In Sermon Illustrations: "Righteousness"

Theologian Louis Berkhof Wrote, "Justification Is ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 2, 2009

Theologian Louis Berkhof wrote, "Justification is a judicial act of God, in which He declares on the basis of righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ that all claims of the law are satisfied ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Tags: Justification

Denomination: Baptist

Dallas Willard Says, "Anger Indulged, Instead Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jul 21, 2004

Dallas Willard says, “Anger indulged, instead of simply waved off, always has in it an element of self-righteousness and vanity. Find a person who has embraced anger, and you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Tags: Anger

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ji Packer Puts It, "Holiness Means Not Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

: JI Packer puts it, “Holiness means not only desiring God, but also loving and practicing righteousness, out of a constant exercise of conscience to discern right from wrong ...read more

Tags: Faith

The Very Same Power Which Raised Christ Is ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 23, 2009

The very same power which raised Christ is waiting to raise the drunkard from his drunkenness, to raise the thief from his dishonesty, to raise the Pharisee from his self ...read more

Tags: Sanctification

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alexis De Tocqueville- Not Until I Went Into The ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 4, 2005

Alexis de Tocqueville- Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because America is ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beatitudes Could Be Regarded As: A Kingly ...

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 26, 2012

“The Beatitudes could be regarded as a: Kingly manifesto; new creation lifestyle; absolute ethical kingdom; inner revolution; Kingdom Law; deepened humbling attitude of growing exaltation; state of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, Luke 6:20-23

Tags: Beatitudes, Sermon On The Mount

Denomination: Baptist

Superman Fought A Never-Ending Battle For Truth, ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

Superman fought a never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way. Christians fight a battle for truth, justice and God’s way. The ancient words of Amos will never go out of date: “But let ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Faith, Endurance

Denomination: Methodist

Like Filthy Rags  PRO

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002

LIKE FILTHY RAGS Jeff Bridges says, "Christians can never in themselves merit salvation through their personal holiness." Our Righteousness is like a filthy rag before a holy God. One of the early church fathers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Holiness, God's Holiness, Filthy Rags

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Cross, Christ Exchanges Lives With Us…

Contributed by David Rumley on Jan 4, 2007

At the cross, Christ exchanges lives with us… We give him our vulnerability for His victory We give him our weakness and He gives us his strength. We give him our unworthiness, for his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choice Is A Mechanism. Virtue Lies In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Choice is a mechanism. Virtue lies in the behavior chosen, not in the act of choosingThe freedom to choose is a necessary condition for virtue, but choice is neither moral nor im-. And the constant political implication, choice, choice, choice, reflects less ...read more

Tags: Truth

Years Ago There Was A Well Known Speaker By The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Years ago there was a well known speaker by the name of Dr. Harry Ironside. One time he was visiting a sheep ranch in Texas and he saw the most peculiar animal. It looked like it had two heads, not one, four front feet instead of two and four back feet instead of two. Then the rancher explained, ...read more

Tags: Faith

Jeff Foxworthy Is A Comedian Who Became Famous ...  PRO

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 3, 2008

Jeff Foxworthy is a comedian who became famous through his “You Might Be A Redneck If …” routine. Well, I came across some “You Might Be A Preacher If …” statements. You might be a preacher if … · You’ve waded in a creek wearing a necktie · You’d rather negotiate with terrorists than the church ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Haddon Robinson – "Even As Pianos Need Constant ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Haddon Robinson – “Even as pianos need constant tuning and regulating--not only when young and raw, but all through their careers of being used for brilliant concerts--so people who are being used as ‘instruments of righteousness’--or, in ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Blessed Are The Persecuted  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Blessed Are The Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 says, "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Tags: Persecution

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chinese Proverb About Peacemaking

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 24, 2023

An old Chinese proverb says, “If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. If there be beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there be harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Tags: Home, Peace, Peacemakers

Denomination: Charismatic

Anger Is A Divinely Implanted Emotion. Closely ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Anger is a divinely implanted emotion. Closely allied to our instinct for right, it is designed to be used for constructive spiritual purposes. The person who cannot feel anger at evil is a person who lacks enthusiasm for good. If you cannot hate wrong, ...read more

Tags: Anger, Forgiveness General, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Now Raised Up With Christ, And Therefore ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 10, 2004

"We are now raised up with Christ, and therefore since He is far above all things, we are to allow our minds and hearts to be transformed so that we no longer seek and pursue the things that are passing away. We are to be focusing on and seeking ...read more

Tags: Kingdom Of God

Denomination: Orthodox

Anger Is A Divinely Implanted Emotion. Closely ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

Anger is a divinely implanted emotion. Closely allied to our instinct for right, it is designed to be used for constructive spiritual purposes. The person who cannot feel anger at evil is a person who lacks enthusiasm for good. If you cannot hate ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Anger Is A Divinely Implanted Emotion. Closely ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Anger is a divinely implanted emotion. Closely allied to our instinct for right, it is designed to be used for constructive spiritual purposes. The person who cannot feel anger at evil is a person who lacks enthusiasm for good. If you cannot hate ...read more

Tags: Anger

William Barclay Describes A Cold, Legalistic ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

William Barclay describes a cold, legalistic religion whose followers always do the right thing, but in a rigid, austere fashion. They are people who go through the proper moves, but are not the warm type to whom you could pour out your heart in grief and tears. Theirs ...read more

Tags: Grace