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Sermons on Righteousness

Maintaining Traditions or Keeping Commandments?

Matthew 15:1-9 Gods’ way is to deal with internal heart change Isaiah 66:2, 1 Samuel 15;22, Psalm 51:16-17 Man’s way is legalistic external rituals Under whose authority do we live? On what will you base your life? By what standard will you live?  I.  The Traditions Of Men Exposed – Vs. 1 .        The first formal confrontation over ceremonial…

The Regenerating and Sanctifying Power of the Resurrection

Romans 6:1-14Implications of the Resurrection.   It witnesses to the immeasurable power of God.   It proves that Christ is the Son of God – Romans 1:4.   It proves His sinless nature and divine character.   It validates all the Old Testament prophesies.   It confirms that God accepted Christ’s work at Calvary – Romans 4:25.   It gives substance to our faith – 1 Corinthians 15:14. …

Evidence #1 of Authentic Righteousness: Restored Relationships

Matthew 5:21-26 Stages in Church Division1.  Hurt                          4.  Avoidance2.  Bitterness                5.  Collaboration3.  Rationalization      6.  Division The Bible says a lot about relationships.           Psalm 133:1, Romans 12:18, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:13, Philippians 1:27, 2:1-2, 4:2.     …

The Radical Righteousness of the Kingdom – Part 3

Matthew 5:17-20 First Week – Part 1. I.  The Prophetic Fulfillment of Christ’s Ministry – Vs. 17Last Week – Part 2.II.  The Unbreakable Certainty of God’s WordIII.  The Required Faithfulness of Biblical Teachers This Week – Part 3IV.  The Kingdom Demand For Higher Righteousness – Vs. 20.          Not a ‘higher’ righteousness – a different righteousness – internal heart…

The Appeal And Awards Of Wisdom

Proverbs 8:1-21  The Appeal Of Wisdom – Vs. 1-11 A.  Her Invitation – Vs. 1-5 .          Proverbs 14:15 B.  Her Virtues – Vs. 6-9 .         Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:9-10, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119 C.  Her Promise – Vs. 10-11 .         Proverbs 3:14-15, Psalm 19:10-11 The Awards Of Wisdom A.  Godly Discernment –…