Sermons on gift of righteousness:

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

For Righteousness Sake Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 22, 2009

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:10

INTRODUCTION The preacher of an underground Chinese church tells others of the precautions they must take to avoid government persecution. Each time their church reaches ten to fifteen members, they split to reduce attention. They also alternate meeting places for the same reason. Because phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The personal pursuit of righteousness is essential for every believer.

I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Resolutions For Righteousness

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 6, 2011

I believe we sould make some spiritual resolutions for this year that has the potential for drawing us nearer to the Lord. I call them Resolutions for Righteousness.

Resolutions for Righteousness Text: Ps. 63:1-8 Intro: Well, here we are at the beginning of another year. I have often wondered if we would make it this far. However, in spite of everything, we find ourselves embarking upon a new beginning, days filled with adventure, as well as adversity, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 13, 2010

If we choose sin to be the master of our lives, we will produce dead fruit; but if we choose Jesus Christ the master of our lives, we will bear godly fruit (beauty, nourishment, pleasure, and expansion of God’s Kingdom)!

There is only One God but exists in three persons! What is the Title we give to God the Father? We say Heavenly Father don’t we? What is the title we give to God the Spirit? We appropriately say Holy Spirit! What is the Title we give to Jesus Christ the Son of God?? We call Jesus Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle For Righteousness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2010

The battle is over, but satan the accuser, tries his best to get the believer to doubt their righteousness. What is your testimony? Jesus’ righteousness!

The Battle for Righteousness Text: Ephesians 6:10-12 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Judging Righteously"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus teaches to judge by truth not by appearance

“Jesus answered them, “I did one deed, and you all marvel. 22 “For this reason Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man. 23 “If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the Law ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Orthodox

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

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

Covered By Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

In the spiritual battle we need to be sure that our hearts are directed by God and not surrendered to Satan. The breastplate of righteousness keeps your heart right.

Covered by Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008

How to stand against the devil

TITLE: Dress For Success "Breastplate of Righteousness" INTRO: Amazing how some people have the ability to succeed, rags to riches,Americans love stories of people that go from rags to riches.Cinderella (mean stepmother, marries Prince at the end)Thomas Edison. Henry Ford, Mr. Tee, Loretta ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prevailing In Righteousness Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

This spiritual warfare series handles the topic in a different way: using Paul’s teaching on each piece of the armor from the previous chapters helps us to see the meaning of this war--less about attacking Satan and more about pursuing God! Righteousness

“I WILL PREVAIL” Spiritual Warfare Series, Part 2. Spiritual Warfare: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus. Ephesians 6:10-18 Review: A life that is right with God is what threatens the enemy the most. When you are right with God, God is right in you! A prevailing person is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Scepter Of Righteousness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Don't neglect the power of the scepter. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you can accomplish anything while you have the power of the scepter backing you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 45:6 (New Living

I. EXORDIUM: Don't neglect the power of the scepter. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you can accomplish anything while you have the power of the scepter backing you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 45:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Your throne, O God, endures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thirst For Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

We should thirst for righteousness like we need air.

Thirst for Righteousness November 1, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should thirst for righteousness like we need air. Focus Passage: I John 3:4-10 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

a look at the two paths of the Bible and which one God rewards

THE WISDOM OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Text: Ps. 1 Intro: 1.One of the first passages of Scripture I ever memorized was Psalm 1 2. It is packed full of picture and teaching and still holds a special place in my heart. 3. Let’s look at it together. 4. As is true throughout the Bible, it presents two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ