In Sermon Illustrations: "the righteous"

God Provides But We Personally Must Take Actions!

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2022

Genesis 7 Was Noah righteous because he never sinned? - See Hebrews 11:7 What were God’s instructions to Noah? Go into the ark, you and your whole family Take in the ark animals (what were they?) “Clean” animals “unclean” animals Birds How many days did God give Noah to bring in the animals? – ...read more

Tags: Sin, Love, Judgement, God, Actions  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did Jesus Really Die On The Cross?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 25, 2024

One lady sent in a letter to a religious question and answer forum. "Dear Sirs, Our preacher said on Easter, that Jesus just swooned on the cross and that the disciples nursed Him back to health because he just fainted on Good Friday. He didn't really die and he wasn't really raised ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 John 2:1-2

Tags: Easter, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Son Of Man, Cross, Son Of God, Empty Grave  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Proof

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 29, 2024

Why is His resurrection so important? Think about what they call cold cases. Sometimes a man is accused of a crime he didn’t commit and put in jail. They found blood at the scene, but they didn’t have the DNA technology that they do today. But now, years later, they can use that same blood and ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Tags: Resurrection, Life

Denomination: Lutheran

A Wise Heart ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A Wise Heart Cry James, the half brother of Jesus, gives the Christian a powerful truth, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). The Body of Christ is called to make disciples and this calling is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Tags: Wisdom

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[073]. Poem Message – Excerpts From Psalms Part 4 – Psalms 20, 118, 55

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 3, 2025

[073]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – EXCERPTS FROM CERTAIN PSALMS PART 4 – PSALMS 20, 118, 55 {{Psalm 47:5-7 “God has ascended with a shout, the LORD, with the sound of a trumpet. SING PRAISES TO GOD, SING PRAISES. SING PRAISES TO OUR KING, SING PRAISES, FOR GOD IS THE KING of all the earth. SING ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:5-7, Psalm 20:7, Psalm 118:6, Psalm 118:22, Psalm 118:24, Psalm 55:6, Psalm 55:22  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Deliver, Trouble, Poems, Wings Like A Dove, Help, Burden, Cornerstone, Confidence, Poetry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[075]. Poem Message – Excerpts Psalms Part 6 – Psalms 141, 147, 140, 68

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2025

[075]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – EXCERPTS FROM CERTAIN PSALMS PART 6 – PSALMS 141, 147, 140, 68 {{{Psalm 108:1-3 “My heart is steadfast, O God. I WILL SING, I WILL SING PRAISES, EVEN WITH MY SOUL. Awake, harp and lyre. I will awaken the dawn! I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:8-9, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 140:12-13, Psalm 68:35, Psalm 141:3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Enemy, Light, Praise, Salvation, Prayer, Sing, Poetry, Poem, Heals  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In 1915, Colonel T. E. Lawrence Was Traveling ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 15, 2006

In 1915, Colonel T. E. Lawrence was traveling across the desert with some Arabs. Things were desperate. The food was almost gone, and the water was down to its last few drops. Their hoods over their heads to shelter them from the wind which was like a flame, and which was full of the stinging ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Baptist

A Young Christian Went To His Local Church ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 3, 2001

A young Christian went to his local church usually, but one weekend attended a small town church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the young man, "It was good. They did something different however. They sang hymns instead of regular songs." "Hymns," said his wife, ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I've Fallen, And No One Will Help Me Out!  PRO

Contributed by Christopher Stanley on Aug 30, 2002

I'VE FALLEN, AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME OUT! I was watching The West Wing one day and heard this story from Leo McGarrey, the Chief of Staff. I have adapted it for use in a sermon with The Good Samaritan. A man is walking down the street one day when he falls into a hole. He cries out for help ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Parable Good Samaritan, Compassion

Denomination: Methodist

If You Believe That People Are Basically ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2003

IF YOU BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE ARE BASICALLY GOOD--Communion Meditation Dennis Prager, a nationally syndicated radio talk show host, wrote a very insightful column about goodness. He writes: "No issue has a greater influence on determining your social and political views than whether you ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Lordship Of Christ, Lord's Supper

Paul Said Spiritual Metamorphosis Is Accomplished ...  PRO

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Aug 28, 2007

Paul said spiritual metamorphosis is accomplished “by the renewing of your mind.” The word “renewing” also means renovation. Think of a house. You can make repairs. You know, the cosmetic kind – some paint and carpet – and it looks better, perhaps increases the resale value. But Paul isn’t ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

So What Did I Discover About This Term Glory From ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

So what did I discover about this term glory from the Bible: * I discovered that in many Old Testament references we are told by Scripture to give God the glory that is due His name. * I discovered that heaven is filled with the glory of God and the angels sing about it. * I discovered that when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Types Of ...

Contributed by J. B. Hall on Dec 22, 2008

Types of Governments Governments can be classified into several types. Some of the more common types of governments are: 1. Democracy The word "democracy" literally means "rule by the people." In a democracy, the people govern. 2. Republic A literal democracy is impossible in a political ...read more

Tags: Law

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Begin This Morning By Talking About A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I want to begin this morning by talking about a feud that started towards the end of the civil War in West Virginia and Kentucky. It began in January of 1865 when Harmon McCoy, who had joined the Union army, was found murdered, presumably by a group of men led by William Anderson Hatfield. This ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Elisha Hoffman: A Burden Too Big To Bear  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009

ELISHA HOFFMAN: A BURDEN TOO BIG TO BEAR Many New Testament promises have corresponding verses in the Old Testament that reinforce their power. When Peter, for example, said, ". . . casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you" (1 Peter 5:7), he was but restating David’s words in Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Tags: Fear And Worry

The Container Is Defiled

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 24, 2018

Your family and one of your best friends families has decided to go camping, but you forgot to bring a container for water, on your way to the campsite your friend sees a container in the ditch he stops and picks it up, it has a skull and crossbones on the outside of the container, it says poison ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 10:3-4

Tags: Deceitful Heart, Wicked Heart, Righteousness, Jesus Christ, Filthy Rags, Self Righteousness, Evil Heart, Defiled Heart  (view more)  (view less)

A. W. Tozer In His Priceless Book The Root Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

A. W. Tozer in his priceless book The Root of the Righteous shares the story of Rutherford who could shout in the midst of serious and painful trials, “Praise God for the hammer, the file, and the furnace.” The hammer is a useful tool, but the nail, if it had feeling and intelligence, could ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Joy

Denomination: Methodist

Psa 17:1 A Prayer Of David. Hear, O Lord, My ...

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 13, 2007

Psa 17:1 A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer-- it does not rise from deceitful lips. May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right. Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The April 2008 Newsletter From Timberdoodle (A ...

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008

The April 2008 Newsletter from Timberdoodle (a supplier for homeschooling families) noted a problematic teaching in a Children’s Study Bible used in Sunday school. Referring to Matthew 3.12, the footnote said, “This means that Jesus will come to separate the good people from the bad people, saving ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Andrée Seu (Pronounced, Ahn'-Dray Soo) Wrote ...

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 17, 2008

Andrée Seu (pronounced, Ahn’-dray Soo) wrote about it in an article in World Magazine a couple of weeks ago: “I was accustomed to thinking of discouragement as something that happens to a person. But on closer examination…I have been taken aback by how volitional or ‘active’ it is. To go around ...read more

Tags: Dead To Sin

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed