Sermons on Pursuing Righteousness:

A Credit Line Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The difference between when Jesus died and the death of every martyr or every hero who ever died is this: Those people died and they are still dead. The thing about Jesus Christ is he died, he was buried, and he came back after three days.

INTRODUCTION Back in December I read a list of things you will never hear a good ‘ole boy in Texas say like, “I thought Graceland was tacky.” You’ll never hear, “You can’t feed that to the dog,” or “That deer head takes away from the decor of this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

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 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

The Establishment Of True Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2013

It is not enough that we know the law of God. We must put our trust in Jesus, and receive with open hand the free gift of His love and forgiveness.

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS. Romans 3:9-26. I. The Universality of Sin. Every one of us thinks that we are better than criminals. We imagine that we are moral human beings. We are confident that we are law-abiding citizens. Yet the Scriptures teach us that we are no better than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteousness Exalts A Nation

Contributed by Wayne Nickerson on Oct 3, 2013

National sin calls for God's judgment. What happens when a nation does not worship God. Need for revival and the church to be the church.

RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION TXT: Prov 14:32-34 The wicked is banished in his wickedness, but the righteous has a refuge in his death. 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:32-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteousness Exalts A Nation

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 6, 2016

A Christian citizen's political responsibility, politics and religion?

“RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION” Dr. Walter Thomas A SERMON ON A CHRISTIAN’S POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people”. Summary: A Christian citizen is obligated to speak, vote and live-out the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Other

The Delusion Of Self-Righteousness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 23, 2016

Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone?

Intro Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone? Goal Let’s learn that compared to God we are all pitiful and that God alone can make us justified. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Declaration Of God's Righteousness

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

The declaration of God’s righteousness through the ages with emphasis on the end times

Title: “The Declaration of God’s Righteousness” Theme: The Blood Sacrifice/Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ Text: Isaiah 53:11 I.He WAS DECLARING (To those under the Old Covenant) God’s Righteousness (Isaiah 53:11) A. During the time from Creation B. Through the time Under the Law ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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 Lord Is Our Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

ADVENT 1 - The Lord God Almighty is our righteousness because God fulfills his promises and because Jesus is our kingly Priest.

THE LORD IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) November 28, 2010 - Advent 1 - JEREMIAH 33:14-18 INTRO: Advent means coming. During this season of Advent believers prepare for the coming celebration of the birth of the Savior. We also prepare for the coming of Christ the King on Judgment ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Standing Steadfast In Righteousness

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 25, 2024

We are about to embark upon a great privilege given us by God Almighty, an offering of participation in the future of our lives; whether to abide in the guidance of God Almighty or to be left to the abominations of the king–nation’s leader.

We have heard it said that we must obey the powers of earth; kings, rulers, laws, etc. for they have been ordained by God. Romans 13:1. 13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Is this an absolute command? Are we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Chronicles 15:1-18, Acts 5:29, Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 29:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Man Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2023

Psalm 1:1-6 shows us the path of blessing and fulfillment in life.

Introduction We are continuing in our short series of sermons that I am calling “Jesus in the Psalms.” We are looking at a few different psalms in the Psalter because they are particularly clear in pointing to the person and/or work of Jesus. Last week I mentioned that there are 150 psalms in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed