Sermons on our righteousness: showing 241-255 of 205,254

Put On The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 22, 2010

Put on the full armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth, who is Jesus Christ, then put on the Breastplate of Righteousness, which is a clean heart provided by Christ’s sacrifice.

We read in Ephesians 3:10, Christ intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms! Through the church, the wisdom of God is being known to angels! There is a spiritual world and we are part of it. Angels ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sources Of Self-Righteousness

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

Discover solutions to overcoming self-righteousness

We return to our study in Job this morning. If for no other reason, one Sunday each month, we need to be reminded that God’s people are not immune to suffering and confusion in life. Furthermore, the book of Job gives Christians permission to vent, to cry, to grieve, to be angry, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: *other

Righteousness By Faith Alone

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 6, 2002

Paul makes clear there is only one way to righteousness and the promises associated with salvation - Faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ

Romans 4:13-25 – Righteousness by Faith Who wants to earn a $1,000.00?  If you can jump up and touch the ceiling I will give you $1,000.00 Background to the Book of Romans  Paul wrote this letter to the Church of Rome primarily made up of Jews who had brought the gospel message back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Righteousness In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

a STUDY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE SACRIFICIAL SYSTEM. THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO PARTS ON ROMANS CHAPTER THREE.

RIGHTEOUSNESS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT ROMANS 3:21-31 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHERE SHORT SIMPLE WORDS CAN HAVE GREAT SIGNIFICANCE. CONSIDER THE HUSBAND IN THE WAITING ROOM AT THE HOSPITAL GOES BANANAS WHEN HE HEARS THE DOCTOR SAY “IT’S A BOY” OR “IT’S A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hunger And Thrist For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006

An 8 Week sermon sermon series on the attitude we are to possess as children of God.

Be-Attitudes January 29, 2006 Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Trans: We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount we’re to have as His disciples. Each of these attitudes determines our altitude. They testify to our disposition and determination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Exalts A Nation Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020

What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).

What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Do right by God and He will do right by you. Honor the Lord God Almighty. Stay true to His standard of Righteousness—the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Feb 8, 2021

When we look at so many families today, rather than say, "Man, they're really blessed," more often, we say, "Wow, they're really struggling."

BLESS THIS HOME Wk 1 - Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER TEXT: MATTHEW 5:6 INTRODUCTION: let me get a little participation. How many of you would love to have your homes and families be blessed, raise your hands up high. vncvn There are some that do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteousness, A Gift For All Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 12, 2002

None of us can earn God’s favour,because none of us is righteous, but he gives us righteousness, unearned and unmerited as a gift through the death and resurrectin of Jesus Christ.

Can I just say how much I love baptisms. It’s great to be able to share the joy of parents and family and friends as they welcome a new person into the world and especially as we welcome that new person into the life of God’s Church. And it’s perhaps fitting that today we’re looking at a passage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-31

Denomination: Anglican

Fulfilling All Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011

Jesus' baptism teaches us about the importance of Biblical baptism in the life of a Christ follower.

This week I read about a small country church that had just concluded a revival meeting and was conducting a baptism service in the local river on a cold January day. After baptizing the first person, the pastor turned to the man and asked him if the water was cold. “Naw,” the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For The Sake Of Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022

The purpose of Job is to give a demonstration of the sovereignty of God and the value of true faith.

Undoubtedly, everybody has heard about Job at some point in time. The book was written to discuss the age-old question, “Why do the righteous always seem to suffer?” Introduction to the book of Job: • It is one of the five books of poetry: 1. Job 2. Psalms 3. Proverbs 4. Ecclesiastes 5. Song of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:7-8, Job 2:2-3, Job 38:1, Job 39:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sin Of Self-Righteousness

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Jesus is anointed by a sinful woman while eating at the house of Simon the Pharisee. Jesus' conversation with Simon serves as a warning about self-righteousness.

I. Introduction A. So, Simon invited me to his house for dinner, and I went because I knew some of the best of our society would be there. a. But I also went because I heard he was going to be inviting the man called Jesus. b. If the stories about him are true it’s about time he mingled with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

Righteousness Before God

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

Civilizations rise and fall as well as personal lives because of the quality of the relationship institutions and individuals sustain with God. God is merciful to those who approach him in humility and receive His graces joyfully.

RIGHTEOUSNESS BEFORE GOD - LUKE 18:9 Luke 19:41 Why do civilizations fail? Why do great cities fall to their enemies? Jesus wept over Jerusalem as he foresaw that the city was doomed to yet a 3rd visitation by her enemies. He saw that once again the engines of war would surround the city, the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Esther: Righteousness Rewarded

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 26, 2004

Will we pursue righteousness or rewards?

Esther 8:1-17 Righteousness Rewarded Woodlawn Baptist Church September 26, 2004 Introduction As we get closer to the end of our walk through the book of Esther, I want to tell you that I have really enjoyed the things the Lord has been teaching me through the study. A well-known preacher one time ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering And Thirsting For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 28, 2010

Looks at the fourth beatitude and what it means to be filled, to hunger and thirst and what Jesus means be righteousness

Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. What does Jesus mean when he says “they will be filled?” (Matthew 5:6c) What does Jesus mean by “hunger and thirst?” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Salvation – Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on May 25, 2018

Don't allow the cares of the day to let you lose sight of who you are in Christ Jesus and all the wonderful gifts He willingly died for so you can have a life of victory in Him. Stay close to Jesus and you will always overcome!

THE GIFT OF SALVATION – Righteousness Do You Consider Yourself Righteous? It is commonly thought that righteousness must be earned. Anything worth having must be earned—right? To make something valuable, you have to do something for it. Not so in the Kingdom of God. In fact, something as valuable ...read more

Denomination: *other