Sermons About Righteousness
Paul and Felix
A sermon looking at Paul's discourse to Felix about righteousness, self-control, and the judgement to come.
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Perfect Righteousness, Part 1
A two-part sermon on the six "You have heard.... but I say" statements of Jesus in Matthew 5. Part 1 examines the teaching of Jesus on respect, purity, and divorce.
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Righteousness
We’re all starved for someone outside of us who is greater than us to say we’re wanted, we’re accepted, and we’re right in their eyes. This is a universal need. How do we deal with our need to feel justified? How do we deal with our universal need to be made right, to be counted as right? This is what the parable is all about.
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Righteousness
We’re all starved for someone outside of us who is greater than us to say we’re wanted, we’re accepted, and we’re right in their eyes. This is a universal need. How do we deal with our need to feel justified? How do we deal with our universal need to be made right, to be counted as right? This is what the parable is all about.
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Made Right With God (Romans 5:18-19)
All men are born in Adam and inherit original sin which brings enmity with God. How does one become right with God? We cannot make ourselves righteous. By faith in Christ, we are imputed the righteousness of Christ. Adam's sin was imputed to all men, those who have faith in Christ have their sin imputed to Christ and Christ's righteousness imputed to them.
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Holiness is not Optional 2
A real believer will pursue holiness, a make-believer will continue as a slave of sin without any conviction or discipline. God disciplines every genuine believer. Thus, self-discipline, the choice to pursue biblical holiness, avoids the need for divine chastisement.
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The Superior Christ (Romans 5:15-17)
From Adam we have inherited sin, guilt, condemnation, and death. But in Christ and by his death we receive so much more than mere restoration of these things. We receive not only forgiveness, but justification, the very righteousness of Christ. And we receive not only life, but eternal life, victorious and reigning life.
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From Adam to Christ (Romans 5:12-14)
Adam and Christ both represented groups of people. Adam represented all humanity and through him we all sinned and die. Christ represents all those who believe in Him, and through him we have obeyed and live. It may seem unfair that Adam's sin be counted as our own, but it is equally "unfair" that Christ's righteousness be counted as ours. By grace through faith in Christ, salvation is offered to all of Adam's descendants.
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A Certain Salvation (Romans 5:9-11)
Some kinds of doubt -- self-doubt -- are healthy. But it is unhealthy for us to doubt God and his promises; we end up hedging our bets and trusting in things less secure. Not only that, but our doubting God is sin, unbelief. In this passage, Paul presents one of his strongest logical arguments for our assurance of God's saving us and keeping us. Paul anchors our assurance in the objective work of justification and reconciliation that Jesus accomplished at the cross. He has accomplished the most difficult thing in bringing us justification and reconciliation through his death. We can be confident that the one who declared "it is finished" will continue to preserve us! As a result, we rejoice, and we boast in Christ; we do this by looking backward on what he has done for us, by looking forward with confidence in his faithfulness and promises, and by living today in light of our certain hope.
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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The Proof of Our Hope: God's Love (Romans 5:5-8)
Our hope is secure as long as God loves us. God will never stop loving us; therefore we are secure in Him for eternity! Paul communicates his desire for us to experience God's love through the work, power and filling of the Holy Spirit. Paul also lays out the objective proof of God's love -- He sent his son to die on the cross, while we were weak, sinners, enemies. The outcome of this is that God will never reject us. If he loved us while we were weak, sinners, enemies, how much more will he love us now that He has clothed us with His righteousness? We need not fear that we will lose God's love for us. And we can cultivate our understanding and experience of this love as we remember and study the cross.
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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Spiritual Armour: The Breastplate of Righteousness
In this sermon Pastor Stephen explains why we need and how to put on the breastplate of righteosuness.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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From Wrath To Righteousness
How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost BUT NOW I’m found. Was blind BUT NOW I see.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Praying when in trouble
Psalm 7 teaches us that in times of trouble we can find security in Jesus' Righteousness, accessed through our Repentance and by Remembrance through prayer and study of Scripture.
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No One Born Of God Makes A Practice Of Sinning
How is it possible that those born of God cannot sin? John reveals the nature of sin, the origin of sin, and the origin of our victory over sinning. Come and learn about the expulsive power of a new affection.
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Easter - Who are You Wearing?
It turns out, the red carpet isn't the only place people are asked "Who are you wearing?" When we stand before God face to face, we'll be asked the same question. In this fascinating and impacting message, Pastor Steven takes you through the Bible and traces the "thread" God's been weaving throughout human history. An Easter message like no other!
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The Nature of Faith (Romans 4:13-25)
Paul references the promises of God to Abraham, the ultimate fulfillment of which is the restoration of fellowship with God and the establishment of God's kingdom in the new heavens and new earth. Abraham and his descendants will be heirs of the world. Paul clearly demonstrates that it was not obedience that secured this promise to Abraham, but Abraham's faith in God and God's grace toward Abraham. Works and reward are utterly opposed to faith and promises. Just as with Abraham, we do not inherit God's promises by obedience or lineage, but we inherit God's promises by faith in God. We too will experience restoration of fellowship with God, and will participate in his eternal kingdom!
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Justifying the Ungodly (Romans 4:1-12)
Paul argues and shows from scripture that we are justified only by faith in Jesus, not by anything we do. How can it be otherwise? After all, there is no boasting before God, and the only wages that our works could possibly earn for us is death. We see that Abraham was justified by faith and not by works, and furthermore that he was justified long before he was circumcised. Neither works nor rituals can save us; instead, we come to God as ungodly sinners, trusting only in him to receive justification as a free gift. Because of this, we can come to God today, now. And so the life we live is one of humility, recognizing our sin and guilt; but also grateful celebration, recognizing the magnitude of the gift God has given to us.
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Philippians 3: Righteousness by Faith
Righteous and ultimately salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ; not as a result of our own achievements and goodness
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The Walk of Faith
Abraham's life was a life of walking with God by faith. The Characteristics of Abraham's Righteousness are: 1)Abraham's Righteousness Came Before Circumcision. The circumcision was a external sign of an internal reality. Outward signs of inward reality today are - Baptism & Communion. 2)Abrahm's Righteiousness Serves as a Model for the Nations. We need to be led by the spirit of God as to what to do and it shouldn't be tied to salvation. We also need to abstain if it causes a brother to stumble.
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The Way of Salvation: Part 3 (Romans 3:25-26)
Jesus is the sacrificial propitiation for our sins. Propitiation is the turning away of another's wrath. In Jesus's propitiating sacrifice, we see demonstrated our sin, God's just wrath against sin, our alienation from God, and the one perfect offering of sufficient worth to remove our guilt. Jesus demonstrates God's perfect justice in bearing the punishment for our sin, and he demonstrates God's perfect love in making a way for us to be reconciled to him in spite of our sin. How good of God!
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The Way of Salvation: Part 1 (Romans 3:21-22)
This passage serves as a key turning point in Paul's letter to the Romans. Until now he has been demonstrating our sinfulness before God, the fact that we have nothing to commend ourselves to God, and that we cannot possibly do anything to earn God's favor. Now Paul shifts to show how we can receive God's favor and mercy -- through faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus becomes not simply our advocate, but he becomes our substitute, taking upon himself our sins and punishment and giving us his righteousness -- a righteousness that comes only through him. The faith that receives this gift of righteousness is a faith that knows the gospel, believes the gospel, and entrusts ourselves to Christ.
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Kingdom Righteousness (AM)
David preaches Matt. 5:17-20. With this crucial intro to the rest of the Sermon on the Mount, Christ explains and elevates the standard of righteousness.
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A Great Price Was Paid by Christ for our Spiritual Freedom
The blood of Jesus pays the price for freedom from sin. Why is it that we live as slaves to sin if we are set free from sin? The blood of Jesus satisfies the wrath of God against sin-propitiation. God makes us new. He satisfies His anger through the blood of Christ. The blood of Jesus bring forgiveness of sin and its consequences. We are passed over by applying the blood of Jesus. The blood of Jesus should impact: Our Worship (meditate on blood of Christ 3X a day), Our Walk (relationship with God, freedom of sin, relationship with others), & our Witness.
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That Every Mouth May Be Silent (Romans 3:9-20)
Paul's argument in this passage is that of a prosecutor. He demonstrates beyond any doubt that we are totally depraved, that our sin leaves us with no defense before a holy and righteous judge. By ourselves we cannot earn God's approval, and we deserve only wrath and judgment. But praise God for his provision of a Savior, Jesus Christ, who is our advocate and our righteousness. Though everyone stands guilty before God, everyone who calls on the name of Jesus will be saved, accepted by God, and adopted into God's family as his child.
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Wisdom In Shoe-Leather: Righteousness In Proverbs
Wisdom and Righteousness are not just high-sounding spiritual terms that we read about in the Bible. Wisdom and Righteousness are meant to be worked out in the practical, every day parts of our lives, especially as they pertain to how we see and relate to others.
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Blessed Desperation (AM)
Adam preaches Matt. 5:6. True followers of Jesus as King long to live righteously. Their desperation for righteousness makes them blessed, because only they find the lasting source of satisfaction.
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Christ the Solid Rock
Adam Hendrix opens the word of God in Philippians chapter 3 and we see what are some defining marks of the people of God, and that above everything else, the people of God are found "in Christ."
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The Law and the Law of Love
This week, Pastor Kevin examined three questions on life and faith. How good is good enough? How good is Jesus? How then should we live?
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The Righteousness of God
This sermon once again reviews the righteousness that we live in as believers. Take the challenge of this message and don't live under the "Tree of Good and Evil," but uder the "Tree of Life."
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Counted Righteous with Christ
How does justification by faith transform our lives? Listen to see how Paul put grace at the very heart of our relationship with God and what this means about our daily lives.
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Mankind: Without Excuse (Romans 1:18-23)
In this section of Romans, Paul begins to demonstrate our need for the gospel. He points to God's wrath, which is God's righteous antagonism to that which is unholy and unrighteous. He proves our own unrighteousness, showing that we are many times over without excuse before God. Paul shows that our sin is a form of idolatry, giving to something else the worship and service and love that God deserves. In light of this proof of our sin, the provision of Christ as our Savior shines as a glorious and welcome hope. He came to redeem us from sin, to give us his righteousness in place of our sin and guilt. What a glorious gift this is!
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Christmas and the Just and Righteous King
What does justice and righteousness have to do with Christmas? Everything. The baby born as King was the One prophesied to establish justice and righteousness in the earth and to give his righteous name to his people.
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Standing Until The End
United By The Moment - Week 18. In this final message of "United By The Moment, Mark tackles the issue of spiritual warfare.
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Christmas and the Just and Righteous King
Where is God in a world of unrighteousness and injustice? He came. Jesus came to address that core question by establishing a kingdom of justice and righteousness. In fact his is 'the Lord our righteousness'. The gospel tells us he gives his name to his people.
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The Gospel: God's Power for Salvation (Romans 1:16-17)
We should not feel ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation; because it is for everyone; and because it reveals and provides the righteousness of and from God that is necessary for us to be accepted by God. Apart from the gospel we have no hope, but for everyone who believes, the gospel is a sure and certain and powerful hope, providing for our greatest need.
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Which Way are You On?
Psalm 1 challenges us to consider whether we are on the way of the righteous or the way of the wicked.
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People of Faith: Saved by Faith
Abraham believed the big promise of a Big God — and God changed him because of that faith. We too are fundamentally changed when we trust God.
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Jesus as teacher
Jesus gave some "hard" teachings, but the real kicker was he demanded righteousness. This righteousness had to be better than the Pharisees -who were the most righteous of the day. This teaching looks specifically at this impossible expectation of us which is a standard & requirement in all of his teachings.
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A Christ-Centered Gospel for A Me-Centered World
Do you relate to God on His terms (i.e. the gospel) or your terms (i.e. religion)? When we really get that a right relationship with God is only possible His way, that changes everything about how we relate to Him and to others.
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Introduction to Romans
Paul introduces himself to the Roman church and helps to address some Jew and Gentile issues. But the primary theme of Romans is the gospel, which Paul lays out clearly and forcefully, explaining how it is that all of us as sinners deserving of God's wrath can instead experience forgiveness, justification, peace with God, life, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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First Things First
Jesus teaches us not to worry about our basic needs--food, water and clothing--because if God takes care of birds that don't have jobs, or the fields that burn up, how much more would He take care of those He died for? God wants us to keep our priorities straight. We are His priority so we should make Him ours. We are to aim for, and keep striving for His kingdom and righteousness--to be under God's control and do what He wants us to do.
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