Sermons on Instruction In Righteousness:

Guarding The Good Deposit Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 25, 2015

The message explores what Paul meant when he urged Timothy to guard the good deposit. Preachers are point men in the battle to stand firm against error, but the congregation must join them in this task.

“By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.” [1] Servants of Christ demonstrate a dynamic interplay of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in the exercise of the ministry God has assigned each one. One writer, citing an old maxim of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Fly In The Ointment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

Explores the importance of wisdom, the consequences of folly, and the impact of our decisions on our Christian witness and righteousness.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. The world outside may be chaotic, but here, in the presence of our Lord, we find solace, strength, and wisdom. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Matthew 5:13-16, Galatians 2:12-14

Topics: Consequences, Bad Actions, Decisions

A Better Name

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 28, 2014

God Keeps on Speaking; “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets,” Hebrews 1:1

Introduction God Keeps on Speaking; “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets,” Hebrews 1:1 From the creation of mankind to the time that Christ came, God used many segments of history and many events that stand out to mankind as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Should I Study The Bible?

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 1, 2008

Directions on the attitudes we ought to have when we look into the Divine Word of God given for our direction and instruction

HOW SHOULD I STUDY THE BIBLE? INTRODUCTION 1. Most dads have done it a. Children get a toy for Christmas or birthday that needs “some assembly” b. We are smart enough to figure it out so we start that light assembly without the directions c. Hours later when the toy is not finished, does not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

Governmental structures and laws cannot render ultimate righteousness, but they can help reflect and uphold it.

From the Word… Series: You Asked For It How Should We Relate to Politics? Brad Bailey – May 18, 2008 Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

Encourages prioritizing the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness, and resting in the promises fulfilled through this spiritual endeavor.

Good morning, dear church family. How wonderful it is to gather here in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, ready to engage with God’s word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a passage in Matthew 6:33. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, a verse that has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Kingdom Of God

Go And Sin No More

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 23, 2009

Salvation, spirit, soul, and body, doesn’t come from our works, but through the grace of God.

John 5:14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.’’ Let’s read this whole passage of Scripture. John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2. Now there is in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Child's Responsibility To Parents

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2019

A Mothers' Day message urging parents to instruct their children to honour them, and urging children to show honour to their parents.

“Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. Let your father and mother be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Eternal Life?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Assurance comes from confessing sin, practicing righteousness, and loving the brothers.

Thesis: Assurance comes from confessing sin, practicing righteousness, and loving the brothers. Intro.: 1. Illust. This year Kathy & I will celebrate eleven years of marriage. Having been both married and single, I would choose to be married any day! One of the most miserable periods in my life ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Judge A Righteous Judgment

Contributed by Ervin Kosch on Aug 22, 2002

What is a Righteous Judgment? What is a righteousness? How do you make such a judgement?

John 7:18-24 Text Verse: #24 *What is a ’judgment’? -A decision(a choice) -A conviction(that proves out to be evident) -Understanding *Events *Surroundings *People -Placement of values *What is wrong? *What is right?(More importantly) *What is a ’righteous’? -Something ...read more

Scripture: John 7:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

They Who Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

Hunger and thirst are two of the biggest motivators, having these for righteousness is a major asset for the kingdom.

They who hunger and thirst Matt. 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. We Americans have more to make life easier than any other people of any other time. We have the finest homes, the best clothes, eat the best food, yet we have more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There Is Joy In The Lord"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002

We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

All Saints Day 2005

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2005

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. But how can man be righteous?

The Beatitudes Story: It’s All Saints day today - and of course it is our Patronal Service today But do we have any Saints among us? Elsie "Are you a Saint?" (Elsie is a Churchwarden!) The term saint is used in the NT section of the Bible and is the word hagios meaning: sacred , pure or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Reason To Rejoice

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

We rejoice because the Shepherd King, the LORD our Righteousness has come.

A Reason to Rejoice Jeremiah 23:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Take a quick Rorschach (Raw-shak) test with me: Consider the word Christmas. What is the first word that comes to your mind? For some, the word might be JOY. Joy is closely associated with Christmas. We wish each other a “Merry” Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Life Challenges 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the beattitudes blessed are the meek and the ones who thirst and hunger for righteousness.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part II 3/11/2001 New Life Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 Our vision as a church includes bringing people into a right relationship with God and with each other by introducing them to Jesus Christ. Our goal is to bring new life into the lives of all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed