Sermons on Righteousness In God:

What Does It Require To Live Righteously?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 21, 2014

This message illuminates what it took for Joseph and what it takes for us to live in a righteous manner.

Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man; he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 His master saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Building A New Nation In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 1, 2025

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13-14)

The theme for today’s sermon is building a new nation in Christ. This theme highlights the importance of the Lenten season and recounts the message of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For by this offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

21st Sunday After Pentecost. November 2nd, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2022

Year C, Proper 26.

Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Psalm 119:137-144, Isaiah 1:10-18, Psalm 32:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Luke 19:1-10 A). WATCHING IN PRAYER. Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Psalm 119:137-144, Isaiah 1:10-18, Psalm 32:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Luke 19:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Righteousness Do We Have? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This passage asks teh question of whether we are living in Christ's righteousness or our own.

WHAT KIND OF RIGHTEOUSNESS DO WE HAVE? Philippians 3:9 (NASB) 9  and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, YEARS AGO, JOE BAILY, THE LATE ETERNITY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2015

1) The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14a) , 2) The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b), and 3) Feet prepared with the Gospel (Ephesians 6:15)

John Nyland, was a former lineman for the Dallas Cowboys and later for the Philadelphia Eagles. He believed there were only two kinds of sports: the “easy” sports everybody else did, and the “contact” sports in which men over two hundred pounds took part. Thinking of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Other

A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Coats That Changed His Course

Contributed by Esther Collins on Oct 9, 2020

This sermon is based on the life of Joseph, and on the coats that he wore. It also has a comparison with Jesus. It talks about the righteousness that God offers us through Jesus Christ.

The Coats that Changed His Course Jacob had twelve sons who became the twelve patriarchs of Israel. In this message we will study the life of Joseph (as recorded in Genesis 37-41), who was the eleventh born son of Jacob. Whenever we think of Joseph, the one image that would come to our minds is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 2:9-11, Mark 15:17-18, Matthew 3:17, Luke 2:52, Genesis 41:39-43, Genesis 37:9, Genesis 39:2-6, Genesis 37:3, Isaiah 61:10  (view more)  (view less)

Benefits Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you righteous? Do you enjoy these benefits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and enumerate the benefits of the righteous. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 10:1-32 (New International Version) The proverbs

I. EXORDIUM: Are you righteous? Do you enjoy these benefits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and enumerate the benefits of the righteous. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 10:1-32 (New International Version) The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Ambassadors

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 31, 2019

At the cross, Jesus exchanged his righteousness for our sin. God invited us to give him our sin to be forever erased. And God called us to be his spokespeople, to share this good news with others.

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 God’s Ambassadors [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] We are about three weeks away from Easter! You know, the nice thing about being a little senile is that you can hide your own Easter eggs, and then have fun finding them. Easter’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Peter 2:24, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of God's Kingdom

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2010

GOD HAS MADE IT QUITE CLEAR WHAT HE WANTS US TO KNOW, AND HOW HE EXPECTS US TO ACT AS HIS AMBASSADORS IN THIS WORLD UNTIL HE COMES. THE PASSAGE IN FRONT OF US TODAY IS EXACTLY THE KIND OF CLARITY WE CAN EXPECT OF OUR CREATOR, SAVIOR AND LORD. IN PLAIN W

THE PRIORITY OF GOD’S KINGDOM Matthew 6:33 (NIV) But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. PROPOSITION: THAT WE WOULD SEEK GOD FIRST IN ORDER TO WORRY LESS AND TESTIFY TO THE WORLD OF THE TRUE PLACE OF CHRIST IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Being Right With God

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 8, 2020

How many of you know the meaning of righteousness? It is generally defined as"the quality of being morally right or justifiable.” In biblical terms, righteousness is defined as “being right with God.” Now the question is, how can we become righteous or be right with God?

Good Morning Everyone! What a joy it is to come together as a body of Christ to worship Him and to study His word! We are studying the book of Philippians, and today we are in 3:7-11. Our topic this morning is Righteousness. How many of you know the meaning of righteousness? It is generally ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023

When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13  The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 25, 2021

First John 2:28-3:3 teaches us about the hope of the children of God.

Scripture The Apostle John wrote his first letter to correct the false teaching that was being taught by false teachers. He set out three tests to evaluate whether one has a relationship with God: the test of obedience (in 1 John 2:3-6), the test of love (in 1 John 2:7-11), and the test of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be As Perfect As God Is

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Oct 18, 2024

What is being as perfect as God?

In Matthew 5:45-48, Jesus presents a profound challenge to His followers, urging them to strive for a perfection akin to that of God. The passage reads, "For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Answers Our Questions Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 6, 2008

God understands all our sincere questions to Him and He will answer them.

A number of years ago before I became a Minister, my wife and I had a big argument, we were very busy with the kids, we were financially stressed, then our car broke down while we were out of town. Yes, at that time I questioned God. Is it alright to question God? Kids ask questions all the time, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible