Sermons on Human Righteousness:

What Does The Resurrection Mean To Me?

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

What is the resurrection mean to me?

The message; What Does the Resurrection Mean? First and foremost, Jesus was gone and the disciples were stressed. The disciples not only loved this man, they had been convinced that He was the Messiah, the One the prophets had said would come to rescue Israel from the hand of her oppressors ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cleaning House

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 19, 2011

The Jesus of the Bible is consumed with passion and angry about injustices so he does something about them.

Cleaning House July 17, 2011 John 2:13-22 Intro: For those of you who grew up going to Sunday school, how many of you remember the beloved flannelgraph? For those of you who didn’t, the flannelgraph is old-school media in church… a simple board with a background picture, made ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015

The primary purpose of the gospel is to display God’s righteousness, not just to make me right with God

I want to begin this morning by looking at a few pictures and asking you to tell me what you see. [Show “optical illusion” faces and ask people what they see]. With every one of those pictures, what you saw depended on your perspective. And by changing your perspective, it was possible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 7 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 24, 2011

Chapter 3 opens with Paul answering some very important questions that may have been asked by the Jews reading Chapter 2. In these questions, we see our own responsibility to not only be persons who receive the Word, but be willing to share it with other

Romans, Part 7 Romans 3:1-8 Introduction - Between chapters 1 and 2, there have been some very interesting thoughts posed - Paul talks about the willfully ignorant, the self-righteous, and the super religious - It is in these chapters that he lays the foundation for why we needed a Savior - But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working On Salvation

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005

How do we "work out" our salvation?

Working on Salvation April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction A man was driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just wouldn’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law said, “You’re driving too fast!” His wife said, “Stay more to the left.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of The Righteous Availeth Much

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 14, 2024

This sermon talks about what it means to be righteous, the nature of fervent prayer, and how such prayer can bring about significant change in our lives and the world.

Beloved, we gather today to reflect on the profound truth found in the book of James 5:16, which states, "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." The verse, though simple in its wording, carries an immense weight of spiritual significance. It reveals the power of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Exchange: Transformed By Christ's Righteousness 2 Corinthians 5:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2024

2 Corinthians 5:21 this powerful verse unveils the profound exchange that took place on the cross, where our sins were exchanged for Christ's righteousness. Let us delve into this truth and discover how it can radically transform our lives.

The Great Exchange: Transformed by Christ's Righteousness 2 Corinthians 5:21 Introduction: Today we embark on a journey into the heart of God's transformative love as we explore 2 Corinthians 5:21. This powerful verse unveils the profound exchange that took place on the cross, where our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 9:14, Romans 5:19, Romans 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Be In Christ Now And To Inherit Heaven - We Must Be Righteous

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Righteousness is the absence of sin. God’s kingdom of Heaven is righteous - without sin:

Righteousness is the absence of sin. God’s kingdom of Heaven is righteous - without sin: Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is…righteousness.... Luke 10:18 (Jesus) I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven (why was he ejected) Ezek 28:15 You were perfect...until iniquity (sin) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Among The Righteous?

Contributed by Michael Bates on Mar 17, 2024

For all of us there's only two spiritual paths to choose from: righteousness (sinless & God's way) or unrighteousness (sinful & Satan's way)? Which path are you following today?

Lets all please read together Jeremiah 5:1-9 CSB 1 Roam through the streets of Jerusalem. Investigate; search in her squares. If you find one person, any who acts justly, who pursues faithfulness, then I will forgive her. 2 When they say, “As the Lord lives,”they are swearing falsely. 3 Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1-9, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Know The Truth

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 9, 2025

How can we know the truth? Jesus is constantly confronted and questioned about truth. In John 7, He gives 5 reasons that He is trustworthy.

How to Know the Truth GOOD MORNING. Have you ever felt unsure about what to believe? That would probably be everyone. When it comes to Jesus, there are endless opinions and lots of people claiming to speak for God, and it’s been that way for 2000 years now. How can we really know the truth? This ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Anglican

When Human Barriers Come Down, Heavenly Blessings Come Down! Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 20, 2008

We all have built-in prejudices that God must break down before we be truly effective with the Gospel. We see Him doing just that in our text.

When human barriers come down, HEAVENLY BLESSINGS come down! Acts 10:1-34 Have you ever noticed that the guy driving slower than you is always a jerk, whereas the guy driving faster than you is always a maniac? By fallen nature, we’re all prone to justify ourselves and to condemn those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

How God Uses Human Weaknes To Bring About His Purposes Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

GOd used Paul and Barnabas’ disagreement over John Mark to expand the work of the gospel. In his sovereignty he can even use our weaknesses to further his ends.

By Camille Lang Have you noticed the world and people in it are just … well, out of control? A life lived seems messy … even off the rails at times…. However it seems to me that today people seem to be showing even less tolerance … more impatience and more anger and I seem to be coming ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David is not the only person to come up against a giant. All believers will find themselves face to face with big challenges. Giants in our lives.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” Giants in our Lives Every Sunday School student knows this wonderful story of David and Goliath. God used a brave young man full of faith to face a nine foot tall giant of a human for God and His people, Israel. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

King Saul has been consumed by jealousy over David’s popularity. This jealousy turned to hatred fueling his desire to kill David. Jonathan had to choose loyalty to his Father, or his best friend David.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “A House Divided” In the darkest hours of the Civil War President Abraham Lincoln quoted Jesus when he said: “A house divided cannot stand.” This morning we are returning to our series of messages ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David and Nabal I Samuel 25:4-13 Hospitality This Middle Eastern cultural practice of “hospitality” is what saved the life of Marcus Lattrell. Jesus challenges Simon with a failure to keep a well-known Middle Eastern cultural practice. Luke 7:44-48

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “Revenge or Hospitality?” I have three stories to share with you this morning. One is from the movie “Lone Survivor” and the other two are from the bible. All three have something in common. Luke ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran