Sermons on The Righteous:

What We Can Learn From Simeon This Christmas Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017

Simeon was a devout and righteous man who had been waiting patiently for the Messiah to come. When he saw the little boy, Jesus, he took him by his arms and blessed him.

WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM SIMEON We are continuing our Christmas series. We have been learning a lot of spiritual lessons from the wise men, Mary and Joseph and the shepherds. From the wise men, we learned that it is always wise to seek the Lord. From Mary, we learned that we need a Savior from our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Nazarene

'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2015

There is much excess and waste in the church especially in the west. It is time for us to be excessive in worship, forgiveness, caring for others, self-control, stewardship and thankfulness. Learn the difference between sinful excess and righteous exces

Intro: A woman bought an extravagant dress, and the husband asked why did it have to be so expensive, She said the devil made me buy it, The husband asked, why didn’t you say get behind me Satan?, The woman said, I did and he said it looked as good in the front as it did in the back, so I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Invested Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2019

Unrighteous people vote AGAINST the church with their feet and their pocketbooks in order to "get their way." Righteous people should vote FOR their church with their feet and their pocketbooks. How can we do that?

OPEN: It was Palm Sunday 8-year-old Bobby stay home because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for. His mother explained "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by". The boy sighed and said. “Wouldn't you know it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Faith Is Accounted For Righteousness

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 23, 2021

God has always required those who want to be righteous to place their faith in Him. This has been always been true. As far back as Abraham in the Old Testament it has been true.

Alba 8-22-2021 FAITH IS ACCOUNTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS Romans 4 John Newton, who wrote the song “Amazing Grace”, once said: “Down through life I have forgotten a lot of things. But these two things I remember. The first is that I am a great sinner. The second is that I have a great Savior.” Anyone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Prayer: Unveiling The Heart Of James 5:16

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 17, 2023

"Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results."

Today, we gather to explore the profound words of James, the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ, found in James 5:16. In this short but potent verse, James unveils a powerful truth that has the potential to transform our lives and deepen our relationship with God. Let us turn our attention to these ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Anglican

God's Protection In Captivity Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 30, 2023

God will never forsake His own. In captivity, God will protect the righteous from evil rulers so their captivity will be no more than they can stand. Look at the life of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Let us begin a study of the book of Daniel to understand the protection of righteous Hebrew children during the captivity. God has always promised to his righteous he would always be with them in time of peril. The very nature of man is to wonder or worry about their future. When under stress, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-30, Daniel 1:1-18, Daniel 2:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Weeds Among The Wheat: A Lesson In Spiritual Growth By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 26, 2024

However, there will come a day of reckoning, a time of harvest when the separation between the righteous and the wicked will occur. The harvesters will gather the weeds and throw them into the fire, while the wheat will be brought into the owner’s barn.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today, let us delve into the profound teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew, specifically in the passage from Matthew 13:24–43. In this passage, Jesus shares with us the parable of the weeds among the wheat, revealing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger Gives The Devil Access Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 14, 2025

This is a Bible study lesson. In this lesson we focus on how our anger can give the devil access to cause havoc in our lives. We discuss the difference between righteous and unrighteous anger.

Anger Gives the Devil Access (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

15. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 4-12 - Messages In Romans – The Faith Of Abraham Reckoned As Righteousness Leading To Blessing (Us Too!) - Message 15 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 6, 2024

This lovely passage examines the faith that is for Jew and Gentile. Faith will reckon one as righteous and that follows in Abraham’s footsteps. There is no sin penalty on the account on the one who believes in the Saviour and whose sins are forgiven.

15. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 4-12 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM RECKONED AS RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADING TO BLESSING (US TOO!) - MESSAGE 15 [A]. RIGHTEOUS RECKONING AND A CLEAN ACCOUNT WITH GOD {{Romans 4:4 “Now to the one who works, his wage is not reckoned as a favour, but as what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:4-8, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 13:5-6, John 14:1, Psalm 32:1-2, James 2:20, James 2:26, James 2:18, Numbers 14:18, Romans 4:9-12, Galatians 3:29, Genesis 15:5-6, Deuteronomy 11:22-29, Joshua 8:30-35, Romans 4:9-11, Genesis 17:3-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Government Of The Promised Son, Part 1 (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 5, 2024

Isaiah's writings contain numerous references to the rule and person of God's Messiah. There are two specific passages worth examining. The first deals with His rule as King. The other deals with the righteous kingdom He will create and rule over forever in peace and joy.

There are verses in the Bible that bring joy and peace to the troubled soul. There are verses which give us the assurance that the promises of God are true and faithful. There are those verses which give us the affirmation that God has given us mercy and salvation we do not deserve, yet in HIs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:1-8, 1 Corinthians 2:8-9, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 11:28-30, John 10:28-30, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Revelation 19:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 14 And 53 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 26, 2020

Psalms 14 and 53 are similar to each other, having only minor differences in the mode of expressing the same thoughts. This sermon studies the two passages in parallel, slightly enlarging the understanding of their combined content.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 12:21, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11, Exodus 34:13-16, Exodus 23:32, 1 Peter 5:8, Mark 3:28-29, Ecclesiastes 9:3, Psalm 66:5, Psalm 11:4, Romans 3:28, 1 Kings 8:39, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 1:18-22, Matthew 23:37, John 19:11, Genesis 7:1, Psalm 53:1-6, Psalm 14:1-7, Genesis 11:5, Romans 5:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Were Only Guilty Of One Fleeting Sinful Thought, A Lifetime Of Righteous Deeds Could Not Justify You.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 9, 2018

Our sin has earned a wage of infinite loss and this loss cannot be undone, even if we dedicated our entire life as an effort to undo it.

SCRIPTURE: James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in ONE point, he is guilty of all." Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin." PROPOSITION: To use these texts and others to ...read more

A Peace In The Puzzle, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2006

Why are the righteous persecuted, and why does Jesus say for us to rejoice when it happens to us? Link included to formatted text version, as well as part 1 and it’s matching PowerPoint.

A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle, pt. 2 The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:9-12 When we are a peacemaker, we are eliminating strife. Tonite, we need to learn how to endure spite. This is the ‘puzzle’ in our title. This sermon on the mount is the greatest sermon ever preached, by the greatest preacher who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation: Uncovering What God Is Doing

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2006

God is revealing Himself in the book of revelation. As He and His plans are uncovered for Sentencing Sinners and Rewarding the righteous the book uncovers who we are. The introduction shows us that It is a book that reveals, reports and rewards

Intro: The book of the revelation is a book that uncovers God in all His divine grace and mercy. Even more powerfully it displays His Justice and Judgment of a world corrupt and broken by sin. It is a divine call for any who have not yet received Jesus as Lord and Savior to take hold of His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist