Sermons on righteous struggle: showing 1,261-1,275 of 74,621

It's Not Important Whether You're Rich Or Poor

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015

To show that being rich or poor here on earth does not matter to GOD, what matters to GOD is that you are righteous.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich? Yes, in GOD's sight I'm blessed. Are you poor? Yes, I'm GOD's poor and blessed. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being rich or poor here on earth does not matter to GOD, what matters to GOD is that you are righteous. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learn From Jethro

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2015

To show that the LORD will teach us everything about Him, even using righteous people such as Jethro and the elders of Israel.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you learn from instruction? Yes. We learn by being instructed Proverbs 21:11 (Amplified Bible) When the scoffer is punished, the fool gets a lesson in being wise; but men of [godly] Wisdom and good sense learn by being instructed. Proverbs 1:5 (Amplified Bible) The wise also ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Great King Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 6, 2017

Don't hesitate to submit to Jesus as your King, because He is a righteous, reigning, rescuing and rich King.

Bill Klem was the father of baseball umpires: colorful, judicious, and dignified. He was passionate about the game, which he officiated for 37 years, including 18 world series. He was the first umpire to use arm signals while working behind home plate and became known as “the Old Arbitrator”, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Integrity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2012

Integrity is a quality closely associated with wisdom, righteous living, and character. People of integrity are good ambassadors for our Lord!

Integrity (Proverbs 20: 9-14) 1. One gals tells this story: It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Oklahoma City. My friend, a proud father named Bobby, was taking his two little boys to play miniature golf. He walked up to the fellow at the ticket counter and said, "How much is it to get in?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tribulation Described In Revelation Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 5, 2020

God is Righteous and must judge unrighteousness and much will happen during the 7 years of Tribulation for Israel nd the world!

We continue our study of the “End Times” according to God. Last week we noted from Matthew 24 and Daniel 9 an event known as The Tribulation Period in the future. This event will last 7 years to finish the judgment on Israel which will usher in the Millennial Kingdom of Jesus Christ! We will look ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Goodnight Or Goodbye Series

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on May 23, 2022

"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal." Matt 25:46

"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal." Matt 25:46 I called my wife and my two daughters. I asked my wife, a question: "do you love me"? She replied, "but you know that I love you." I smiled. I asked my two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Comfort In Captivity Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 30, 2023

In faith and trust of God, the righteous will find comfort in captivity. Wisdom will be given for those who seek to find it.

God never forsakes his own. Today we will begin to see comfort given to His righteous captives by some prophecies foretold of a physical literal nature of their future; perhaps way into the future until the dispersing of Christians in AD 70, or beyond. Daniel’s comfort lieth in understanding God’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45, Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Throne Of Grace

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 24, 2024

God is also love and grace and justice and mercy and forgiveness at the same time being righteous and holy and all-powerful.

THRONE OF GRACE ISAIAH 6:1-7 #throneofGrace INTRODUCTION/ILLUSTRATION… PART 1… screenrant.com/most-iconic-movie-tv-chairs-thrones/ [adapted] Some heroes and villains from TV and movies stick with us and become iconic and are immediately known even with just a little bit of description. Most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His roles as a source of joy, a justifier of the righteous, and a guiding light in life.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a joy to see each one of you, and it's my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Know Him

The Expectation Of Righteousness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores the joy of righteous hope, the importance of wisdom for wholeness, and the courage needed to face consequences of our actions.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s a joy to gather together, bound by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather not only as a community, but as a family, brought together by the divine grace and mercy of our Lord. As we prepare our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:28

Topics: Patience, Reward

Thriving Like A Palm Tree: The Promise Of Prosperity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

God's promise is for every righteous believer to thrive in all aspects of life, a prosperity likened to the flourishing of a palm tree.

A righteous person is someone who has sincerely repented of their sins and accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. This righteousness is both imputed and acquired through faith in Christ. Today, we will explore the promise of prosperity that God has given to the righteous, using the analogy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Topics: Righteousness, Prosperity

Discontented Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014

Most people will agree in principle that the one who gives is more blessed than the one who receives. But they still struggle with giving – often because they can’t give. They have too many bills and are struggling to get by.

Satisfied. Last Sunday I began a series of messages called “Satisfied.” that is about money – except it’s not really about money. It’s about life. In that message I pointed out three lies that sounded like truths and three truths that sounded like lies. Three lies The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Avoid Internal Divisions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisio

Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisions can be minimized. In Judges 9, we are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job-Like Season

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 15, 2023

Whatever trial, struggle, bad thing, brokenness, you are going thru is not permanent Whatever trial, struggle, bad thing, brokenness, you are going thru is not permanent. You are just in a Job-like Season. And seasons pass.

Job-like Season “If my misery could be weighed and my troubles be put on the scales, 3 they would outweigh all the sands of the sea.” Job 6:2-3 Intro: In a village called Uz on the east side of Canaan…, there was a child born named Job. Directly east of Canaan was the land of Edom…, which is the ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You're Angry Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

We’ve all been where David was—battling with our tempers, struggling with anger. Psalm 39 is not just a reflection of David’s struggle, but a lesson for us on what to do when we’re angry.

What To Do When You’re Angry! Psalm 39 Introduction: What makes the study of the Psalms so beautiful is the transparency of the inspired penman. Holy Spirit peels back the veneer and allows us to see into their hearts… as Psalmists share their hopes & fears, their faults & failures, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist