Illustrations About God’s Glory

He’s Everywhere

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork” (Psalm 19:1). God is immanent in nature, the physical universe having

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Surrender-Worship

Surrender To God

“When a soldier bows to his general, or a scholar to his teacher, he is yielding his will—his life—he gives himself to the rule and

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Fashion-Sketch

Taking Or Giving Credit

The motion picture Cruella (directed by Craig Gillespie [Walt Disney Pictures, 2021]) tells the origin story of the iconic cartoon villain Cruella de Vil. Before

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Chef-Cuisine

No Michelin-Star Pastors

Here’s a good illustration of the importance of working alongside fellow believers—especially pastors—for the glory of God: “In the culinary world, earning a Michelin star

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Everyday Beauty

The film Groundhog Day (directed by Harold Ramis [Columbia Pictures, 1993]) is about a weatherman, Phil, who is trapped living the same day over and

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Prism

A prism looks like a simple clear triangle until light is refracted through it and a multicolored rainbow emerges. Although light has all these colors,

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Beholding Sermon Illustration

Beholding

Artist–blogger Michael Chesley Johnson writes about his struggle to paint the Grand Canyon. As soon as he has paints mixed, the light shifts and the

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The Full Picture Sermon Illustration

The Full Picture

As image bearers of God, we represent him both as individuals and as a community. We each reflect a part of God’s multifaceted nature. Consider

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Face to Face

In the 2003 movie Bruce Almighty, a man who is frustrated with God finally gets to meet him. After hearing this news Bruce’s mood goes

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A Right Fear

One major problem that national parks deal with regularly during tourist season is lack of respect (“fear”) for the wild animals in the parks.

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Local Missions

While there are many sources of funding for overseas missions, there are few resources for local ministries outside of churches and their own efforts.

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A Gospel For All

One of the most honest and grace-filled books about diversity in the church is United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity by Trillia Newbell. In

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Not the Answer

“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.” – Jim

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