Sermons on Righteousness And Lawlessness:

The Gift Of Righteousness

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

Righteousness is God’s gift to us, not our gift to God.

Two men go to church to pray First – one of the few, the proud, the chosen – one of the Pharisees Rules—obeyed; Rituals—observed; Regulations—followed. Religion = Performance He performed well. He was self-centered, self-serving, and self-righteous. Sabbath – prayer time. Song of Ascent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

True Righteousness Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 29, 2007

Can you imagine the faces when Jesus told them their righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees to go to heaven?

Can you imagine the faces of all the people sitting on the Mount of Beatitudes listening to Jesus preaching the Sermon on the Mount, when Jesus told them their righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees to go to heaven? In Jesus day there were many people deeply concerned about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

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

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

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 Garments Of Righteousness

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 4, 2006

The garment of Righteousness protects us from the tactics of the evil one

The Garment of Righteousness Ephesians 4: 17-32 Syrianna……Arabs Righteousness Position-State of being Rom.4:6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

Traces the righteousness of God in Romans

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD Romans “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Covered By Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

In the spiritual battle we need to be sure that our hearts are directed by God and not surrendered to Satan. The breastplate of righteousness keeps your heart right.

Covered by Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Surpassing Righteousness

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006

In Matt. 5:17-48, Jesus challenges his audience to have a righteousness that flows from the heart and thus surpassess the external righteousness displayed by the Pharisees.

Surpassing Righteousness Matt. 5:17-48 Introduction: In the beginning verses of Matt. 5, Jesus is preaching to the multitude and is sharing revolutionary thoughts. He has taught them how to be blessed by God by changing from the inside out. He has told them how to establish a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Quest For Righteousness

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Starving For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 29, 2006

Examination of the fourth BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Starving for Righteousness Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” Romans 3:9-26 1. You would not be unique if the thought has crossed your mind, of what relevance is this study on the Sermon on the Mount at a time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Persecuted For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 26, 2006

Examination of the eighth BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Persecuted for Righteousness Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 10-12 1. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: United Methodist