Sermons on Counted For Righteousness:

Revealed Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Righteousness is Revealed; From God, Through Christ, and To Man.

Revealed Righteousness Romans 3:21–31 INTRODUCTION Illustration One Sunday evening after the traditional two songs, a prayer, and two more songs, the preacher went up to the pulpit and instead of delivering a sermon, he introduced a guest minister who was visiting that evening. In his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004

This sermon discusses the need for Christians to protect their hearts from Satan’s attacks.

Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14, John 3:16, Isaiah 11:1-5, 59:12-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 11-13 March 14, 2004 I. Living in the world that we do we hear a lot about heart disease. A. There are many organs in the body that medical science has made us able to live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Division For Righteousness

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Aug 6, 2004

This message talks about how to maintain a Spirit of Unity in the marriage, home and churches. This message explains the difference between Physical unity and Spiritual unity and how we need to strive for Spiritual unity to be blessed.

Title: Division For Righteousness Text: II Chron 10:15 and II Chron 11:4; I Kings 11:29 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: Two men were riding a bicycle built for two when they came to a steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very steep climb. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Garments Of Righteousness

Contributed by Bryan Hope on Jun 2, 2001

Fine linen clothing is the only appropriate garment for each guest to wear at the wedding of the Lamb, and it is furnished by the King. There is only one source for the fine linen, just as there was only one source for the covering that Adam and Eve received.

Both Christianity and Judaism have been called "bloody religions", by those who seek to discredit the Bible. Here is something I grabbed of the internet:- One of the most well known aspects of a vampire is that it must feed upon the blood of the living; Dracula must drink to survive, (akin to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21, Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Everlasting Righteousness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

THE PERFECTION OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE PATHWAY TO THE PERMANENCE OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS

BIG IDEA: THE PERFECTION OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE PATHWAY TO THE PERMANENCE OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS (:13) THESIS: GOD IS RIGHTEOUS IN ESSENCE AND IN EXECUTION (WHO HE IS AND WHAT HE DOES) A. Righteous in Essence = Who He Is "Righteous art Thou, O Lord" B. Righteous in Execution = What He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:137-144

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Righteousness Of Job

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Everyone has heard of the patience or endurance of Job. However, we often forget that Job’s greatest attribute, according to God, was his righteousness. In this study, we will examine Job’s righteousness and see how we can and should imitate it.

One of the most extraordinary people found in the Old Testament is Job. I think that multitudes, including many who are not overly knowledgeable about the Bible, has heard of the "patience or endurance of Job". Of course, this refers to the fact that - in a short span of time - Job lost his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-8, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awake To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tony Quinn on Sep 21, 2002

Understanding our position with God in righteousness.

Awake To Righteousness We’ve been talking about righteousness and the importance of knowing we are the righteousness of God in Christ. Again the definition of righteousnes according to the Greek Lexicon is, “the state of him who is as he ought to be, righteous, the condition acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaves Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 3, 2002

God calls us to give up our freedom, to make him our master, to submit to a new bond of slavery, slavery to righteousness, knowing that obeying God will actually enable us to live the way God originally intended.

They say if you can remember the 60s you weren’t really there. Well, I don’t know about that. I’m pretty sure I was there and despite how long ago it was there are still things I can remember about it. I guess the thing that most memorable about the 60s for those of you who aren’t as old as I am, ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Reasons For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

9th in First John Series

REASONS FOR RIGHTEOUS LIVING 1 John 3:1-10 INTRO: Why should we live a life of righteousness and holiness? John gives some reasons why we should do that. In 1 John 3:1 the Bible says, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God! ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Righteousness

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

Paul has concluded his argument about faith and righteousness we read in this morning’s text.

Paul has concluded his argument about faith and righteousness we read in this morning’s text. Now, he pushes forward with the benefits of faith-producing righteousness. Note that the text begins with the word, “Therefore” which we could read, “As you can plainly see.” He continues, “...since we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

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

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

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