Sermons on Appropriated Righteousness:

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2023

It is Jesus Christ in whom we place our faith. This righteousness of God is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

The Righteousness of God Romans 3:20-26 What is your response to “the righteousness of God”. Does it make you excited to know more about God? Are you indifferent about “the righteousness of God”? There was an Augustinian Monk that found the concept of “the righteousness of God” repulsive. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 15, 2019

Ephesians 6:10-14

GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Breastplate of Righteousness September 18, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-14 Introduction: One of my favorite stories from the book Messy Spirituality goes like this…Mike Yaconelli writes: When my children were young, track meets filled part of each week ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Righteousness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2022

The key word in this stanza of the Psalm is righteous/ righteousness. The word appears five times in the section.

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. Psalm 119:137-144. PSALM 119:137. “Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.” “Righteous art thou, O LORD,” is a declaration of the righteousness of God. And because He is righteous, all His “judgments” are “upright,” or “just.” Thus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:137-144

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birthmark Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022

God calls us to hunger and thirst after righteousness. We are as close to God today as we want to be. Where are you spiritually?

Hungering and thirsting after righteousness. God always meets a man at the point of his desire. God will do just as much for your life as you desire for him to do. You were just as close to God today as you want to be. The marvelous thing about the Lord is you can have all of him that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:9-34

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Plus Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

The law has a purpose beyond itself. The law is a tool to form a people for God.

Judicial philosophy is much in the news right now. And underlying the debates – in addition to some very important policy issues - are some very fundamental questions. Who makes the law? Where does law come from? What is law for? What can law do? What role should religion play in the formation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 22, 2024

Paul describes the second piece of the spiritual armor - the breastplate of righteousness

The Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-17 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 04-21-2024 Bullet Proof In the movie “Back the Future,” Doc Brown is gunned down by the terrorists that he stole plutonium from to make the DoLorean time machine. Marty thinks he is dead but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Slave To Righteousness

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 28, 2024

Do not present any part of your body to Satan as an instrument for sin.

Opening Prayer - Father God, we come as truth seekers. We strive to tear down the strongholds blocking Your truth from those trying to follow Your Way. Lord, continue to guide our steps as we rightly divide Your Word using a discerning heart and a right Spirit. We thank You for Your mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Other

The Branch Of Righteousness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2024

The one who brings salvation, and a safe dwelling place for His people, is ‘the LORD our righteousness’ (JEREMIAH 23:6).

THE BRANCH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jeremiah 23:5-8. “Behold… the word of the LORD,” (JEREMIAH 23:5). The prophet uses the image of a righteous Branch growing out of a felled tree – which so wonderfully typifies God’s dealings with His people. Just when the tree of David seems to be left without hope, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Flourishing Of Righteousness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022

The LORD promises peace, providing we do not return to folly.

THE FLOURISHING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Psalm 85:8-13. The Psalmist - the believer, standing for the church - stops in his tracks and listens to what God has to say (Psalm 85:8-9). It is as we systematically and habitually study the Bible that we will be in a position to hear the still small voice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteousness By Faith Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Jun 4, 2023

Romans 10:4 "4For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."

I've made quite a number of repetitions here please bare with me, trying to drive what I'm saying home. The "*" highlight the points I want to emphasise. Every believer wants to live in total obedience to God and His instructions and commandments, we want the fruits of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:10, Galatians 5:22, Romans 10:4, Romans 1:17, Romans 3:31  (view more)  (view less)

Called Into Righteousness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 19, 2022

To counter false belief to show how someone is Called into Righteousness, it changes one’s understanding of their 1) Relationships (Romans 3:1-2), 2) Responsibility (Romans 3:3-4) and their 3) Righteousness (Romans 3:5-8)

Romans 3:1–8. Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! Let God be true though ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Other

Whose Righteousness

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 30, 2024

The wrong righteousness is unrighteousness and hence righteous mess.

Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. In my early Christian life I avoided sinners like the plague except to witness to them. Not that I disliked them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of Righteousness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024

When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-6, Philippians 1:8-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2024

A sermon that seeks to answer the question: What does it mean to be righteous in the eyes of God?

“What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Pursuing Righteousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Righteousness is a journey that requires dedication and dependence on God. By pursuing righteousness, we grow closer to God, reflect His character, and become lights in a dark world. Let us prioritise righteousness, trusting God to guide and sustain us in this pursuit.

Title: PURSUING RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:22 "Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:6, Proverbs 21:21, 1 Timothy 6:11, Isaiah 51:1, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22, Matthew 5:6, Proverbs 21:21, 1 Timothy 6:11, Isaiah 51:1, Philippians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God