Sermons on Righteousness Overturned:

Overturned Tables PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

Explores the sanctity of worship, sincerity of faith, and our bodies as temples, urging us to honor God in our words and lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be standing here, in this sacred space, sharing in the unity of our faith and the warmth of our fellowship. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. In our ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Topics: Temples, God

Overturning Status Quo

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2023

We might think Jesus is the "go along to get along" Savior, but He is not. He challenges us to overturn the sins of our lives and nation.

1. Praying Away the Grasshoppers John Maxwell, Partners in Prayer In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried that the dreadful plague would again visit them and destroy the rich wheat crop, ruining thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004

This chapter is perhaps one of the greatest chapters in the Bible on salvation by faith alone. Many religious groups claim to believe in salvation by faith, but not in salvation by faith alone.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Dobson said, "When I went to my old high school in Texas I found my tennis trophies thrown away in the trash heap to make room for new ones in the trophy case. It made me realize that all human accomplishments are really nothing but trash that will not stand the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2015

Have you been a stickler where adhering to the laws of God is concerned? Have you been so firm in your adherence to principle that you have been judged to be obstinate, fanatic and crazy?

Legally right but ethically and spiritually wrong…… Psalm 11:7” For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.” We call this holy week! Some Christians are rolling the rosary beads and uttering long prayers, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2023

We are made righteous in God’s sight by His work through Jesus Christ.

Righteousness July 23, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are made righteous in God’s sight by His work through Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:21 Supplemental Passage: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 5:6, Proverbs 21:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 5, 2012

These verses contrast the long-term outcome of righteousness with that of wickedness. A righteous person will be secure in hiswalk but a person whose paths are crooked, whose conduct is wicked, eventually will find him self in troubles of his own maki

PROVERBS 11: 3-9 THE HOPE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS These verses contrast the long-term outcome of righteousness with that of wickedness. A righteous person will be secure in his or her walk (conduct) but a person whose paths are crooked, whose conduct is wicked, eventually will find him or her self ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

All Is Overturned – The Power Of The Resurrection – Easter Sunday Message Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 20, 2024

The world sometimes calls Christians “losers” and “suckers” for believing what we do; and for what we are. BUT THERE IS A RESURRECTION, so that the real losers are those who mock Christians and will lose everything. We look at the time after Calvary up to the Resurrection and what it all means.

ALL IS OVERTURNED – THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION – EASTER SUNDAY MESSAGE [A]. SHATTERED MINDS AND SOULS IN TURMOIL All is overturned. Let us consider the closing hours of what is called Good Friday. Those who had been at the cross had their lives shattered. They followed Jesus throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19, Matthew 11:2-3, Zechariah 14:9, James 1:5-8, Isaiah 52:14, John 12:3-7, Luke 23:55-56, Luke 24:1-2, Luke 24:3-4, John 20:1-2, John 20:9, John 20:11-18, Mark 9:31-32, Mark 16:11-13, John 20:20, 1 Corinthians 15:13-15, 1 Corinthians 15:17, 1 Corinthians 15:23, Philippians 3:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Oct 2, 2001

There is no amount of works that can get you a pass into heaven. It is only by the blood of Christ, applied to a contrite heart,that we may be saved.

There is a great deal of differemce between the appearance of righteousness and the actual condition. Do you understand that pride is a major obsticle to salvation? The parable of the Pharisee and the publican is a good illustration of the difference between pride and true righteousness. The Word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Garments Of Righteousness

Contributed by Bryan Hope on Jun 2, 2001

Fine linen clothing is the only appropriate garment for each guest to wear at the wedding of the Lamb, and it is furnished by the King. There is only one source for the fine linen, just as there was only one source for the covering that Adam and Eve received.

Both Christianity and Judaism have been called "bloody religions", by those who seek to discredit the Bible. Here is something I grabbed of the internet:- One of the most well known aspects of a vampire is that it must feed upon the blood of the living; Dracula must drink to survive, (akin to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21, Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Everlasting Righteousness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

THE PERFECTION OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE PATHWAY TO THE PERMANENCE OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS

BIG IDEA: THE PERFECTION OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE PATHWAY TO THE PERMANENCE OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS (:13) THESIS: GOD IS RIGHTEOUS IN ESSENCE AND IN EXECUTION (WHO HE IS AND WHAT HE DOES) A. Righteous in Essence = Who He Is "Righteous art Thou, O Lord" B. Righteous in Execution = What He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:137-144

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right Righteousness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 31, 2001

How developing the right kind of "righteousness" can develop "Christlikness" within us.

BACK WHEN THE TELEGRAPH WAS THE FASTEST METHOD OF LONG-DISTANCE COMMUNICATION, A YOUNG MAN APPLIED FOR A JOB AS A MORSE CODE OPERATOR. ANSWERING AN AD IN THE NEWSPAPER, HE WENT TO THE OFFICE ADDRESS THAT WAS LISTED IN THE PAPER. WHEN HE ARRIVED, HE ENTERED A LARGE, BUSY OFFICE FILLED WITH NOISE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Benefits Of Righteousness

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

Paul has concluded his argument about faith and righteousness we read in this morning’s text.

Paul has concluded his argument about faith and righteousness we read in this morning’s text. Now, he pushes forward with the benefits of faith-producing righteousness. Note that the text begins with the word, “Therefore” which we could read, “As you can plainly see.” He continues, “...since we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Motivation For Righteousness

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 12, 2006

If we are to have victory in righteousness, we must find proper motivation.

"See to it brothers that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God." Hebrews 3:12 Sin has the power to make us turn away from God. When we sin we don’t even want to believe that God exists. If we are to have victory over sin in our life we have to make sure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006

In the spiritual battle Satan is going to try and con us with the lie that we are not good enough to be part of God’s family. In such circumstances we need to hold onto Jesus knowing that He is the One who makes us thoroughly equipped.

Ephesians 6:14a The Breastplate of Righteousness Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 59:1; 12-20 Romans 6:1-14 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14b Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Let’s imagine you are reading the “cars for sale” section of the local paper. Someone is selling a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The second piece of our spiritual armor is the Breastplate of Righteousness.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 3 In our previous studies in this series, we have seen that we are engaged in a spiritual war. All of the forces of evil are arrayed against us to prevent us from doing the divine will of Jesus Christ our Lord and reaching our Heavenly Home. We have learned that Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ