Sermons on Righteous Indignation:

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People ? : Why Do The Righteous Suffer ?

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 18, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? AND WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ?AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ? ******************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29, Philippians 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Righteous One – Propitiation Through The Blood Of The Lamb – 1john 2:1-2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2022

No only does Jesus plead for us as our Advocate before the Father when we sin, but the grounds for doing so, are His shed blood. Therefore He is the propitiation for our sins through His blood. What a wonderful Saviour we have

THE RIGHTEOUS ONE – PROPITIATION THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB – 1John 2:1-2 1John 2:1 “My little children, I am writing these things to you that you may not sin, and if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, 1John 2:2 and He Himself is the propitiation for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2, Acts 3:14, Leviticus 16:6-22, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Body In Motion Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

We want to change – our selves, our lives, our circumstances, but we can’t seem to find the right change that works. We are constantly seeking to change all the things that seem to be so full of promise but empty of real or lasting results.

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 5. HIS BODY IN MOTION (Eph. 4:17-32) INTRODUCTION: “Flushed Away.” How true of so many lives! Downward spiral. Starts slowly, builds up speed and suction until a destiny in the sewer becomes unavoidable. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. # 50~15:1-8 Vision Of The 7 Last Plagues Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

Today we’ll get a preview of the 7 last plagues; it is a fore view to the last round of judgments that God is going to send upon the earth dwellers.

Today we’ll get a preview of the 7 last plagues; it is a fore view to the last round of judgments that God is going to send upon the earth dwellers. During the tribulation period, the three sets of judgments (the seals, trumpets, and bowls) are progressive, each worse than the last. But these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope From God's Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2013

Our psalmist in this section declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Even though our psalmist is afflicted & scorned by the arrogant, he is sustained by hope. For hope shines brightest in the darkness.

PSALM 119: 49-56 [The Ministry of The Word Series] HOPE FROM GOD'S WORD Our psalmist in this section [strophe] declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Because our God is unchanging, His Word does not change either. Therefore we can find hope from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

God's Comfort Through Knowledge Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 4, 2023

Knowledge of God and his kingdom offers comfort to the righteous in all times of pain, sorrow, and suppression by evil beings. Daniel, in captivity, was comforted regularly by knowledge given to 'a man highly esteemed'; Daniel 9:23. Through knowledge, the righteous are comforted today.

In our study of punishment, captivity, protection of saints, and comfort of the righteous in times of captivity, we will see God’s continued comfort in knowledge of His divine plan for mankind unto Daniel. It is safe to assume Daniel shared these bits of knowledge and wisdom with the righteous ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-23, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses, Called Of God, Filled With Rage

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Oct 13, 2015

Moses, Called of God, Filled with Rage

Moses, Called of God, Filled with Rage If you are in ministry and have this problem….. This Message is for You There are five levels of intensity in the emotion anger. The first level of anger is irritation. This is a feeling of uneasiness that is brought about by an unpleasant ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Depravity Lamented Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CORRUPTION AND DEPRAVITY CREATE A LONGING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM OF GOD

BIG IDEA: CORRUPTION AND DEPRAVITY CREATE A LONGING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM OF GOD INTRODUCTION: See Psalm 14 notes I. (:1-3) PICTURE OF WORLDWIDE CORRUPTION AND DEPRAVITY A. Total Foolishness = Denial of God living as a practical atheist denial of accountability and judgment B. Total ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning The Tables Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE WICKED ARE THE ONLY LOSERS WHEN THEY TRY TO AMBUSH THE RIGHTEOUS

BIG IDEA: THE WICKED ARE THE ONLY LOSERS WHEN THEY TRY TO AMBUSH THE RIGHTEOUS I. (:1-2) HIDE ME FROM SECRET ATTACKS A. Hear my voice Bring our complaints to God as prayers for deliverance B. Preserve my life "from the dread of the enemy" Not just deliverance from their attacks, but from being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances.

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances. Intro.: Please turn to Psalm 107. I. LOOKING AT THE TEXT. < Pausing to make comments > A. After Verse 3. 1. This entire psalm is "compressed" in these first three verses; The rest of the psalm "unwraps" the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

Give Them Their Due Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS

BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS (:1-5) INTRODUCTION: UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS BRING US TO OUR KNEES IN PRAYER Key phrase: "But I am in prayer" (:4) A. Supreme Court of Appeal = God Himself 1. The One Deserving of Praise "O God of my praise" 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rock Solid Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

ISRAEL – THE LAND OF THE RIGHTEOUS – ABIDES ROCK SOLID FOREVER

(OR: THE LORD AS THE ULTIMATE DO-GOODER) BIG IDEA: ISRAEL – THE LAND OF THE RIGHTEOUS – ABIDES ROCK SOLID FOREVER INTRODUCTION: We know that “Faith can move mountains”, but here we learn that Faith makes you an unmoveable mountain! I. (:1) MOUNTAIN-LIKE STABILITY FOR THE LAND OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just If I'd

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

We can be made righteous in God’s sight.

IF YOU WATCH ENOUGH DAY-TIME TELEVISION, YOU’LL SOON CONCLUDE BY ALL THE “COURT-STYLED” PROGRAMMING THAT AMERICANS HAVE A LOVE AFFAIR WITH SEEKING JUSTICE. HUMAN NATURE DESIRES TO FAVOR ITSELF. HUNAN NATURE WILL INSTINCTIVELY ENTICE US TO GO THROUGH A LOT OF EFFORT AND TROUBLE TO ENSURE THAT WE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:38-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Blessed Man Prospers

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 24, 2012

The first Psalm introduces us to the blessings of the righteous man.

August 26, 2012 Psalm 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Lead Me In The Paths Of Righteousness For Your Name's Sake

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009

We have to make choice to live a righteous life

Lead me in the paths of righteousness for Your Name’s sake PS 23:3 Historians will probably call our era “the age of anxiety.” Though we have it easier than our forefathers, we have more uneasiness. I have read that if sheep are left by themselves they will wander in the same tracts over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Wesleyan