Sermons on Radiant Beauty:

Ready To Open My Treasures

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 30, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany: the Magi inspire us to believe in Jesus' royal birth, to walk in his radiant light, and to present him with rightful treasures.

Ready to Open My Treasures Matthew 2:2 Ages ago, some pilgrims - we call them Wise Men or Magi - set out on a long and uncertain journey in search of the promised Messiah. Their quest was gloriously rewarded, thanks to that guiding star. Whatever led you here this morning, I believe God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Mennonite

I-Pray: Big Problems, Bold Prayers And Beautiful Praise Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 14, 2013

When we have a big problem in our lives, we need to know how to pray bold prayers, so that God can perform a miracle, resulting in beautiful praise.

iPRAY #2: BIG PROBLEMS, BOLD PRAYERS, AND BEAUTIFUL PRAISE HUMOUR: A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son's memory was blank. Finally, she ...read more

Denomination: *other

"no" Is A Beautiful Word. It Set Me Free

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 24, 2022

How are we set free from sin and death? No condemnation. How and where? In Christ.

3.27.22 Romans 8:1–4 (EHV) 1 So then, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3 Indeed, what the law was unable to do, because it was weakened by the flesh, God did, when he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Feet Are Still Beautiful, Even If They Cannot Walk Far

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 12, 2023

Anyone who presents the Gospel is considered to have "beautiful feet" which "brings glad tidings of good things." Some are called to travel long distances, and some are limited. Regardless, the key is to be obedient and willing to carry out Christ's great commission.

No true follower of Jesus Christ can afford in these last days or any time to remain silent as countless souls pour into eternity every day. If we love the LORD as we claim, it is out of love, regardless of the hostility of people and the forces of evil, to do everything possible to share the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Your Appointed Time

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Aug 30, 2008

God has set an alarm clock for us and it has gone off. The alarm clock tels us it is our appointed time to arise and to be radiant.

Isaiah 60:1 – 5 & 19 - 22 First we need to understand once again that God does operate in eternity while we as humans live in time. Long before time began eternity already existed and long after time has seized to exist there will be still eternity. Secondly we need to say again that God only ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Spirit-filled Christians work in God’s economic and relational system

Background to passage: This is the next relationship in the household codes of Christians that are living Spirit-filled lives. Remember, the Spirit-filled life is one of close followership to Christ and moment by moment obedience to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. It requires sensitivity to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Work On The Wheels

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

How God takes something with no beauty and transforms it into a beautiful vessel for His service.

A WORK ON THE WHEELS Jeremiah 18:1-4 Intro: In our reading we find that God has spoken to Jeremiah and told him in verse 2 “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.” Now we know the potter is God but how may of us know what God is talking about when ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshiping God In Spirit And Truth

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 17, 2006

An exploration of contemplating the glory and goodness of God in worship

Christians serve a beautiful God. Beauty is the absolute foundation of all things. It is transcendent by nature. The beauty and glory of God are far more incredible and far surpassing any earthly beauty one could ever know. Everything about God is beautiful. His power is beautiful. His love is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience And Art In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2009

As the disciple is obedient to the word of Christ, so we can witness our obedience to the Father in the world by respecting the need for beauty in worship.

May 11, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis When we read the words of the Last Discourse in John, which we will hear each day between now and the Ascension, we can be struck with an apparent disjoin in the conversation. The apostles often ask a question, and Jesus appears to give a good answer to an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21-26

Denomination: Catholic

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 2:10 (Title and content adapted from Arron Chambers book of same title)

Sermon for 8/9/2009 on Ephesians 2:10 Remember Who You Are (adapted from Arron Chambers) Introduction: There was a young man at the Monterey Community pool and he was complaining that no young lady would want to date him because he is so skinny and so ordinary. I had to pipe up and say, “No, man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birth And Rebirth For The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2013

The moment of greatest defeat is the beginning of a cosmic triumph in Christ.

Pentecost 2013 I invite you to view with me the broken body of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Messiah of the Jews, hanging from the cross. Around him, almost dancing with joy, are his enemies, challenging him, “if you are the Messiah, come down from the cross, if God really loves you.” ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Catholic

Heaven! Can’t Wait To Be There!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 7, 2015

How many of you have ever had a dream about heaven? Have you been flying like an angel? You are not alone! Thousands of books and testimonies exist of people who have dreamed about heaven! The Bible describes heaven!

HEAVEN! Can’t Wait To Be There! By Captain Kelly Durant 8-9-15 Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

To The Excluded: Lord Of The Nations Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 11, 2009

December 1989: Jesus is building His kingdom, and some who presume they are included are missing it, while some we think unworthy will be included. This is a day in which we must stretch our outreach to include all persons.

The folks who are into real estate will tell you that there are only three factors which enter into the value of a piece of property. Those three factors determine how much you should pay for that dream home, how much you should ask when you have decided to sell out and move up, and how loud you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Wonderwoman isn’t the only female Superhero. We have many from our culture and from the Bible. Today, we’re going to look at one of them, Sarah, who laid a foundation for Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Sarah Genesis 12:1-4 When I was growing up, there was really only one female superhero and it was Wonderwoman. She had it all: the rope of truth, the indestructible bracelet, a tiara which serves as a projectile, and of course, the invisible plane. I never really understood why you couldn't see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrection--Focal Point Of Our Music Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2011

We must strive for renewal of our liturgical music from within

Monday in the Octave of Easter 25 April 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The Gospel today documents a coverup. It was not the first coverup in history, but it certainly is the one with the worst results. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and the simultaneous appearance of a number of dead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-15

Denomination: Catholic