Sermons on Righteousness Overturned:

God's Declaration Of Righteousness

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 8, 2007

How can we know that ALL of our sin is paid for?

God’s Declaration of Righteousness Romans 5:1-3 Purpose: To explain what justification means. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God’s salvation and give continual thanks for it. INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago we celebrated America’s Declaration of Independence from King George III of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Righteousness Vs. Revengefulness

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 29, 2011

This message reveals the differences between one who responds to life’s hurts and insults according to righteousness, and those who respond according to revengefulness.

Righteousness vs. Revengefulness Text: Eph. 4:31-32; Gen. 50:21 Intro: According to Webster’s Dictionary, revenge means, “to inflict damage, injury, or punishment in return for (an injury, insult, etc.) retaliate for.”(1) A shorter, modern-day definition would simply be “payback, settling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling All Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011

Jesus' baptism teaches us about the importance of Biblical baptism in the life of a Christ follower.

This week I read about a small country church that had just concluded a revival meeting and was conducting a baptism service in the local river on a cold January day. After baptizing the first person, the pastor turned to the man and asked him if the water was cold. “Naw,” the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Self-Righteousness

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Jesus is anointed by a sinful woman while eating at the house of Simon the Pharisee. Jesus' conversation with Simon serves as a warning about self-righteousness.

I. Introduction A. So, Simon invited me to his house for dinner, and I went because I knew some of the best of our society would be there. a. But I also went because I heard he was going to be inviting the man called Jesus. b. If the stories about him are true it’s about time he mingled with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Blood Produces Righteousness Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

I did a search on the internet for “Human Blood Components.” Wikipedia gives over 200 hundred components found in the human blood. Most of these components I cannot pronounce so I will leave it at two hundred. When I began to read through all the ingre

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 4 “The Blood Produces Righteousness” Text: I Peter 1:18-20 I did a search on the internet for “Human Blood Components.” Wikipedia gives over 200 hundred components found in the human blood. Most of these components I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lot - The Struggle Of Righteousness

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009

The stories in Genesis present Lot in a very negative light, but Peter and Abraham thought he was righteous. It is a time for adjusting our interpretation.

Lot – The struggle of righteousness Genesis 18:16-33 This is a classic passage because it depicts something that we somehow know we should not do, bargaining with God. Abraham, out of concern for his nephew Lot, in an episode that sounds like an auction, begs God to be merciful. Five times, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Mennonite

Righteousness By God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are saved by God's Righteousness

Romans 3 - Righteousness by God’s Grace - 1/25/09 Turn with me again this morning to Romans 1. In Romans, Paul gives us as explanation of the gospel. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.” The essence of Paul’s letter to the Romans is that there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is Our Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

ADVENT 1 - The Lord God Almighty is our righteousness because God fulfills his promises and because Jesus is our kingly Priest.

THE LORD IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) November 28, 2010 - Advent 1 - JEREMIAH 33:14-18 INTRO: Advent means coming. During this season of Advent believers prepare for the coming celebration of the birth of the Savior. We also prepare for the coming of Christ the King on Judgment ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

From Wrath To Righteousness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 2, 2011

Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven...but it's better than that in God's economy...it's as if those sins never happened...erased! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

From Wrath to Righteousness Romans 3:21-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Wrath2Righteousness.html Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Wrath of God revealed. Romans 3:21 But now the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 13 (A) - Our gracious God gives righteousness both to enjoy and also to share.

GOD GIVES RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) August 22, 2010 - Pentecost 13 - ISAIAH 56:1,6-8 INTRO: Human beings have a certain need to belong. In our day and age we have all sorts of groups and organizations, clubs and societies that one can join to fulfill that sense of belonging. But even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Raised Up For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 13, 2008

The Lord works sovereignly over the world & individuals because He created both the world & its people. It is His right as Creator & Sustainer. What God does He does in righteousness in order to bring forth righteousness.

ISAIAH 45: 8-13 RAISED UP FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS The Lord works sovereignly over the world and individuals because He created both the world and its people. It is His right as Creator and Sustainer. Those created have no right to rebelliously question the Creator’s ways. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus My Righteousness Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

Salvation through faith in Christ alone

Romans 9:30-33 12/03/04 Israel did not receive salvation even though they pursued righteousness. Why not? Because “they pursued it in exactly the opposite way from that which it is to be found. They pursued it in their own strength, by their own works, by their own merit, and consequently ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Is Faith In God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 25, 2018

Dont be deceived to work at obtaining righteousness. Your faith in Jesus would produce all the good deeds

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *RIGHTEOUSNESS IS FAITH IN GOD* Romans 4:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 4 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Righteousness And The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2017

We serve God's purpose in our generation and we do that with righteousness and the fear of God.

2 Sam 23:1-7 RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE FEAR OF GOD ES 19 Mar 17 1830 2 Sam 23:1 “These are the last words of David…” – not in the sense that they are his words at death-bed or before his last breath. • 1 Kings 2 mentions David’s last charge to his son Solomon and that might be his last personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Salvation – Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on May 25, 2018

Don't allow the cares of the day to let you lose sight of who you are in Christ Jesus and all the wonderful gifts He willingly died for so you can have a life of victory in Him. Stay close to Jesus and you will always overcome!

THE GIFT OF SALVATION – Righteousness Do You Consider Yourself Righteous? It is commonly thought that righteousness must be earned. Anything worth having must be earned—right? To make something valuable, you have to do something for it. Not so in the Kingdom of God. In fact, something as valuable ...read more

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