Sermons on Servants Of Righteousness:

Steps To A Successful Christian Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2008

Rejecting the wisdom of the world means little if we fail to embrace the wisdom from above. James provides practical steps that will lead to success in the Christian life.

JAMES 4:5-10 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE “Do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, ‘He yearns jealously over the Spirit that he has made to dwell in us?’ But He gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’ Submit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Deadwood

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 7, 2008

What have you substituted in your life in exchange for God’s power? Is it rituals? Family activities, Spiritual mountaintop memories? Church duties?

I visited one of our members in the nursing home. He told me that he didn’t have long to live because of his diagnosis of cancer. So I inquired of his wisdom so I could perhaps glean some jewels of knowledge to help me along my life journey. One question that I asked him, was “What one thing would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Good News”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

The death of Christ is the reason that we can declare the “gospel” that will culminate in our Resurrection.

I Peter 3:18-22 September 17, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Good News” Introduction: I. (vs. 18) The Death of Christ A. Christ died for our sins once and for all B. Christ the righteous died for the unrighteous C. Christ died to bring us to God 1. Christ was put to death in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

Take a look at what a life of faith looks like. In our text, Hebrews 10:19-25, we find 3 areas of a life of faith that are visible in all our lives if we are following Jesus.

Introduction: Last week we looked at why a life of faith is possible. It is because of who Jesus is and what He has done for us in bringing us to God. Now today we want to take a look at what a life of faith looks like. In our text, Hebrews 10:19-25, we find 3 areas of a life of faith that are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living A God Approved Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 30, 2010

There are many sources that we seek approval from, but our greatest desire should be that God approve our actions, attitudes and words.

LIVING A GOD-APPROVED LIFE GALATIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION We might say trying to win approval from others consumes our lives. We do what our bosses require so that they might approve us and therefore give us our paycheck. Children seek approval from their parents. This means a lot to them and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us As Our Righteousness - Revive Us Part 3 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 3 Revive Us as Our Righteousness Jeremiah 23:6 One of the finest steamers to float Lake Champlain in Vermont, USA was the steamer "Champlain.’’ Cheer after cheer went up when she slid from her moorings on the dry-dock into the waters of the lake. Her machinery was perfect, her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:6

Denomination: *other

God's Answer To The Stress Of Indecision Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Oct 27, 2009

this is the 4th sermon from psalm 23. It focuses on how God helps us by leading our paths.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon #4: God’s Answer to Indecision Scripture Ref: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23: 3b ‘….He leads me in the paths of righteousness for HIS name’s sake.’ Introduction: This morning we continue in our series from Psalm 23. We’re looking at GOD’S ANSWERS to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Count It All As Loss Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 27, 2009

Philippians 3:1-11. Christ’s righteousness on our behalf is the only hope for the salvation of anyone.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE COUNT IT ALL AS LOSS PHILIPPIANS 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION - Most of you have probably never heard of the man named Edward Mote. Mote was born in January of 1797 in London, England. His family was poor and not at all religious. In fact, Mote is quoted as saying as an adult “My ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 21 - On Life And Conduct Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 24, 2013

A verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 21.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty One We will now look at Proverbs chapter twenty one: On Life and Conduct 1 The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes. Proverbs 21:1 (NASB) It is good for all of us to remember – it is God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reward

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Sep 16, 2014

There are different kinds of rewards for different kinds of services depending on what is/are employed as the yardstick(s) for the evaluation. There are rewards for excellence, loyalty rewards, promotional rewards, etc.

“Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Woe unto the wicked! It shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.” Isa 3:10-11. There are different kinds of rewards for different kinds of services ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

So That

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 26, 2012

talk on the freedom Christians have from sin So That we may go and live a healthy life of righteousness through the comfort guidance of Christ Jesus.

Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Title: So That, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/12, AM Opening illustration: We used to do this game with students at the environmental ed center that I used to work at where we gave them antique tools and other implements and had them guess what they might have been used for. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Happily Starving Series

Contributed by Ed Seay on Jul 9, 2013

A sermon on the Fourth Beatitude.

“Happily Starving” Matthew 5:6 Shiny Happy People I. Holy Scripture A. Matthew 5:6 i. Happy are people who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because they will be fed until they are full. (CEB) ii. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by David Tack on Jul 14, 2013

Have you ever run into the religiously righteous crowd who thought they had a little somethin, somethin extra? Well, in Romans chapter 4 the Apostle Paul is dealing with the same type of folks.

INTRODUCTION: “How dangerous it is to join anything of our own [works] to the righteousness of Christ, in pursuit of justification before God! Jesus Christ will never endure this; it reflects upon His work dishonorably” (Flavel, John). JUST WHAT IS JUSTIFICATION? It is a legal term, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Learning What Counts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 22, 2018

In contrast to the works righteousness that Paul had been striving for before he became a Christian, Paul embraced the faith righteousness that comes through the grace of God by faith in Jesus.

Introduction: A. When life goes well for people who do not know the Lord they feel elated. 1. When hard times come they sink into despair. 2. But true joy enables us to rise above the rolling waves of circumstance. 3. Joy comes from a consistent relationship with Jesus Christ. 4. When our lives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before Taking Communion Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Aug 8, 2021

Before we take the communion I just want to give a quick reminder of why we take it.

Communion Before we take the communion I just want to give a quick reminder of why we take it. After all it is something that we believers partake of often and it is very easy to become complacent. We call what we are about to do, The Lords Supper or Communion. When Jesus first started this meal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:7-8, 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God