Sermons on Pursuing Righteousness:

Dream Weaver Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 1, 2004

Pursuing the dream of God

The Dream Weaver New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs October 3, 2004 p.m. What dream do you have that is beating in your heart which has gone unfulfilled? Perhaps it goes back to your childhood when you first dreamed the dream. Time has passed, the dream has been placed on the back ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Justice

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 3, 2020

This is the second in a two-part series on the topic, "Do Justice".

I was probably 9 or 10 when the doorbell rang one day, and answering the door, I recognized the man holding a clipboard as a neighbor, father of a friend of mine. He asked if my dad was home, and in a few moments, Dad came to the door. After exchanging pleasantries, the gentleman informed Dad of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Amos 5:21-24, Isaiah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Vision Worth Sharing

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 14, 2023

Romans 10 has three-fold moves in the chapter. Paul critiques legalistic righteousness, speaks to genuine righteousness residing in the soul, and points to visionary faith that comes through inspiring words. Paul says those who share the Good News have beautiful, pure feet.

This past week there was a post on the Fort Gibson Forum. It had a picture of a pretty horse walking down a paved road. He/she had a saddle and bridal but no rider guiding him toward a worthwhile destination. Not sure where the horse was headed. Though he looked confident, his owner had to come and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15, Matthew 15:8-9, Matthew 28:16-20, Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful- Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 20, 2024

This is the 219th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 2 Timothy.

Series: Action [#219] FAITHFUL- FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Introduction: Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, (a young pastor in Ephesus) who was facing many challenges in his ministry. False teachings were beginning to creep into the Church, causing divisions and confusion among ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt By Association Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 14, 2014

Jesus was a friend of sinners and set us right by HIS actions. In Jesus God sees his righteousness on us, in spite of all of our shortcomings.

1. Guilt by Association movie: "Guilt by Association" is a 2002 movie based on true events about a single mother who gets caught up in a drug bust because of her drug-dealing boyfriend. The woman, who unknowingly helps her boyfriend, is sentenced to a 20-year mandatory minimum sentence for her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Word On The Street

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 5, 2016

Take Jesus and the Word to the street, but be careful of how you represent and present them.

Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. I have done many years of door-to-door evangelism and even a session of street preaching. During that session, I was approached by mam claiming to be Jeremiah the prophet going to the churches of Winston-Salem casting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Wins - 1 Peter 3:17-22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 24, 2025

Scripture requires that we not only endure suffering for righteousness sake, but that we actually rejoice in it. How is that possible without pretending?

1 Peter 3:13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-22

Maintaining A Heart Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle. This sermon is a variation on my "Pursuing Purity" teaching.

Spiritual Disciplines Maintaining Integrity of Heart So fearful were the ancient Chinese of their enemies on the north that they built the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it, & so thick that nothing could break it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Call To Grow

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 24, 2009

We are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. But how many of us do not do that because it requires us to read, study, pray, and even live our lives according to His principals, and not our own.

Man’s law says that to be ignorant of the law is no excuse for not following it. And we are held accountable for being lawful citizens. But in reality, you cannot be expected to know more than that which you are taught. For example, I have never been taught how to use a jackhammer. And since ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: *other

To Be Or Not To Be Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 14, 2014

A study of the Book of Revelation chapter 7 verses 1 through 17

Revelation 7: 1 – 17 To Be Or Not To Be 1 After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Asked For A Hard Thing!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 29, 2015

Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you hearing please?Come on, be feisty, gutsy, dig in hard, and don’t give up!

Hard thing! 2 King 2:10” And he said, "You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you, but if you do not see me, it shall not be so." Hey friend, Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Be Super-Heroes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2015

In the spiritual realm, we are called to be God’s super heroes. We can only be super heroes on earth, because — when we are in heaven — we will not need these unique skills.

Called to Be Super-Heroes (I Timothy 6:11-17, 20-21) 1. [This is a combination Norwegian and Chinese joke] A young man walks through New York Chinatown and notices a shop with the name Hans Olaffsen's Laundry. He thought it seemed out of place but curiosity got the best of him and he walked into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inner Strength

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 24, 2014

Filling your mind and heart with God’s Word and promises takes away fear, angst, anger and worries.

Strength! Ephesians 3:16”that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man..”(Memorize) 1 John 4:4”….the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practical Faith - Creating An Environment Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 19, 2020

Today's message is a part of our Practical Faith sermon series. It is taken from Joshua's last words to the people, in how they were to create an environment of faith to be welcoming to God in their pursuit of His presence and promises.

Practical Faith “Creating an Environment of Faith” Joshua 23:1-11 ***Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/is8neubfT54 ***Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/CIskhaZT#fJZTZCSdw8X47FPCPPjVZ3kGh09M74vYZOXIwRbDedw Today we’re ending our 3 part series in the book of Joshua as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11, Hebrews 10:38-39, Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Living Your Dreams

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

God has placed dreams and visions in our hearts to guide us towards His purpose for our lives. Living your dreams is not just about ambition; it is about fulfilling God’s divine plan for you.

Title: LIVING YOUR DREAMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:3, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: God has placed dreams and visions in our hearts to guide us towards His purpose for our lives. Living your dreams is not just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:3, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God