Sermons on Righteousness:

Chronos: Galatians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Our salvation is built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and His righteousness. Jesus + Something = Nothing … or… Jesus + Nothing = Everything.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justice To All Oppressed

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014

To show that when we enter this world, we are oppressed people, but GOD can deliver us to both righteousness and justice at the same time.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you oppressed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when we enter this world, we are oppressed people, but GOD can deliver us to both righteousness and justice at the same time. IV. TEXT: Psalms 103:6 (Amplified Bible) 103:6 The Lord executes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Felix Was Alarmed (But He Wasn't Saved)

Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 3, 2025

The Roman Governor Felix was alarmed when he heard Paul reason of righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment. But was he alarmed enough?

In Acts 23, Paul had been taken into custody in Jerusalem. After a plot to kill him was uncovered, the Romans whisked him away to Caesarea by night for safe keeping until a hearing before the Roman Governor Felix. Felix was Marcus Antonius Felix, a Roman procurator (governor) of Judea from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Righteous Man

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 28, 2014

In the story of Noah, we see why Noah was righteous and how he responded to God out of his righteousness.

A Righteous Man Genesis 6: 9-22 (NLT) Intro is taken almost verbatim from Jeff Strite’s sermon, I Noah Man, sermon central. Intro: As I was preparing for this sermon, I ran across this list. "All I Really Need To Know I Learned From Noah's Ark" . Noah didn't wait for his ship to come in, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 1): Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

The believer who is justified is to work toward holiness and righteousness. The believer is to live a holy life and become a servant of righteousness. A genuinely saved person cannot abuse the mercy of God. He cannot walk in sin; he cannot make a habit

By: Mark Engler Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon MO. Sermon done with help from the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible. The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 1): He is to Know His Position in Christ Rom. 6:1-10 Intro: Saving Private Ryan clip (scene on bridge when Captian Miller tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rightouse Lifestyle Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

An authentic Christian is one who hungers and thirsts for righteousness. Jesus calls these believers blessed. He also promises that He will fill those, and give us all of our desires if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.

“RIGHTOUSE LIFESTYLE” TEXT: Romans 6:11-18; Ephesians 4:25-5:7; Various INTRO: Living the life of an “Authentic Christian” is of the utmost importance if we are to be true servants of Jesus Christ. The world is full on Non-authentic Christians. Let that not be a label that we settle for. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey To Melchizedek Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 20, 2011

The story of Abram and the rescue of Lot. Mountiantop faith: 1. A deep love and commitment to others. 2. A deep love and commitment to God and the people of the place where God has called you. Both bring righteousness and peace to the world. Righteousness

INTRODUCTION (ACTING AND VOLUNTEERS) Today our series called The Journey comes to an end. I hope leaning about Abram’s journey to become a man of faith has been helpful to you. We end this series on a high note. Abram is worshiping God in the mountains of Israel at Bethel (which is Hebrew for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Wisdom - Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Proverbs focuses much attention on the contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Starting at chapter 16 the focus shifts to highlight the contrast between human righteousness and divine righteousness and also to give evidences of how the Lord intervenes in our daily lives,

The Path of Wisdom: Our Relationship with God Scripture: Proverbs 15:30–16:30, especially 15:31, 32b The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise … he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. Introduction: From chapters 1–15, Proverbs focuses much attention on the contrast ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Comeback 3: Look Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023

The solution to our problems is from above. Let's Look Up to Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness, who can heal our land.

Benjamin Franklin, the oldest delegate at the 1787 Constitutional Convention, remarked that all summer, he had wondered if the decorative gilded sun carved on George Washington’s chair was rising or setting. At the end of the Convention, Benjamin Franklin reportedly commented, “I have often looked ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pursuit Of Personal Holiness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 5, 2002

WE should pursue righteousness and holiness in our everyday living. Living a life worthy of the Lord

The Pursuit of Holiness COL 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Very Religious Yet Very Lost!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 28, 2004

Ardent religious activity and a high and lofty intellect fall far short of the righteousness God requires.

VERY RELIGIOUS YET VERY LOST! 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of A Border

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

There is a great blessing that comes from a life of holiness and righteousness. The Church has to be different from the world.

The Blessing of a Border Exodus 19:1-13 – “1 In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai.” “2 For they were departed from Rephidim, and were come to the desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Was Jesus Baptized? - 3:16 And Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2005

Why was Jesus baptized? Granted, Jesus said it was to "fulfill" all righteousness"... but what does that mean?

OPEN: A woman once took her 4-year-old daughter to a baptismal service at her church. Later that night, her daughter took all of her dolls into the bathtub with her and held her own “baptism.” As she dunked each doll under the water, she repeated, “Now I baptize you in the name of the Father, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Will, Man's Will Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

God’s righteousness, God’s mercy & compassion, Man’s will, God’s will

Romans 9 v 14-18 God’s righteousness (14) The earliest utterances of a child apart from “Mama” or “Dada” is “No!” or “It’s not fair!” We keep quiet about the vast teeming multitude of unfair things we think, say or do every day, but if God does something we’re not happy with, we cry foul. And how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

Governmental structures and laws cannot render ultimate righteousness, but they can help reflect and uphold it.

From the Word… Series: You Asked For It How Should We Relate to Politics? Brad Bailey – May 18, 2008 Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational