Sermons on pursuing righteousness:

Blessed Are Those Who Are Presecuted For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 1, 2011

Blessed are thsoe who are doing the Lord work and suffer for righteousness sake.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness” Matthew 5:1-5:12 This sermon came from prayer and ideas from my colleagues at sermoncentral Introduction- Mt 5:1-5:12 This morning we are winding down the series from the Sermon on the Mount. The character building sermons of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Persecuted For Righteousness’ Sake! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 14, 2013

People often dislike or despise something or someone that is different, and that is why, Christians can become the victims of discrimination and persecution

Matthew 5:10-12-Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Between Sin And Righteousness For The Soul

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014

The battle between sin and righteousness for the soul of us Christians takes place in our thought life – all the time

The battle between sin and righteousness for the soul of us Christians takes place in our thought life – all the time What is sin? All unrighteousness is sin; 1 Jo 5:17 All disobedience to God is sin; Rom 6:16 Breaking any of God’s laws is sin; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bondage Of Legalism And Freedom Of True Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Bondage of Legalism and Freedom of True Righteousness

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Bondage of Legalism and Freedom of True Righteousness Philipians 3:1-11 David Taylor Legalism is as deadly as it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation that God intends; and it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Righteously In The Midst Of An Unrighteous Generation

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a revelation or vision from God for their lives which will cause them to abandon sin and allow God to sanctify their hearts.

I. THE SCRIPTURE EMPHASIZES THE NECESSITY OF HAVING AN ONGOING REVELATION AND VISION CONCERNING GOD v.7,10 7. So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the Lord which He had done for Israel. 10. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On The Mount: Doing Acts Of Righteousness

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from the Sermon on the Mount on doing acts of righteousness such as prayer, giving, fasting

Doing Acts of Righteousness Theme: To show the importance of motive in things that we do Text: Matthew 6:1 1 ¶ Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. In this verse a better translation, for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Sin, Righteousness And Judgement Have Changed

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015

To show that the divine effort changed all the meaning of sin, righteousness and judgement.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a sinner? Yes, I am but I am also a son of GOD. Im a sinner forgiven by GOD and in His Grace and Mercy, He gave me the right to become a child of GOD. John 1:12 (Amplified Bible) 1:12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Require To Live Righteously?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 21, 2014

This message illuminates what it took for Joseph and what it takes for us to live in a righteous manner.

Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man; he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 His master saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Day Reveals The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

If the guilty go free we call it a travesty, an injustice, unfair. Yet, the Bible says that on Judgment Day the guilty will go free? How can God do that? Is that fair or right? It’s because of God’s righteousness that guilty sinners go free on Judgment Day.

It just didn’t seem right or fair. The evidence of guilt was overwhelming. The witnesses had poured in one after another recounting firsthand of destructive and damaging conversations and actions. Fingerprints were found everywhere that clearly connected the person standing before the judge to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

A Praying Poet Appeals For The Righteousness Of The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 8, 2016

Jesus is all our righteousness, and all our righteousness is in Him (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:30).

A PRAYING POET’S APPEAL FOR THE LORD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS. Psalm 119:33-40. In the midst of this wonderful symphony about the Torah, the law of the LORD, there are also some petitions and prayers. This particular section uses several causative verbs, asking the LORD for things which He has promised ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Amos: Justice And Righteousness Matter To God” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 12, 2021

“The prophet Amos was sent by God to warn Israel of the coming judgment upon their idolatry and rampant injustice.“They had a form of self-satisfied religion where they actively wanted the blessing of God for themselves and their family yet had little concern for their neighbor. ”

“ I. What God Hates (5:21-23) A. Hypocritical & False Worship 1. Festivals 2. Assemblies B. Insincere Repentance & Giving 1. Burnt Offerings 2. Grain Offerings 3. Peace Offerings II. What God Approves (V.24) A. Justice ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Jeremiah 22:3, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 3:18

06 - The Righteousness Of God Through Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 15, 2021

This is the 6th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 4:1-4 “What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Now to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15, Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Armor Of God Part 2 - Righteousness Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 14, 2020

Are we wearing the breastplate of Righteousness? All Scripture references are from the NASB95.

In this sermon series of Spiritual Warfare, We have looked at varying aspects of this battle we fight every day. Last week we started considering how we fight these battles and we are reviewing the Armor of God. Last week we looked at the belt of truth and this week we will examine the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Justice And Righteousness Better Than Rituals

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2020

The danger of worship without mercy.

JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS BETTER THAN RITUALS. Amos 5:18-24. Historically, Israel had split into two kingdoms shortly after the death of king David’s son, king Solomon. The ten tribes of the north rejected both the dynasty of David, and the worship of the Jerusalem temple, and set up their ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 32-33 A Return To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 32-33

Isaiah 32-33 Return to Righteousness The Coming King Vs. 1-8 Warning Against Complacency Vs. 9-20 Be Gracious to Us Vs. 1-6 Acknowledge His Might Vs. 7-24 Intro: Have you ever wished you could return something? Maybe it was a gift that was given to you by a relative But you can’t return the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational