Sermons on False Righteousness:

Seeking God's Kingdom First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

The sermon encourages prioritizing God's Kingdom and righteousness over earthly pursuits, and seeking alignment with God's desires and attributes.

Good morning, beloved. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by our brothers and sisters in Christ? We stand here, not by our own strength or merit, but by the boundless grace of our Heavenly Father. It is this same grace that has brought us together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Seek, First

Grounded In Christ Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

Some miss the gate. Some lose their way, by false teaching, counterfeit spirituality, or not putting beliefs into practice. Some are grounded in Christ, and stand firm in the storms of life!

Healthy Disciples: GROUNDED IN CHRIST—Matthew 7:13-27 Read Matthew 7:13-14. This is troubling. We know that many people in the world are not interested in eternal life with Christ as Lord and King, and that troubles us. Jesus implies, however, that many who claim to be Christians might not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And No Man Takes It To Heart

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 25, 2023

1 of 1. The prophet Isaiah noted an 'environment' in Israel, where an absence of God’s righteous people went unnoticed. The absence of God’s righteous people can go unnoticed by secular society. When/Why/How does an absence of God’s righteous go unnoticed?

“AND NO MAN TAKES IT TO HEART”—Isaiah 57:1-2 Attention: Have you ever bought something from the grocery store, only to discover later, that there is something missing from your purchase? You know you had it in the grocery cart, but it’s not there after you got home! You notice immediately that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 17, 2025

Try as we might, we can't make Jesus into just anything we want Him to be. If we would meet, follow and worship the real Jesus, we must understand that He is the Jesus of the Bible, the Living Word of God, for to believe anything else will result in wasted worship.

“You don’t get your own personal Jesus!” In spite of what a recent “He gets us” television ad says, that’s the emphatic title of a little booklet written by popular east-coast Baptist Pastor J. D. Grear. He confesses that he first said it, actually yelled it in the middle of a television ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church

Lessons In Courage Part 5 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

In Acts 24, he finds himself in a Roman court, defending himself from false charges made by the leaders of what amounted to the Jewish Supreme Court.

ACTS Lessons in Courage Part 5 Dr. Tom Bartlett October 20, 2019 Acts 24:1-27 (ESV) OUTLINE When you’re misunderstood, lied about, plotted against, and falsely charged • LISTEN IN PEACE WITH PATIENCE And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one ...read more

Denomination: Other

Shield Of Certainty

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 9, 2018

"In the realm of reality, we need also a “shield” for our protection against doubts, uncertainties, negativism, or even false teachings that bombard us in all angles."

“For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hell - No - I Will Not Go

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 21, 2010

Hell is real and many so called Christians and sinner will go there because of false teaching. This is a walk through of scriptures on hell. Hell is real the choice is yours.

“Hell – No – I will not go” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Close your eyes and go with me on a journey in your spiritual mind that will change your life for all eternity. Imagine your life and everything is going well for you. You have a reasonable ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus On Cheek-Turning Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Part 8 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this last direct contrast between the old righteousness and the new righteousness, Jesus takes on the topic of how we respond to personal injury–how we act when someone has wronged us, or is intending to.

Jesus On Cheek-Turning Part 8 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 5, 2008 Let’s summarize where we’ve been. We started our series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount by discussing why it’s important to really give Jesus a new hearing. The following week we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Free Methodist

God’s Purposes For The Church - Worship Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016

When it comes to worship, we must come on the right terms, with the right intercessor, in the right place, with the right clothing and we must come to God with the right perspective.

God’s Purposes for the Church - Worship Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church February 7th, 2016 One becomes a member of God's true church by trusting in Christ alone. You become a member of God's true church by believing that Jesus' death on the cross was sufficient payment for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Biblical Warning For Evil And Wicked Priests. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 8, 2024

Throughout history, the church has faced numerous challenges, including the threat of evil and wicked priests who have infiltrated the ranks of religious leadership.

The Bible warns us about these individuals, who masquerade as servants of God while perpetuating evil and leading the faithful astray. This will explore the biblical concept of evil and wicked priests, their characteristics, and the consequences of their actions. Unfortunately, many churches are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:11, Acts 5:1-11, 1 Timothy 5:17-20, Jeremiah 23:1-2

God And The Wicked

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2025

God’s judgements compel the inhabitants of the world to learn righteousness! For the redeemed, His judgements encourage us while giving evidence of His love. For the wicked, His judgements cannot be understood, even when seen.

“The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Waldo? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 27, 2007

Seeking means intentional effort to find. Finding Waldo is not always easy. Neither is finding his kingdom and his righteousness. Yet it is worth the effort.

When I think of seeking or searching, “Where’s Waldo?” The busy pictures where you search for Waldo and other objects that often blend into the rest of the picture. You have to search and search to find him. Sometimes it is easy and it jumps right out at you but usually it is not. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Know Yourself That You May Know God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

Part 2 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Christianity has historically claimed that we cannot know God unless we know ourselves. Dave talks about the characteristics of the false self, and how we come to really know ourselves.

Know Yourself That You May Know God Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church October 17, 2010 Week 2 of our Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Initiative. Did you do your Daily Offices this past week? If not, how come? When will you begin? I know it’s a change, I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Be-Attitudes Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009

This message will cover the first four be-attitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

The Jesus Code: Part 1 “Be-Attitudes” Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: Today we begin a new sermon series that I have titled, “The Jesus Code.” No, this is not some new conspiracy fashioned after a fairly famous fictional novel and Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of This Gospel

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 9, 2002

Do we truly understand the love of Jesus Christ? Do we appreciate the righteousness of Our God? Do we realize the Power of this Gospel?

The Power of this Gospel HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Sept 8, 2002 Do we truly understand the love of Jesus Christ? Do we appreciate the righteousness of Our God? Do we realize the Power of this Gospel? There was a day that the incarnate god of this universe walked amongst His people. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational