Sermons on Standard Of Righteousness:

A Baptism Sermon Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 5, 2017

This is a message before a baptism service. It includes a standard 'congregational renewal of Baptismal Vows" at the end of the message.

October 15, 2017 sermon - Baptism - Ephesians Series – Part 1 – Ephesians 1:1-6 I speak to you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. And I speak to you today, on a joyous day that marks the baptism of 6 adults and the dedication of one infant in the name of the Father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Works Won't Work(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2013

A deeper look at the issue of Justification by Faith: Theological explanation in chapter 3:21-31. Chapter 4 Paul gives us a practical example out of the OT: Abraham and David

Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you eventually get to where you want to go. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

A Look In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

Humanity has failed to live up to God’s standards but Jesus provides the way by which we can be saved

If you were to read the first few chapters of Genesis and then stop, you could very easily get depressed couldn’t you? The picture is a very bleak one. Adam and Eve have totally blown it. They had everything. Their home was literally a paradise. They were in direct communication with God. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Anglican

A Truly Beautiful Life

Contributed by Rick George on Mar 22, 2010

A truly beautiful life is a life lived through surrender, submission, patience and transparency to God on a mission to bless God and to bless others.

As I have shared with some of you, in the midst of the pain and grief of Michael dying, I found great comfort in reading and praying the prayers of the Puritans. There is a book titled, “The Valley of Vision” – it is a compilation of prayers by Puritan authors. Within these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ, Lord Over Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the Lordship of Christ over the Sabbath, the scrutiny of religious leaders, and the importance of obeying God's laws over human standards.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We're going to dive right into the Word today from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 14, verses 1-6. I love how Charles Spurgeon put it: "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage." So, let's unleash the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Topics: Religion, Christianity

Keys To A Godly And Joyful Marriage

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 27, 2024

There are standard of operations for a godly marriage in the Scriptures. The couple have responsibilities to discover and walk in them towards a successful marriage.

Keys to a Godly and Joyful Marriage Study Text: Proverbs 5:18 - 19 Introduction: - The keys to a godly and joyful marriage is found in the Bible. When its instructions are obeyed, God will bless the union. - Always remember that God, our Heavenly Father, is the designer and originator of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005

Which is more disturbing -- holiness and righteousness, or immorality?

Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured. Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left. When I was in high school, there was a local legend about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Be-Attitudes - Part Iv Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 17, 2002

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

Matthew 5:6(NIV) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, they will be filled. What does it mean to "Hunger and Thirst?" Hunger and thirst really serve as the body’s notification system for critical systems. When we hunger or thirst, our body is letting us know of our critical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Is Your Spiritual Appetite?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 28, 2003

What it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness.

“HOW’S YOUR SPIRITUAL APPETITE?” MATTHEW 5:6 INTRODUCTION: There is an old French proverb that says, "A good meal ought to begin with hunger." It is hard to enjoy a good meal when you are not hungry, but when you are starving anything tastes good! Few of us in America know what real hunger or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Being On The Right Team

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 8, 2003

This Sermon discusses the the righteousness that we have in Christ.

Being on the Right Team Heb 10:14, John 19:34, Heb 9:22, Heb 9:11 - 15, Heb 10:10, John 4:14, John 7:38-39 Phil 2:12-13, John 1:29, March 17, 2003 I. This week I am going to borrow from Max Lucado again. He has some interests that I don’t, that make good illustrations. A. This week I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: Baptist

Rags And Robes Series

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Mar 12, 2005

Our righteousness vs. the imputed righteous of God

Rags and Robes (Man’s Righteousness vs. God’s Righteousness) TEXT: Isaiah 64:6; Isaiah 61:10 OBJECTS: 2 dirty rags tied to 2 stick & 1 clean white robe Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Baptist

Believe And Have Life - 2 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness.

Lent 2—March 8, 1998 John 20:31 "...and that believing ye may have life through (Jesus') name!" Last year a group of 34 students from two state universities in Washington State took a study trip into the Amazon jungles of South America. They were led on the last part of their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Nazarene

David And God's Righeousnes Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 10, 2024

David is in agreement with Paul about the righteousness of God.

4:5 “But to him who does not work but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.” Nothing you can do. Remember Jesus’ parable of the vineyard? A guy comes in at six in the morning and is promised a day’s wage. A guy who comes in at three in the afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Romans Chapter 3 Verses 19-23 - Messages In Romans – Was The Law Of Moses Able To Fix Man’s Problems? Help Us! - Message 11 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 20, 2023

Paul shows that justification can not come from the Law of Moses, but the righteousness of God is known through faith. We work through these Roman verses and see them all brought together in the powerful Romans 3:23.

ROMANS CHAPTER 3 VERSES 19-23 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – WAS THE LAW OF MOSES ABLE TO FIX MAN’S PROBLEMS? HELP US! - MESSAGE 11 [A]. ALL MOUTHS SILENCED FOR ALL ARE GUILTY AND CONDEMNED {{Romans 3:19 “Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, that EVERY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19, Acts 17:31, Romans 3:20, James 1:23-24, James 2:10-11, Galatians 4:4-5, Galatians 3:24, Romans 3:21-22, Genesis 3:21, Genesis 4:4, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 22:13, 2 Peter 3:13, Romans 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love Part 3 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 14, 2011

When it comes to studying about love, it is easy to feel under the pile because no human can measure up to the standard of love in 1 Corinthians 13 - and that's because it is God's standard. Thanks be to God that he makes us able, as we give our lives, ho

If you’ve watched any spy movies lately, or paid attention to military rhetoric in the past decade, you will have heard the term “actionable intelligence.” It means that you have obtained important information that you can do something about. Well, when it comes to love, I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel