Sermons on Faith Leads To Righteousness:

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

June 06, 2020 Last week we came face to face with the reality that we are engaged in spiritual warfare: • Our foe is powerful and all of the forces of evil are arrayed against us in a single-focused effort to destroy us. Maybe part of the Christian problem is that we think we should be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Righteousness Of God

Contributed by John Mulholland on Nov 1, 2011

This message deals with what it means to be God's righteousness.

Plot: Something is wrong with the world, and we all know it. You might be a Republican, a Democrat, a socialist, agnostic, atheist, a Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian...you might be occupying Wall Street or just sitting at home on Facebook...but you know that there is something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breastplate Of Righteousness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 4, 2013

Link inc. to audio podcast.

Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14 http://gbcgracenotes.podbean.com/2013/12/04/breastplate-of-righteousness/ Four times in these verses we are told to 'stand'. These are urgent, imperative commands. God's people are supposed to be on guard, and taking a stand against evil. There is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

When Illness Leads To Death Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

Final message on series “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

WHEN ILLNESS LEADS TO DEATH John 11:1-44 INTRO: Many of you enjoyed the Mary Tyler Moore show. One of the most famous episodes was about Chuckles the Clown. In this episode, a clown named Chuckles is killed in a bizarre accident. He was dressed as a giant peanut at a parade. An elephant thought ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2004

Malachi - The Final Prophet (part 8) Godly Insight for Today & Malachi 3:13-18

✎ Like many adult children, I have some things left over from my growing up days still tucked away somewhere at my mom and dad’s house. One is a wall plaque I was given the summer of my high school graduation. My name is engraved below the words "Evangel Temple Worker of the Year." This ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham’s Faith, God’s Faithfulness

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Oct 31, 2025

Abraham trusted God’s promises despite doubt, fear, and impossibility—and how, like Abraham, we are justified not by our works but by God’s faithfulness. It reminds us that salvation and blessing are gifts of grace, not achievements of human effort.

“What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? If Abraham was justified by works, he would have something to boast about—but not before God. What does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-3, Genesis 15:5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering For Righteousness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 4, 2021

If a person does not hunger for physical food they probably will not take time to eat and will die. If a person does not hunger for spiritual food they probably will not take time for spiritual food and will die spiritually. So, why don't we spend more time feasting on God's Word?

Hungering For Righteousness Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 3:4-6, John 3:16, Matthew 22:37-38, John 14:23-24, Jonah 4:5-9, Deuteronomy 30:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

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

The Righteousness Of Life! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the new covenant, you must surrender to Him and walk with Him in order to live the ‘righteousness of life”.

The Righteousness of Life! 2 Kings 23 Scripture Introduction: Please turn to 2 Kings 23. Have you ever seen a teenager or some young person (bus kid) come out of a home full of evil (sin) and goes on to be something for God? This is what is happening in this passage. A bright and shiny star ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice Of Righteousness

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 15, 2019

A study in the book of Psalm 4: 1 – 8

Psalm 4: 1 – 8 Sacrifice of Righteousness 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O you sons of men, will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? Selah 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

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

Filled With Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jeff Cole on Nov 22, 2025

We can live righteous lives if we desire it and seek it.

Filled with Righteousness Lakeview Baptist Church of Kannapolis April 13, 2025 Text Matthew 5:1-6 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: (3) "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33

Righteousness Is Apart From Works Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 6, 2011

Abraham was righteous before God. But what was the grounds of Abraham's righteousness, faith or works? The answer of Jewish tradition was works, but Scripture says Abraham's righteousness was by faith. Paul proves that the doctrine of justification by fai

ROMANS 4: 1-8 RIGHTEOUSNESS IS APART FROM WORKS In the preceding paragraph (3:21-31) Paul has been proclaiming a righteousness from God, and therefore valid before God, because it does not in any way depend on human merit. He stated that the Law and the Prophets, or Holy Scripture, had already ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist