Sermons on Righteousness Of Jesus:

Can't Get Away From Love

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 21, 2004

John has once again returned to the main theme of this epistle/sermon – love, the sum of righteousness and the test of salvation! John never stray too far from this theme, and yet once again provides us with a rich bounty of biblical truth meant to guid

CAN’T GET AWAY FROM LOVE 1 John 4:7-21 INTRODUCTION: John has once again returned to the main theme of this epistle/sermon – love, the sum of righteousness and the test of salvation! John never stray too far from this theme, and yet once again provides us with a rich bounty of biblical truth ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Melchizedek Blessed Abraham

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 25, 2014

To show that our King of Righteousness lives within us who regularly blesses us with His Presence and Righteousness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you regularly blessed by CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our King of Righteousness lives within us who regularly blesses us with His Presence and Righteousness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:1 (The Message) 7:1 Melchizedek was king of Salem and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believers Are The Lord's Crown Of Splendor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2005

CHRISTMAS 2(B) - Believers are the Lord’s crown of splendor as the church is clothed with righteousness and then this righteousness is to brightly shine.

BELIEVERS ARE THE LORD’S CROWN OF SPLENDOR (Outline) ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 - January 2, 2005 - CHRISTMAS 2 INTRO: The basics of life, in the Lord’s eyes, are simply food and clothing. Having food and cloth-ing we are to be content. In our nation not very many are too concerned about food ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Rubbing People The Wrong Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus asks us the same question he asked Peter long ago at the shore of the Sea of Galilee; namely “Do you love me?” What he is really asking is “Do you love me more than anyone or anything else?

There was once an evangelist named Billy Sunday. He was the Billy Graham of his generation. He was conducting a crusade in a particular city, and in one sermon he said something critical of labour conditions for workers in that city. After the service, several businessmen sent him a message which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Anglican

Measure Upon Measure – Judgment And Condemnation – The Restoration Of God - Part 16 (Section 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2025

This is the second part of the great transformation from condemnation, having been declared guilty, to what we are in Jesus Christ. Jesus took all the condemnation for us and we have justification. It is a wonderful appropriation of righteousness. That is what we will look at now.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – JUDGMENT and CONDEMNATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 16 (Section 2) This is the second part of the great transformation from condemnation, having been declared guilty, to what we are in Jesus Christ. Jesus took all the condemnation for us and we have justification. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 5:15-19, Romans 5:1, Revelation 12:10, Genesis 3:15-19, Genesis 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Appetite?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

Expounds on what Jesus said in Matthew 5:6; "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."

HOW’S YOUR APPETITE? MATTHEW 5:6 I once read a story written by a man named Franz Koffka. The story was entitled “The Hunger Artist.” And of all the works by Koffka, this one short story seemed to sum his personal thoughts about life. This story was such an expression of him and had such an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 11, 2004

This is sermon #3 in my series on Passion Week. It answers the question-"Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" This is Day 3 of Passion Week- A Day of Controversy. Jesus is attacked and challenged. He answers His enemies with stunning rebuke.

Passion Week Day 3(Tuesday)before the crucifiction, A Day of Controversy and Personal Attacks. Text: Matthew 23:1-39 Title: "Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" Introduction- This morning, we will be considering Day 3 of Passion Week, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Did! What Jesus Is Doing!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2019

Jesus promised that His people would do greater things than He had done, after He was risen from the dead. We are called to perform the work of Christ in the power of the Risen Saviour.

“Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” [JOHN 20:30-31]. “There are also many other things that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Held His Disciples Accountable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006

Jesus wanted a return on His investment in people. The Lord expects everyone to give a reckoning for what they have done or with whatever they have been given - time, talents, and resources. Jesus held the disciples to a high level of accountability becau

How Jesus Held His Disciples Accountable Matthew 4:19-4:19 Jesus wanted a return on His investment in people. The Lord expects everyone to give a reckoning for what they have done or with whatever they have been given - time, talents, and resources. Jesus held the disciples to a high level ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek And Save The Lost Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus seeks and saves the lost, transforming their lives from being unjust to living righteously, and we are called to follow his example by building relationships with others and experiencing salvation in our daily lives.

Today, we're going to talk about a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus can change our lives. It's about a guy named Zacchaeus, who was a tax collector and not very popular because of it. But when he met Jesus, everything changed. What I want you to walk away from this with is that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Divine Salvation, Modern Faith, Jesus' Teachings, Spiritual Redemption

The Key To Righteous Living

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 15, 2014

Jesus came not to destroy the law, but to keep and fulfill it. We also are required to be obedient to the law - not indeed as a means of salvation (which it could never be) - but as an expression of our love and service.

THE KEY TO RIGHTEOUS LIVING. Matthew 5:17-20. 1. Jesus’ statement is emphatic:- “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17). The righteousness of God is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the end of the law, the one to whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace: How Can God Accept Us? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 5, 2015

This sermon examines God's grace and its implications.

Scripture Today is the sixth week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Light Of Life?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

Walking in the light of life means being delivered from the confusion, deception, and darkness of this world. It implies living with divine clarity and purpose, empowered by the knowledge and presence of Christ.

WHAT IS THE LIGHT OF LIFE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:12 "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." Supporting Texts: John 1:4-5, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 60:1-3, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Accurate Measurement

Contributed by Jason Duncan on Oct 30, 2007

People often measure righteousness and morality by comparing themselves to others. This sermon discusses a more accurate way to measure righteousness.

*Scripture references from Luke are from "The Message". Scripture reference from James is from the NIV. We are going to take a silent moral inventory this morning. We are going to take a look at several pictures of famous figures and – as you see each picture – I want you to think about this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tax Collector And The Pharisee

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 21, 2002

Self righteousness and a critical, judgmental spirit usually go together. Why? Because self righteousness is a zero-sum game.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be looking at some of the parables of our Lord. A parable is a fictional story told to illustrate a spiritual reality. Jesus told many of them. As a preacher, He knew that what people often remember best about a sermon are the illustrations. He understood that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist