Rev. Stephen Harris Taft (1825-1918) was a visionary who believed that the gospel of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ impacts every arena of life. This conviction led him to become not only a preacher but also a businessman, politician, and activist. It was the gospel of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ that compelled him to be a trailblazer and to found Humboldt, Iowa.

In this sermon that was first preached in 1859, Rev. Taft demonstrates that righteousness not only shapes character and demands action but also calls nations to repentance. He uses Jim Brown as a case study to illustrate how this principle unfolds in practice. May this sermon bless you and challenge you to pursue righteousness as you apply the gospel of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ to every area of your life.