Sermons on Radiant Beauty:

Everybody Touches Somebody Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

The beauty of being may be limited to the few, but the beauty of doing is open to all. Everyone of us can do beautiful things that aid the fulfillment of God's plan.

Harriet Beecher Stowe was a preacher's daughter who was born in 1811. She certainly didn't look like she would ever amount to much. She was shy and had a large nose and a hunched back. She considered herself to be quite homely. Calvin Stowe, professor of Biblical Lit. in Lane Theological ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:15-23

How Can We Give God Greater Glory In The Most Effective Ways?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 31, 2002

How can we give God greater glory in the most effective ways? (I Cor. 10:31)

How to Give God Greater Glory - I Cor. 10:31 "Whatever you do, do it ALL for the glory of God." Why do so many people struggle to consistently give God glory in all aspects of their personal lives, relationships and activities? Quote: Charles Ryrie, a famous teacher from Dallas Seminary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacred Essence

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 6, 2010

Jesus is the divine Son of God; the Logos; the sacred revealed!

The Sacred Essence, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Introduction G. Campbell Morgan, the well known pastor of the last century of Westminster Chapel, near Buckingham Palace, was once approached by a soldier who said he would give anything to believe that God would forgive sins, “but I cannot believe He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Shine Bright, Show His Glory SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

God desires His children to ascend to greater heights in all aspects of life, demonstrating His purpose and glory. This radiant display serves to draw others towards the kingdom.

God desires that His children rise to greater heights in all areas of life, displaying His purpose and glory to attract others to the kingdom. In Isaiah 60:1-5, we find four key elements: the proclamation to arise and shine, the provision for our rising and shining, the purpose behind our rising ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Topics: Christian Values, Spiritual Growth

Arise, Shine!!!

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 25, 2011

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For the purpose of this study we would break this scripture into 4 parts in order to get the full import of the passage. 1 Timothy 2:15 says study to show yourself approve

Arise, Shine!!! Bible Passage: Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For the purpose of this study we would break this scripture into 4 parts in order to get the full import of the passage. 1 Timothy 2:15 says study to show yourself approved ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Gentleness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 21, 2006

Gentlesness is a beautiful fruit to behold

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever walked into the produce section of the store and just glanced at some of the various fruits. • When you start to look, you will see a lot of the familiar fruits like bananas, strawberries, oranges, and apples. • If you are in one of the stores with a big ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jesus Who Polarises People

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

This story is a beautiful expression of the gospel.

Mt 26, Mk 14, Jn 12 Audio @ http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/04/easter-message-jesus-who-polarises.htm Easter = kids -Easter bunny isn’t it? don’t miss the chance to stuff your face! Strictly come dancing, Dr Who and Casualty - looking for a hero - influence poll. BBC poll in 2002 top ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A beautiful Psalm of Promise and Hope

Forget not all His Benefits Psalms 103 Part 2 of a Series As I mentioned last week, we are spending a little time in Psalms 103. Not only is it one of the most encouraging books of the Bible, its truths will completely transform your life into a more blessed life than you could ever imagine. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package - Part 3

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A beautiful Psalm of Promise and Hope

Psalms 103:1-5 Part 3 of a Series TEXT: Psalms 103:1-5 NKJV Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package Part 4 Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A beautiful Psalm of Healing and Hope

Psalms 103:1-5 Part 4 of a 4 Part Series TEXT: Psalms 103:1-5 NKJV Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On A Pulchritudinous World

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 13, 2022

Pulchritude is defined as beauty or attractiveness.

Onyeuche Godson, a Nigerian-born author, public speaker and teacher once remarked: “Pulchritude cannot make an attitude, unless an attitude is appreciated with a pulchritudinous awareness.” 1 Peter 3:3-4 confirms: “Do not let your adorning be external - the braiding of hair and the putting on of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Romans 1:20, Nehemiah 9:6, Song of Songs 4:7

The Panhandler's Real Need

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 4, 2025

Peter and John at the beautiful gate

The Panhandler’s Real Need Acts 3:1-10 Good morning… As we have been going through the Book of Acts, I have mentioned the two extremes of Christ's followers’ beliefs concerning healings, signs, and wonders. There are some extreme emotionalists and there are some frozen chosen. I personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Writing Straight With Crooked Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2025

God picked up the broken pieces and crafted them into a beautiful mosaic, until the last beautiful mosaic was of Jesus.

Friday of the 13th Week in Course 2025 Our Scripture from Genesis today recounts the end of Sarah’s life on earth, and the beginning of Abraham’s negotiations with his Hittite neighbors for a plot of land in which to bury her (and later, himself and his heirs). To get a full sense of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 106:1-2, Psalm 106:3-4, Psalm 106:4-5, Genesis 23:1-4, Genesis 23:19, Genesis 24:1-8, Genesis 24:62-67  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Thanking God For Friends Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 25, 2018

Based on the life of Ruth and Naomi - a sermon about the joy of friendship - a sermon designed to start a series on Thankfulness.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18; Romans 16 Theme: Thankfulness - Thanking God for Friends Sermon: Based on the life of Ruth and Naomi - a sermon about the joy of friendship - a sermon designed to start a series on Thankfulness. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 27, 2018

2 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-II—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: Christians employ Christmas Trees to symbolize & remember the birth of their Savior & Lord. Christians ‘adorn’ the tree[itself representing eternal life & continual growth] with various ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist