Sermons on Righteous:

Examining The Heart Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2022

With Examining the Heart, the law brings 1) Inward Conviction (Romans 2:17-20), 2) Outward Failure (Romans 2:21-24) and requires a matching of the 3) Inward to the Outward (Romans 2:25-29).

Romans 2:17–29. 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Other

Gps (God’s Positioning System) - Psalm 23:3b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 7, 2025

This message will help you in times when you are praying for guidance, or when you find yourself second-guessing or regretting past decisions, or when you’re plagued with “what if’s.”

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Luke 23:50-56 - The Burial Plan

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

We often overlook the burial, choosing to focus on the crucifixion and resurrection. The burial is another display of God's glorious plan at work.

Today, we're going to deal with a passage of scripture that we tend to jump over when we talk about the crucifixion and resurrection. Now, we're going to deal with the burial. We're going to talk about burial plans. The older you get, the more you start thinking about burial plans. So, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of The Amen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2025

God stands athwart the evil that people embrace. He blesses those who endeavour to serve Him, and curses those who seek to promote themselves.

“Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Behold, my servants shall eat, you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be put to shame; behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, but you shall cry out for pain of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Is Worth Suffering For - Matthew 5:10-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2024

Usually when someone mistreats us because of our righteousness, we think we’re doing well if we simply endure it without getting angry or depressed. But Jesus calls us to far more than that. We are to rejoice greatly! This message will help you do that.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

God Appoints His Servant To Hard Tasks!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2024

As one who follows the Risen Lord, you may be assured that Christ has assigned you to do a particular task. And that task will require your finest effort, because God appoints His servant to hard tasks.

“The word of the LORD came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’ Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.’ But the LORD said to me, ‘Do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Would You Say "yes?"*

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 16, 2023

The command God gave Noah made no sense on any level. Studying the account, we can no doubt learn something essential about faith.

“The earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. And God said to Noah, ‘I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Jesus - Mark 1:40-2:20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2023

To receive forgiveness, realize your disease, have faith, and follow him. And once you’re forgiven, obey, invite others, and rejoice.

Mark 1:40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured. 43 Jesus sent him ...read more

Lessons From History Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 23, 2026

Jude warns against cynicism, against greed, and against rebellion, just as he warns against accepting as leaders those exhibiting these characteristics.

“Woe to [the godless infiltrators]! For they walked in the way of Cain and abandoned themselves for the sake of gain to Balaam’s error and perished in Korah’s rebellion.” [1] Long years past, the Roman historian Tacitus wrote, “The principle office of history I take to be this: to prevent ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Timing Is Perfect Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 7, 2006

God loves weak, wicked and wayward people just like you...and just like me.

God’s Timing is Perfect Romans 5:6-8 Rev. Brian Bill 10/8/06 I love the honest answers kids give when they’re asked questions. Listen to these responses to the topic of love. When asked why love happens between two people… • “One of the people has freckles and so he finds somebody else who has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

God’s heart is for lost things to be found and ruptured relationships to be reconciled.

Dec. 30, 2001 Scripture Text: Luke 15:1-32 Speaker: Jeff Williams Good morning! My neighbors must have thought I was crazy. I was standing in the dumpster. I was not looking in the dumpster. I was standing knee deep in their trash. One of my boys had been playing with my keys and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Transforming Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2004

Habakkuk chapter 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God.

The Transforming Power of Prayer – Habakkuk part 4 Thesis: Habakkuk 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God. Scripture Text: Habakkuk 3:1-19 (NIV) 1A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For It Is By Grace You Have Been Saved

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Jan 13, 2006

Biblical Christianity

READING: Ephesians 2 TEXT:“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Changed Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 29, 2005

What does it mean to have a heart changed by God with a focus in on Zaccheua

Thinking Clearly About A Changed Heart 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 If someone were to ask you, “why do you follow Jesus” what should your response be? Because I want to go to heaven. Because he died for my sins. Because He’ll make my life better. These things may all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By This We Know

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

The "litmus test" of our knowledge of Christ is obedience to His commands.

By This We Know TCF Sermon 9/17/00 Turn with me to 1 John, chapter 2 - this will be our primary text this morning. Beginning with verse 3, “We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. The man who says I know Him but does not do what He commands is a liar and the truth is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, Deuteronomy 30:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational