Sermons on Righteousness Overturned:

The Beatitudes - Continued - 4 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

Blessed are the pure in heart, the peace makers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake

I. Introduction A. Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Comes To The Jordan Fora Purpose

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 7, 2023

Jesus has a purpose to fulfill all righteousness, to be the example, to be identified, and to please God.

Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus comes to the Jordon with a Purpose 1. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan • The Jordan River it is the site where John baptized Jesus • History records the Jordan as a place of pilgrimage • The sick and disabled came to the Jordan for healing, as Jacinthus the Presbyter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage Or Fornication

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 19, 2024

Practical Guidelines For Righteousness In The Assembly Of God, Guidelines against fornication by marriage to a spouse.

As we continue our study of Practical Guidelines For Righteousness In The Assembly Of God, The Church, we notice the predominant sins found within. They are the very sins the body of Christ vowed to abstain from. (1 Cor. 5:1; 1 Cor. 6:9-10) Yet, they are the very sins committed by worldly persons; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 6:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust In The Midst Of Trial.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2025

My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness

TRUST IN THE MIDST OF TRIAL. Psalm 141:1-8. This is a confident cry for help in the midst of tribulations. It is addressed initially to “YHWH,” our covenant Lord (PSALM 141:1). Then later the Psalmist addresses “YHWH Adonai” - emphasising both our personal relationship with Him, and His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciplining Children Biblically PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the importance, benefits, and principles of biblical discipline in guiding children on the path of righteousness.

Good morning, brothers and sisters, it's wonderful to be here with you today. We're going to be diving into an important and practical topic that touches each and every one of our lives - the discipline of our children. Now, when we talk about discipline, we're not referring to punishment or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Parenting

Hunger PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores the spiritual hunger and thirst for righteousness and how this pursuit leads to divine fulfillment.

Beloved, gather around as we gather our hearts and minds to contemplate one of the most profound and compelling teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are about to consider Matthew 5:6, a verse that is a wellspring of inspiration and a beacon of hope, a verse that invites us to a banquet of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Topics: Spiritual Hunger

Attending The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

Encourages believers to live righteously in anticipation of the heavenly banquet, the wedding supper of the Lamb.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is an immense pleasure to be standing here today, in the house of our Lord, sharing His divine word with you. Today, we find ourselves at the doorstep of a profound passage from the Book of Revelation. A passage that speaks of a divine ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Topics: Marriage Supper, Lamb

Romans Chapter 3 Verses 9-13 - Messages In Romans – As It Were; Stinking Sour Milk And Putrid Rotting Fruit - Message 9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 14, 2023

The righteousness of the natural man is sick and putrid and corrupt. All have sinned and not one seeks God or pursues righteousness. What does “good” really mean? The whole body is sick with sin, and evil rapidly spreads.

ROMANS CHAPTER 3 VERSES 9-13 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – AS IT WERE; STINKING SOUR MILK AND PUTRID ROTTING FRUIT - MESSAGE 9 We continue these messages in the third chapter of Romans. Paul reveals many unpalatable facts but it is God speaking so we must heed what God says! Always heed what God says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-10, Romans 3:7-8, Isaiah 1:4-6, Romans 3:11-12, Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 53:1-6, Matthew 16:16-18, John 12:32, Romans 3:13-17, 2 Timothy 3:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconciliation, And Grace To Follow.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2022

Our reconciliation with God is made possible by the grace of God through the work of Christ. Having been reconciled, we are made the righteousness of God in Him. We are enabled, by the same grace of God, to follow God in the way of righteousness.

RECONCILIATION, AND GRACE TO FOLLOW. 2 Corinthians 5:20-21; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. As an ambassador for Christ, Paul was pleading with the Corinthians - on behalf of Christ - that they go on being reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20). We may feel that this is unnecessary: if we are ‘called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Living In A Wrong World

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 27, 2018

How to live right in a wrong world deals with the issue of our hearts, our actions, and looks at Job's life as an example of righteousness. and the lessons we need to learn. in order to become an example of God's righteousness in an ungodly world.

RIGHT LIVING IN A WRONG WORLD In a survey that was released regarding western nations response to God being a moral God – in the U.S.A. only 60% surveyed thought that God was moral, in Canada and Western Europe only 30% thought God was moral. That means most people thought that God was not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteous Brach Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 24, 2022

The Old Testament prophets used the imagery of a stump as a prophetic promise. Jesus Christ is Lord our Righteousness and he came to save sinners. Jesus takes our punishment and becomes the LORD Our Righteousness, (‘Jehovah-tsidkenu).

What do you think of when you see a tree stump? Well, for one thing you probably think that tree has seen better days. The glory days for that tree that is now just a stump lie in the past not the future. You would probably not look at that stump and think that great and wonderful days of fruitful ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Four "Ifs” 1 John 1 V 7-10 - God’s Forgiveness Is Cleansing And Peace Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

When a Christian sins, there is usually a barb of conviction that enters the soul, an awareness of guilt that clouds the person’s spirit and life. A Christian is a new creation with a new awareness and new values. This precious passage deals with confession of sin and restoration.

THE FOUR “IFs” 1 JOHN 1 v 7-10 - GOD’S FORGIVENESS IS CLEANSING AND PEACE A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF THE APOSTLE JOHN 1John 1 v 7 but IF we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10, Revelation 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 1:15-17, Romans 3:21-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miserably Missing The Mark Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

Third in a Romans series dealing with the sinfulness of man and his great need for the Righteousness of God.

Alliance Church May 27, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Miserably Missing the Mark” Romans 2:1-3:20 Introduction to the series My goal throughout our run through Romans is that we will more deeply understand the grand truths concerning our great salvation so powerfully presented by Paul in chapters 1-8 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bullet Proof Your Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Jul 9, 2003

Accessing the righteousness of Christ helps bullet-proof our lives when the enemy attacks

Bullet Proofing Your Life (Accessing the Righteousness of Christ) Ephesians 6:10-18 Open your Bibles to Ephesians chapter 6. Introduction: Sunrise was dawning when Los Angeles motorcycle police officer Bob Vernon saw a red pickup truck speed through a stop sign. ¡§This guy must be late to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Contempt For God's Court Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004

This message exposes the sin of placing ourselves in the position of God by self-righteously judging others.

Contempt for God’s Court: The Problem of Self-Appointed Judges - James 4:11-12 Have you noticed the rising popularity of courtroom TV shows? First, there was Judge Wapner on The People’s Court. Then along came Judge Judy. You can also see the professional boxer and boxing referee turned judge – ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist