Sermons on Human Righteousness:

Was A Sacrificial Lamb Really Necessary For Humanity?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 9, 2024

If a sacrificial lamb was necessary for people during Biblical times, is one still necessary for people of today?

As the Hebrews arranged for their departure from subjugation in Egypt, they were told to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) on the grounds that they lacked the necessary amount of time to sit and wait for it to rise. Yeast was likewise an image of wrongdoing, so they were directed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Has A Loving Heart For Humanity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 7, 2024

We can see it... 1. In His witnesses (vs. 5-11). 2. In His way to eternal life (vs. 9-12). 3. In His assuring words (vs. 13).

God Has a Loving Heart for Humanity 1 John 5:5-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared February 7, 2024) MESSAGE: *Christians: Our God, the only true and living God, -- God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is a caring God. He has a compassionate, loving heart for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Human Governments (1 Samuel 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2025

Do all human governments eventually disappoint? Let's look at 1 Samuel 8.

Are all human governments faulty? Why would people think that the solution is a king when God is the real answer? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 8. Did Samuel’s sons reveal yet another sad reason why succession fails to guarantee faithfulness to God? For this reason, do Protestants have every right to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah-Tsidkenu, God Our Righteousness Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

God says, “I have done it myself.” Instead of striving to do good deeds, to climb the walls of the pit to escape from sin, we must recognize our own inability. “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23).

What does it feel like to be in God’s presence? Have you ever felt his presence in a moment in time? It’s royal, God’s presence. Like royalty is present. It’s soft, like a whisper. It’s like a cloud comes over you, a cloud of God’s presence. It’s like the moment in time slows down. You become ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, Philippians 3:1-14, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 John 3:7, Luke 6:21, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Sin, Righteousness And Judgement Have Changed

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015

To show that the divine effort changed all the meaning of sin, righteousness and judgement.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a sinner? Yes, I am but I am also a son of GOD. Im a sinner forgiven by GOD and in His Grace and Mercy, He gave me the right to become a child of GOD. John 1:12 (Amplified Bible) 1:12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

18 - The Jews Rejected God's Righteousness Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 6, 2021

This is the 18th of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans and talks about how the Jews rejected the Righteousness of God that He so freely offered them.

Romans 10:1-4 1Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:23, Joel 2:32, Psalm 25:5, John 14:15, Deuteronomy 30:16, Deuteronomy 30:11-14, Ezekiel 20:31, Ezekiel 20:13, Ezekiel 20:11, Nehemiah 9:29, Leviticus 18:5, Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 45:17, Romans 10:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Keys - Job Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023

God’s wisdom, goodness, and justice transcend our assumptions about fairness and push beyond the limitations of human reasoning.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Job 38:4, Job 38:19, Job 40:9-13, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 99:4, Revelation 15:3, Revelation 16:7, Matthew 12:20, Micah 6:8, Hosea 12:6, Amos 5:12, Matthew 25:40, James 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 17, 2003

Is the sinlessness of Jesus vital to the message of Good Friday?

Good Friday April 18, 2003 One of the mainline denominations in the USA is in an uproar this Easter because one of its chief bishops gave an Easter message in which he said that Jesus was a sinner. He said that we need to repent of our sins in the same way that Jesus did when He was baptized by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Here We Come Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

So it’s the end of the sixth day and here comes man, saved til last to complete God’s perfect creation. I have to wonder if the angels and animals watching were thinking “Oh no, here comes trouble”. If they had only known, yet God seems to be very excited

“Here We Come” Genesis 1:26-2:7 So it’s the end of the sixth day and here comes man, saved til last to complete God’s perfect creation. I have to wonder if the angels and animals watching were thinking “Oh no, here comes trouble”. If they had only known, yet God seems to be very excited about His ...read more

The Law Keeper Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores the relevancy of God’s Law and the only who ever truly fulfilled it. Jesus expected his disciples to experience that fulfillment in him.

The Law Keeper Matt. 5:17-20 4/29/07 PSCOC Introduction: Holier Than Thou When I was a freshman in High School, I was referred to in this way. It wasn’t intended as a compliment. I made some of my peers uncomfortable. I didn’t cuss, drink, smoke, or any of that bad boy stuff. I would later go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Joy In Serving Christ Part Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 17, 2007

Why does God command us to work for rewards? Whom will Christ reward?

Finding Joy in Serving Christ Part II II Timothy 4:8 Purpose: To describe the importance of loving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in their future rewards from Christ, or surrender to Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Made Of A Woman Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Part two of six messages leading up to Easter how and why He came

Friday, March 09, 2007 What Jesus was Made #2 Jesus Was Made of Woman, Under the Law Gal 4.14 The first man Adam was made by God out of the dust of the earth and God said it was not good for man to be alone so God put Adam asleep and removed a rib and made the first woman, Eve. Through the union ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

Joy despite circumstances

Philippians 1 3-11 We are going to be looking at Philippians for the next month or so. Philippians is a great letter of Paul to a wonderful church. Paul, as you may remember, was the apostle to the Gentiles, to all of us non-Jews. He wrote many letters to different churches which were so wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jehovah Tsidkenu- God Is My Righteousness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on the name Jehovah Tsidkenu - God is My Righteousness.

Hello I Love You… Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness Intro: Ashley and I were wasting time at a video establishment people watching. One game caught our attention – karaoke dancing. You stand on a dance pad and jump around doing combos – the more accurate you are the farther you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist