Sermons on instruments of righteousness:

Division For Righteousness

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Aug 6, 2004

This message talks about how to maintain a Spirit of Unity in the marriage, home and churches. This message explains the difference between Physical unity and Spiritual unity and how we need to strive for Spiritual unity to be blessed.

Title: Division For Righteousness Text: II Chron 10:15 and II Chron 11:4; I Kings 11:29 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: Two men were riding a bicycle built for two when they came to a steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very steep climb. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appetite For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

The Beatitudes exhibit the natural progression of the transformation that comes only through Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Those who seek this transformation are "blessed" or "approved of God." True happiness in life comes when one r

Appetite for Righteousness The Beatitudes Matthew 5:6 #4 of 8 in Series INTRODUCTION An old French proverb says, "Every good meal starts with hunger." Illustration: When Lisa and Brad got married, Lisa decided to be a nice wife and pack Brad’s lunch for him to take to work. The first day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

¡§righteousness And Justification¡¨ Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

A scholar once said: "Matthew through John gives us the ¡§Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ¡¨ The Acts of the Apostles give us the ¡§Gospel of the Holy Spirit¡¨ But it is in Romans that we are given the ¡§Gospel of God¡¨

Sermon Series ¡§The Gospel of God ¡V A Study of Romans¡¨ Week #3 ¡§Righteousness and Justification¡¨ Study of Text: Romans 3:21-5:21 Opening Reading: Romans 3:21-26 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We enter now our third week of our study of Romans „X Week #1 we discussed Paul¡¦s letter to the Roman ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Effect Of Righteousness

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 14, 2005

What is righteousness and what effect does it have on the believer?

The Effect Of Righteousness -- New Revised Standard Isaiah 32:17 The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. The New King James says it like this. Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Righteousness Of Job

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Everyone has heard of the patience or endurance of Job. However, we often forget that Job’s greatest attribute, according to God, was his righteousness. In this study, we will examine Job’s righteousness and see how we can and should imitate it.

One of the most extraordinary people found in the Old Testament is Job. I think that multitudes, including many who are not overly knowledgeable about the Bible, has heard of the "patience or endurance of Job". Of course, this refers to the fact that - in a short span of time - Job lost his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-8, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awake To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tony Quinn on Sep 21, 2002

Understanding our position with God in righteousness.

Awake To Righteousness We’ve been talking about righteousness and the importance of knowing we are the righteousness of God in Christ. Again the definition of righteousnes according to the Greek Lexicon is, “the state of him who is as he ought to be, righteous, the condition acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motivation For Righteousness

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 12, 2006

If we are to have victory in righteousness, we must find proper motivation.

"See to it brothers that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God." Hebrews 3:12 Sin has the power to make us turn away from God. When we sin we don’t even want to believe that God exists. If we are to have victory over sin in our life we have to make sure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rewards Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2004

Malachi - The Final Prophet (part 8) Godly Insight for Today & Malachi 3:13-18

✎ Like many adult children, I have some things left over from my growing up days still tucked away somewhere at my mom and dad’s house. One is a wall plaque I was given the summer of my high school graduation. My name is engraved below the words "Evangel Temple Worker of the Year." This ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 8, 2003

The third message in a series on the Whole Armour of God

THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Eph. 6: 10 -20 (14) # 3 in series Intro. On one occasion Napoleon ordered a bulletproof coat made. When the workman had completed his task he delivered the coat personally to the emperor. Upon taking the coat from the workman, Napoleon immediately ordered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 3, 2002

God calls us to give up our freedom, to make him our master, to submit to a new bond of slavery, slavery to righteousness, knowing that obeying God will actually enable us to live the way God originally intended.

They say if you can remember the 60s you weren’t really there. Well, I don’t know about that. I’m pretty sure I was there and despite how long ago it was there are still things I can remember about it. I guess the thing that most memorable about the 60s for those of you who aren’t as old as I am, ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Reasons For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

9th in First John Series

REASONS FOR RIGHTEOUS LIVING 1 John 3:1-10 INTRO: Why should we live a life of righteousness and holiness? John gives some reasons why we should do that. In 1 John 3:1 the Bible says, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God! ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Oct 2, 2001

There is no amount of works that can get you a pass into heaven. It is only by the blood of Christ, applied to a contrite heart,that we may be saved.

There is a great deal of differemce between the appearance of righteousness and the actual condition. Do you understand that pride is a major obsticle to salvation? The parable of the Pharisee and the publican is a good illustration of the difference between pride and true righteousness. The Word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revealed Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Righteousness is Revealed; From God, Through Christ, and To Man.

Revealed Righteousness Romans 3:21–31 INTRODUCTION Illustration One Sunday evening after the traditional two songs, a prayer, and two more songs, the preacher went up to the pulpit and instead of delivering a sermon, he introduced a guest minister who was visiting that evening. In his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Root Of Righteousness

Contributed by Richard Reid on Dec 20, 2005

It’s time to grow deeper in God’s word.

Root of Righteousness Proverbs 12:3 12/9/05 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous cannot be moved. Proverbs 12:12 - The wicked covet the catch of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. Root - The part of a plant buried in and gaining nourishment ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Is Righteousness

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on May 14, 2007

We sometimes have a hard time to enter into the presence of God because we feel unrighteous and believe we need to be righteous before we can enter into the Kingdom of God. We need to see again that when I am in the kingdom I’m in righteouseness and when

The Kingdom is Righteousness There are many reasons why Jesus had to come to earth. Salvation; deliverance; making God known; victory over evil; and KINGDOM Question – what is the Kingdom of God? It is where God rules. But listen to what the Bible also tells us what the kingdom is: Romans 14:17 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal