Sermons on Divine Beauty:

Persian Beauty Contest Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Dec 15, 2020

People today like to watch the show ‘The Bachelor’ or ‘The Bachelorette’ and yet the reality is this Persian contest was set up only for one person, the King. A big question for today: HOW can God use a pagan King and Esther---unfaithful (to the Jewish) laws. And yet God is in CONTROL

Persian Beauty Contest Esther 2 18 Oct 2020 Hello! I'm Pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church. This video is the second video in a series of Esther, an Old Testament book about a Jewish young lady who becomes Queen of Persia. Persia, in the 400 BC’s, was one of the greatest capitals of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beauty And Truth In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2009

Our worship in the Eucharist must bring together what we believe with the way we pray, and reflect both Ultimate Truth and Beauty.

April 13, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis As we sit in the warm glow of Resurrection Day, we are invited to reflect on the connection between what we believe and how we pray. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead, that He conquered sin and death, and that we who eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Transcendent Beauty Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2022

Beauty reveals God in the external manifestation of His presence and the quality of His greatness, authority, dignity, preeminence, power, perfection and majesty - A multi-part message.

Beauty is the possession and characteristic of God and is one of the qualities which are distinctive of Him. It emphasizes the form in which He reveals Himself in the external manifestation of His presence and the quality of His greatness, authority, dignity, preeminence, power, perfection, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-13, Psalm 113:4-6, Genesis 9:13, Song of Songs 5:16, Isaiah 42:5, Psalm 72:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Brings Beauty Out Of Ashes Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

The phrase “beauty for ashes” is a divine exchange initiated by the mercy and love of God. It represents His ability to replace sorrow with joy, shame with glory, and hopelessness with purpose.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS BEAUTY OUT OF ASHES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Psalm 30:11, Joel 2:25, Job 42:10, Genesis 50:20 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with seasons of devastation, disgrace, and despair—times when it seems like all that is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdom In Relating To Beauty Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 7, 2018

Wisdom in Relating to Beauty Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 5, 2018

Wisdom in Relating to Beauty Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 5, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Many describe our current culture as awash in knowledge but lost for wisdom. That is… we have access now to an overload of information… but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quest For Beautiful Feet

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Our commission is to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world.

Title: The Quest For Beautiful Feet Text: Romans 10:13-15 Theme: Our commission is to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world. Introduction Illustration: Unnecessarily Blind A woman named Rose Crawford had been blind for 50 years. "I just can’t believe it!" she gasped as the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of New Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2007

And it is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ of that first Easter morning that we receive the presence of God’s love in our hearts. While the Cross reflects God’s love to us… the resurrection makes God’s love real to us… As He hung on the Cross he said,

The Beauty of New Life John 20: 1-18 (Year C Easter Sunday) Introduction A couple of years ago I heard a story of a boy named Jeremy. He was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. One Sunday morning in early ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Beauty Of Christian Life

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 5, 2024

The reason why many Christians, who claim to be holy, look miserable and depressed and long-faced is that they try to produce a sort of holiness by themselves through some rules made by men. They live again under law.

The happiest person ever walked on the face of this earth is Jesus Christ. This doesn’t mean that He was the wealthiest, healthiest, most handsome and most influential person ever lived! But the joy of his life was centred completely on his trust in his Father (God Almighty). Jesus was not moved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, Hebrews 8:7-9, Romans 6:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep America Beautiful

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009

How can we keep America beautiful?

KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL! Romans 10:15 INTRODUCTION I believe out of all of the 200 some odd countries in the world, America is the most blessed. Do you believe that America is a blessed nation? If you don’t, all you have to do is take a few international trips to some foreign countries and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Beautiful, The Bold And The Courageous

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

Preached at a women prison on Mother’s Day May 2002

THE BEAUTIFUL, THE BOLD AND THE COURAGEOUS Esther, 1:10-12; 4:16 Subject: The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous Turn to you neighbor and say neighbor: I’m Beautiful, I’m Bold, and I’m Courageous -- and so are you! The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous When ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle At Beautiful Gate

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004

The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ga

“The Miracle at Beautiful Gate” Acts 3 The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

"Godly Beauty In Relationships" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2007

Sermon 10 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, 2 as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior. 3 Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

True Beauty Protects Vs False Beauty That Destroys

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 14, 2019

Beauty and wisdom draw us to Christ. False beauty, the kind that breaks covenants and leads astray, draws us to destruction and death. This is a combination of two Devotional meditations on Proverbs 2:9-15 & 16-18

Proverbs 2 9. then you will understand right and justice and equity and everything good. 10. when wisdom comes into your heart, and knowledge into your soul, it’s delightful (beautiful); 11. good plans will keep you; understanding will guard you, 12. to keep you from the evil person who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:9-18

Denomination: *other

3:16 Acts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 3, 2016

This message looks at the reality of the man healed at the Gate Called Beautiful and is a part of our 3:16 series.

Acts 3:16 It was a day, just a day like any other day. His brothers had gotten him out of bed and gotten him dressed. And on their way to work they carried him to his usual spot at the temple gate. It was just a day, the sky wasn't any bluer, the birds didn't sing any louder, the sun didn't ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Divinely Restored!

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

divine restoration

Divinely Restored! And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…Joel 2:25 Praise God the time for your restoration has come! Would you in faith shout halleluyah? God is up to something in your life this week. As the lord lives, at the end of this week, you shall have a ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25

Denomination: Pentecostal