Sermons on Servants Of Righteousness:

The Lord Is Refining Fire Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Like Job they complain about howe God is treating them, but they get more than they bargained for. Their behaviour doesn’t stand up before the gaze of God’s righteousness.

I love courtroom dramas especially the ones written by John Grisham: The Pelican Brief, The Rainmaker, Runaway Jury. Then there are the TV shows like Perry Mason, JAG, Judging Amy, Law and Order and so forth. It’s great to see these great legal minds in a battle of wits trying to prove their case. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Part 6 - Genesis 18:16-33 - Crashed And Burned! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 12, 2010

In Genesis 18:22 there is still HOPE for Sodom as Abraham stands in the gap. God's righteousness as well as His justice walked towards Sodom that day while His grace conversed with Abraham.

Part 6 - Genesis 18:16-33 - CRASHED AND BURNED! CRASHED AND BURNED! All my computer files from the last 10 years gone! No full back-ups so no way of retrieving it all. It seems I have lived the last 10 years on the ASSUMPTION that computers last forever, just keep adding data to them. Not so! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

If God were to perform a miracle tonight and you woke up tomorrow completely committed to seeking first God's Kingdom and His righteousness, what would your life look like?

SEEKING FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD Text: Matthew 6:25-33 Introduction 1. We live in a world characterized by a lack of certainty, but I know that Jesus Christ is now the king of king and the Lord of lords the master of my destiny and of the the only kingdom that will last forever. 2. I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 6:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Prayers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014

The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Purity isn’t just being clean; it’s being single-minded and intentionally focused. In this instance, God wants us to be focused on His kingdom and righteousness.

Tonight we’re going to look at the next attitude Jesus said we’re to have as His disciples. – “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” I wonder what that means, for they shall see God. Remember we said that “Blessed” means happy. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming To Have Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012

What God is telling us about true faith versus claiming to have faith. 1- Faith demonstrates good 2- Faith believes in God 3- Faith produces righteousness

INTRO.- ILL.- A guy was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Criticize Others Carefully Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge people righteously.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:1-11 “Criticize others Carefully” November 1, 2009 PRAY Heavenly Father, INTRODUCTION We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wash Your Hands Or Heart?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2018

Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters?

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Title: Should You Wash Your Hands or Your Heart? Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters? INTRO: Grace and peace this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

There Is No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2020

The promise of God that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus is based on the fact that we are saved by grace through faith, because of the righteousness of Christ is credited to us when we believe and are baptized.

A. A comedian was joking about life in the U.S.A. and said, “Believe it or not, America is still the land of opportunity. An immigrant who comes to this country with absolutely nothing, and becomes a citizen, immediately owes $80,387.” 1. Yup, that is the share per citizen of the U.S.A. national ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 3:1-25, Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 3:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hunger For More Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”

A HUNGER FOR MORE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10, Exodus 33:13-18, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy But Haughty – The Trap Of Spiritual Pride Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jun 23, 2025

"Spiritual pride is the most dangerous of all religious diseases. It feeds on orthodoxy, grows in the shadows of ministry, and disguises itself as righteousness while it quietly kills humility." — Jonathan Edwards

Title: Holy but Haughty – The Trap of Spiritual Pride Text: Luke 18:9–14 (ESV) “ He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Us Examine Injustice In The World - And Then God’s Perspective On It Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2022

Where is the God of justice? This world is plagued with injustice, and it will only increase. This message looks at justice, righteousness, examples of injustice in the Old Testament and in our governments. There is also a section aimed at dealing with injustice.

LET US EXAMINE INJUSTICE IN THE WORLD - AND THEN GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON IT INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT In the KJV of the bible, {{1 John 1 v 9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” In the Holman version it says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Isaiah 10:1-2, Hosea 10:12-13, Micah 2:1-3, Malachi 2:17, 2 Timothy 3:13, Hebrews 13:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian’s Response To Persecution

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Persecution is a reality that many Christians face as they seek to live godly lives in a fallen world. The Bible warns that those who live righteously in Christ will experience opposition, suffering, and even hostility.

Title: THE CHRISTIAN’S RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." KJV Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; Romans 12:14; 1 Peter 4:12-16; John 15:20 INTRODUCTION: Persecution is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Matthew 5:10-12, Romans 12:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

02. The Foundation Of Faith: Spiritual Poverty Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 15, 2023

If you come to God, humbly as a beggar, realizing you have no worth or righteousness to stand upon, not even deserving to ask. He will not turn away from you but will welcome you in.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have started a journey through the Sermon on the Mount. This is a sermon that Jesus himself delivered to his disciples and the multitudes. Just like the day that Jesus preached it, it is a message that turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Brethren

Exceeding Expectations Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 16, 2023

Jesus said that our righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. This means that He wants us to exceed the spiritual expectations prescribed by the Law; as we are to strive for excellence in our walk with God.

I have entitled our message, “Exceeding Expectations,” and I want to begin by sharing a true story. A contractor in Mexico was hired to build a Catholic Church, but he used cheap materials in order to make more money. He reasoned that the quality of the materials did not matter, so long as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-22

Denomination: Baptist