Sermons on Righteousness From God:

"a Love Letter From Jesus."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 13, 2023

The book of Philemon portrays the love of God through the relationship between Paul and a runaway slave named Onesimus. Similarly, Christ's love for his church is evident in his prayer in the garden where he asked God to receive his church the way he would receive him.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philemon 1:10-16) (10) "I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:" (11) "Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:" (12) ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-21, John 17:5-11, John 17:1-5, John 17:12-23, John 17:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Change Of Desires Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 23, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“A Change of Desires” 1 Peter 4:7-11 A sermon for 8/24/25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, John 16:33, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 1:5, Philippians 3:10, Matthew 6:24, Hebrews 6:5-11, Galatians 1:6-9, Galatians 1:10, 1 Peter 4:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Be Used By God — Honouring Women In God’s Mission And Lessons From Women In The Bible Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025

Some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This misunderstanding arises from a misinterpretation of certain biblical texts while ignoring the broader testimony of Scripture.

Go! And Be Used by God — Honouring Women in God’s Mission Throughout history, God has called and empowered both men and women to serve His kingdom, proclaim His truth, and lead His people. Yet, some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-5, Esther 4:14, Luke 1:38, Acts 16:14-15, Acts 18:26, John 4:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"From The Garden To The City" Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 15, 2003

This sermon takes you on a trip from the garden of Eden, to the New City Of Jerusalem. It seeks to explain we should read & study the prophetic scriptures.

Prepared For Lexington Church Of God For Sunday Morning March 16th, 2003 “From The Garden To A City” TEXT: 1 Cor 2:4-13 (KJV) 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-13

Denomination: Church Of God

From His Bruises Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 17, 2025

This is a sermon series for the six Sundays of Lent. I am using a wooden "Tau" cross on the platform and some examples of the instruments of torture the Romans used - a large spike, scourge/cat of 9 tails, spear, and crown of thorns. There is a teaching sheet below the sermon.

Series: Jesus’ Blood for Me “From His Bruises” Titus 2:11-14 Pastor John Bright Titus 2 “11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Mark 14:65, John 19:3, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:27-28, Isaiah 43:1, 2 Timothy 2:19, 1 John 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

From Slavery To Imprisonment Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Joseph’s trip from the pit to the prison

There’s a private school in Washington that was recently faced with a unique problem; a number of twelve year old girls were beginning to use lipstick and rather than putting it on at home they’d all wait till they got to school and they’d put it on in the girl’s bathroom. Well, there were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From St. Patrick

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to be a hero of the faith. His attitude in life showed us how to over come in this world. The key was draw closer to God. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it wi

Lessons from St. Patrick Opening Illustration: Video of Ireland played with Celtic worship in the background. Thesis: Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to be a hero of the faith. His attitude in life showed us how to over come in this world. The key was draw closer to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of This Gospel

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 9, 2002

Do we truly understand the love of Jesus Christ? Do we appreciate the righteousness of Our God? Do we realize the Power of this Gospel?

The Power of this Gospel HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Sept 8, 2002 Do we truly understand the love of Jesus Christ? Do we appreciate the righteousness of Our God? Do we realize the Power of this Gospel? There was a day that the incarnate god of this universe walked amongst His people. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Down From Your Sycamore Tree Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 22, 2013

Zacchaeus' whole life changed; he completely turned around from a sinful life and thus became a child of God. God noticed the unnoticed.

1He entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 6, 2021

Part of our series on the major themes or lessons from the minor prophets. In this Sunday’s Message we’ll be looking at what it means to fear the Lord from the prophet Haggai, and those things that dissuade us from fulfilling God’s call, and how are we to respond.

The Fear of God The Book of Haggai Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV5ycYJsQew We’ve been working our way through the minor prophets looking at their major themes, and in the process seeing some of God’s characteristics to boot. To date we’ve looked at the prophet Jonah and the theme of ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023

Explores Psalm 1, emphasizing the stark choice between paths of righteousness or wickedness, and the resulting destinies of divine favor or destruction.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, this sanctuary where we come to meet with God, to hear His Word, and to be transformed by it. Today, we stand on the threshold of a profound exploration of a text that has been a wellspring of wisdom for countless ...read more

Topics: Following God, Blessings

A Prayer From The Pit Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 6, 2021

David prays a pray from the pit, a plea for his enemies, and encourages the praise of the redeemed

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 40: How to Pray When You Are In a Pit (Part 2) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-06-2021 Summer in the Psalms [Slide] What an amazing summer we’ve had studying the Psalms together! We dove deep into ten Psalms over these past weeks - Psalm 1, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Psalm 13 And 14 And 15 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 26, 2017

Someone who walks, lives, prays, and devotes themselves to God … will NEVER be shaken because their refuge is in Him! We have to turn to God for everything we need, even in the worst times of our life.

A Study of Psalm 13 and 14 and 15 Psalm 13, 14, 15 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 16, 2007

If by birth and by nature we have a lack of light, we don’t understand, don’t recognize, don’t receive the Light, how awesome it is that by simply believing the gospel we receive the light of Jesus Christ.

John 1:5-9 The four gospels record the earthly life of Jesus Christ, and each one presents a different view of Him. Matthew: King of the Jews, Son of David, Heir of Israel’s throne Mark: Servant of God, the perfect Workman of God – the text in Mark brings out the characteristics of His service ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

The message from the beginning is two-fold. 1- We should love people 2- We should loathe evil

INTRO.- ILL.- A prominent lawyer's son dreamed of following in his father's footsteps. After graduating from college and law school with honors, he returned home to join his father's firm, intent on proving himself to be a skilled and worthy attorney. At the end of his first day at work he rushed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ