Sermons on Pursuing Righteousness:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salt, Light, And Righteousness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

Our righteousness is in Him.

SALT, LIGHT, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. Matthew 5:13-20. I). SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Need For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Evil is more complex that you imagine. There’s greater depth to evil that you can comprehend. Evil is so widespread that it demands you consider there’s a supernatural and spiritual network of evil ones instigating criminal and immoral behavior.

Sgt. Steven McQueen of Charlie Company of First Battalion and 28th Infantry Regiment was recently shot in the head with a bullet from a machine gun. He was around twenty feet away from an insider attack in Afghanistan in 2018. An insider attack is when Taliban fighters pose as friendly Afghan ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Comparative Righteousness Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Thank God I Am NOT LIKE............

February 06, 2021 The Context: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told a story”: The Parable {Luke 18:10-14}: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith Is Accounted For Righteousness

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 23, 2021

God has always required those who want to be righteous to place their faith in Him. This has been always been true. As far back as Abraham in the Old Testament it has been true.

Alba 8-22-2021 FAITH IS ACCOUNTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS Romans 4 John Newton, who wrote the song “Amazing Grace”, once said: “Down through life I have forgotten a lot of things. But these two things I remember. The first is that I am a great sinner. The second is that I have a great Savior.” Anyone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness Vs. Unrighteousness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

The Bible teaches that humanity is divided into two distinct categories: the righteous and the unrighteous.

The Bible teaches that humanity is divided into two distinct categories: the righteous and the unrighteous. This distinction is not based on human merit or achievement, but rather on one's relationship with God and their adherence to His commandments. What is Righteousness? Righteousness is ...read more

The Dangers Of Self-Righteousness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 12, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few biblical examples that demonstrate the importance of praying for those who offend, hurt, or wrong us, and how this practice can lead to God's blessings in our lives.

As children of God, we are called to live a life of humility, compassion, and love. However, when we allow self-righteousness, superiority complexes, and offense to take root in our hearts, we risk hindering our relationship with God and others. In this sermon, we will explore few biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Philippians 1:9-11

Righteousness Leads To Fullness Series

Contributed by Micah Coverstone on Sep 3, 2024

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied

For the past several weeks we have been going through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The first section of His sermon is the Beatitudes—or the Blessings. First Jesus blessed the poor in Spirit—those who recognize they are nothing without God, followed by the mourners—those who recognize their great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Armor Of God: Righteousness

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 16, 2023

Dr. Bradford Reaves, minister with Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland, told how when he was a police officer, he wore a piece of body armor every day.

Alba 7-16-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: RIGHTEOUSNESS Ephesians 6:14 Dr. Bradford Reaves, minister with Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland, told how when he was a police officer, he wore a piece of body armor every day. It was heavy, bulky, and hot, but it provided protection and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 5:19, Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ