Sermons on Inward Beauty:

Preparing For Change

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Where is God in change?

“Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere. The rivers run into the sea but the sea is never full, and the water returns again to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-7, Ecclesiastes 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels Announce Christ's Birth Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

The Son was conceived by the Holy Spirit.

A. AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH 1. Joseph was not involved physically, but his emotions, reputation and outward life were severely influenced by Mary’s pregnancy. 2. A pregnancy cannot be long hidden. Who found out? “She was found with child” (Matt. 1:18). 3. Matt. 1:18-25, ELT). “When Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Waxing Stronger

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 10, 2025

A revelation of God’s desire for believers to grow continually in spiritual, mental, and divine strength despite pressures and challenges.

WAXING STRONGER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:40 Key Verse: “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon Him.” — Luke 2:40 Supporting Texts: Daniel 11:32b; Proverbs 24:5; Ephesians 6:10; Isaiah 40:31; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Deep Things Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 13, 2021

You cannot study your way to knowing God deeper you must have a personal revelation. The reason so few have a deep intimate knowledge of God is because they try to know Him with their head instead of with their heart.

The Deep Things of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. My Heart: - Several months ago a friend of mine I grew up with contacted me. His name is Bishop Neal Smith from Akron, Ohio. During our conversation and several conversations, we have had since literally re-connecting in over 30 years he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Psalm 25:2

Denomination: Apostolic

A Call To Authenticity Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ye Holy

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

As Wesleyans, also believe that there is a second work of grace. This second work is called entire sanctification.

This morning I want to share with you something that is one of the fundamental messages of the Wesleyan doctrine. Really, it is what sets us apart from many other churches and types of theology. It’s one of the distinguishing tenets, if not the distinguishing tenet, of our heritage. I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Holiness

Accepting Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 6, 2012

This sermon is about accepting forgiveness.

Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving 3 “Accepting Forgiveness” Topics: Forgiveness, Jesus, Church, Hurt, Pain, Receiving Forgiveness, David Text: 2 Samuel 12:22-23, Matthew 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 7:10 Date: January 22, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath REVIEW/PREVIEW It is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Elements Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 14, 2010

Love is not simply a component of life but love is an intent, a purpose, that causes thoughts, words & acts of everyday life. This intent to love was the need of the Corinthians, & this is still our need today.

[LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-6a THE SPECTRUM OF THE ETERNAL GIFT OF LOVE [Galatians 5:22-23] Perhaps you’ve seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he’s going to be a doctor. “You, a doctor?” She asks. “How can you be a doctor? You don’t love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-6, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 5 - A Prayer For Protection Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 21, 2014

This message deals with David again in his request that the Lord would protect him from his enemies who were under the sway of Absalom.

A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION TEXT: Psalm 5:1-12 Psalms 5:1-12 KJV To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. [2] Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. [3] My voice shalt thou hear in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Participating In The Worship Of My Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015

When the going gets tough… Jesus’ disciples get going to corporate worship

We live in a world where it is increasingly difficult to live as a disciple of Jesus. In many places around the world, and now even here in the United States, people are routinely killed for holding fast to their professed faith in Jesus. As Don so rightly pointed out a few weeks ago, because of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Vine

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 14, 2022

Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches. The Father the Gardener, the vinedresser. Everything God does is to enhance our abiding and fruitfulness. With each trimming, we become more like Christ, for God’s glory and for the blessing of others. For the blessing of the world around us.

Christ often used illustrations for us when explaining spiritual truths. “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Today, in John 15:1-11 we’re looking at the grapevine as ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Messed Up… But God Cleaned Me Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures, offering forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration when we honestly confess and turn to Him with humble hearts.

If you’ve ever sat in the quiet and felt the ache of regret—the kind that whispers, “How did I end up here?”—you’re in good company. If you’ve replayed a conversation you can’t unsay, a click you can’t undo, a glance that went too far, a promise you didn’t keep, you’re not alone. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Sin, Confession

Crossing Into Your Destiny

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This message speaks on the steps Israel took in crossing into the Promised Land. We can learn from these principals as we cross into the destiny God has for us!

In the movie, The Dead Poets Society, Mr. Keating (played by Robin Williams) brings his class before a display case featuring photographs of previous students. He asks the students to stand near it and listen carefully they are saying. In a haunting voice, he then utters: “Carpe Diem! Carpe Diem! ...read more

When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001

A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

>>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness Is What? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 2 of series on Sermon on the Mount, looks at true happiness.

Happiness is What Sermon on the Mount # 2 Rev. Denn Guptill, BCC Sept. 22 1996 Last week as we started to discuss the Sermon on the Mount we mentioned several things that bear repeating. The first is that these are the words of Jesus for today, not for yesterday or tomorrow but for September 22 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan