Sermons on Reward For The Righteous:

What's God Really Like? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2018

God wants us to help other people know: 1. That He is glorious (vs. 23-25). 2. That He is mysterious (vs. 26-27). 3. That He is generous (vs. 25-31). 4. That He is righteous (vs. 30-31).

What's God Really Like? The Book of Acts - Part 59 Acts 17:22-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 21, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In this chapter, Paul was on his second missionary journey, and was now in Athens alone. He was sent there mainly to keep him safe from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Prophetic Generation?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2012

Samuel represented a new generation—a righteous priesthood to replace that which was profaned. He was an uncompromised, prophetic voice of courage used by God to call the people back to His ways. God is going to raise up a new, prophetic voice of courage,

Opening illustration: A. W. Tozer pastored in the city of Chicago for many years. On one occasion when a new minister arrived in Chicago, Tozer called him and described the difficulty and spiritual warfare involved in pastoring is such a city. He said, “If you ever want to pray with me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Two Adams"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2011

If we were to put this sermon into one sentence it would be: "By the sin of Adam, all human beings became sinners and were alienated from God; by the righteousness of Jesus Christ, all human beings became righteous and are restored to a right relationshi

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 “Two Adams” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, 1601 Prater Road, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com We have all been asked to clean up someone else’s mess from time to time. Sometimes those messes are small, like a child ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Justification Only Comes From God

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The Bible says in Romans 3:10 “As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one; …” Up to this point in his letter to the Roman Church … Paul has been building God’s case against those who refuse to accept Jesus as their Christ.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army The Bible says in Romans 3:10 “As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one; …” Up to this point in his letter to the Roman Church … Paul has been building God’s case against those who refuse to accept Jesus as their Christ. He also has ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2011

Trust in the Lord: 1. to be a righteous God (vs. 1-9). 2. to be a jealous God (vs. 13-19; 23-24; 32-33). 3. to be a generous God (vs. 20-26 & 31). 4. to be a meticulous God (vs. 27-30).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 5 Exodus 23:1-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 30, 2010 BACKGROUND: *The LORD God of the Old Testament who appeared to men was God the Son, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. We are studying these appearances because the same Lord ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Delivers From Death Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2015

More truth from God’s proverbial wisdom. 1- Righteousness delivers from death 2- The Lord does not let us go hungry 3- Blessings crown the righteous 4- The wise accept God’s commands

INTRO.- ILL.- Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. The Model T was introduced on October 1, 1908. The car was very simple to drive, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Whom All Things Are To Be Reconciled To God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2018

Paul puts forgiveness of sin right alongside the blood of His Cross. God can forgive because the penalty has already been paid. Jesus paid that penalty through the blood of His Cross; therefore a righteous God can forgive you.

6/24/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB5? In Whom all things are to be reconciled to God ?Colossians 1:20 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow related verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:20 (NIV) (Text) 1:20: “And through him to reconcile to himself all things, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Nailed It

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2022

Sacrificing His Life, Jesus provided the means for sinners to be declared righteous. By rising from the dead, He ensured our salvation in Him. He nailed it, providing all that is required to set aside our sin, making us acceptable to the Father.

“You, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Treacherous Enemies

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 21, 2022

Life's journey is rough and tough with lots of potholes and bumps along the road. The Christian race is not easy, thorns and thistles prick the righteous along the narrow way. Treacherous enemies abound, smiling at you but waiting to stab you with sharpened knives.

TEXT: PSALMS 35:19-25 (NLT). 'Don’t let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat. Don’t let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow. They don’t talk of peace; they plot against innocent people who mind their own business.They shout, “Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we saw him do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:19-25, 2 Samuel 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blameless Living Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 16, 2021

Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private 1 Peter 2 :11), and a 2) personal, godly deportment that is outward and public 1 Peter 2 :12).

1 Peter 2:11-12 [11] Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. [12] Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

How Badly Do You Wish To See The Christ–the Messiah? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 16, 2021

As we read the birth of The Christ child, we notice different groups or persons desiring to find and see Jesus. Recognizing their reasons to see him, we notice their desires and why they seek him; some righteous reasons and some for personal evil reasons

HOW BADLY DO YOU WISH TO SEE THE CHRIST–THE MESSIAH? How badly do you wish to see The Christ? As we enter into the calendar period near our holiday named Christmas, often many read the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ. But, have you noticed the nature of the persons mentioned in the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Strength In Trusting God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even forever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous.

This week's message is titled "Deliverance from the Rod of the Wicked." The Scripture passage for today is Psalm 125:1-3, which says, "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-3

Topics: Trust, Faith, Strength

Love Is The Core

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 22, 2025

I cannot meet the righteous requirements of the law on my own. There is only one way to be approved by God: believe in Jesus, God's only begotten Son. God made it possible for us to be approved. Love fulfills the law, love is at the core.

Romans 8:4 Love is the Core Romans 8:4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. In verse three, we read that Jesus condemned sin in the flesh. The sentence does not end with a full stop but continues in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Mary's & Zechariah's Songs (Luke 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2024

Is it wrong to sing I, me, my as some believe? What about Mary's Song? Do some righteous believers still doubt? What was different between Zechariah and Mary? Let's keep going in Luke 1.

Is it wrong to have church songs with lyrics about I, me and my as some believe? What about Mary’s Song? When Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, did he speak in tongues or prophesy? Can even righteous people like Zechariah have doubts and others like Mary simply believe? Let’s continue in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Lot Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Lot’s story is a warning about the dangers of compromise. Though he was a righteous man, his poor choices led to unnecessary suffering. His life shows us that while God is merciful, we must be careful not to align ourselves with ungodly influences.

CHARACTER STUDY OF LOT – NEPHEW OF ABRAHAM, ESCAPED SODOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 13:8-12 "And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah... Then Lot chose him all the plain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-12, 2 Peter 2:6-8, Genesis 19:15-26, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God