Sermons on National Righteousness:

O Resplendent God, Meet Your Repentant Servants!

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 23, 2020

Sin has confiscated us from righteousness. Only Christ can compensate for our penalty.

Margaret and I were debating on titles for last week’s sermon. Same letter adjectives. It started O Rotten Scoundrels, Meet Your Rescuing Savior. Too harsh, she said. How about O Despicable People, Meet Your Divine Power. Too critical, was her comment. Alright, O Worthless Fools, Meet Your ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Opposing Opinions Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2018

God is always against those who are proud, and profit or power driven. He lifts up those who are humble and gracious. We, as His people, must always be the voice of the protection of the planet and the deliverance of the oppressed.

Revelation 18 v. 9 and they shall weep and mourn about her, those kings of the earth who committed fornication with her and grew rich when they see the smoke of her burning. v. 10 they stayed a distance for fear of her torment, saying, “Woe! Woe! The big city of Babylon, the powerful city for in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-24

Denomination: *other

Prepare To Meet Your God

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

The book of Amos shows some "bovine behavior" demonstrated in the nation of Israel – a nation that had stubbornly strayed from the Lord – and if the people failed to repent, they would be led away as cattle to the slaughter.

I want to begin this morning by saying that the Bible has a lot to tell us about the personality of sheep in comparison to people. Two good examples are Psalm 23 and Isaiah 53:6, which says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way.” Sheep are portrayed as ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Take Your Fill

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2024

Jesus is the bread of life! Only He can satisfy us! We must "take our fill" of all Jesus offers to spiritually nourish us to live sanctified and holy.

ADDICTION! ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE,” THE DEFINITION OF AN ADDICTION IS: “A CHRONIC, RELAPSING DISORDER CHARACTERIZED BY COMPULSIVE DRUG SEEKING AND USE DESPITE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES….” ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL CENTER FOR DRUG ABUSE STATISTICS (NCDAS),” NEARLY HALF OF ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-15, Psalm 18:2-18, Zephaniah 3:18, Psalm 107:8-9, Matthew 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Mercy Triumphs Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 4, 2017

Using the recent controversy of the NFL kneeling during the National Anthem, the need for mercy is illustrated.

Blessed are the Merciful CCCAG October 1st, 2017 Scripture- Matthew 5:7 I’m going to share something fresh from the headlines this morning. This is a very controversial topic for many, so I humbly ask you to listen with an open heart and mind and wait until I get this out before you shut mentally ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reversing The Curse . . . And Then Some! Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 17, 2022

Did you know that all men die for Adam's sin? It's a biblical concept taught clearly in Romans 5:12-21. In the same way, all men who receive Christ's gift live by Christ's one act of righteousness.

Well, as we all well know, we have reached 2022. And we’ve had a couple tough years as a human race. I remember well in 2020 how many were claiming that was the worst year in recent memory—the worldwide pandemic had shut down much of the world, there was tremendous social unrest in the U.S. and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Bible Church

May The Glory Of The Lord Be Upon You

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 3, 2015

“Arise; shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” Isaiah 60:1.

Theme: May the glory of the Lord be unto you Text: Is. 60:1-6; Eph. 3:1-12; Matt. 2:1-12 On the first Sunday of the year 2015 I will like to wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Today is also known in the Church calendar as Epiphany. Epiphany simply means a revelation and refers to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seventy Weeks Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 27, 2006

The popular dispensational view, or the “Home Alone” view is that these things allegedly deal with ten nations arising from the European federation, the Antichrist, a revived Roman Empire, a seven-year peace treaty with national Israel, and the Great 666

INTRODUCTION In my two experiences of ordination, in both cases I was challenged on eschatology, the study of end times issues. First in 1990 from a dispensational perspective - I was not committed to the pretribulation rapture, because I could not see it in Scripture. In about 1992 I became ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wedding Garment

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 30, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 22: 1-14. The cloak of righteousness shows us that we have been placed in a position of honour in the family, in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 22: 1-14 The Wedding Garment At times Jesus spoke in parables. Parables begin as earthly stories, speaking about things we are familiar with, like a wedding banquet. There is a twist to the story that can turn up side down our familiar understanding and reveal something new. They end with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Slouching Toward Bethlehem

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 18, 2014

As the world moves toward judgement, opposed to the Faith and righteousness, how shall the child of God live?

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Absalom Sets A Trap For Amnon: What Is The Legacy You'll Leave Behind? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 16, 2023

If we set an example of righteousness, then it may yet continue through your family line into the future.

King David allowed two sins into his life when he committed sexuality immorality by taking Bathsheba to be his wife. Then he committed murder when he ordered Uriah the husband of Bathsheba to be left to die in battle. In my family, certain sins have persisted over the generations. My grandpa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Set Apart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014

We are set apart from the world and commanded to be holy.

Set Apart August 17, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are set apart from the world and commanded to be holy. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: Abstain from every appearance of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"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

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