Sermons on the crown of righteousness: showing 691-705 of 63,953

Psalm 37: Be Cool Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

Psalm 37 tells what the righteous man’s response should be toward evildoers.

PSALM 37: Be Cool 09/09/07 AM Text: Psalm 37:1-9 Introduction This Tuesday marks the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and with the release of what appears to be another video from Osama Bin Laden, the architect of the 9/11 attacks, there is some anxiety over the possibility of further attacks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are They Who Hunger Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 21, 2011

To want righteousness more than anything else.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Hunger and Thirst are powerful motivators. "Hunger and thirst" vividly express desire. The sons of Korah cried, "My soul thirsts for God, for the living God" (Ps 42:2; cf. 63:1) for the deepest spiritual famine is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will A Good God Really Send Bad People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011

One need do nothing in order to go to hell. Failure to receive the grace of God in Christ Jesus the Lord positions the individual against God and against righteousness.

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Plumb Line

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2011

A sermon emphasising the righteousness of God.

The Power of the plumb Line Amos 7:7-8 Amos saw the Lord "standing on a wall." The wall is not identified, but it can be only one wall -- the wall of Israel's capital city, Samaria. The wall at Samaria symbolized Israel as a nation. Amos tells us that this wall "had been made with a plumb line," ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2012

The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will tru

The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will truly MISS OUT ON that God has to offer each ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Fun? Or A Future?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 8, 2012

One may either live for the moment, or live in view of eternity. Christ calls us to live for the coming glory of God.

“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Rule Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

These proverbs teach how rulers of every sphere of life ought to carry out their responsibility.

Introduction We are taking a summer break from 1 Corinthians and returning to Proverbs. I don’t know about you, but I could use a break after sermons on church discipline, Christian conflict, homosexuality, and sexual immorality. I’m not quite ready to move into adultery and divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:10-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“happy Are The Hungry” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

The secret to happiness is to hunger and thirst for what is righteousness

I. This week I did something which I have never done before, fasting when many others know I am fasting. A. When I have fasted before, it has been in secret following Christ’s teaching. 1. But whether we fast publically or privately, let me tell you, the hunger is a bit different than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Counterfeit Christians

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

True Christians live like Jesus.

Counterfeit Christians October 7, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: True Christians live like Jesus. Focus Passage: I John 3:3-12 (especially vs. 10) Supplemental Passage: John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 15, 2008

Chapter 51 is an exhortation, a call to the faithful remnant to listen to God. It is a message of hope, of joy, of salvation to the righteous, to those who seek the Lord. Even in difficult times, listening to God & remembering our history with Him renews

ISAIAH 51: 1-8 LISTEN TO GOD! [2 Peter 3:3-13] Chapter 51 of Isaiah follows on the heels of what is known as “the third Servant Sermon.” In chapter 50, we heard the Servant speak of the suffering, pain, humiliation, and death He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on May 23, 2008

Through faith in Jesus Christ, your standing before God is amended to reflect Christ’s righteousness. Your standing and not your state has been changed. Your state will change as you are filled with the Spirit of God to glorify Him.

Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: Drawing the Line Scripture: Romans 3:21-22a 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Blessing Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 1, 2015

Holiness is part of a process whereby God makes us more like Christ. It isn't just what we do in church on Sunday that marks us as holy; it is being faithful during the week, before the watching world...letting our light shine.

In a speech to the nation in 1863, Abraham Lincoln said this... “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Congregational

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 1, 2016

We are in a new era: There is no room for lukewarmness, or indecision, The Holy Spirit is calling the church to a place of established truth and power (how long halt ye between two opinions) the gray area is now gone, you have to choose a side.

I have Been hearing something in my Spirit this week (I Keep hearing the Holy Spirit say: It's time to Cross the Line. You've crossed the Line: I'm sure you've heard that phrase used, I know I have, It usually means that you have crossed a boundary, it may be a boundary of acceptable behavior, or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6, Judges 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 30, 2013

Resurrection, righteousness, control

RAISED FROM THE DEAD Romans 8: 9-11 (p 800) January 27, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Control: do we have any control freaks here this morning? You don’t have to raise your hands because you were just pointed out by the elbow that hit your ribs…or the look….(Show Look) All your tools ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hunger

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on desiring the right things and how God meets our desires

THE HUNGER THAT WILL BE SATISFIED... MATTHEW 5:1-10 Introduction: There are very few memories of my childhood that are as vivid to me as those made in my grandmother’s kitchen – and I suspect that all of us who have had the privilege of spending time in our grandmothers’ kitchens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed