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  • Charles Scott avatar

    The Plumb Line

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,719 views

    Amos uses the Plumb Line as a metaphor to explain that both nation and the religious establishment are under judgment for being "out of line"; unrighteous.

    The Plumb Line by Charles Scott, Church of the Good Shepherd, Indianapolis Trinity 5 —Proper 10B July 12 2009 The Plumb Line Old Testament Reading Amos 7:7 THIS IS WHAT the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    True Holiness

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,382 views

    describes holiness as the scripture does. True holiness comes from the Holy Spirit

    TRUE HOLINESS 5/21/2011 “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and . . . put on the new man which was created according to God, in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aligned For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025
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    This is a sermon to prompt us to look at our lives and determine if we are in line with where God would have us be. It begs the question of what standard or measure helps us to align with God's will in our life. (Please feel free to use my personal illustrations if you like)

    Aligned for the Kingdom Amos 7:7-9 Visual: Hold a plumb line in hand, letting it sway gently in the air. Ask, “Does this look straight to you? This simple tool might not seem like much, but it’s a builder’s best friend. Without it, entire structures can fail. Now, let me ask you—what tool is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Reach For God's Perfect Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2021
     | 3,616 views

    God calls us to the highest standards. 1. Always be believable (vs. 33-37). 2. Go beyond what is expected of us (vs. 38-42). 3. Make sure you belong to the Father's family (vs. 43-48).

    Reach for God's Perfect Righteousness The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:33-48 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 23, 2013 (Revised January 22, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 5:33. Tonight, we will continue to study the Lord's Sermon on the Mount. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    My Need For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 1,900 views

    Evil is more complex that you imagine. There’s greater depth to evil that you can comprehend. Evil is so widespread that it demands you consider there’s a supernatural and spiritual network of evil ones instigating criminal and immoral behavior.

    Sgt. Steven McQueen of Charlie Company of First Battalion and 28th Infantry Regiment was recently shot in the head with a bullet from a machine gun. He was around twenty feet away from an insider attack in Afghanistan in 2018. An insider attack is when Taliban fighters pose as friendly Afghan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Walter Thomas avatar

    Righteousness Exalts A Nation

    Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 6, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
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    A Christian citizen's political responsibility, politics and religion?

    “RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION” Dr. Walter Thomas A SERMON ON A CHRISTIAN’S POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people”. Summary: A Christian citizen is obligated to speak, vote and live-out the Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Gordon avatar

    The Sin Of Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
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    Jesus is anointed by a sinful woman while eating at the house of Simon the Pharisee. Jesus' conversation with Simon serves as a warning about self-righteousness.

    I. Introduction A. So, Simon invited me to his house for dinner, and I went because I knew some of the best of our society would be there. a. But I also went because I heard he was going to be inviting the man called Jesus. b. If the stories about him are true it’s about time he mingled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Judged By Whose Righteousness?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 7, 2015
     | 2,762 views

    The claim to innocence can be rightly made only by the Savior, but, instead of seeking to escape judgment, He submitted Himself to wrath for my sake.

    If you're like me when you read Psalm 7, you may find your heart resonating with the opening verses: [1] O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, [2] lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending it in pieces, with none to deliver” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Establishment Of True Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,751 views

    It is not enough that we know the law of God. We must put our trust in Jesus, and receive with open hand the free gift of His love and forgiveness.

    THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS. Romans 3:9-26. I. The Universality of Sin. Every one of us thinks that we are better than criminals. We imagine that we are moral human beings. We are confident that we are law-abiding citizens. Yet the Scriptures teach us that we are no better than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Righteousness, A Gift For All Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    None of us can earn God’s favour,because none of us is righteous, but he gives us righteousness, unearned and unmerited as a gift through the death and resurrectin of Jesus Christ.

    Can I just say how much I love baptisms. It’s great to be able to share the joy of parents and family and friends as they welcome a new person into the world and especially as we welcome that new person into the life of God’s Church. And it’s perhaps fitting that today we’re looking at a passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Righteousness In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,361 views

    a STUDY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE SACRIFICIAL SYSTEM. THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO PARTS ON ROMANS CHAPTER THREE.

    RIGHTEOUSNESS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT ROMANS 3:21-31 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHERE SHORT SIMPLE WORDS CAN HAVE GREAT SIGNIFICANCE. CONSIDER THE HUSBAND IN THE WAITING ROOM AT THE HOSPITAL GOES BANANAS WHEN HE HEARS THE DOCTOR SAY “IT’S A BOY” OR “IT’S A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Suffering For The Sake Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022
     | 1,277 views

    The purpose of Job is to give a demonstration of the sovereignty of God and the value of true faith.

    Undoubtedly, everybody has heard about Job at some point in time. The book was written to discuss the age-old question, “Why do the righteous always seem to suffer?” Introduction to the book of Job: • It is one of the five books of poetry: 1. Job 2. Psalms 3. Proverbs 4. Ecclesiastes 5. Song of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Righteousness In A Corrupt World Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 165 views

    This is the 11th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

    Series: Called To Promise [#11] RIGHTEOUSNESS IN A CORRUPT WORLD Genesis 19:1-29 Introduction: In a World that’s becoming more and more full of corruption, immorality, and spiritual decline, many believers find themselves asking how to stay righteous when wickedness seems to be everywhere. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Swanger avatar

    Righteousness Begins In The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 13, 2013
     | 6,927 views

    Making clear His attitude toward the Old Law, Jesus challenged the religious leaders teaching and raised the bar when it came to righteous living.

    Righteousness Begins in the Heart Matthew 5:17-20 To some who were confident of their own righteousness (don’t miss that statement) and looked down on every¬one else, Jesus told this parable: Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Phari¬see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Jesus Sets High Standards For Discipleship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,512 views

    Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me."

    Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me." Illustration:I went into church and sat on the velvet pew. I watched as the sun came shining through the stained glass windows. The minister dressed in a velvet robe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational