Sermons on Righteousness:

Romans Overview Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 50 in our exposition of Romans looking back over the book in summary.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Romans in Review” Paul’s letter to the Romans answers some very basic and fundamental spiritual questions. What happened to our relationship with God? What are the consequences? How can it be restored? What difference should this make in how I live my ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Get Right Or Be Left Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2013

A study of the book of Romans chapter 1 verses 17 to 32

Romans 1: 17 – 32 Get Right Or Be Left 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Arrested Development Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2016

What are the signs of arrested development and how can I grow in my spiritual development

Arrested Development Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Warning Signs of Arrested Development Ears that Don’t Hear the Word (5:11) Mouths that Don’t Speak the Word (5:12) Stomachs that Don’t Digest the Word (5:12b-14) Types of Spiritual Food Spiritual Milk The basics of Salvation The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Curse Of The Law Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 10, 2007

The law could never justify, but instead brought condemnation.

The Curse of the Law Galatians 3:10-18 July 11, 2007 Galatians 3:10 (NLT) But those who depend on the law to make them right with God are under his curse, for the Scriptures say, "Cursed is everyone who does not observe and obey all these commands that are written in God’s Book of the Law." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hunger And Thirst -The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

Introduction No two people are exactly alike. Nor have they ever been or will they be. We are different from one another in so many ways. We have different fingerprints; eye, hair, and skin colors; heritage; intelligence levels; and personalities, not to

Hunger and Thirst The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matt. 5:6). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-6 Introduction No two people are exactly alike. Nor have they ever been or will they be. We are different from one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justification By Faith Apart From Works

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 5, 2002

This sermon show how Abraham, David, and all believers are made right in the sight of God based on their faith apart from any efforts of their own

The question of the ages is "How can sinful man be made right in the sight of a Holy God?" Can we work for it ? Ro. Ch 1-3 show that all are sinful. Paul asks the question "How were the Patriarchs justified?" I) ABRAHAM WAS JUSTIFIED WITHOUT WORKS Vss. 1-3 A) ABRAHAM’S WORKS Vs. 2 If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do I Measure Up To God's Standard? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Jesus will teach us tonight that as his disciples we still must follow the rules, so tonight we want to see how we measure up to God’s standards or rules.

Introduction The biggest cop out for spiritual failure and the most common excuse for deliberate sinfulness are these words "I’m not under law but under grace!" and with those seven words we seek to absolve ourselves of any spiritual responsibility we might have for our behavior. And when we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Point Counterpoint

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 4: 1 – 25

Romans 4: 1 – 25 Point counterpoint 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What's The Bible All About?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

Many people today believe they can make it to heaven by following a set of rules. If you live by a moral code of conduct and if you are a good person, then you will make it to heaven. Some people will even use the Bible as their rule book. WHAT IS THE

As a teenager we would sing a song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” We made up several verses about how you could and couldn’t get to heaven. For instance: Oh you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning What Counts (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2019

Paul had been trying to be righteous through works, and learned that he needed to approach God in a different way.

Introduction: A. In April of 1988, the evening news told the story of a photographer who was a skydiver. 1. This skydiving photographer had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell. 2. The film clip, taken by the skydiving photographer that was shown ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Kingdom 17 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 12, 2022

In this message we examine what Jesus said about worrying.

Living In the Kingdom Part 17 Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Psalm 90:12; Psalm 139:23-24 This is a continuation of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” This morning I want to share what Jesus said about worrying. We will be looking at verses twenty-five through thirty-four of Matthew chapter six ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Psalm 90:12, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Priest Of Our Worship

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

Therefore, Jesus Christ is the High Priest of true worshippers. Worshippers who worship in spirit and in truth.

The High Priest of our Worship Rev. Sean Lester July 13, 2003 Text: Hebrews, chapter 7 Introduction A. Ignorance of God’s word leads to spiritual bondage (as well as every other type of bondage.) 1. That is why the writer of Hebrews stops in the middle of explaining who Jesus is so that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Likes

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

This is a message about living a life that is pleasing to God.

Introduction: A Catholic Bishop recently asked a Yoga group to leave there facility believing the teacings involved in yoga to be contrary to the Catholic churches teaching. The pastor of the church was outraged and proclaimed to the Bishop that Catholic teaching was mere dogma whereas yoga is a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Get Right In The Light Or Left In The Dark

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Aug 30, 2025

It would be good if you had one of the split color shirts like Garth Brooks had right side white and the left side black. Or wear a right shoe white and the left shoe black.

Get Right in the Light or Left in the Dark (Psalm 51:1-6) Scripture Reading (Psalm 51:1-6, NKJV) “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit At Work In The World

Contributed by Mark Calder on Sep 20, 2001

Some reflections in the light of the 11 Sept. about what God must do by his Spirit, if the world is to change.

Date: 16 September 2001 Service/s: 8.30am, 10.00am Series: 2 part series on the Holy Spirit Passage: John 16:5-15 Aim: To show people the role of the Holy Spirit working in the world to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgement. I want to help people to understand what this ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican