Sermons on Righteousness From God:

Before The Bar Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 7, 2011

Let’s talk about various aspects of this courtroom drama and especially how this applies to us (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free)

HoHum: How many of us like Courtroom or Legal Drama shows? I used to watch Quincy with my mother. I started to watch Matlock and liked it. Then my mother began studying law. She eventually got her paralegal degree. However, throughout the course of this study, many of the professors would talk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility Which Leads To Repentance: Living A Pure And Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding."

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. 11 May you always be filled with the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11, Romans 13:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Forgetting What's Behind. Straining For What's Ahead.

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Apr 3, 2001

Forsaking all past achievements and human advantages, St. Paul strains ahead to be found in Christ; this striving is by faith, and results in an imputed righteousness from God, a sharing in the sufferings of Christ, Christlikeness and participation in the resurrection of the dead.

“Forgetting what’s behind. Straining for what’s ahead.” April 1, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Marrow St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Oceanside, California The Text: Phil. 3:8-14 In sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April first. It was celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Handwriting Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2021

Jesus was tried in many ways but had the answer for those who tempted him.

HANDWRITING OF GOD John 8: 6This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. (1) On the mountain Law of Righteousness Exodus 31: 18And he gave unto Moses, when ...read more

Scripture: John 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Called To A Life Of Righteousness

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 4, 2005

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are” 1 Cor. 3:16-17.

Theme: You are called to a life of righteousness Text: Lev. 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Cor. 3:16-23; John 3:7-14 One important question that affects the quality of our life and that has been asked in every age and generation is where do I come from? Why am I here? And where am I going? Unfortunately many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Be True And Every Man A Liar Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2013

God is true, right and holy but we humans are not. 1- The bad news - we’re all under sin 2- The good news - righteousness comes through Jesus

INTRO.- There is good news and there is bad news. ILL.- Good news/bad news. An old man visits his doctor and after thorough examination the doctor tells him: "I have good news and bad news, what would you like to hear first?" Patient: "Well, give me the bad news first." Doctor: "You have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah Tsidkenu

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 22, 2015

Jehovah Tsidkenu The LORD our Righteousness. A look at how Jesus' did enough for all of us. He is our righteousness

Jehovah Tsidkenu The LORD our Righteousness Introduction: I wish I could do more justice to the substance of our message tonight. The Meaning of 'Tsidkenu' comes from the word 'Tsedek' which means “righteousness.” 'Tsedek' is translated hundreds of times as right, righteous, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Breastplate Of Righteousness: Compassion Over Truth Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2023

Watch out for the flying dart of the evil one that would tell you to have compassion and ignore God’s will and His truth. Put on the breastplate of righteousness.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY The Breastplate of Righteousness: Compassion Over Truth Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION 1 Last week Kristian did a fantastic job of introducing us to the breastplate of righteousness and the scheme of the Devil that encourages us to “follow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, John 8:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trees In God's Garden

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2003

Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention.

TREES IN GOD’S GARDEN Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention. Consider their significance carefully. I. THE TREE OF THE CONSEQUENCE OF MAN’S DISOBEDIENCE: THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Kid Are You? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 14 from 1 John focusing on the identifying marks of God's children.

Whose Kid Are You? 1John 3:4-10 Intimate relationship with the God of light and love is the overriding subject of the Apostle John’s letter to Christians of all ages in all ages at all levels of spiritual maturity. He used words like “fellowship”, “abide in”, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 14, 2007

Jesus refutes the teaching of the churchmen of His day and makes clear the intent of God’s Law.

The Meaning Of Righteousness? Part 2 Last week we listened as Jesus spoke to us about basis and foundation of absolute truth, absolute right and wrong. And as you may recall Jesus made it clear that until heaven and earth pass away, Gods Word remains authoritative and in fact absolute truth and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Guards Us From Sin And Its Effects

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To prove from secret messages from the LORD that we are carefully and constantly guarded by JESUS from sin and it's effects.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good guard? No, JESUS is my Guard and Garrison. Isaiah 58:8 (Amplified Bible) 58:8 Then shall your light break forth like the morning, and your healing (your restoration and the power of a new life) shall spring forth speedily; your righteousness (your rightness, your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Conjunction Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“The Divine Conjunction” Romans 3:21-26 October 19, 2008 Ah, the joys of a 13-year-old daughter! She had me at “hello”, on that cold February morning when she awakened her mom 22 days earlier than the doctor said she was supposed to, announcing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Path To Integrity

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 10, 2018

A short series from Psalms helping us to grow in integrity

The Path to Integrity Psalm 119:1-8 August 12, 2018 In many respects, your reputation is the only thing you can take with you throughout your life, and maintaining integrity allows you to cultivate and build that reputation. Far too many people are willing to sacrifice their integrity for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Repentence In Realtion To God Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Third in a series of five from Amos; God loves me and desires a relationship with me--calling me to repentence.

Repentance in Relation to God Amos 5 & 6 Repentance is a change of heart, mind, & direction.–Ken Freeman 1. God desires a relationship with me (5:1-6) • John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. • John 3:16 For God so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist