Sermons on righteous works: showing 151-165 of 165,053

"The Righteous Trees"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 18, 2018

What types of trees prosper according to Psalm 1?

“The Righteous Trees” Psalm 1 1. The types of trees in our area are white oak, redwood, populate, hickory, beech, birch, maple. • What kind of tree is the psalmist talking about? Here’s what the psalmist says: “They are like trees ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph, The Righteous Man

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

disregarding the societal norms, Joseph accepts God's mission

Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is just two days away and we are all waiting for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. But waiting for what? • Some are waiting for travel and returning to families, for parties and merrymaking; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

The Righteous Shall Persevere

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 10, 2020

The righteous man perseveres, notwithstanding all seeming discouragements from God, and real oppositions from men.

THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL PERSEVERE “The path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble” (Proverbs 4:18) The righteous man perseveres, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1, Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Righteous Men

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 17, 2023

The shaking of all things is starting to be felt across the nations. Wars, pestilence, famine, floods, evil!

Ezekiel 14:12 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying: 13 “Son of man, when a land sins against Me by persistent unfaithfulness, I will stretch out My hand against it; I will cut off its supply of bread, send famine on it, and cut off man and beast from it. 14 Even if these three men, Noah, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-14, Zephaniah 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Among The Righteous?

Contributed by Michael Bates on Mar 17, 2024

For all of us there's only two spiritual paths to choose from: righteousness (sinless & God's way) or unrighteousness (sinful & Satan's way)? Which path are you following today?

Lets all please read together Jeremiah 5:1-9 CSB 1 Roam through the streets of Jerusalem. Investigate; search in her squares. If you find one person, any who acts justly, who pursues faithfulness, then I will forgive her. 2 When they say, “As the Lord lives,”they are swearing falsely. 3 Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1-9, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Works Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still believe "work" has a connection with your job to gain money? Deeper word study on the word "works" II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the usage of "works" in the Bible based on Greek.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still believe "work" has a connection with your job to gain money? Deeper word study on the word "works" II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the usage of "works" in the Bible based on Greek. IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:13 (Amplified Bible) [Not in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteousness Is Apart From Works Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 6, 2011

Abraham was righteous before God. But what was the grounds of Abraham's righteousness, faith or works? The answer of Jewish tradition was works, but Scripture says Abraham's righteousness was by faith. Paul proves that the doctrine of justification by fai

ROMANS 4: 1-8 RIGHTEOUSNESS IS APART FROM WORKS In the preceding paragraph (3:21-31) Paul has been proclaiming a righteousness from God, and therefore valid before God, because it does not in any way depend on human merit. He stated that the Law and the Prophets, or Holy Scripture, had already ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Making It Work@work

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 10, 2007

Many of us work, but our souls are starving.

Making It Work @ Work Key Thoughts from Rick Duncan’s sermon, "Truth @Work" Col. 3:22-4:1 Sept. 9, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Let’s talk about a four-letter word that makes some of us cringe every time we hear it. 1 It’s a nasty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith Working With Works"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 28, 2009

We are justified by faith alone, but faith that saves is never alone; it issues in good works.

“What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

Work - we’ll get God’s perspective on it - on why we do it and how we are to do it, and we’ll also talk about some of the practicalities of the kind of work that we do.

WHO WORKS? Could you put your hand up please if you get paid to work? And those who don’t get paid - if you do housework, or some type of volunteer work? I would have thought that everyone would have their hand up because everyone works. Children have schoolwork, and homework. Almost everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 3, 2012

What does the Bible teach us about work? There is more here than we may realize!

Today let's begin a series of lessons on a much needed subject: Work! An employer called in all his workers together for a meeting and said, "We have just purchased a bunch of robots. And these robots will free you from some of the menial things you have been doing in the past, tightening ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 6

“How do you work?” Ephesians 6:5-9 Turn with me this morning to Ephesians 6, as we continue on in our study of the book of Ephesians. Remember this is a book written to Christians at Ephesus, which was the capital of where? (Asia Minor - modern day Turkey) Paul writes to encourage them, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, emphasizing God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're diving into a parable straight from the book of Matthew that speaks volumes about God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith. It's the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-16. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Believe

Are You Good Enough Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

The contrast between enough, being good enough to be righteous in God’s eyes & understanding the true source of righteousness.

EPIC-9/14/03-Are You Good Enough?-Matt. 5:17-37 Clip from movie Ground Hog Day-early on where Bill Murray realizes he is reliving the same day over and over about 2-3 minute clip that shows various events from those days that he is reliving. Stuck in a day-list of all the good things he can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-34

Denomination: *other