in session!” A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Scars Of Victory

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,601 views

    Mary Magdalene was a woman who had felt the scars of other’s remarks and the rumors that had been circulated about her. The rumors continue to this day and yet, on Easter morning, Mary Magdalene was set free by the scars of victory.

    The Scars of Victory John 20:1-20 This has been a whirlwind week full of meetings, visiting people who were in the hospital, sitting with the Trotter family as we planned Larry’s funeral, joining with folks from the choir on Thursday night at Ellis and Kathy Meeks’ home to pray, ask the Lord for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Gave You This Authority?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 4, 2023
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     | 974 views

    The masterful answers of the Master.

    WHO GAVE YOU THIS AUTHORITY? Luke 20:1-26. 1. The authority of Jesus questioned (Luke 20:1-8). This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Luke 19:45-48) “Who gave you this authority?” demanded the Temple authorities, and the leaders of the people (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational