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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Lord Our Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 17, 2022
     | 3,638 views

    The name of the king, Zedekiah means the righteousness of Jehovah. Jeremiah predicted he would be cut off and a branch would be raised up called, Jehovah-Tsidkenu: The Lord is our righteousness. (Jeremiah 23:6). Jeremiah was the true prophet and proved to be right on both accounts.

    There is a famous quote of Abraham Lincoln when some said to Lincoln, I hope that the Lord is on our side. Lincoln replied, that does not concern me, whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side Lincolns reply gives us an insightful perspective of the contrast between ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Justice And Righteousness In Proverbs

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 20, 2023
     | 1,035 views

    The book of Proverbs often has justice and righteousness together, but why? What can we learn from these two vital attributes?

    Wisdom has many facets. Today we are going to consider justice. Justice means to do right, live right, and practice righteous behavior. Character is the foundation of the Christian life and behavior is the tangible expression of the same life. Wisdom is demonstrated in one’s behavior. I. THE WISE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Suffering For The Sake Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022
     | 1,274 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Salt, Light, And Righteousness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,096 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Maze avatar

    My Need For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 1,892 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Danger Of Comparative Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 4,967 views

    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Delusion Of Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 23, 2016
     | 6,897 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Walter Thomas avatar

    Righteousness Exalts A Nation

    Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 6, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,813 views

    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

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Righteousness Is Faith In God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,806 views

    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

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gbemisola Fafowora avatar

    Jesus - Our Righteousness

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,847 views

    The finished work of Jesus Christ made us His righteousness

    When Jesus resurrected He made us His righteousness and this helps us to approach the throne of grace without any form of condemnation. We are so loved by God that He sees us as righteous because of His Son Jesus Christ. Let's go into the scriptures to confirm this great promise of our Father. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leslie Tarlton avatar

    No Righteousness In Me, But Jesus Series

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014
     | 4,341 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Swanger avatar

    Righteousness Begins In The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 13, 2013
     | 6,917 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Righteousness Exalts A Nation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,632 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus Our Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 8, 2025
     | 208 views

    This message reveals that Jesus Christ is the source and embodiment of our righteousness before God. We are made righteous not by works but through faith in Him.

    JESUS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:30 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 3:9; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Romans 10:3-4 Key Verse: “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus The Sun Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 144 views

    This message unveils Jesus as the Sun of Righteousness, bringing divine light, guidance, and healing to all who place their faith in Him.

    JESUS THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 4:2 Key Verse: “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” — Malachi 4:2 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God