Sermons on Righteousness

Sermons on Righteousness

Jesus: The Promised Messiah

In Isaiah 11:1-10, we read the coming Messiah will fulfill the promises of God to restore a kingdom based on righteousness, peace, and mercy. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches restoring God’s image in humanity, restoring righteousness on earth, restoring peace in creation, and restoring the nations to God. “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch…

Colossians: Maturity in Christ

With Colossians 1:24-29, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of Colossians, Paul urges the believers to fix their eyes on Jesus Christ, to put sin to death through the power of Christ, and to put on the compassion and righteousness of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the problem of self-made religion, Paul’s prayer…

Salvation By Faith Alone

With Romans 9:30–10:21 and Lord’s Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we focus on the gift of righteousness through the avenue of faith. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches righteousness rejected by Israel, righteousness secured by Christ, righteousness near through Christ, righteousness offered to all, righteousness received by faith, and righteousness envied by Israel.…

The Breath of God

In 2 Timothy 3:10-17, the apostle Paul declares that all scripture is breathed out by God and profitable in raising up the man of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the need for trained men of God, the divine manual from heaven: Sola Scriptura, and the prophetic promise for those willing to be trained. “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for…

Anxiety for Christ and His Kingdom

In Matthew 6:25–34, as part of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches we should be concerned about pleasing God by seeking His kingdom, rather than worrying about our daily needs. This is primarily a heart issue that can only be resolved by coming to Christ. Pastor Israel Quaresma preaches the diagnosis of anxiety and the remedy for anxiety. “But seek first the kingdom…

Christ, the End of the Law!

In Romans 10:1-3, the apostle Paul teaches the Law cannot bring us to the righteousness of God. The only way to obtain the righteousness of God is by faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches common reasons for missing heaven, seeking to establish our own righteousness, the one true way to heaven, and trusting Him who the law reveals. “Being ignorant…

Zephaniah: The Day of the Lord is Near

With Zephaniah 3:9-13, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Zephaniah. Zephaniah prophesied during Josiah’s reign and proclaimed the Day of the Lord when God would destroy all wickedness and restore the world in righteousness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the nearness of the destructive Day of the Lord, the restoration of righteousness,…

Living by the Spirit of Christ

In Romans 8:9-11, the Apostle Paul explains that believers have been transformed by the Spirit of God dwelling in them. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches indwelled by the Spirit of Christ, made righteous by the Spirit of Christ, and brought to life by the Spirit of Christ. “You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in…

Are You Stagnant in Christ?

In 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, the apostle Paul tells the Corinthian church they need to keep growing in the Lord rather than conforming to their culture. Pastor Bessett preaches when we have the righteousness of Christ imputed to us and have been forgiven of all our sins, we must put on the mind of Christ and practice self-denial. We must not become stagnant in our spiritual…