Sermons on Righteously:

The Price Of A Secure Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2009

Peace is secured if a nation will repent, think realistically, and work to produce righteousness. The support of Christian missions is a step for peace.

In a few days the leaders of two great nations will sit down for a summit conference, designed to promote the cause of peace. One of those nations is passing through unprecedented trials. A year ago who would have predicted that the Soviet Union would look shaky and might even break apart? Six ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Go Beyond!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 13, 2002

Only the righteousness of Christ enables us to go beyond selfishness and greed.

Remember the old Star Trek television series? It captured the imagination of an entire generation when it first came out. The crew of the starship USS Enterprise endeavored on a 5-year mission – and as those familiar words explain – “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” “Go beyond!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Spirit Uses The Word To Teach, Reprove, Correct And Train

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

How the Spirit uses the word to teach, reprove, correct and train in righteousness

Acts 8:4-8 Theme - The Spirit shows His power through the reproof, correction, teaching, and training with the scriptures. Why does the preaching of the scriptures continue to produce changes in people’s hearts? There are many issues in the Bible people say they do not understand. But, there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Success

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003

Encourages the way to success by seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness first.

The Road to Success… MT 6:24-34 Intro: Any good father wants to provide a good, secure future for his children. In fact, I know the reason many of you came to the United States was to provide a good future for your children. And for that reason, we push our children to succeed. I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Test Of Sonship

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE TEST OF SONSHIP IS PRACTICISING RIGHTEOUSNESS (2:28 - 3:23) A.

THE TEST OF SONSHIP IS PRACTICISING RIGHTEOUSNESS (2:28 - 3:23) A. Theme of Section II. 1. Perseverance in Fellowship Results in the Confidence of Sonship (:28) a. The sphere of our fellowship must continue to be in Christ b. The return of Christ will mean either confidence or shame 2. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation Is Easy

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SALVATION IS EASY -- WHOEVER TRUSTS IN CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NOT IN HIS OWN WILL BE SAVED.

SALVATION IS EASY -- WHOEVER TRUSTS IN CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NOT IN HIS OWN WILL BE SAVED. 1. (:1-4) Sadly, Israel did not accept the righteousness of Christ, but tried very hard to earn their salvation. 2. (:5-6) Salvation demands perfect obedience so faith does not try to add to what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call Upon Me

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2010

Those of us who seek God and His righteousness will find it.

Text: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). Introduction: Our Scripture reading this morning has to do with prayer. Prayer was extremely important in Jesus’ life. This was his means of communicating with his Father. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Romans Chapter 1(C) How Lost Is Humanity Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

This one is about why we need a "righteousness revealed from heaven"...

Dakota Community Church February 1, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 1(c) (Week 4) Read Romans 1 1. What is this “call of God”? The call is not so much about special people and special positions as it is a call to slavery, to servant hood, to being dead to self and alive to Christ. We don’t answer the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith, Building

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

"… present … your members as instruments of righteousness to God" (Romans 6:13).

Faith, Building Building on the Atonement "… present … your members as instruments of righteousness to God" (Romans 6:13). I cannot save and sanctify myself; I cannot make atonement for sin; I cannot redeem the world; I cannot right what is wrong, purify what is impure, or make holy what is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:3, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Paul prays that the church would choose excellence,integrity, and the fruit of righteousness.

#6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas According To Joseph

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 10, 2006

Joseph’s part in the Christmas story exemplifies a new kind of righteousness.

In nativity scenes he stands silently next to the manger in which the baby Jesus is placed. His name is Joseph and some might think that he plays an unimportant role in the Christmas story. In fact, he is not even given a single line to speak! Should we neglect Joseph? Should we skip Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Motive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

Matters of sin and righteousness are not merely matters of behavior, but also matters of motive.

Death By Motive Acts 4:32-5:11 1. As many of you know, we Vasiceks temporarily housed a pet pig for over 6 months. 2. So when this Australian story hit the press on Friday, I noted it. CANBERRA (Reuters) - A pony-size pig who held an Australian woman hostage for 10 days inside her home will be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satisfaction Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

Our deepest desire should be to hunger and thirst for righteousness, for the things of God.

11/07-Matt. 5:6-Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness Turn to matt. 5:6 Christ follows a natural, logical progression through the beatitudes -poor in spirit-acknowledge our need for him, our spiritual bankruptcy -mourn-over the cause of that bankruptcy, our sin -meek-we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: *other

What Is Justification?” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

God sees you not in your own righteousness but in that perfection of His Son!

1. Romans, along with Hebrews are by far the most doctrinal letters in the New Testament. a. They’re full of good, solid, and wonderful truths! b. Remember, doctrine, isn’t a word to be afraid of. c. It simply means ‘TEACHING’ d. And so when God is teaching us through His Word, we are learning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Misconception 3:man Can Become Sinless And Righteous On His Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008

Struggles with the flesh. Self righteousness, spritual struggle, and Christ’s Death.

The Three Misconceptions Of Man - 1John 1:6-2:2 Misconception 3 – 1John 1:10-2:2-Can Man Become Sinless and Righteous on His Own Intro- Sin is a terrible thing. We see it in the headlines of the news every single day. Murder, kidnapping, assault, fraud, cheating, lying, deceit, adultery, fighting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist