Sermons on Righteous Struggle:

When Two Sinners Say I Do Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 7, 2012

What's the biggest problem in your marriage? It's probably not what you think it is! If we desire God's best for our marriages, and indeed for any relationship, we need to understand what the root cause of the problems we experience really turns out to

When Two Sinners Say, “I Do” - Luke 11:17 - May, 6, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #4 [Ideas for this message came in part from Dave Harvey's book entitled "When Sinners Say I Do" - I highly reccomend it for any couple!] You have probably heard the story of the hillbilly who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: *other

Sleeping With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 22, 2012

An undeclared war is being waged in many of our homes and our marriages are suffering because of it. It can become easy to see our spouse as our enemy. But the real enemy is found elsewhere - it's found within. Why do we find it so easy to treat those

Sleeping With The Enemy?! - Romans 7:14-25 - May 23, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #5 This past Wednesday, Army Specialist Leslie Sabo Jr., posthumously received the Medal of Honor. That medal ceremony brings to close a story that began 43 years ago, when Leslie and his bride, Rose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: *other

Where Do You Turn - Marriage Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008

I talk about the basics of overcoming broken marriages using God’s perscription.

Introduction: Perspective is a powerful word in marriage. That’s what that drama is all about – they couldn’t get perspective because they were too consumed with themselves – they were too concerned about their issues or their side of the story to even have a clue about what was going on in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is For Sinners

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 14, 2009

A textual sermon on 1 Timothy 1:15 (Idea came from Boyce Mouton)

Christmas is for Sinners 1 Timothy 1:15 Introduction: From Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol we read about Ebenezer Scrooge. “Oh! But he was a tight-fisted hand at the grind-stone, Scrooge! A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message In Names Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 19, 2016

A study of the list of the descendants from Cain in chapter 4 and from Seth in chapter 5

Genesis 4: 16- 24 Genesis 5: 1 - 32 A Message In Names 16 Then Cain went out from the presence of the LORD and dwelt in the land of Nod on the east of Eden. 17 And Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. And he built a city, and called the name of the city after the name of his ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Call For Justice

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Be careful what you ask for when you make a complaint to God. Sometimes God delays bringing justice to the world because the price is so high. Sometimes justice is brought about by unjust people. Be prepared to let God decide when's the right time to act.

The cry for justice is a common occurrence in our world isn't it? Injustice takes place at all sorts of levels and we wonder, why does God allow it? It's like what we saw in Psalm 73 a few weeks ago. Why do the wicked prosper? Why do the powerful get away with taking advantage of the weak and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Risk Is Right Part 2 Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 12, 2014

This sermon is meant to encourage our church to overcome fear of death, and embrace the struggles we facwe throughout life in the flesh. Based on chapter 5 in John Piper's Book, "Don't Waste Your Life"

RISK IS RIGHT 2 Mark 8:34-38 Risk defined is an action that exposes you to the possibility of loss or injury! Last week: O.T. examples of risk – Joab, Esther, Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego. Romans 8:37 – Reminds us that it is “IN” our struggles we become more than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Filthy Rag Talking To Another Filthy Rag

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 3, 2023

You cannot be saved by your good works, because no matter how hard you try, your “Good” is not good enough for the perfectly holy and completely righteous God who alone grants salvation.

TITLE: ONE FILTHY RAG TALKING TO ANOTHER FILTHY RAG SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 64:6 / ROMANS 3:10 / ROMANS 3:23 / ZECHARIAH 3:1-4 The title of this morning’s message came from a rather exciting and spirit filled Bible Study we had here at ‘First Church’ a few weeks ago. Rev. Finley actually threw ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Zechariah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 4, 2017

This series is about anger and how it affects us personally (mentally and physically) and how our enemy will use our anger to hinder our growth and testimony for the Lord.

Anger – Part 1 Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7; 1 Peter 5:8; The title of this series is “Anger.” Anger is an emotion that is a part of all of our lives – some more than others. I want you to think about what you see when a cartoon character gets angry. Anyone see the movie “Inside Out?” That movie ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Wants With Sinners Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Jesus came to call the sinner to righteousness and to show the self-righteous his sin.

Paul was a member of the church in St. Joe, IN, an elder. He and his wife were really great friends to us the whole time we lived there. They’d do anything for us…almost. Paul was retired, which meant he had a lot of time to work on his lawn, and he enjoyed it, and it showed. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

If The Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can The Righteous Do?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011

David and his followers left Jerusalem when he got the word what his son Absalom intended to do because, David didn’t want to have a battle there as he knew it ruin the city that he loved so much.

Psalm 11 verse 1,2 and 3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Speaking Evil Of Others” Vs. "Righteous Judgment” Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James warns against speaking evil against a brother in Christ and teaches that when one is guilty, then they also become guilty of judging the law.

INTRODUCTION #22 1. Open your bibles to James 4:11&12. 2. In James 4:11 the command “do not speak evil of one another, brethren” is a continuation of warnings spoken of in James 4:1&2 where James warned against the “wars and fighting’s” going on among members of the church due to selfish and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Rule-That's Righteous: Messgae 4 Series

Contributed by Gerald Kiner on Mar 24, 2009

Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. If you follow that guideline they blessings of God will overtake your life-one day at a time.

Matthew 7:12 12Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. 3 PEOPLE THAT DIDN’T FOLLOW THE LAW OF RECIPROCITY: DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE OTHERS DO UNTO YOU #1 HAMAN DIDN’T FOLLOW THE LAW Esther 7:10 So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate When Righteous, Hide When Wicked

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2014

To show that we celebrate in JESUS' Presence not in circumstances because we are always hidden in GOD's Presence.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you celebrate everyday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we celebrate in JESUS' Presence not in circumstances because we are always hidden in GOD's Presence. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 28:12 (Amplified Bible) 28:12 When the [uncompromisingly] righteous ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:12

Denomination: Pentecostal