Sermons on Righteous Behavior:

Carnal Christians' Evil Words Against Righteous Believers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2024

Carnal Christians use their words to tear down and destroy their fellow believers

As believers, we are called to love one another and to edify each other with our words (Ephesians 4:29-32). However, in many cases, carnal Christians use their words to tear down and destroy their fellow believers, particularly those who are righteous and committed to living a godly life. In the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, Acts 6:8-15

Live Right Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 19, 2018

Five excellent ways to live right based on the life of Joseph, the father of Jesus. Live right and be on your way to God's blessings. How to live right?

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: It is always easy to travel downstream than to travel upstream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:25, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divorce Or Separation? Which Is Acceptable By God?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 8, 2024

We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Many believe divorce is a righteous means to dissolve unwanted marriages.

We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Marriage is to be between a man and his chosen bride; one woman. In the Bible we see the selection of the wife is either by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-17, 1 Timothy 2:13-14, Ephesians 5:22-25, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elihu Is A Type Of Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 7, 2020

To show that we can be righteous like CHRIST for this is imparted righteousness of GOD through JESUS in our lives not self-righteous, but JESUS-Righteous.

I. EXORDIUM: Elihu is a type of CHRIST to show us that any believer who reverentially fears and worships GOD can be a type of CHRIST. (I John 4:17) 1 John 4:17 In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion {and} attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reckoning Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007

Reckoned Righteous

The Reckoning Gal 2:15-21, 3:10-14 June 17th – Father’s Day † In His Name † 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Mean Christians

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001

(How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Branch Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2021

Repentance, conviction and responding are the parts of the righteous act. Do you want to live as a righteous person this Christmas.

A Branch of Righteousness I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose scandal strap I am not worthy to loose. - Luke 3:16 Nicholas was born of wealthy parents in A.D. 280 in a small town called Patara in Asia Minor. He lost his parents early by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Misconception 3:man Can Become Sinless And Righteous On His Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008

Struggles with the flesh. Self righteousness, spritual struggle, and Christ’s Death.

The Three Misconceptions Of Man - 1John 1:6-2:2 Misconception 3 – 1John 1:10-2:2-Can Man Become Sinless and Righteous on His Own Intro- Sin is a terrible thing. We see it in the headlines of the news every single day. Murder, kidnapping, assault, fraud, cheating, lying, deceit, adultery, fighting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed & The Perverted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 16, 2012

The righteous are blessed for they receive & obey God’s Word & therefore walk in safety & will be well remembered. The wicked bring about strife, hurt, & harm. Since they sought the downfall of others their remembrance & work will be cast down

PROVERBS 10: 6-10 THE BLESSED AND THE PERVERTED [or the Blesser and the Perverter] Here we have two characters -the wicked and the just- contrasted. They represent the two great classes of mankind. From their opposite characters, there springs an opposite way of living which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Way

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Feb 9, 2011

These verses characterize what happens to those who follow the right way of righteousness and wisdom and those who depart it.

Introduction There are two types of people in the world, I am told: those who are Irish and those who wish they were; according to Bob in the movie What About Bob?, they are people who like Neil Diamond and those who do not; there are those who prefer that the toilet paper rolls over the tube and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Aprendiendo De Quién?

Contributed by Valentin Gonzalez-Bohorquez on Nov 7, 2001

A Proverbs lesson on some animals behavior.

¿APRENDIENDO DE QUIEN? Prov. 30: 24 -28 INTRODUCCION. Los animales nos enseñan lecciones valiosas para nuestra propia vida. Un observador agudo como el rey Salomón, pudo encontrar unos ejemplos excelentes en cuatro animales que normalmente no consideramos como gran cosa, pero de los cuales la ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Identity By Conduct

Contributed by Patrick Mccosh on Jul 23, 2007

Characteristics which describe Christian behavior.

Identity by Conduct Philippians 1:27-30 I used to work for a Japanese company. I started there before they began production so I saw a lot of Japs coming in and out to set up the equipment. They were not hard to tell from the American workers. They were all probably 5’6 or under. They all had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Family Wisdom For Tough Times Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 26, 2009

Family BEHAVIORS that lead to family BLESSINGS!

The following outline depicts areas in which families need wisdom, that is, areas in which they have it tough. Then, the Scripture gives the type of BEHAVIOR that will lead to BLESSING in each of the areas in which families are challenged. 1. Families are challenged in the FUNDAMENTALS. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Sets Christianity Apart

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

All of the religions of the world have works at their core; all except Christianity. Here is a great story of Jesus confronting the self-righteous works righteousness of His day, and ours!

Passage: Matthew 15:1-20 Intro: Christianity is unique among the religions of the world. 1. and we are going to see why it is in this passage. 2. it is a conversation of intense conflict, so much so that it made Jesus’ disciples nervous. 3. in an atmosphere of love and grace, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist