Sermons on Righteous Path:

Our Good Works Makes Us Evil Workers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Livi

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then you will say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Prays In A Modern Global Society?

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 16, 2014

Prayer is not for the faint of heart. It requires a well-made up mind to serve the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Who Prays In A Modern Global Society? By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 16, 2014) “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil” (I Peter 3:12 King James Version, KJV ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12-22

Denomination: Friends

Men Sought By God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 5, 2017

This sermon deals with men of God who are sought for His kingdom. First the Law keepers, law of the nation as well as the Kingdom of God. The attitude of the Rich people,. Righteous and their values.

Men Sought by God Proverbs 28:07-14 We are meditating on the men who are sought by God based on Ezek.22:30, Prov.8:34, Prov. 14:1-14 and now 28:7-14 Law keepers (28:07) Those who keep the Law strive with wicked but those who forsake the law praise them (28:4). The prayer of the one who doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Prepare To Meet The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 2, 2017

“Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come”. (Mark 13:33)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “prepare to meet the Lord”. No person goes into an important meeting late and without preparation. The first thing to do is to find out all there is to know about the person and about his personal views and expectations. Our most important meetings ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father Abraham

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 23, 2020

The faith of Abraham made him righteous. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, our faith makes us righteous and leads us to trust in God and God's promises. We never know what these promises will mean for us, but we can know that God works them together for our good.

Father Abraham had many sons And many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them And so are you So, let’s all praise the Lord I know our Sunday School kids know that song and perhaps some of you do as well. In fact, it is probably the most well-known song and story about the great patriarch Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Luke 3:8, Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Way Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 7, 2025

Being right with God is a choice to repent, believe and receive the free gift or refuse, reject and remain unclaimed for eternity

God has an amazing life of adventure and purpose waiting for us all. But very few people find it. A lot of people think “I tried the God thing, but it didn't work.” The problem is that the promises of God don't happen without the practices of Jesus. AND Most people aren't taught what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21, John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah's Obedience And Faith In God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 9, 2025

Noah, a righteous man who walked faithfully with God

Noah, a righteous man who walked faithfully with God, is one of the most iconic figures in the Bible. His story, found in Genesis 5-9, is a testament to God's judgment, mercy, and covenant with humanity. Who is Noah? Noah was the tenth patriarch from Adam, son of Lamech, and grandson of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Hebrews 11:7

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 17, 2023

Is it true that the good die young? When the good person dies young, God has a better purpose for that person. The wicked do not realize that God may extend their lives on earth as a means for them to repent.

When Bad Things Happen to Good People Isaiah 57:1-3 When I was young, I remember hearing a song by Billy Joel titled “Only the Good Die Young.” This song makes the statement that the Catholic girls “start much to late.” He is encouraging them to give up their virginity because “only the good die ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-3, 2 Peter 3:9, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 5:7, Matthew 19:17, Romans 3:10-12, Psalm 116:15, Revelation 14:13, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Message Is Disturbing! (Turning Worlds Upside Down) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 1, 2023

The message of the Gospel is a disturbing message. To disturb means to excite from a state of rest or tranquility. It means to awaken, to agitate the mind, or to ruffle. The gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ is a gospel that turns the world upside down.

Subject: The Gospel Message is Disturbing! Text: Acts 16:16-24 One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters by telling fortunes. 17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, Matthew 10:34-38, Matthew 24:24

Denomination: Methodist

Virgin Birth Conceived Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

The virgin birth of Jesus Christ means that a virgin lady called Mary gave birth to him without a human father. Holy Spirit helped it to happen, the virgin birth.

INTRODUCTION The virgin birth of Jesus Christ means that a virgin lady called Mary gave birth to him without a human father. Holy Spirit helped it to happen, the virgin birth. Whose son is Jesus? Mary, Joseph, or God. What is your thought about the virgin birth of Jesus? Do you believe without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18, Luke 1:35, Luke 1:45, Matthew 1:19, Matthew 1:25, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hezekiah Of Judah (2 Chronicles 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2025

Do the people rejoice when a righteous leader leads a nation, a church?

What happened very quickly once a righteous leader ruled Judah? What will happen when Jesus returns? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 29. After a string of bad kings, was Judah finally blessed to have a good king? Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became the king of Judah, and he reigned in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Fear Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a new series exploring the concept of the "Fear of the Lord" as mentioned in the Bible, aiming to understand its meaning and relevance in today's world.

Welcome church! So thankful you decided to join us today. We are kicking off a brand-new series today, one that I really think will help us all gain a level of wisdom for our daily lives. Albert Einstein said, “Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” And ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, Joshua 1:9

Topics: Fear Of The Lord, Righteous Knowledge, Divine Grace

Sermon Series: Word To The Wise

Who's Righteousness Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Rick Young on Dec 1, 2004

What the real difference in being righteous in God’s eyes and in mans eyes? Why are we sometimes made to feel we have to GET righteous, in order to BE righteous? The answer may surprise you.

Have you ever felt rejected by a church or group simply because you weren’t "good enough"? Have you ever been told by someone you were living in sin because you couldn’t seem to live up to certain rules or guidelines? Have you ever wondered why it is that many times we are made to think we must ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like A Shepherd Leads Us

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

Ever think of why we don’t follow God’s leading? I don’t know about you, but I can think of at least 3 or 4 GREAT reasons not to follow God -- but are they good enough?

Psalm 23 has a very clear and comforting image of God leading us as a shepherd leads his flock. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. Which is to say, Since the Lord is my leader, I will not need anything else. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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