Sermons on Radiant Beauty:

The Beauty Of Repentance

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 3, 2016

We can never maintain a right relationship with Jesus without a repentance that comes from Godly grief.

Beauty of Repentance Illustration – Affluenza Under almost all circumstances, if a person receives a conviction for vehicular manslaughter, due to drunk driving, that person will receive a lengthy prison sentence. This was not the case, however, for 16 year old Ethan Couch, who is a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

"Beautiful Feet"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2017

Beautiful Feet do work for the Kingdom they are creative, they offer help, and they are humble enough to do it.

Here's the true story of Bill Barnes, a creative Miami, Florida, pastor who resolved to stop staring at the homeless in Dade County and do something about them. Bill Barnes had an idea! Since other people were giving them sandwiches, he decided to give them shoes or socks. Few sneakers or socks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Denomination: Methodist

Beauty In The Desert

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 26: 1 – 37

Exodus 26: 1 – 37 Beauty in the desert 26 “Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them. 2 The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Beauty In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 4, 2018

Paul's life was shaped by the Gospel. Even in the face of an uncertain future and difficulty, he embraced change in life through the power of the Gospel. That is the beauty in the Gospel.

The Beauty in the Gospel Acts 20: 24-27 Our text today finds the apostle Paul on his way to Jerusalem. He is well aware of the animosity of the Jews toward him, and quite uncertain what his future will hold once he arrives. One would expect him to be very nervous and apprehensive about returning, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful One Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 9, 2018

A sermon using the object lesson of an oreo cookie. (Preached for our annual outside event called Start Up, always using a sweet treat as an object lesson to make the sermon more memorable).

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up – September 18, 2016 David Simpson Beautiful One Romans 10:15 What is September Start Up (Outside Worship on our front parking lot) without a treat? This has become a tradition! I’m afraid if I don’t show up one year without a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Beauty Of Christmas

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 22, 2016

There are many things that make Christmas beautiful. Here are three that make it beautiful for me.

The Beauty of Christmas Chuck Sligh December 18, 2016 TEXT: Matthew 1:18-2:2 – Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty In The Broken

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 19, 2019

You can either choose to look at your scars as an ugly reminder of a painful past, or see it as evidence of your victory and of God’s grace.

BEAUTY IN THE BROKEN “30 So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” 31 Just as he crossed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped on his hip.” Genesis 32:30-31. Jacob had a mysterious encounter with God. He wanted a change ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:30-31, Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Gate Beautiful Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

There is much said by commentaries about this text. Most agree that this is the first miracle following the ascension of Jesus to heaven; but I disagree.

“At The Gate Beautiful” Acts 3:2-8 There is much said by commentaries about this text. Most agree that this is the first miracle following the ascension of Jesus to heaven; but I disagree. I believe that the greatest miracle that can happen is not that the lame walk, or the blind see, or even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

True Beauty! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 2, 2024

What is true and real beauty? Let's explore this in this short sermon.

True Beauty is a Reflection of God's Image The world that often defines beauty by external appearances, we will explore into the Scriptures to discover a deeper understanding of beauty that transcends physical attributes and reflects the very image of God. Let us begin our journey together. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

House Beautiful

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 29, 2023

Why should we adorn the house of God? How should we? Should we?

We’ve come a long way, haven’t we, since the Puritans trashed the glorious medieval churches of England and Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Henry VIII ordered the dissolution of the monasteries, melting down altarware and images, largely to enrich the civil treasury. Under Oliver Cromwell, though, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:23-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2023

The Lord wants to bring good things out of bad things (Romans 8:28). What are some good things that we find here in Isaiah 61 that helps those who grieve and mourn?

HoHum: Last year talked about a Blue Christmas where we acknowledge our losses of loved ones as we approach the holiday season. I was watching the Year Without a Santa Claus (lesser know production by Rankin Bass) and Santa gets a letter and it says, “I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:2-3, James 5:14, Ephesians 4:22-24, Matthew 5:4, Luke 4:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beautiful Attitudes Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2021

Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements.

Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements. Jesus begins His commentary on the law with the beatitudes, sometimes called the beautiful attitudes, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Ugliness

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 22, 2013

This was a meditation around the table of the Lord on the Beauty of God and His love for us revealed by the ugliness of the cross.

The Beauty of Ugliness Gal. 6:14 (Lord’s Supper Meditation) The Story is told of a little girl in the younger grades of school. This particular day the children were all given notices to bring to their parents of a show and tell time at school when parents could come to the school to talk ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Beautiful Body Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

How do we remain stable in the midst of instability of life?

“Faith That Works: A Beautiful Body” James 5:13-20 Life is certainly not lived on an even plain. The path is never level for very long. We’re constantly in a state of flux. We fall from the peaks to the pits; we slide from the heights to the depths; we shift from the sunshine ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beauty On The Beast Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2015

The rise of two ancient world powers, Rome and Babylon, during the Great Tribulation, only to be destroyed by Christ when He comes again, presents us with a choice. We can choose to pursue this world, which is passing away, or Christ, who reigns forever.

Once upon a time, a really cool young man bought one of the best cars around: a Ferrari GTO. He took it out for a spin and stopped at a red light. An old man on a moped pulled up next to him. The old man looked over at the sleek, shiny car and asked, “What kind of car ya' got there, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free