Sermons on ascribe righteousness:

Too Silly For A Funeral; Too Serious For A Party

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2019

Christians must be aware of becoming hypercritical of divine work and of other believers, ascribing what is done as unworthy of Christ. To explore this situation, the message is a study of Jesus' censure of the generation in which He then lived.

“Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stop Sinning Against The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ascribing to Satan the work of the Holy Spirit.

Adapted from notes of Dr. Harry Ironside’s Handfuls of Purpose Vol. 3 page 198 Avoid the Following Errors 1. Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free Or Fee

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Aug 6, 2018

The power that is at work in you that you are manifesting today, was given to you by God. Are you using it to bring glory to His name? Or are you ascribing the glory to yourself by charging people to pay for it?

TOPIC: FREE OR FEE? TEXT: MATTHEW 10:8 “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. FREELY YOU HAVE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE.” The scripture made it clear in James 1:17 that “every good and perfect gift is from God.” Jesus also said we can have nothing except it ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting To Know God – Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the Names of God - Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord our Righteousness

Getting to Know God – Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord our Righteousness, Jer 23:1-6 Let’s pause and pray . Lord, it is amazing that you are a such a holy God, who is interested in having a relationship with us. This is such a radical concept that you would seek us out and make a way for us to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Works Righteousness Vs. Gift Righteou

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Works Righteousness vs. Gift Righteou

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Works Righteousness vs. Gift Righteousness Galatians 2:11-21 This section is Paul’s response to Peter when he feared men from James and separated himself from Gentile Christians because they did not practice the Torah. As I have said there was a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared To Suffer For Righteousness (1 Peter 4:1-6) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-6

Prepared to Suffer for Righteousness Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Was Baptized "to Fulfill All Righteousness" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2020

We might make the mistake of thinking that Jesus stopped growing in the Spirit at His baptism.

The Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ 2020 In today’s Gospel the words of John the Baptist could just as well have begun “Jesus, this makes no sense!” He rightly senses at the Jordan River, as he did three months before he was born, when Mary visited his mother Elizabeth, that he is in the presence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52, Isaiah 42:1-7, Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 5:3-4, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Everlasting Love And Righteousness Of God Psalm 103:17-18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 29, 2024

Psalm 103:17-18 reminds us of the enduring nature of God's love and His faithfulness across generations. These verses not only encourage us but also challenge us to live in a manner worthy of such divine favour.

The Everlasting Love and Righteousness of God Psalm 103:17-18 Psalm 103:17-18 (NLT): "But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:17-18, Lamentations 3:22-23, Proverbs 9:10, Deuteronomy 7:9, Exodus 19:5, John 14:15, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing Righteousness: The Path To True Prosperity Proverbs 21:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2024

Let us delve into the wisdom of Proverbs 21:21, exploring the profound truth it holds about the pursuit of righteousness and its correlation to true prosperity. In a world often driven by material gain and worldly success, this verse offers us a timeless reminder of where our priorities should lie.

Pursuing Righteousness: The Path to True Prosperity Introduction: As we gather today, let us delve into the wisdom of Proverbs 21:21, exploring the profound truth it holds about the pursuit of righteousness and its correlation to true prosperity. In a world often driven by material gain and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:14, Psalm 36:7, Psalm 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

If One Will Do, Why Not Try 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2016

A study of the book of Job 15: 1 – 16

Job 15: 1 – 16 If one will do, why not try 2 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 “Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind? 3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or by speeches with which he can do no good? 4 Yes, you cast off ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lot And The End Days

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 10, 2020

During His earthly ministry, our Lord Jesus gave us many signs about the end times. One such sign that He mentioned was that the end days would be like the days of Lot. What saved Lot during his days would save us from the end-time destruction.

Luke 17:28-30 Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; but on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all. Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-32, Ezekiel 16:49, 2 Peter 2:6-8

Holiness, What Does It Look Like?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 17, 2017

Currently, we are in the Salvation Army spending the whole year mobilising for mission, this months topic is mobilising for holiness. What does it look like, here are a few thoughts and questions that will be presented at tomorrow morning prayers.

This is a short address that is also a group of questions about what God requires, about holiness. We are called to be a holy people, are you - judge for yourself. What does holiness look like, how can we be mobilised to be holy. At the age of fourteen I committed my life to God as a member of a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, Micah 6:8-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Melchizedek Blessed Abraham

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 26, 2014

To show that our King of Righteousness lives within us who regularly blesses us with His Presence and Righteousness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you regularly blessed by CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our King of Righteousness lives within us who regularly blesses us with His Presence and Righteousness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:1 (The Message) 7:1 Melchizedek was king of Salem and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Respect In The Home Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The very dignity you ascribe to your Lord you are to give to your mate. This does not mean we worship our wives, but it means we are to treasure them as one of our most precious gifts.

Waren Webster, missionary to Pakistan, tells of his first attempt to be friendly to the children who came to watch him as he tore a crate apart to rebuild it as a desk. He said, "Hello," and they frowned and ran. He felt disappointed, but later they came back and he said it again, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7-12

Regarding God-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2014

2 of 2. Paul guided the Corinthian church to properly ascribe glory to God. Only the church has a proper regard for God. When is God properly regarded? (Proper)Regard for God is resolved thru validating Our...

REGARDING GOD-II—1Corinthians 1:26-31 Attention: Nice 1 Percenter Boyfriend One night a teenage girl(Barbara) brought her new boyfriend home to meet her parents, & they were appalled by his appearance: drove up on a trashed out Harley, which they could hear thruout the neighborhood long ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist