Sermons

Topic: Righteousness cont’d- Disputable Matter or Difference of opinion

Scripture Reference: Romans 14:19-21 New International Version (NIV)

14 ¹⁹ Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 

²⁰ Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble.

²¹ It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 6:43 — 15.4MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d- Disputable Matter or Difference of opinion

Scripture Reference: Romans 14:14-16 & 18 New International Version (NIV)

14 ¹⁴ I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for that person it is unclean.

¹⁵ If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died.

¹⁶ Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.

¹⁸ because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d- Disputable Matter or Difference of opinion

Scripture Reference: Romans 14:12-13 & 17 New International Version (NIV)

14 ¹² So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

¹³ Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.

¹⁷ For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d- Disputable Matter or Difference of opinion

Scripture Reference: Romans 14:5-6 New International Version (NIV)

14 ⁵ One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind.

⁶ Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 5:31 — 9.6MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d- Disputable Matter or Difference of opinion

Scripture Reference: Romans 14:1-4 & Romans 15:7 New International Version (NIV)

14 ¹ Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.

² One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables.

³ The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them.

⁴ Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand.

15  ⁷ Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 6:24 — 14.7MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d- Disputable Matter or Difference of opinion 

Scripture Reference: Romans 14:1 New International Version (NIV)

14 ¹ Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 6:20 — 11.1MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 13:12-14 New International Version (NIV)

13 ¹² The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

¹³ Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

¹⁴ Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. 

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 13:13 New International Version (NIV)

13 ¹³ Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

Other Scripture Lookup: Matthew 5:16

Podcast: Download (Duration: 6:54 — 11.5MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 13:11-14 New International Version (NIV)

13 ¹¹ And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already comefor you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

¹² The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

¹³ Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

¹⁴ Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.

Other Scripture Lookup: Ephesians 5:8-14; 2 Corinthians 6:14; John 1:5; Ephesians 6:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:8;

Podcast: Download (Duration: 6:40 — 10.9MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 13:8-10 New International Version (NIV)

13 ⁸ Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 

⁹ The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 

¹⁰ Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Other Scripture Lookup: Matthews 22:29,39,41; John 13:34; Galatians 5:14; Colossians 3:14

Podcast: Download (Duration: 7:00 — 12.7MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 13-1,5-7 New International Version (NIV)

13 ¹ Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 

⁵ Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

⁶ This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing.

⁷ Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 13-1-2 New International Version (NIV)

13 ¹ Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 

² Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

Other Scripture Lookup: Acts 4

Podcast: Download (Duration: 7:42 — 66.2MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 13-1-5 New International Version (NIV)

13 ¹ Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 

² Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 

³ For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.

⁴ For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

⁵ Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

Other Scripture Lookup: Proverbs 24:21-22; Titus 3:3; 1 Peters 3:13-17; 1 Corinthians 4:4

Podcast: Download (Duration: 6:40 — 12.7MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:21 New International Version (NIV)

12 ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Other Scripture Lookup: Genesis4:7

Podcast: Download (Duration: 5:49 — 10.1MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:17,19 New International Version (NIV)

12 ¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

¹⁹ Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

Other Scripture Lookup: Proverbs 25:21-22

Podcast: Download (Duration: 8:52 — 75.7MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:19 New International Version (NIV)

12 ¹⁹ Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

Other Scripture Lookup: Romans 12:17; Deuteronomy 32:35

Podcast: Download (Duration: 7:37 — 14.1MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:18 New International Version (NIV)

12 ¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Other Scripture Lookup: 2 Corinthians 13:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:13; Romans 14:17 & 19; Ephesians 4:3; 1 Peters 3:11; Psalms 34:14; Hebrews 12:14

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:18 New International Version (NIV)

12 ¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Other Scripture Lookup: Philippians 4:2-3; Romans 5:1; Psalms 34:14

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:17 New International Version (NIV)

12 ¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

Other Scripture Lookup: I Timothy 3:2,7; Ephesians 2:10

Podcast: Download (Duration: 5:37 — 8.1MB)

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Topic: Righteousness cont’d

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:17 New International Version (NIV)

12 ¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

Other Scripture Lookup: Matthew 5:38-42; 1 Peter 3:9; Deut 32:35; 1 Thessalonians 5:15;

Podcast: Download (Duration: 7:48 — 74.8MB)

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