Sermons on rules and righteousness: showing 526-540 of 84,980

Judgment Day Reveals The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

If the guilty go free we call it a travesty, an injustice, unfair. Yet, the Bible says that on Judgment Day the guilty will go free? How can God do that? Is that fair or right? It’s because of God’s righteousness that guilty sinners go free on Judgment Day.

It just didn’t seem right or fair. The evidence of guilt was overwhelming. The witnesses had poured in one after another recounting firsthand of destructive and damaging conversations and actions. Fingerprints were found everywhere that clearly connected the person standing before the judge to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Love, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Peace And Kissing???

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2020

Psalm 85:10 is a tiny verse found almost directly in the middle of the Bible. This verse holds the key to a holy life and it tells us how to find it in a most poetic way.

Love, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Peace and Kissing Today we will be reading from Psalm 23 Today we will be looking at Peace What is peace? How can I get me some of that??? The world thinks they know. Today I typed “how to find peace” into my duck-duck-go search bar and this is what came ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8, Matthew 22:37-40, John 3:16, Romans 9:1-4, Psalm 85:10, Matthew 5:43-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Armor Of God Part 2 - Righteousness Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 14, 2020

Are we wearing the breastplate of Righteousness? All Scripture references are from the NASB95.

In this sermon series of Spiritual Warfare, We have looked at varying aspects of this battle we fight every day. Last week we started considering how we fight these battles and we are reviewing the Armor of God. Last week we looked at the belt of truth and this week we will examine the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Justice And Righteousness Better Than Rituals

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2020

The danger of worship without mercy.

JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS BETTER THAN RITUALS. Amos 5:18-24. Historically, Israel had split into two kingdoms shortly after the death of king David’s son, king Solomon. The ten tribes of the north rejected both the dynasty of David, and the worship of the Jerusalem temple, and set up their ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-Tsidkenu, God Our Righteousness Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

God says, “I have done it myself.” Instead of striving to do good deeds, to climb the walls of the pit to escape from sin, we must recognize our own inability. “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23).

What does it feel like to be in God’s presence? Have you ever felt his presence in a moment in time? It’s royal, God’s presence. Like royalty is present. It’s soft, like a whisper. It’s like a cloud comes over you, a cloud of God’s presence. It’s like the moment in time slows down. You become ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

06 - The Righteousness Of God Through Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 15, 2021

This is the 6th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

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

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15, Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Breastplate Of Righteousness: Compassion Over Truth Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2023

Watch out for the flying dart of the evil one that would tell you to have compassion and ignore God’s will and His truth. Put on the breastplate of righteousness.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY The Breastplate of Righteousness: Compassion Over Truth Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION 1 Last week Kristian did a fantastic job of introducing us to the breastplate of righteousness and the scheme of the Devil that encourages us to “follow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, John 8:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Our Inheritance - Flood Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 13, 2024

As a Child of FATHER GOD, we have an inheritance from HIM through JESUS and by the INDWELLING of HOLY SPIRIT. GOD's WORD tells us of HIS Righteousness, and that our Righteousness comes from HIM. Do you choose to let HOLY SPIRIT lead and direct you to have a new mindset of Righteousness?

2023.03.10. Walking in our Inheritance, Flood of Righteousness William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: As a Child of FATHER GOD, we have an inheritance from HIM through JESUS and by the INDWELLING of HOLY SPIRIT. Do you choose to let HOLY SPIRIT lead and direct you to have a new mindset of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Galatians 4:6, Matthew 6:9-13, 1 John 4:7-10, John 3:16, 1 John 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 42:3, Isaiah 53:4, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 55:1, Isaiah 55:10-12, Isaiah 59:19, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 12:31-33, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wrath Of God Revealed: A Call To Righteousness

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 22, 2024

"For the wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness."

Beloved brothers and sisters, today we delve into a powerful and sobering verse from the book of Romans. Romans 1:18 speaks of the wrath of God being revealed from heaven against all godlessness and wickedness. This passage is a stern reminder of the gravity of sin and the importance of living a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Anglican

Christ Vs Traditions (Colossians 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 23, 2024

Is our faith based upon Christ or human traditions? Let's look in Colossians 2.

Church traditions build upon the foundation of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:10-15). Some traditions are like gold, silver and precious stones. Some are as worthless as wood, hay and stubble, not surviving the testing fire of God’s judgment. Upon whom do we base our faith? Let’s discuss this in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Justified By Faith

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2008

Only through faith can a believer maintain growth Spiritually. A verse upon verse study on the book of Romans.

Being Justified by Faith Text: Romans 4: 1-12 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 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Put Off & Put On Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016

We all have ideas and ideals of how things are and how they should be that have been shaped by our experience and our world. Paul is saying we need to look away from the world to develop new values and thoughts based on God's values.

Ephesians 4:17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-23

Denomination: *other

Choose Jesus And Live Pt. 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Do we really live or just simply exist?? Life in Christ is truly living!

CHOOSE JESUS AND LIVE PT 2 GAL 2:20 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. A LIFE OF POWER **BECAUSE OF THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Church Is For The Sick PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores our inherent sinfulness, the redemption offered through Christ's sacrifice, and the importance of seeking reconciliation and restoration through faith.

Beloved in Christ, as we gather here today, we are reminded of the grace that blankets us, the mercy that mends us, and the love that lingers in our hearts, all courtesy of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as people striving for perfection, understanding that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26, James 5:13-20, James 3:2

Topics: Righteousness

Getting Real About The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014

If God is light, if God is perfect righteousness, then we’d better get real about our own righteousness.

John is writing to his followers in the final years of his life. You get the feeling that he thinks he’s running out of time because there’s a certain urgency to the way he writes. He doesn’t waste words. There’s no polite greeting at the start of the letter. He just gets ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Anglican