Sermons on Works Righteousness:

The Works Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of faith in Christ as the foundation of our righteousness, rather than adherence to religious law, as illustrated in Galatians 2:11-21. Key

Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to be with you once again, in this sacred space where our hearts unite in worship, our souls find solace in His presence, and our spirits are nourished by His Word. Today, we turn our gaze upon a passage that is a treasure trove of wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Topics: True Faith

What Sets Christianity Apart

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

All of the religions of the world have works at their core; all except Christianity. Here is a great story of Jesus confronting the self-righteous works righteousness of His day, and ours!

Passage: Matthew 15:1-20 Intro: Christianity is unique among the religions of the world. 1. and we are going to see why it is in this passage. 2. it is a conversation of intense conflict, so much so that it made Jesus’ disciples nervous. 3. in an atmosphere of love and grace, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Filled With The Fruits Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

The word ‘work’ taken from verse 6 comes from the Greek word ergon, which literally means ‘to produce an accomplished product by hand’. We

Be Filled with the Fruits of Righteousness Philippians 1: 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Works, Works. Works!" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2002

We’re not saved by works, but are God’s works, created to walk in good works. (#19 in the Every Spiritual Blessing Series)

In verses 8 and 9 of Ephesians 2 we come to some words that are so familiar to those who have been Christians for a while, that they are almost too familiar. We’ve heard them preached and taught and debated; used as a sword against legalism, and unfortunately, a shield against any call to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Holy Spirit's First Work

Contributed by Richard Bowman on May 27, 2025

To win a person to faith, there will be three steps. Faith in Jesus, accept the righteousness of Christ, and believe the devil has been defeated.

THE HOLY SPIRIT’S FIRST WORK (How He Works in Unbelievers) Warsaw Christian Church, Pentecost 2025 Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Primary text: John 16:7-11. Today, we celebrate Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit was given to the church. He is given to you if you have true faith in Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

The Just Shall Live By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore and understand the profound truth in Romans 1:17, emphasizing that our Christian journey is marked by faith, righteousness, and salvation, all of which are gracious gifts from God.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we delve into the heart of Paul's message to the Romans and, by extension, to all of us, as we explore the profound truth embedded in Romans 1:17 - the righteousness, the justification, and the salvation of faith. In this one verse, we see encapsulated the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Topics: Righteousness, Faith, Works

Work Work Work

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008

A Labor Day sermon on how we need to get to work for God from the life of Aquila and Priscilla

Work Work Work Acts 18:1-3 For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday Its Labor Day, & in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical of all of our holidays. They say that if Labor Day is a celebration of the unique rights & freedoms that we, as workers, enjoy in our nation That if we’re really ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Raised Up For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 13, 2008

The Lord works sovereignly over the world & individuals because He created both the world & its people. It is His right as Creator & Sustainer. What God does He does in righteousness in order to bring forth righteousness.

ISAIAH 45: 8-13 RAISED UP FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS The Lord works sovereignly over the world and individuals because He created both the world and its people. It is His right as Creator and Sustainer. Those created have no right to rebelliously question the Creator’s ways. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Artificial Righteousness”: Glorifying In The Flesh.

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2019

Paul points to three factors that tend to motivate human works of attempted righteousness. They are often reflect: 1) Religious Pride (Galatians 6:12a), by 2) Cowardice (Galatians 6:12b), and 3) Hypocrisy (Galatians 6:13).

This month, heavily armed assailants again attacked an Ebola treatment centre in the heart of eastern Congo’s deadly outbreak. Some community members wary of outsiders after years of deadly rebel attacks have shown hostility to health workers in a region that is facing its first Ebola outbreak. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-13

Denomination: Other

"Artificial Righteousness”: Glorifying In The Flesh.

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2019

Paul points to three factors that tend to motivate human works of attempted righteousness. They are often reflect: 1) Religious Pride (Galatians 6:12a), by 2) Cowardice (Galatians 6:12b), and 3) Hypocrisy (Galatians 6:13).

This month, heavily armed assailants again attacked an Ebola treatment centre in the heart of eastern Congo’s deadly outbreak. Some community members wary of outsiders after years of deadly rebel attacks have shown hostility to health workers in a region that is facing its first Ebola outbreak. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-13

Denomination: Other

Righteousness Through Faith In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon explores the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, emphasizing the importance of righteousness through faith and grace, not works or religious credentials.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy and privilege to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to find nourishment for our souls from His Word. We are here because we have been called, chosen, and cherished by a God who is not distant and detached, but a God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

The Greatness Of His Works

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2020

The LORD is High for evermore. Psalm 92 verse 8.

THE GREATNESS OF HIS WORKS. Psalm 92:1-15. This Psalm takes up a common Bible theme: the dichotomy between the “righteous” (Psalm 92:12) and the “wicked” (Psalm 92:7). However, first and foremost, taken as a whole, it is about the LORD. The LORD is mentioned seven times in this ‘Psalm or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursue Righteousness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 21, 2019

Your goodies are guaranteed when you walk in the path of righteousness.

Pursue righteousness Isaiah 51: 1"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, Who seek the LORD…” This would be quite a crazy statement to make to a bunch of people who are pursuing film celebrities, entertainers, magicians, con men, rock stars, sports stars and all the stars in the world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Training In Righteousness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 31, 2020

What does it mean to train in righteousness?

Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 3… Read along with me again our key passage for this Message Series on the Word of God: 2 Timothy 3:16-17…………… And so, we had noted that the Bible is the Word of God; God breathed out His own words to writers. Besides the Bible itself, we should all be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surpassing Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

Sermon on the Mount- Pt 4 Surpassing Righteousness In studying the SOTM, or the Bible in general, never think that if you do not understand it, it is of no use What is important is that we expose/read/study it so it becomes available to us when we need it. Mind has two compartments- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Charismatic