Sermons on Righteousness From God:

Preaching From Philippians #10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

We have all done our share of boasting. We generally start this bad habit of boasting when we are a child.

Illus: Three boys are in the school yard bragging of how great their fathers are. • The first one says: "My father runs the fastest. He can fire an arrow and start to run, and he gets to the target before the arrow." • The second one says: "Ha! You think that's fast! My father ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed From The Curse Of The Law

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 24, 2003

This passage of Scripture brings together the spiritual principles involved in our salvation from sin-Christ, by being made a curse for us, has redeemed us from the curse of the law. This passage also sets forth our spiritual and moral state before we wer

REDEEMED FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW SCRIPTURE: Galatians 3:13, 14 INTRODUCTION This passage of Scripture brings together the spiritual principles involved in our salvation from sin-Christ, by being made a curse for us, has redeemed us from the curse of the law. This passage also sets forth our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put Off, Put On

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 7, 2013

The Bible is clear that righteousness can only be found in God.

PUT OFF, PUT ON Col. 3:9-10(KJV), "Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new [man], which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:" "Put off...put on." A seemingly simplistic statement from the Apostle Paul in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

But God

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Nov 4, 2015

Understanding God's Divine Love for us all but teaching about Strength, Faithfulness and also the conjunction But is extremely important to our Heavenly Father.

“BUT GOD!!” As I mediated before the Lord regarding the message for this morning and the words “BUT GOD” radiated in my mind and soul gave a different understanding of those words. Now in Romans 5:6-8 For when we were yet without strength in due time Christ died for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Bible Is Useful” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 19, 2016

God's Word helps us walk the path of righteousness.

Last time, we focused on the first phrase of verse 16, “All Scripture is God-breathed,” as we thought about how the Bible is inspired. We talked about how our Bible came to us as they are today and how the early church determined which writings were to be considered inspired by God and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Released From Chains, Bound To The Word: Acts 16:25-34

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 24, 2025

A sermon on the powerful, life-changing, and community-forging Word of God.

The guard at Philippi’s prison is on his routine patrol. He’s carrying out his duties as usual when two outsiders—Paul and Silas—are brought to him, already beaten and bruised. He’s commanded to confine them in the inner prison—the place designated for the most hardened, perhaps most dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

If God Be For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 27, 2010

Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we

IF GOD BE FOR US! Romans 8:31-39 Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Lighted Pathways Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

BIG IDEA: THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION: THEME OF PSALM 119: "LIGHTED PATHWAYS" MEDITATIONS ON THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF THE WORD OF GOD I. (:105) THESIS: "THY WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH." Contrast of Light vs. Darkness very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How We Benefit From The Holy Spirit’s Work Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 20, 2010

God the Spirit provides the conviction necessary to receive the truth of the gospel of grace.

Scripture Introduction I have wondered (and maybe you have also) what it was like to see Jesus walk on the earth. It would have been thrilling to watch him multiply the bread, exciting to hear him teach, so comforting to feel his touch or experience his blessing of little children. Such was the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Immensity Of God’s Resources

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2017

The raising of Christ from the dead was an awesome display of “power.” The "power" which He (God) exerted on that occasion was as great as that which He brought to bear during the six days of creation.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/5/17 Lesson 6: The Immensity of God’s Resources (1:20-23) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:20-23 (NIV) 20 HE EXERTED WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did I Come From? Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Mar 8, 2002

Why did God begin His book (The Bible) the way he did?

INTRODUCTION Here are some opening lines to books or poems. See if you recognize them. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" -A Tale of Two Cities- Charles Dickens "Call me Ishmael" -Moby Dick – Herman Melville "Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered full many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering From Poor I Sight

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 16, 2006

When we suffer from poor i sight we are never grateful to God.

We suffer from poor I Sight. Not eyesight, a matter of distorted vision that lenses can correct, but I sight. Poor I sight blurs your view not of the world but of yourself. Some see self too hightly. Maybe it’s a PhD or predigree. A tattoo can do it, so can a new truck or the Noble Prize. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

Words Of Comfort From Our Lord Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 12, 2001

GOD IS NOT SILENT WHEN WE LOSE A LOVED ONE... THERE IS INDEED A WORD FROM THE LORD.

INTRO: 1. WHEN WE LOSE A LOVED ONE, WE OFTEN HAVE QUESTIONS FOR GOD. 2. SOME HAVE SAID "DOES GOD HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY TO ME AT THIS MOMENT??" 3. KING ZEDEKIAH ASKED JEREMIAH THE PROPHET THE SAME QUESTION: IS THERE ANY WORD FROM THE LORD??, 4. I AM THANKFUL TO BE ABLE TO ANSWER TODAY AS ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:17, Jeremiah 37:17-37

Denomination: Baptist

From Desperation To Destination Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

How God take us from one place to another, and guiding our path.

FROM DESPERATION TO DESTINATION EXODUS 14:10-15 Exod 14:10-15 10 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the LORD. 11 Then they said to Moses, "Because ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal