Sermons on Righteousness Overturned:

What Do You Want To Be ?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

2 Tim 2:21-23 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, w

2 Tim 2:21-23 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our God: The Patron Of Lost Causes

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 6, 2002

It’s easy to identify others as "lost causes". It’s not nearly so easy for us to see ourselves this way. Nevertheless that’s exactly where we need to be, where we’ll want to be; for empty of all our righteousness we cling to Christ and find life.

Pentecost 3 A Matthew 9:9-13 Our God: The Patron of Lost Causes 06/09/02 Speaking of Lost Causes, take a listen to these stories. In New Orleans, a man broke into a home and stole, some jewelry and took the home owner’s season tickets to the New Orleans Saints. The police arrested him the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Vine And The Branches

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 27, 2021

Divine life only flows in those people who are in intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ. We must spend quality time at Jesus' feet hearing His word. Like the moon has no light of its own, nor do we, but we can shine bright with the light of the Sun of Righteousness!

THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was speeding down a Texas highway, feeling secure in a column of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. 2. When the officer ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Precious Promises To Make Our Election Sure. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Nov 6, 2023

Peter says in 1 Peter 1:1-11 we have been given (past tense) "all things" that pertain to Life and godliness therefore, The righteousness of God (Christ in us the hope of glory) SHOULD be manifested in us by The Holy Spirit's mighty power IF we believe.

Peter says because we have been given (past tense) "all things that pertain to Life and godliness" and because we have been given (past tense) "exceeding great and precious promises," we are without excuse and with all diligence SHOULD by believing Jesus is Who He says He is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-11, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 8:29  (view more)  (view less)

Character Study Of Amos Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Amos’ life and message remind us that God expects justice, righteousness, and genuine worship from His people. He calls us to stand against oppression, live with integrity, and obey His commands. His message is still relevant today as we strive to uphold God’s standards in our society.

CHARACTER STUDY OF AMOS – PROPHET OF JUSTICE AND JUDGMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 5:24 "But let justice run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream." Supporting Texts: Amos 1:1, Amos 3:7, Amos 4:12, Amos 7:14-15, Isaiah 1:17, Micah 6:8, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:24, Amos 3:7, Amos 4:12, Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is No Sin In The Cemetery [*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 20, 2019

Baptism pictures the transformation that has taken place in the life of the child of God. How can we, then, continue to live as thought we were dead? To live as the world lives is to attempt to dig up the corpse we buried!

“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 26, 2021

What is a peacemaker? Of course there are a variety of answers but in this sermon we will attempt to define what the most likely meaning of the word is in Matthew 5:9. May the Lord help us!

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27, Acts 10:36, Philippians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

How Will You Respond To Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2021

1. We must speak to the Lord for lost people (vs. 1). 2. We must not stumble over the Lord (vs. 2-5). 3. We must be saved by the Lord (vs. 6-13). 4. We must be sent by the Lord (vs. 13-15).

How Will You Respond to Jesus Christ? The Book of Romans Romans 10:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 11, 2018 (Revised March 30, 2021) BACKGROUND *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 10. Most of you know that in Romans 9-11, Paul was led by the Holy Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Justice And Injustice In Court - On Trial – But What Is The Verdict? Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 28, 2022

Justice is crying out for satisfaction in this horrible unjust world. Justice is allied to TRUTH so truth must be pursued so that justice can be implemented. Injustice, Justice and Truth are explored.

JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COURT - ON TRIAL – BUT WHAT IS THE VERDICT? PART 2 OF 2 I would like to take up our examination from last time and am repeating the last two paragraphs. This time we will be looking further into biblical justice. JUSTICE IS CRYING OUT FOR SATISFACTION Our governments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-19, Isaiah 33:7-8, Zechariah 8:3-5, Isaiah 10:1-2, Romans 4:3, Romans 6:13, Philippians 1:11, Hebrews 12:11, Micah 3:1-3, Micah 3:4, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness In Financial Stewardship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Financial stewardship is an integral part of holy living. It involves managing resources in a way that honours God.

Title: HOLINESS IN FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:10-12 Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Proverbs 3:9-10, Matthew 6:19-21 INTRODUCTION: Financial stewardship is an integral part of holy living. It involves managing resources in a way that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Proverbs 3:9-10, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness In Our Thoughts Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Holiness is not only about our actions but also about our thoughts. Our minds are the battleground where many spiritual victories or defeats are decided. The Bible calls us to bring every thought into captivity and make it obedient to Christ.

Title: HOLINESS IN OUR THOUGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:8 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 5:28, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not only about our actions but also about our thoughts. Our minds are the battleground where many spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 5:28, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 1 - A People Set Apart For God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 11, 2024

We as a church are the ‘Ekklesia’ set apart for the Lord. Let us understand how we can be those called apart people who can take a stand for the Lord and not compromise with the world.

We read in Matthew 16:18, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”(ESV) Jesus Christ said that He will build His church on the rock. Often people perceive that church is a building, and hence the first picture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Revelation 2:14, Revelation 2:16, Numbers 23:9, Deuteronomy 33:28, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:9, Matthew 24:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 9, 2025

7 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-VII— Luke 1:67b-79[Part-4--:74b-75a](:57-80) Attention: A mother & father were visiting a large university with their son who was a potential engineering student for the coming year. On the family’s official tour of the campus, they came to a large bricked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:74-75, Luke 1:67-79, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Pure In Heart: Defined Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 10, 2023

In this sixth beatitude, we must understand the standard Jesus is setting with the with the phrase "pure in heart.". If we set the standard too low, we fail to enter into the fullness of the blessing. If we set it too high we forsake the pursuit as futile.

Intro We are studying the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves for revival. What attitudes of heart are conducive to experiencing more of God’s grace and participating in what he is doing. The Beatitudes provide insight for participating in the kingdom of God because this is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 5:21-28, Psalm 51:6-7, 1 John 1:7-9, Psalm 66:18, Matthew 6:1-24, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Jeremiah 17:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Genuine Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 15, 2015

Last week we started the series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. We started out by looking at Matt. 6:1-4 where Jesus talks about giving. Today we’ll look at the other acts of righteousness in this passage-praying and fasting.

“GENUINE PRAYER AND FASTING” Matthew 6:5-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week we started the series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. We started out by looking at the first four verses of Matt. 6 where Jesus shows us our giving need not be done with fanfare, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ