Sermons on Living Righteously:

Faith & Works Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the theme of James chapter 2, emphasizing the importance of combining faith with action, as merely having faith without righteous deeds is considered a dead faith.

Welcome church! Today we’re going to get into James chapter 2 and take a longer look at what you might call the theme of James’ letter; Faith and Works. If you were with us last week, we learned together that it’s one thing to listen and receive the word, and it’s another to act on it. To be living ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Topics: Faith & Works, Righteousness, Spiritual Courage

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

Lot Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 25, 2024

The wickedness of the city may have caused Lot pain, but instead of being an INFLUENCER, he had become the INFLUENCEE. He had squandered his knowledge of God. His very presence in the city and his own actions say – if nothing else - “acceptance” of the swamp he had chosen.

October 26, 2024 We don’t know much about Lot. He is mentioned just 26 times in Genesis, primarily in chapters 13 and 19. We know that his father was Haran and that he joined the household of his uncle Abram and aunt Sarai after the death of his father (interestingly, it was one of Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13, Ezekiel 18:23, Ezekiel 18:32, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Zechariah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 21, 2021

The burning stick snatched from the fire.

September 18, 2021 Two months after Haggai presented his 4-part sermon series, Zechariah “Yahweh Remembers” began his prophetic ministry. Zechariah’s Messianic Prophecies are among the greatest and most comprehensive of all the minor prophets. With the exception of Isaiah, Zechariah gives us ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5, Genesis 3:7, Psalm 14:1-3, Isaiah 64:6, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 3:10-18, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Present Standing Of Israel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2020

Anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Paul had shown earlier that everyone is lost. Now he repeats the good news -- Everyone can be saved! The “anyone” of Romans10:13, echoes the “everyone” of John 3:16.

(35) Present Standing of Israel Romans 10:5-12 5 For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the Law, “The man who does those things shall live by them.” 6 But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Protect Your Identity"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 3, 2014

This message looks at our identity in Christ and how Satan works to steal our identity. He uses our circumstances, other people and even our own thoughts to constantly accuse us. the solution is the breastplate of righteousness.

The Art of Spiritual Warfare “How to Protect Your Identity ” Ephesians 6:10-15 It was recently in the news that in November of 2013 one of our leading retailers in America, TARGET was a victim of a very large security breach. Roughly 40 million credit and debit cards were nvolved as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Future Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2008

God establishes His disciples in His righteousness. We can be established b/c He promises to guard us in His righteousness & keep us secure

ISAIAH 54: 11-17 FUTURE GLORY [Revelations 21: 10, 18-21] In the midst of adversity, God speaks through Isaiah to foretell of renewal, revival and a flourishing time to come. However bad the people of God’s present situation, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:11-17, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Straight Highway Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2010

The Baptist called for those who heard to prepare a straight highway for the coming Lord. What is meant by that call?

A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. And the glory of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From The Rod Of The Wicked

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

“They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even forever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upo

Our message this week is entitled, “Deliverance from the rod of the wicked.” Psalm 125: 1-3 says, “They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-3, Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus perhaps in His longest public speaking unto those who were following Him speaks concerning what we call the "Beatitudes".

The Sayings of Jesus Part 1 Matthew 5:1-12 As we have considered the walk of Jesus carefully learning how we should walk in this present world. We must also consider His sayings and the Sermon on the Mount in which we find the Beatitudes is the key to proper Christian living. Mention: Matt. 4:17 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Tables

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When pride roars loudest and evil seems unchallenged, God turns the tables—silencing injustice, restoring peace, and defending those who trust Him.

The Lion’s Pride When Nahum wrote his prophecy, Nineveh was still a considerable world dominating power. The city stood like a glittering jewel on the banks of the Tigris River — towering walls, wide streets, palaces carved with lions, kings who thought of themselves as gods. The Assyrian Empire ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gospel

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2018

This week in our What We Believe series we are taking a look at the gospel of Jesus Christ, and how we, like Paul, are not to be ashamed of it, because it is the power and righteousness of God.

What We Believe The Gospel Romans 1:14-17 In our series on what we believe, last week we looked at the Bible and how it is God’s word to us providing answers and directions for life that are practical, beneficial, and relevant. It teaches us what is true and reproves what isn’t, and it instructs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Defilement Comes From Within Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 22, 2021

It is not the food you eat or religious observation you practice that enables you to claim that you are right with God. Your attitude, behavior, and response to His commands show whether or not your life is defiled before Him.

Worship is supposed to come from a grateful heart and mind, focused on how God's mercy and grace has taken us off of the road to hell and by the redemptive work of Jesus Christ on our behalf, placed us on the narrow road leading to eternal life. Our submission to Him as Lord and Savior, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Hebrews 12:14-15, James 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2026

David suggests that the righteous must trust in the Lord even if they have to (1) suffer awhile they can do it joyfully, (2) hope cheerfully, (3) wait patiently, (4) pray earnestly, (5) believe confidently, and if they do, they will triumph finally.

Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part Psalms 11:1-7 “In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5

Denomination: Methodist

Proud Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019

We need to stop being ashamed of the gospel and start being proud of it.

Proud Of The Gospel Text: Rom. 1:16-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: No matter what you are looking for, you can find a religion or philosophy to fit your state of mind. We find this culture creating pressure on the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. We find people church-shopping--looking for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Grace Is Greater Than Sin

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2016

The work of Christ on the Cross is greater than any sin.

August 28, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The work of Christ on the Cross is greater than any sin. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-15 Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist