A Safe Escape
The Lord’s way of escape always accompanies every temptation we face. “God is faithful … but with the temptation he will
A Better Shepherd
On his blog, Tim Challies shares a story about four hundred sheep dying by walking off a cliff, one after another
Know His Voice
Consider the relationship between a herd of sheep and their shepherd. A shepherd guides, nourishes, and protects
Letting Go
Toward the end of the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indiana Jones is hanging perilously over a cliff,
A Lesson From The Crocus
If you have ever lived in a place with harsh winters, you know that the coming spring is welcome with great anticipation.
Trust Fall
Have you ever tried a “trust fall”? It’s when a person will free-fall backward into the arms of someone or a group of people.
Our Objective Reality
Our attitude of joy is a result of our thanksgiving to God. We should not base our attitude on our circumstances,
Thankful For The Fleas
Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch Christian who helped hide Jews during the advent of the Nazi regime during World War II.
Unscripted
In the world of theater, actors are given a script they can memorize and rehearse before they go out to perform.
What Prayer Is Not
The purpose of prayer is not to access the vending machine of God’s blessing. He’s not a Genie of the lamp
The Danger of Burnout
An article in the Wall Street Journal warns that there is an epidemic of doctors burning out that eventually causes situations
Looking Back
In a National Geographic piece, writer James Owen details an investigation that explored the short-term memory of many popular animals.
Remember To Remember
For her sixth birthday, a little girl was going to get her ears pierced. But on the day of the piercing, nothing was going right.
Gaining Strength
“I read one time about how shipbuilders back in the days of sailboats would prepare the masts for their ships. They would go to
Forgetful
The character of Dory, in this scene from Finding Dory, is a lot like how Israel interacted with God through the Old Testament
The Lord Is My Shepherd
When we think about a shepherd and sheep, we have to think of an arid environment, like modern-day Palestine, and not the lush green fields
Restless In Waiting
There’s a certain restlessness that comes in those times we find ourselves waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled. In the article, “Hope For Waiting Hearts”, Courtney Doctor talks about her own struggles with waiting.
Trust
In this clip from Despicable Me, Gru needs his adopted daughters to jump from a flying ship so he can save them from crashing. Though it doesn’t make sense and is frightening, they trust his words and jump anyway
18 Faith Sermon Illustrations
Are you preaching on faith? Check out these great illustration ideas that bring biblical truths to life through word pictures, stories, and everyday examples.
11 Sermon Illustrations on Prayer
Are you preaching on prayer? Check out these great illustration ideas that bring biblical truths to life through word pictures, stories, and everyday examples.