Sermons on The Gate Called Beautiful:

Call To Prayer

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

“Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are going to God, the Father, the Maker of the Universe, the One who holds the world in His hands. What did you ask for? Did you

CALL TO PRAY the perpetually present practice of prayer produces praise power and perspective contiueal crisis crying cannot create christcentered character or conduct “Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beauty Of Grace Verses The Beast Of Sin Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 22, 2005

After all that’s happened so far – Jonah’s initial disobedience; God’s humbling of Jonah; Jonah’s going to Nineveh at the second time of asking; the Ninevites’ believing the message and being spared – surely you’d expect there to be a happy ending!

JONAH CHAPTER FOUR INTRODUCTION Most of us love happy endings! My girls when they were little loved Disney’s, ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ In the closing scenes the beast lies dying from a wound inflicted during combat with Gaston his enemy. Belle the beauty finally confesses her love for the beast ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Exchanges Ashes For Beauty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God specializes in transforming sorrow into joy, shame into glory, and ashes into beauty for those who trust Him.

THE GOD WHO EXCHANGES ASHES FOR BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pastors: God Called And Church Called

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 7, 2005

Consider the pastor’s call and a church’s response to that call

God’s Glorious Church Pastors: God Called or Church Called? 1 Timothy 1:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 6, 2005 Introduction Have you ever received one of those chain letters that tells you to send a copy of the letter to several other people, add your name to the list, and so on? There’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Night Calls: The Call To Come Up Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 21, 2010

The King is coming! At anytime, at any moment Jesus Christ may issue the call for His children to come up for all things have been made ready. Are we listening for that call or have we fallen asleep?

Night Calls: The Call to Come Up 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: The King is coming! At anytime, at any moment Jesus Christ may issue the call for His children to come up for all things have been made ready. Are we listening for that call or have we fallen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Service

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

This message examines Isaiah's call to ministry and his response, then applies principles to God's call on each of our lives. Isaiah's experience with the Lord, recorded in chapter 6, had a lasting effect on his life and ministry.

Called into Service (10-25-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Our text this morning is in Isaiah chapter 6. Please turn there in your Bibles. I want to talk about the call of God on your life. God’s calling on your life is more important than your career. Your career may have something to do with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, John 12:41, Isaiah 30:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon # 12 - Building Beautiful Families Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

Beautiful godly families are the foundations for a godly church, society and nation. If we can follow God’s principles as taught in His word, our families will be happy places and a great blessing to those around us.

We read in Numbers 24:5, “How beautiful are your tents, Jacob, and the places where you live, Israel.” (GW) These are the words that were declared by the Prophet Balaam as he beheld the people of Israel from the top of a mountain. We studied that every one of these words that were spoken by Balaam ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:4-5, Genesis 3:12-13, Genesis 3:23, Numbers 24:5, Proverbs 24:3-4, Job 2:9-10, Genesis 25:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

#4 The Gates Of Spiritual Progression - Part 2 Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#4 in the Nehemiah Series. A continuation of the rebuilding of the gates of Jerusalem paralleled with the rebuilding of our lives in Christ.

The Book of Nehemiah Series #4 THE JERUSALEM GATES # 2 The Gates of Spiritual Progression - Part 2 By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a study of the gates of Jerusalem that Nehemiah and the Israelites rebuilt under the direction of King Artaxerxes (Cyrus) of Persia. God had sent judgment ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:15-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beautiful Promise Of John 3:16

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 27, 2008

Contained in the most famous bible verse, is God’s part, My part, and the promise concerning God’s plan of salvation! The familiarity of the cross: When we look upon this wooden object, we rarely give it a second thought. We wear this death symbol as e

TEXT: JOHN 3:16 TITLE: The 3 : 16 promise! TOPIC: The cross of Christ is part of God’s plan of salvation! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 23, 2008 EASTER SUNDAY PROP.: Contained in the most famous bible verse, is God’s part, My part, and the promise concerning God’s plan of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Subject Of Worship's Beauty Is Christ Himself Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2009

The beauty of worship is more than decoration.

April 20, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis They prayed together, using the psalms, they told the story of the gift of God in Jesus, His rejection by Jew and Gentile, and they asked for divine help and got it. There was a little earthquake and they were filled with the Holy Spirit so as to proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel's Beautiful Fruit

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 15, 2025

We see in this sermon how the Apostle Paul celebrates the beautiful fruit of faith, love, and hope that is produced in our lives by the life-changing truth of the Gospel.

As the Apostle Paul begins his letter to the church in Colossae, he doesn't start with a list of problems or a deep theological lecture. He starts with gratitude. He begins by saying, "Thank you." Paul is overflowing with thankfulness for these believers. But what is he thankful for? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfading Beauty Of A Gentle And Quiet Spirit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

In a world that often prioritizes external beauty and outward appearances, it’s easy to forget what truly matters to God.

In a world that often prioritizes external beauty and outward appearances, it’s easy to forget what truly matters to God. But as 1 Peter 3:4 reminds us, it’s the inner beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit that is precious to God. We’ll explore what the Bible says about this unfading beauty and how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:4, Ephesians 5:22, John 14:15, 1 Peter 3:4

Sermon On The Wonder & Beauty Of Books

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2025

Thursday 6th March 2025 celebrated World Book Day, and is considered one of the highlights of the year at the National Literacy Trust.

Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman and lawyer once remarked: “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” Revelation 20:11-15 reminds us: “Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. And I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:12, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Daniel 1:17, Revelation 1:3

Standing Up To Opposition Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016

We praise God when life is good, how do we respond when facing oppostion? We look at the aftermath of the miracle at the Beautiful Gate.

It’s easy to praise God when things are going well, isn’t it? The boss commended you on a job well one. The kids have been unusually obedient this week. All the bills got paid before the money ran out. Life is good, praise God! But what about when times get tough? Will you praise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Obey

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jun 3, 2002

Seeing what we can learn from Abram about obedience to God’s call.

I want to tell you about a dream I have. It is a far fetched one and stands absolutely no chance of coming true, yet it is still one of my dreams and so it is important to me. In fact, it is a dream that is probably common to every parent in the world, although, as far as I know, it has never come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Baptist