Sermons on Righteously:

Attaining Righteousness

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007

God calls us to live a righteous life and to be godly, but many peole say this is impossible. The quesiton is would a Holy God ask us to do something impossible?.

How do we get right with God? Romans 3:21 - 26 (NIV) 21But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23for all have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Kingdom Is Righteousness

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on May 14, 2007

We sometimes have a hard time to enter into the presence of God because we feel unrighteous and believe we need to be righteous before we can enter into the Kingdom of God. We need to see again that when I am in the kingdom I’m in righteouseness and when

The Kingdom is Righteousness There are many reasons why Jesus had to come to earth. Salvation; deliverance; making God known; victory over evil; and KINGDOM Question – what is the Kingdom of God? It is where God rules. But listen to what the Bible also tells us what the kingdom is: Romans 14:17 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteousness And Faith Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 29, 2008

The apostle Paul began chapter 9 by saying that he could wish himself accursed from Christ if his countrymen according to the flesh could be saved but that could never happen, because Jesus had already been the once and for all sacrifice for sins. He b

Chapter 9 concludes by saying that the gentiles have attained to something that Israel had not: the righteousness of faith, v30. They missed the righteousness of God, because they did not pursue it by faith, v32, and it became a stumbling block to them. The apostle Paul began chapter 9 by saying ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 13, 2010

If we choose sin to be the master of our lives, we will produce dead fruit; but if we choose Jesus Christ the master of our lives, we will bear godly fruit (beauty, nourishment, pleasure, and expansion of God’s Kingdom)!

There is only One God but exists in three persons! What is the Title we give to God the Father? We say Heavenly Father don’t we? What is the title we give to God the Spirit? We appropriately say Holy Spirit! What is the Title we give to Jesus Christ the Son of God?? We call Jesus Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle For Righteousness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2010

The battle is over, but satan the accuser, tries his best to get the believer to doubt their righteousness. What is your testimony? Jesus’ righteousness!

The Battle for Righteousness Text: Ephesians 6:10-12 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Judging Righteously"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus teaches to judge by truth not by appearance

“Jesus answered them, “I did one deed, and you all marvel. 22 “For this reason Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man. 23 “If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the Law ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Orthodox

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Satan and his forces are not fighting a battle against you from a distance – we wrestle with an enemy that stands against everything that God is doing in your life

“The Breastplate of Righteousness” “Battle Lines” #3 - December 6, 2009 OPEN: Satan and his forces are not fighting a battle against you not from a distance – we wrestle with an enemy that stands against everything that God is doing in your life. You and I live I a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resolutions For Righteousness

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 6, 2011

I believe we sould make some spiritual resolutions for this year that has the potential for drawing us nearer to the Lord. I call them Resolutions for Righteousness.

Resolutions for Righteousness Text: Ps. 63:1-8 Intro: Well, here we are at the beginning of another year. I have often wondered if we would make it this far. However, in spite of everything, we find ourselves embarking upon a new beginning, days filled with adventure, as well as adversity, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008

This is the second of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 6:16. "Do you not know that if you present

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Slaves of Righteousness Text: Romans 6:15-23 Introduction: Slavery. It’s an ugly word; usually. When we hear the word “slavery” it brings up all kinds of images. Images of trafficking in human misery. Images of poverty and oppression. Images of cruelty and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relating Righteously Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 17, 2008

Husbands, wives, children, employees, and employers listen up!

Ephesians 5:22-6:9: Relating Righteously Pastor Eric J. Hanson November 16, 2008 Introduction Last time we left off with a verse that sets the tone for today’s message. Verse 21 of Ephesians 5 commands all followers of Jesus Christ to “submit to one another”. What is our motivation for this? The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteousness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 10th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Jesus went through so much for all of us. Times like these when we come to see how much God truly loves us. God will go through great lengths to see to it that you are his child. We have looked at how they treated the Son of God. They persecuted the King of Kings. They ridiculed the Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-41

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Is Revealed Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 17, 2007

This sermon attempts to communicate the truth that when you believe in Christ you not only are declared righteous, but in your spirit you are made righteous before God and in your inmost being thereby you are able to love and live like Christ.

Everybody wants to be right don’t they? In fact, if the truth were to be known, most of us want to be right all the time. Just yesterday Kathy showed me a magazine ad of a framed saying that sums up what I’m saying. It went this way, “I may be left-handed, but I’m always RIGHT.” Most people are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteousness Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007

This is an expository sermon of Romans chapter 3 teaching reliance on Christ through faith for salvation.

While turning to Romans Chapter 3, I’d like to ask you a couple of general questions. Most of us would agree that we are saved by grace. Should we then do good? Of course we should! We should then do good, after we are saved by grace. But let me ask you this: what does doing good do for you? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus causes us to consider our motive in what we do and reminds us that if our inward motive from the heart is "not of God" then "not of God" is what we will get. Why do you do what you do?

INTRODUCTION Chapter 5 began the sermon on mount with definition of “Happiness”: If you will look, and search – If you really hunger and thirst – IF you truly SEEK God with all of your heart THEN your actions will show it – And The RESULT will be “Happiness” as God defines it to be! Chapter 5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prevailing In Righteousness Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

This spiritual warfare series handles the topic in a different way: using Paul’s teaching on each piece of the armor from the previous chapters helps us to see the meaning of this war--less about attacking Satan and more about pursuing God! Righteousness

“I WILL PREVAIL” Spiritual Warfare Series, Part 2. Spiritual Warfare: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus. Ephesians 6:10-18 Review: A life that is right with God is what threatens the enemy the most. When you are right with God, God is right in you! A prevailing person is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist