Jesus Archives - Sermon Illustration Ideas

The Savior We Need

Hope Of the World, Jesus, Messiah, Salvation, Savior

Sometimes people don’t appreciate a rescuer’s efforts on their behalf. In Spider-Man (directed by Sam Raimi [Columbia Pictures, 2002]), editor J. Jonah Jameson is constantly campaigning…

The Imprint Of God’s Nature

Hebrews, Image of God, Incarnation, Jesus, Son of God

The process of imprinting coins under authority has changed a lot since the Roman Empire. The video linked here shows the mechanical processes used…

Looking Into The Eclipse

God's Glory, In Christ, Jesus, Scripture, the Bible

In August of 2017, North America experienced a total solar eclipse when the moon came directly between earth and the sun. Writing before the…

A Celebration Of Love

Bride of Christ, Celebration, Jesus, Love, The Church, Wedding

The next time you attend a wedding ceremony, actually focus on what is happening. This is a celebration! The people have come together to…

The Branch & The Vine

Branch, Christian Life, Dependence, Jesus, Trusting God, Vine

Jesus speaks of this constant dependence in the life of Christian. In the Gospel of John, Jesus describes himself as a vine and believers…

Our “Stand-In”

Atonement, Forgiveness, Jesus, Propitiation, Sacrifice, Salvation, Sin

Glenn Duhigg, a stand-in actor for Tom Cruise on the set of the movie Mission Impossible 2, explains, “It sounds very glamorous saying you’re…

The True Mediator

Hebrews, High Priest, Humanity, Jesus, Mediator, The Gospel

Every culture has had a mediator with the divine. Whether it was shamans who would interact with ancestor spirits or priests who would offer incense…

Believing The Unseen

Belief, Christianity, Faith, Jesus

Do you believe in Santa Claus? While the idea of Santa can seem strange for a discussion about Jesus it brings up a good point…

Walk By Faith

Ephesians, Faith, Grace, Jesus, Saved

Kevin DeYoung has a good illustration regarding the role faith plays in our salvation. He speaks of walking out on frozen Lake Michigan. The…

Clouded Judgment

Anger, Emotions, Jesus, Judgment, Listening, New Testament, Pharisees

“Whether you dated an attractive person who treated you horribly, or you wasted a lot of money on a really bad investment, your feelings…

Too Close To See

Gospels, Identity, Jesus, Mark, Messiah, Recognize, Unrecognized

Jesus, the Son of Man as portrayed in Mark 6:1–6, let Mark’s readers know that even he had those most familiar with him bring…

Getting Away

Attention, Devotion, Distractions, Jesus, Phones, Pray, Praying, Time With God, Withdrawing

Throughout Scripture, we read about Jesus withdrawing to a place to pray. He would go where no other people or things could compete or…

Making & Making New

Jesus, New, New Life, Redemption, Salvation

Have you ever observed someone making something from scratch? Maybe it was bread. Perhaps you’ve seen someone make a sculpture out of ice or…

More Than A Trend

Eternity, Faith, Good News, Jesus, Jesus' Death, The Life of Jesus, Trends

We can see all sorts of trends come and go. Whether it’s disco, Rubik’s cubes, or the “Baby Shark” song, we have all experienced…

Gospel View

Creation, God's Plan, Human History, Jesus, Narrative, Redeemed, Redemption, Salvation, Sin, the Bible, The Gospel, The World

The gospel goes beyond individuals being saved from their sins and going to heaven after they die. The gospel involves the full scope of…

A Living Word

A Living Word, Flock, God Speaks, God's Word, Jesus, John Piper, Response, Sheep, Shepherd

Consider the relationship between a herd of sheep and their shepherd. A shepherd guides, nourishes, and protects the sheep of his flock. The role…

What Holds It Together

Jesus, Laboratory, Molecules, Power of Jesus, Science, Science and Christianity, What Holds It Together

“A guide took a group of people through an atomic laboratory and explained how all matter was composed of rapidly moving electric particles. The…

Blind To The Need

Bartimaeus, Blind to the need, blindness, Disability, Healing, Jesus, Leader, Leadership, Needs, Others, Value

It can be uncomfortable to be confronted by someone who is hurting or has an obvious need, but it only takes one leader to…

18 Illustrations On Forgiveness

Forgiveness, Forgiving Others, God's Faithfulness, Grace, Jesus, Others, Seeking Forgiveness

Are you preaching on forgiveness? Check out these great illustration ideas that bring biblical truths to life through word pictures, stories, and everyday examples….