Parables

Accidental Treasures

Community, Kingdom of God, Parables, Personal Commitment, Treasure

Here is a link to a YouTube video that has compiled a list of amazing treasures people found by accident: https://youtu.be/HWVpPer4vtg. It is a grouping…

The Pearl of Great Price

Kingdom of God, Parables, Treasure

The pearl we have found is meant to be a source of encouragement especially in our seasons of doubt or regret. Eighteenth-century songwriter Anne…

Think like a Farmer for Faithfulness

Faith, Faithfulness, Fruit, Parables, Spiritual Growth

The challenge of waiting for God in our lives means that we have to wait until he is finished to see what has grown…

Sow the Seed, Leave the Rest to God

Matthew 6:33, Parables, Sowing Seed

Here is an illustration from William Barclay about the impact of our influence, recounted from H. L. Gee: An old man died, with all…

Your Faith Has A Big Impact

Effects, Faith, Impact, Parables

Yeast is a small ingredient that makes a big difference. In fact, it can make or break a recipe. A small amount of yeast…

“Likes” in the Bible

Jesus's Teachings, Parables, Social Media, The Bible

In a social media culture, “likes” are paramount—and in another sense, they are also necessary in effective communication. “‘You have no “likes” in your…

Proverbs & Previews

Movies, Parables, Proverbs, The Bible, Understanding, Wisdom

A proverb is to a parable, as a trailer is to a movie. Or, to explain it further, a proverb is a concentrated statement,…

Join the Work

Evangelism, Parables, The Kingdom, The Kingdom of Heaven, Work

Farming takes a lot of work. Growing takes a lot of work. The kingdom of God is like a field where a farmer planted…

Illustrating The Biggest Story

Easter, Illustrations, Jesus' Teaching, Parables, Preaching, Story, Storytelling, Teaching, The Gospel

Jesus used the familiar landscapes, objects, and occurrences of everyday life to describe the profound truths of the Kingdom to his disciples and the…

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