Sermons on Righteous Paths:

Everything Is About Jesus: All Things To, For, And By Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

We worship, adore, fear, and love this righteous God who reveals himself to us as Father God of the heavens, Holy Spirit ministering within us, and Jesus Christ, God coming into human history to set us free from our own sins.

We’ve talked about topics like theology, sociology, philosophy, government, and other topics, looking at a litany of spheres of life to discover how our Christian faith impacts all of our lives. As the final message of this series, we address this simple fact: Everything is about Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23, Colossians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 12:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Live Forever In The Light Of The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2019

God wants us to see: 1. His rich salvation (vs. 17-18). 2. His righteous condemnation (vs. 18). 3. Man's revolting determination (vs. 19-20). 4. His royal transformation (vs. 21).

Live Forever in the Light of the Lord! The Gospel of John John 3:17-21 (Reading vs. 14-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 29, 2016 (Revised July 13, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 3, we will finish the crucial conversation that began when Nicodemus the Pharisee went to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Lingering Gloom Of Sleeping In The Bed We Made Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2016

Our personal choices have consequences, some of them long-term. The choices groups or nations make also have consequences. Provoking God’s long-term discipline is a miserable experience, and sometimes the righteous have to experience it/w the unrighteous.

The Lingering Gloom of Sleeping in the Bed We Made (Psalm 74) 1. A blogger out west writes, “Today, I was hiking, and four miles away from my car and civilization, I tripped over a rock into a cactus. I used duct tape, which ripped all the hair off my arms and legs but ignored the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Careful What You Wish For

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 24, 2015

Sometimes we leave God out of our desires and plans. We must always go to God for guidance, especially when we face life’s challenges. Our desire to imitate the world may seem righteous at first, but it will result in destruction.

How many of you have wanted something that someone else has? Well, you’re not alone. Envy and coveting have been around since the beginning of time. One of the Ten Commandments even says, “You shall not covet…” It’s too bad that the Israelites and the elders in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Christ: Our Divine Teacher, Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 4, 2022

Nicodemus had been confronted with the fact that his religious zeal will not make him righteous before God. It is only by being "born again" through the work of Jesus Christ for the remission of our sins that we are forgiven and restored to a true relationship with God.

The mark of a true learner is his or her willingness to be corrected of an erroneous belief or idea that would tend to deter them from seeking the truth about a subject of interest or topic of discussion. They are not so immovable in their thinking to where they refuse to consider anything else ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 24:4-10, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Isaiah 45:22, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:13, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Endorses The Law

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 26, 2023

When Jesus endorsed the law, and said that we are to be more righteous than the Pharisees, did He mean that we are to keep all 613 Old Testament commandments more rigidly, or in a completely different manner? Let's find out in Matthew 5.

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that all 613 Old Testament commandments are still in force, like circumcision, Sabbaths and sacrifices? Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20. Salt & Light What are Christ’s disciples? You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Which One Am I?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 14, 2025

Spiritual self-awareness as a believer in Jesus means living in tune with God. It does not mean seeing others with eyes, listening to others with ears, and then responding with a judgmental attitude based on what we see and hear. None of us are as righteous as we think we are.

WHICH ONE AM I? LUKE 18:9-14 #SpiritualPride INTRODUCTION I was reading and listening in the Gospel of Luke the other week and a parable of Jesus smacked me right in the heart. I am going to share the parable with you today and see if it smacks you as well. The passage comes right after a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 8 - Grace, Justice And Righteousness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 26, 2025

It is true that God is gracious, but it is equally true that God is just and righteous too. This was perfectly demonstrated by Jesus when He paid the penalty for the sins of all mankind on the cross of Calvary. Those who believe on the Lord Jesus will enjoy His grace and live in His righteousness.

We read in Jeremiah 9:24, “If any want to boast, they should boast that they know and understand me, because my love is constant, and I do what is just and right. These are the things that please me. I, the LORD, have spoken.”(GNB) If anyone in this world would like to boast about something, he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:24, Psalm 139:14, Genesis 3:14-15, Genesis 6:8, Genesis 9:12-13, Genesis 9:15, Genesis 19:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Potholes In The Road To Ephesus

Contributed by James May on Feb 13, 2013

This road of life often seems to have potholes that will throw us off course. We begin to go this way or that, and soon discover that we are off of the path that God desires us to use. That's when the warning of Jesus to the church at Ephesus is given;

Potholes in the Road to Ephesus Sunday, February 10, 2013 By Rev. James May The Holy Ghost led me to a passage of scripture this morning that I know He wants to use to speak to someone here this morning. As I read this passage, I could not help but feel the heart of God as it ached; and I could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 25, 2012

We may all be dirt, brought out of the dust of the ground, but we have a choice of what kind of dirt we are going to be -- Path dirt? Rocky dirt? Thorny dirt? or Good dirt? We are defined by the way we respond to the Word of God!

A few observations from the passage: 1. All the different kinds of soil received the Word of God. This is a message about people who have received the Word. 2. A complete lack of fruitfulness from all, except one. Among the people in the church, there is no fruit, except in a small group of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: *other

Ready To Travel Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

We were created to follow, if you are not following God then you are following someone else’s dream or vision for your life. There is an exciting path for us all to be on, yet many people are motionless, moving backwards, or trapped somewhere they were ne

As we begin this series I must highlight that this is for everyone, regardless of whether you’re a believer or not, whether you have been a Christian for 1 week or 30 years. We were created to follow, if you are not following God then you are following someone else’s dream or vision for your life. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:6-17

Covered In The Dust Of Your Rabbi

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2018

One of the benfits of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High is that He gives you grace to escape the hidden traps of the enemy. Traps are placed in the path which animals usually take to get food/water. The most bitter people you will ever meet ..

Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title May you be covered the dust of your Rabbi is a Jewish saying that basically means may you walk so close to your teacher that you are covered with his dust. (See note at end of message for more info) As we get in to this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 25, 2015

We are called on to continue Jesus’s work. We are called on to be shepherds, witnesses of God’s love. We are to be there for each other. We are to care for and support one another. We must put ourselves in the path of evil when necessary.

John 10:11-18 is part of a longer discourse in which Jesus tells his disciples and us that he is the way to heaven and eternal life. In this passage he explains this concept by comparing himself to a shepherd. The image of a shepherd was one that was common among members of his audience. Palestine ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

When Believers Fall Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 28, 2015

Simon the Sorcerer, contrary to many theologian's views, was a true believer. But being immature, he was seduced to go back to the old ways of thinking. It took a truth-telling believer (Peter) to set him straight and tell him the path to forgiveness.

When Believers Fall Acts Series Chuck Sligh June 28, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 8. INTRODUCTION Illus.– I remember when I first came to Christ. I had decided to follow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Impactful Faith

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Dec 3, 2023

In a world where challenges abound, and uncertainties often cast shadows on our path, our faith, when nurtured with purpose and intention, possesses the transformative power to not only sustain us but to make a lasting impact on our lives and the lives of those around us.

The Power of Impactful Faith Great morning! Great morning! Great morning! This morning I want to explore the profound and transformative nature of faith. In a world filled with uncertainties and challenges, our faith becomes the anchor that both SUSTAINS and EMPOWERS us to make a lasting impact on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 2:17, Philippians 4:13