Sermons on righteous and the wicked: showing 421-435 of 59,139

How To Maintain A Righteous Standard In Evil Times.

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Aug 18, 2019

During these 2019 South African elections, many Christians have fought for a righteous government. Hoping that a Christian Party will have more significant support and hence greater influence on lobbying faith-based Judeo-Christian values and policies.

During these 2019 South African elections, many Christians have fought for a righteous government. Hoping that a Christian Party will have more significant support and hence greater influence on lobbying faith-based Judeo-Christian values and policies. Although the Christian parties gained some ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2018

The Lord is not swayed by external considerations of race or religion; He looks for inward sincerity and purity.

(10) His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous. Romans 2:28-29 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; In God’s reckoning, a true Jew is not simply a man who has Abraham’s blood flowing in his veins or who has the mark of circumcision in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

His Law Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2018

The Jew trusted his law to be all that he needed and the best education he could get. Thus he boasted in the God who gave that law. There is no doubt that many Jews felt they were immune from God’s judgment.

(8) HIS LAW CANNOT MAKE HIM RIGHTEOUS Romans 2:17-24 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law. Israelites who remained in Palestine, or who returned to it after the Babylonian captivity, were designated as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2018

In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. It was instituted by God as a sign of His covenant with Abraham. God said, "All of you must be circumcised."

His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Roman 2:25-27 25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. This is a minor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Just As He Is: Righteous (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 26, 2020

To establish that at Christ's second appearance; we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him: in righteousness, purity, and glory. This lesson stresses that we are sons of God, pure in heart, and made righteous: just as He is, "through the faith of Christ Jesus."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Just as He is: Righteous Remarks. 1. This is lesson three of the sermon-series: "Just as He is." John wrote: we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him, in glory and honor. This is solely possible because we are the sons of God. Christ's finished work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 3:3, 1 John 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strike The Tent: When The Righteous Go Home

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 10, 2021

Life is temporary, no matter how many years one may dwell in this present world. The men, women, and children who die in Christ leave this troubled enter into the joy of for heaven and the presence of the LORD. Scripture tells of what they will gain as they take in their first glimpse of glory.

The censors engaged in the "cancel culture" movement have taken it upon themselves to rid this nation of any memory of those who lived before us because they were either' oppressors", or "fascists", or had engaged in "white privilege", or some other reason ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Peter 1:13-15, Psalm 116:15, Philippians 1:21, Luke 23:39-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

85. Revelation 20 - Hell And The Super-Righteous Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

There is no place in heaven for those who think they are morally, spiritually or intellectually superior to others and thereby contradict the very nature of Jesus Christ.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 85 - REVELATION 20 - HELL AND THE SUPER-RIGHTEOUS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 20:15, Luke 16:25-26, Luke 16:13-15, Luke 18:24-27, Matthew 21:31, Matthew 22:8-13, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Psalm 40- A Righteous Response To Hurt And Hardship

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Feb 18, 2023

Man will hurt us, but God will heal us. David gives us a roadmap to making sure we stay focused on God and His purpose through even the toughest times.

Psalm 40:11-17 11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord; Let Your lovingkindness and Your truth continually preserve me. 12 For innumerable evils have surrounded me; My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; They are more than the hairs of my head; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11-17, Matthew 24:35

Denomination: *other

Jesus Did Not Come To Call The Righteous, But Sinners. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 29, 2024

Repentance is not just a feeling of sorrow or regret; it is a fundamental change of heart and mind..

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus declares, "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." This statement is a profound expression of Jesus' mission and ministry. As we explore this biblical truth, we will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus' purpose and the nature of salvation. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, Luke 5:32

Laws From Heaven For Life On Earth Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 25, 2021

What do you want out of life ? That is a pretty general question - but it is the one that is addressed in this proverb. The thing is that in this study we are looking at what people want from the perspective of God, not just what people or the "market" wants.

Laws from Heaven for life on earth Prov.11:23-31 Proverbs 11:23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath. What do you want out of life ? That is a pretty general question - but it is the one that is addressed in this proverb. The thing is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Esther Spills The Beans Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 8, 2020

This morning we are going to watch things go from bad to worst for Haman as he becomes a “victim of his own invention” and we will see the truth of Proverbs 26:27 play out in real life: “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.” (Prov 27:26)

For Such a Time as This: Esther Spills the Beans Esther 7-8 Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-06-2020 Radar Trap In the 1930s, Scottish physicist Robert Alexander Watson-Watt was looking for ways to help airman detect and avoid thunderstorms. His system Radio Detection and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Spoonful Of Sugar Makes The Medicine Go Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 17, 2016

A study of the book of Job 34: 1 – 37

Job 34: 1 – 37 Just A Spoonful Of Sugar Makes The Medicine Go Down 1 Elihu further answered and said: 2 “Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge. 3 For the ear tests words as the palate tastes food. 4 Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

War Of Words -- Word Of Wicked Vs Word Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT

BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT I. (:1) THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES: (contrasted with vs. 8) A. The Godly Man “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be” B. The Faithful “For the faithful disappear from among the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wicked Love Darkness - Job Chapter Twenty Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2008

This is a study on Job chapter twenty four.

Job continues to speak. Here he takes a good look at those who practice wickedness. Chapter twenty-four could be outlined: Job 24 - The wicked often go unpunished. (verses 1-12) The wicked love darkness. (verses 13-17) The judgment of the wicked. (verses 18-25) 1 "Since times are not ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We More Wicked Now Than In Times Of The Past? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022

How wicked is our current world when compared with the past? We will look at the advance of evil in this world to try to answer that question. To help us, we will look at some quotes from an ancient document called "The Epistle of Barnabas". We are in wicked times.

ARE WE MORE WICKED NOW THAN IN TIMES OF THE PAST? In this address we are going to consider our current world and contemplate the question, “Are we more wicked than in the past?” We will look at a portion from the ancient “Epistle of Barnabas”. This message relates to the last days of the Church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:13, Revelation 9:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8, Matthew 24:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational