The Gospel Archives - Sermon Illustration Ideas

Better Than A Second Chance

Forgiveness, Good News, Grace, Salavation, Sin, The Gospel

The new life given to Christians by God through Jesus Christ my not be best described as a ‘second chance’. Aaron Wilson illustrates this…

Focal Points

Christ, Focus, Suffering Servant, The Gospel, The Gospel of Mark

In the world of image making (paintings, photography, etc.), focal points are necessary for successfully communicating the desire of the artist or photographer. “A…

The War Is Over

Good News, Overcoming, The Gospel, Victory

On August 14, 1945—“V-J Day”—the Japanese surrendered to the Allies, bringing an end to the costly and wrenching Second World War. Consequently, there was…

A Divine Solution

Salvation, The Gospel, The Incarnation

Sometimes, searching for the answer to the same old problem requires an absolutely different method. In Red (directed by Robert Schwentke [Summit Entertainment, 2010]),…

The Hound Of Heaven

Gods Love, Love, Pursuit, Redemption, Salvation, The Gospel

The poem “The Hound of Heaven” by Francis Thompson brilliantly portrays God in relentless pursuit of a human soul: I fled Him, down the…

Being Christ’s Voice

Ambassadors, Christ, Christians, The Gospel, Witness

As ambassadors of Christ, we must strive to live a life void of offense and speak as the one represented. “An ambassador speaks for…

Now I See

Amazing Grace, Blind, Salvation, Sight, The Gospel

This ABC News video captures the magical moment when someone who is blind gains the ability to see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ctXSpfEDK8. In clips such as these,…

True Health

Fitness, Health, Priorities, Relationship with God, The Gospel, The Heart

We spend a lot of money on fitness and well-being—$828 billion globally in 2018. Being mindful of our physical wellness is important. The Mayo…

Messengers

Evangelism, Good News, Sharing the Gospel, The Gospel

In 1917 (directed by Sam Mendes [Dreamworks Pictures, 2019]), two young soldiers are tasked by their commanding officer with delivering a message to another…

The Light of the Gospel

Darkness, Good News, Hope, light, The Gospel

While someone may feel stuck, hopeless, and headed nowhere, the message of Jesus always changes lives. It doesn’t matter who the person is, where…

On The Incarnation

Christ, Incarnation, Love, Sacrifice, The Gospel

In a radio address, C. S. Lewis illustrated the incarnation and Jesus’s sacrifice for us this way: “Lying at your feet is your dog….

Same Message, Different Method

Acts 17, Evangelism, Paul, Preaching, The Gospel

In Acts 17, Paul quotes and references the philosophers and thinkers that his audience knew and trusted. He did so while being respectful, and…

The Church Is Not A Business

Diversity, Evangelism, Inclusion, Mission, The Church, The Gospel

“A small business owner needs demographics to identify the ideal consumer for his product or services and develop marketing strategies such as product packaging,…

Visible Gospel

Adoption, Child of God, Christianity, God's Love, Love, The Gospel

Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman has adopted three daughters from China. He calls adoption “visible gospel” and says, “Until we adopted Shaohannah, I…

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…

Focal Points

Christ, Focal Point, Focus, Mark, Perspective, The Book of Mark, The Gospel, The Gospel of Mark

In the world of image making (paintings, photography, etc.), focal points are necessary for successfully communicating the desire of the artist or photographer. “A…

Left Out

Forgiveness, Good News, Grace, Hurt, Inclusion, Inclusiveness, Love, The Gospel

Have you ever been in a situation where you were left out and were hurt because you wanted to be included? Perhaps this question…

This Little Light

Evangelism, God's Kingdom, light, The Gospel, The Kingdom of Heaven, Witnessing

Have you ever been in a dark room when someone lit a candle or flashlight? No matter how dark the room might be, the…

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…

The Mystery of the Kingdom

Faith, Growth, John 18:36, Kingdom, Luke 17:20-21, Mark 1:15, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:33, Mystery, The Church, The Gospel, The Kingdom of God

There is something incomprehensible about gardening. You can do all of the right things—plant the seed at the right time, in the right soil, under…