Sermons on benefits of righteousness:

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 2 in a series on Lamentations. Highlights the consequences of rebelling against God.

The Righteousness of God Lamentations 1:12-22 I. Introductions A. Measuring By the Right Standard 1. An Eight-Foot Son a) A young boy proudly proclaimed to his mother that he was 8 feet tall. b) “Are you sure?” asked his mother. c) “Yes I am sure. I measured three times.” 2. Prove It a) “Well ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

Traces the righteousness of God in Romans

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD Romans “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006

In the spiritual battle Satan is going to try and con us with the lie that we are not good enough to be part of God’s family. In such circumstances we need to hold onto Jesus knowing that He is the One who makes us thoroughly equipped.

Ephesians 6:14a The Breastplate of Righteousness Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 59:1; 12-20 Romans 6:1-14 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14b Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Let’s imagine you are reading the “cars for sale” section of the local paper. Someone is selling a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The second piece of our spiritual armor is the Breastplate of Righteousness.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 3 In our previous studies in this series, we have seen that we are engaged in a spiritual war. All of the forces of evil are arrayed against us to prevent us from doing the divine will of Jesus Christ our Lord and reaching our Heavenly Home. We have learned that Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 5, 2008

59th in a series from Ephesians. The breastplate of righteousness requires us to live out the righteousness we have in Jesus.

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then whether you know it or not, you have enlisted in a spiritual war against Satan and his demons. And the only way that you can possibly be successful in that war is to be strengthened continually by God as you allow Jesus to dwell in your life and then put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Surpassing Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

Sermon on the Mount- Pt 4 Surpassing Righteousness In studying the SOTM, or the Bible in general, never think that if you do not understand it, it is of no use What is important is that we expose/read/study it so it becomes available to us when we need it. Mind has two compartments- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Charismatic

A Harvest Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 13, 2008

Biblical peace is both the soil in which righteousness grows and the fruit that comes from a peaceable life.

JAMES 3:18 A HARVEST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS “A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” Canadians pride themselves on their perceived role as peacekeepers serving under United Nations mandates. Since Lester Pearson proposed an international peacekeeping force to supervise ...read more

Scripture: James 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Relating Righteously Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 17, 2008

Husbands, wives, children, employees, and employers listen up!

Ephesians 5:22-6:9: Relating Righteously Pastor Eric J. Hanson November 16, 2008 Introduction Last time we left off with a verse that sets the tone for today’s message. Verse 21 of Ephesians 5 commands all followers of Jesus Christ to “submit to one another”. What is our motivation for this? The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jun 3, 2009

Sermon #3 in series Spiritual Warfare, the Breastplate of Righteousness

Sermon June 06, 2009 Sermon Series: Spiritual Warfare Sermon #03: The Breastplate of Righteousness: Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 10: “Finally, my brethern, be strong in the LORD & in the power of HIS might. 11: Put on the whole armor of GOD, that you may be able to stand against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

The Righteousness Of God

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 10, 2009

Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. Just how do we accomplish this?

“THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD” “Surpassing the Righteousness of the Pharisees and Scribes” Mt. 5:20 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) - In our gospel passage today Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. (v.20) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Orthodox

Slaves Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008

This is the second of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 6:16. "Do you not know that if you present

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Slaves of Righteousness Text: Romans 6:15-23 Introduction: Slavery. It’s an ugly word; usually. When we hear the word “slavery” it brings up all kinds of images. Images of trafficking in human misery. Images of poverty and oppression. Images of cruelty and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Righteousness

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

Righteousness is God’s gift to us, not our gift to God.

Two men go to church to pray First – one of the few, the proud, the chosen – one of the Pharisees Rules—obeyed; Rituals—observed; Regulations—followed. Religion = Performance He performed well. He was self-centered, self-serving, and self-righteous. Sabbath – prayer time. Song of Ascent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

True Righteousness Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 29, 2007

Can you imagine the faces when Jesus told them their righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees to go to heaven?

Can you imagine the faces of all the people sitting on the Mount of Beatitudes listening to Jesus preaching the Sermon on the Mount, when Jesus told them their righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees to go to heaven? In Jesus day there were many people deeply concerned about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness And Faith Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 29, 2008

The apostle Paul began chapter 9 by saying that he could wish himself accursed from Christ if his countrymen according to the flesh could be saved but that could never happen, because Jesus had already been the once and for all sacrifice for sins. He b

Chapter 9 concludes by saying that the gentiles have attained to something that Israel had not: the righteousness of faith, v30. They missed the righteousness of God, because they did not pursue it by faith, v32, and it became a stumbling block to them. The apostle Paul began chapter 9 by saying ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteousness Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007

This is an expository sermon of Romans chapter 3 teaching reliance on Christ through faith for salvation.

While turning to Romans Chapter 3, I’d like to ask you a couple of general questions. Most of us would agree that we are saved by grace. Should we then do good? Of course we should! We should then do good, after we are saved by grace. But let me ask you this: what does doing good do for you? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational