Sermons on Radiant Beauty:

A Unified Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 3, 2016

What is the source and power of a unified church? The Bible gives us a beautiful explanation in Ephesians. All eyes focused on Jesus!

Church Membership - I love the Church of The Nazarene. Do I believe that we are the only true church? No! Do I believe that we have every doctrine interpreted with 100% accuracy as the Lord intended? No! Am I a peace with and in agreement with how the Church of The Nazarene interprets the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016

A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Fragility And Brokenness

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 12, 2015

Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in that very fragility and brokenness.

Title: Fragility and Brokenness Text: II Corinthians 4:6-10; 12:7-10 Thesis: Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in our fragility and brokenness. In that this is the 1st Sunday after Epiphany we are once again reminded of how Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Steadfast Face Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

The most beautiful face in the universe forever will be the face of Jesus, for this is the face that made it possible for man to return to paradise and to fellowship with God.

You never know when something embarrassing will happen to you. We are constantly on guard, for we do not like to be humiliated. Mrs. Howard Field was walking to a near by funeral home for the funeral of an old acquaintance when she saw an Easter bonnet that caught her eye. She went in and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

What We Learn At Cana Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2018

When the wedding planner–maybe you’ve dealt with one sometime–tasted it, he pronounced it καλὸν, beautiful.

2nd Sunday after Epiphany 2018 Extraordinary Form It’s been almost thirteen years since Carolyn and I spent nearly two weeks in the Holy Land on pilgrimage, but many of the memories continue to enrich my study, prayer and preaching. The visit to Cana figures large in those recollections, and every ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Joseph In The Pit Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 24, 2020

Joseph’s story, as told in the Bible, is a beautiful illustration of how God’s purpose can be found in our pain.

Joseph in the Pit Genesis 37:12-36 His brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flocks at Shechem. Israel said to Joseph, “Your brothers, you know, are pasturing the flocks at Shechem. Get ready. I’m sending you to them.” “I’m ready,” Joseph replied. Then Israel said to him, “Go and see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Message To The Church In Smyrna Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 20, 2022

In this beautiful, wealthy pagan city, there existed a struggling Christian community. The Lord sends Smyrna a word of comfort for their dark days.

Revelation 2:8-10 (NKJV) “A Message to the Church in Smyrna” 11-20-2022 When Jesus comes to this church, He comes as “the first and the last”. He comes as He “which was dead and is alive”. We serve a LIVING Savior! He Lives! Amidst the Problems, He lives! Amidst the Poverty, He lives! Amidst the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christmas: God’s Love Revealed

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024

One of the most beautiful aspects of Christmas is the humility of Jesus’ birth. Born in a manger, He came not as a conquering king but as a servant.

Christmas is the celebration of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ. At the heart of the Christmas story is the profound truth of God’s love for humanity. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 1:46-55, Philippians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Garden

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 3, 2025

Our lives, our hearts, are where God wants to plant the things that will grow into something beautiful where He will be honored.

Alba 3-2-2024 GOD'S GARDEN I Corinthians 3:1-8 When you hear the words “God's Garden” it is likely that you will think of The Garden of Eden. Genesis chapter one describes it as a beautiful place until people messed it up. So God had made a plan to grow a people who could be what He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 23, 2025

Everything around us fades — life, beauty, achievements — but God’s Word remains constant, true, and life-giving.

### **Introduction – The Fading Seasons** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper You can feel it this time of year. The grass that once stood green and tall now turns brown. Flowers that filled the summer air with color and fragrance begin to wilt. The days grow shorter; the air turns crisp. The calendar and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, 1 Peter 1:22-25, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worshipping The Wounded PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores the story of Job, emphasizing the strength of unwavering faith and worship during trials, and the beauty of belief beyond blessings.

Greetings, beloved, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We are gathered here today in the warmth of His love, under the shelter of His wings, and in the light of His word. We are here to commune, to reflect, to learn, and to grow. We are here to be nourished by the Bread of Life, to be ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Topics: Worship

Shepherds In The Night

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Merry Christmas! I love Christmas. I love this time of year. I don’t necessarily love the snow, though it is beautiful. It’s beautiful for a while at least! God bless you today. Jesus Christ is Lord today, tomorrow and everyday. I need Him now.

Merry Christmas! I love Christmas. I love this time of year. I don’t necessarily love the snow, though it is beautiful. It’s beautiful for a while at least! God bless you today. Jesus Christ is Lord today, tomorrow and everyday. I need Him now. He reigns over reality and He lives in me. He lives in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – Israel: Loved With Everlasting Love Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 10, 2025

The promise of Israel’s restoration, but the basis of it is everlasting love, for without it, God would have done away with Israel long ago, but His love is from generation to generation. His kindness to the nation has drawn them in love into His tenderness and great glory.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – ISRAEL: LOVED WITH EVERLASTING LOVE CHAPTER 31. We come to the most important chapter in Jeremiah for restoration and as this is larger than the others, (33 is also). I will break it into sections and deal with them one by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6, Hosea 2:23, Matthew 24:16-21, Jeremiah 31:7-9, Jeremiah 31:10-14, Isaiah 60:5, Psalm 34:5, Hosea 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon Iii: Wonder! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

Of all the wonders of God's Beautiful World, the wonder of it all is that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son". The wonder of God's Gift of Love must be shared with all!

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON III: WONDER! Remember the little rhyme we sang as toddlers: “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are, Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle, twinkle, little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Honoring Our Mistakes

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Keeping our commitments may be hard, but its the stuff character is made of. And God rewards faithfulness with a beautiful crown in glory.

1. I was working on an Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology/community college; now, in the beginning of my second year, I felt the call to ministry...what should I do? Completed my degree... 2. Many times married couples second guess their decision of a partner ...if I had only ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible