Sermons on Pursuing Righteousness:

No Righteousness In Me, But Jesus Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

Romans 3:1-20 The communication of righteousness outside of me.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 3:1-20 No righteousness in me, but Jesus Introduction: Rom 3:1 & 2 What advantage then has the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. There is profit in being a servant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Word To The Wise On Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2013

God calls us to live righteous lives. But Romans tells us that no one is righteous. So, God wants to me to be righteous. I want to be righteous... but no one is righteous so I can’t be righteous. How can that possibly make sense?

OPEN: Back in 1929, Chicago had a problem. In fact, the tentacles of that problem infested much of the nation around Chicago. The problem had a name. And that name was Al Capone. Capone was a criminal. A wicked man who literally ran the city of Chicago. He owned most of the politicians and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness Found In Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

Philippians 3:9 (Amplified Bible) And that I may [actually] be found and known as in Him, not having any [self-achieved] righteousness that can be called my own, based on my obedience to the Law’s demands (ritualistic uprightness and supposed right stand

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have righteousness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that by faith we can have CHRIST'S Righteouness in our lives IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:9 (Amplified Bible) And that I may [actually] be found and known as in Him, not having any [self-achieved] ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

3. The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Our modern culture is desperate to feel good about itself. But God has provided a true way to feel good about ourselves, to feel good because we are doing good, and to find God's forgiveness when our own efforts fall short.

We are continuing to look at what the Apostle Paul called the whole armor of God. In his letter to the Ephesian Church, chapter 6, he talked about our world as a battle field. And he wasn't picturing the kind of battle like that occurred when we began our attack on Iraq, where our forces ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Righteousness Is Faith In God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 25, 2018

Dont be deceived to work at obtaining righteousness. Your faith in Jesus would produce all the good deeds

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *RIGHTEOUSNESS IS FAITH IN GOD* Romans 4:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 4 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Three Types Of Righteousness

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

Describing the three types of righteousness found in Scripture.

TITLE: Three types of righteousness SCRIPTURE: (1.) A filthy rags type of righteousness. Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away." (2.) Christs righteousness ...read more

Righteousness Begins In The Heart Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 13, 2013

Making clear His attitude toward the Old Law, Jesus challenged the religious leaders teaching and raised the bar when it came to righteous living.

Righteousness Begins in the Heart Matthew 5:17-20 To some who were confident of their own righteousness (don’t miss that statement) and looked down on every¬one else, Jesus told this parable: Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Phari¬see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fulfill All Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 18, 2013

Why did the Perfect Son of God need to be baptized and what relevance did that event have for sinners?

Jesus: The Fulfillment ALL of Righteousness Matthew 3:13-17 I. Jesus was baptized “To Fulfill ALL Righteousness.” A. He identified with sinners although He was sinless B. He kept the law perfectly. C. He had to perfectly live as well as die. D. He initiated the sacrament of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness By God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are saved by God's Righteousness

Romans 3 - Righteousness by God’s Grace - 1/25/09 Turn with me again this morning to Romans 1. In Romans, Paul gives us as explanation of the gospel. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.” The essence of Paul’s letter to the Romans is that there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Word Of God And Righteousness Series

Contributed by Freedom Obanijesu on May 26, 2020

Since when I was saved I have seen many so called Christians suffering from self-condemnation and guilt which is quite wrong.

Since when I was saved I have seen many Christians suffering from self-condemnation and guilt. Having suffered myself of the same I know what it means to feel self-condemned and guilty. But I don’t need to share my own experiences. The Bible explained the fact in 1 John 3:21-22 that when our heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22, Romans 3:20-28, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:26

Denomination: Bible Church

Seek The Lord In Righteousness

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 31, 2020

As we commence a new year we need to break up our fallow ground and take time to feel the Lord for divine direction and guidance.

TOPIC: SEEK THE LORD IN RIGHTEOUSNESS. TEXT: HOSEA 10:12 " Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you." We rejoice with you all for making it to the New Year, 2021. We ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Coming To Terms With Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the eight message in a series that examines the reality of our sin problem based on Romans chapters 1-5. This message examines the fact that God declares us righteous based on faith and not works.

We have a hard time believing that anything is totally free. Whenever we see something free, we immediately assume that there are strings attached. The majority of us have experienced those hidden strings. “You have won a free vacation.” “Download the free clipart.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ