Sermons on Beauty Marks:

Growing A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009

When we have begun the journey towards a better mind, learning the secret of contentment, we can begin to see the beauty of giving. Out of our contentment we find it is actually part of our worship to give.

GROWING A GENEROUS HEART There is a natural progression to these sermons we have been hearing. Growing a beautiful mind led easily into growing a contented spirit. As we have learned to rejoice in the Lord and control our anxiety through prayer we laid a foundation for being content in whatever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Christian Contentment, Powerful Stuff! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 1, 2012

What a beautiful letter from Paul to the Philippians! Chapter four points to the peace of God from the God of peace and the power of contentment through the strength of Christ. A must read for all Christians looking for joy and encouragement in Christ!

(Read the entire letter of Philippians as if hearing it’s loving message for the first time). What a message from God! Notice the ending of peace and contentment and having all our needs supplied through God’s glorious riches in Christ Jesus! Contentment... what is that? A poet once wrote: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 12, 2016

This chapter a beautiful picture of what Jesus has come to do. He has come to show us the Father, to demonstrate God’s love. But, make no mistake: His message is clear: There is no other way!

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14:1-31 ∆ Jesus Brings Security Troubled times always bring uncertainty; Jesus brings peace (v1) If we believe in God, Jesus encourages us to also believe in Him APP: Jesus is the comforter – He provides certainty for all In that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham's Model Of Progression In Faith

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 13, 2014

All the stories of the bible are beautiful but some are timeless like the calling of Abraham. Abraham is referred to as the “father of faith” and as we examine his life and faith, I see a four part progression begining with obedience.

Sermon – Four part progression of faith (Romans 4: 1-5; John 3-16 and Genesis 12: vs 1 – 4). I wonder if you noticed that all three readings for today are about faith. As we make our Lenten journey towards the glorious resurrection of our Lord, it is so appropriate to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Pathway To The Christian Life

Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on May 22, 2011

The pathway of the Christian life is a journey that is preplan by God and He handle the map for us to follow. As we set out for the journey God will then take the ashes of our lives and turn them into something beautiful;such is the pathway of the christi

Introduction The chronicles of the biblical heroes are clearly spelt out, whether good or bad. The bible is always honest in recording the faults and mistakes of the greatest men and women. These biographies are written to encourage us. The pathway of the Christian life is to see God taken the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Facing Yourself

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Mar 20, 2017

We typically use this passage to inform the unsaved of God's love regardless of how deeply they have sunken into sin. That truth lives here in this Scripture, and it is indeed beautiful! But there is yet another truth that we will add to this first truth.

Facing Yourself Luke 15:11-32 According to a news report, a certain private school in Victoria recently was faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put an their lipstick they would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

A Memorial Day Plea

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Listen to his secret: the power to endure is found in hoping to see very face of God as your life’s ambition. Seeing the face of God is ultimate place of safety. Beholding the beauty of God is your place of sanctuary.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember those who have died in service of our nation. Many of you know of someone who died during their service in the military. For some, this was your very children. Today, we express a small token of the rightful appreciation due to these men and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Is New Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Today, I want to be your tour guide to Heaven. Be aware, human language has its limits. And the beauty, the magnificence and the joy set before you will stretch the very limits of human thought and our communication skills.

And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:22, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Intolerant?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 25, 2020

A relevant topic in our Culture, the definition of Intolerance or it's understanding has changed. Some material used from "The Beauty of Intolerance" by Josh McDowell's book.

Hebrews 13 Concluding Exhortations 13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, John 14:6-7, Romans 1:25-32, Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Go! And Proclaim The Seeker Of The Lost - Luke 19:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2025

Luke 19:10 is one of the most beautiful and powerful summaries of Jesus’ mission. It captures the heartbeat of the Gospel and the burning passion of Heaven itself: The Son of Man, Jesus Christ, came to seek and to save those who are lost.

Go! And Proclaim the Seeker of the Lost Luke 19:10 (NLT): "For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost." Introduction Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a vital call: Go! And Proclaim the Seeker of the Lost. Luke 19:10 is one of the most beautiful and powerful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, John 10:11, 1 Timothy 1:15, Romans 5:8, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 15:4, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Could Anything Exist Unless God Had Created And Sustained It?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2025

This takes us to the central Scripture of this Sunday, the beautiful and even humorous tale of Zaccheus, the renegade Jew. I call him “renegade” because only such a person would collect taxes for the despised Roman occupiers of the Jewish homeland.

Thirty-first Sunday Integral 2025 (yr C) The book of Wisdom, which we have heard recently, is a late OT writing that is preserved in Greek rather than Hebrew. Its theology is very advanced. Here the writer addresses God poetically as creator, ruler and master of wisdom: “Before the LORD the whole ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, Romans 5:3-5, Luke 19:1-10, Psalm 145:1-14, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Zechariah's Fourth Vision: Qualified For Service Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 21, 2021

Christians must know the basis of their acceptance before God if they are to successfully defeat Satan and his tactic of accusation. In this vision, we are given a beautiful picture of the grace of God removing our filthy garments of sin and clothing us with his Robe of Righteousness.

Today we will begin examining Zechariah’s fourth vision recorded in chapter 3. The vision can be divided into two-parts: I. Verses 1-5 is a revelation of God’s way of qualifying his people for relationship with him and for service to him. II. Verses 7-10 contains an admonition to faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Job 25:4-6, Ephesians 1:1-6, 1 John 1:7-10, Romans 11:17-24, Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 4:1-25, Ephesians 2:2-10, Romans 8:1-34, Philippians 1:6, Job 1:1-12, Ezra 5:1-2, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Exodus 28:36-38, Zechariah 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Withering Away

Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2011

While some people may appear beautiful, like the fig tree, there are little or no fruits of righteousness in their lives. Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered away. Can we expect any less of we don't serve the Lord. On the other hand, there is not

Withering Away By Pastor James May The time for Jesus to pay the price for the sin of man was fast approaching. He had entered the City Gates of Jerusalem riding upon a donkey and was met by cheering crowds and the waving of palm branches. He received the welcome of a conquering king; someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In The Confidence Of God Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 4, 2005

Those who walk in the confidence of God have the marks of contentment. They live a life without covetousness, they are satisfied with what they have, and they experience the constant companionship and care of Almighty God. There is that confidence that t

Title: Walking in the Confidence of God Introduction: Those who walk in the confidence of God have the marks of contentment. They live a life without covetousness, they are satisfied with what they have, and they experience the constant companionship and care of Almighty God. There is that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kindness: Overcoming Selfishness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 5, 2023

Mark Twain said, “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear, and the blind can see.” Many think it only take willpower to be kind. No, it takes supernatural power to be kind.

Did you see the recent news article about the cabbie that found $187,000 in cash? Yes, a Boston taxi cab driver dropped off a homeless man at a hotel. The homeless man had just finished living in a homeless shelter for the past six months when he inherited the incredible sum of money. Yes, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 1 Samuel 18:7, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, Ephesians 4:32, Luke 6:35-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist