Sermons on Training In Righteousness:

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 10, 2011

Abraham believed and followed God's promises and God credited him with righteousness. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we, like Abraham, can be accounted as righteous through faith also.

ROMANS 4: 19-25 UNWAVERING FAITH Salvation is not something earned. It is a free gift. It is not something deserved, it is from God's grace to all who will actively take God at His Word. In this passage there is another example which illustrates Abraham's justification by faith. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 10, 2018

we tend to focus too much on the meek and mild Jesus and not enough on the glorified Christ with His sword on His side, marching on boldly because of truth and righteousness … mighty to save.

You want to talk about power? In August of 1883, a volcano on the Island of Krakatoa erupted. The initial blast sent a cloud of gas and debris 15 miles into the atmosphere. On the morning of August 27th, four tremendous explosions were heard 3,000 miles away. That would be like us hearing Mount ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:6-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Like Free Gifts?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 6, 2013

“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

I. Todays message will be one focusing on 2 Corinthians 5:21 a. Do you like getting free gifts? b. Many people would answer yes to this question. Not too many people would refuse a free gift. People would not turn down a free gift because it is free. c. God gave you and I a free gift that will last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: *other

The Prosecution’s Case Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 2, 2016

Jesus introduces some of the work of the Holy Spirit as "prosecutor". The Holy Spirit would convince and convict God's chosen of their sin and His Righteousness, in order to avoid the judgment of sin and satan.

The Prosecution’s Case John16:5-11 In our last study at the end of John 15 and John 16:1-4 we considered the privilege of serving as witnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ. We saw that the Holy Spirit stands as a trustworthy witness and testimony of all that Jesus’ is and all that He ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Permission From God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 3, 2020

To remember, pride is trusting your own strength, your own righteousness, and your own wisdom. Pride is a trap that even the strong, the righteous, and the wise may fall into many times.

Permission from God Today's message is permission from God. We will meditate on three important scripture passages from Luke, Job, & 1 Kings. Shall we ask ourselves: Do we ever believe that God gives permission to Satan to come against us or to take us into bondage? We are also going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Redemption In God’s Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2023

Even in the face of despair and frustration (which many face today) there’s hope! God is still the God who authors our faith, and completes it through His righteousness.

Alpha and Omega, Part 19 Our Redemption in God’s Promises Genesis 15:1-21 Introduction HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S GIFT! - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Matthew 6:33, John 14:1, Romans 3:10, John 14:6, Acts 13:39, Hebrews 6:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2025

If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in love; we must walk in righteousness, and we must walk in the light. This is not optional – we must walk in the light.

Walk in the Light Ephesians 5:8-14 As we move forward in this fifth chapter of Ephesians, we continue to be reminded of the lives we are to live in Christ. Our text today is a continuation of the thoughts from the preceding verses. If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

And This Is My Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores discerning God's direction, delighting in His righteousness, and displaying His glory as key aspects of our Christian walk, using Philippians 1:9-11 as a guide.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is always a joy to gather with you in this sacred place where we come together to worship the One who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound spiritual truth, a truth that will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Passion To Be Right

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 12, 2022

Salvation is not obtain by following the Law but through faith in a risen Savior who was righteous and paid the price for our sins. We pray for the lost in hope that they might accept this gracious gift and in turn receive His robe and live forever in His presence.

Passion to be Right Romans 10:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The Story is told of farmer Dale and farmer Pete. These were two neighbors. They really did love one another as neighbors and as fellow farmers, and these two would always compete with one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

False Teaching Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Wolves have entered the church and Paul writes to correct the errors that they're promoting

It’s interesting that the two places where Paul spent the most time in his missionary travels, Corinth and Ephesus, appear from his letters to have the most problems. He certainly spends a lot of his time writing to correct the errors that were being introduced by certain people. But then we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

He's Not Safe But He's Good

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

Three questions today. 1) What is the fear of God? 2) Why should we fear God? 3) How can we encourage the fear of the Lord in our lives and the lives of others? (Material adapted from David Hocking on Blue Letter Bible under The Fear of God)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis’ book, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, contains some powerful quotes that are a good reminder of the nature of God and how we relate to him. In the story, Aslan, the great lion, portrays Jesus. Part of a conversation between Susan (one of the 4 children in the story) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Off And Putting On

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

As a Christian we must yield to the spirit so that we can put off the desires of the flesh.

Putting Off & Putting On Colossians 3:9-11 You can tell a lot about people in our society by the way they dress. From baseball players,skaters, to bus drivers, from postal carriers to policemen, people wear the uniform of their profession. Who we are determines what we wear, not ¡§dressing the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

Reflections on the general themes of Genesis

Trust and Obey Genesis- Final For this morning’s message, I take no specific text. Instead, I invite you to reflect on the material that we have surveyed in our brief excursion through the first book of the Bible. My desire in this series of messages has not been to explain every mystery or to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Books

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2005

A sermon on the greatness of the Bible (Taken from an article by Dean Davis in Christian Research Journal called, "Apologetics and the Unity of the Bible")

Sermon for 12/11/2005 The Book of Books Introduction: A minister was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverent tone about how it was the “Word of God.” Her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transforming Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2011

The Word of God transforms. It brings conviction and joy. Do not undermine the intake of God's Word. Cultivate a respect for His Word.

RECAP last week's message – Rebuilding the People of God (1) Watch Your Character. Nehemiah chose people who are faithful and fear God. Your greatest ability is dependability. (2) Remember Your Identity. Nehemiah organised the people and reinstated the worship of God among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible