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3251. Dorcas, Dinah, or Delilah (Who are You?)

Genesis 34:1-31, Judges 16:1-22, Acts 9:32-43

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... to continue that restoration/granting of new life is driven home! Both the Greek name and the Aramaic one refer to a kind of deer, doe, or gazelle. In the Song of Songs, the sensual story of God’s relationship with humankind is illustrated in the “garden” of love in which the gazelle represents the beauty of commitment, discipleship, servanthood, and love. Dorcas/Tabitha/Talitha then is a metaphor of the “love story” of God, whose disciples not only love God in a “marriage” of eternal bliss ...

3252. Job and the Mind Storm

Job 42:7-17, Job 42:1-6, Job 38:1--41:34

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the Hebrew scriptures. As powerful as these forces are, they are no match for God, whose voice is more powerful still. And who can still any of our storms with one Word and presence. The voice, wind, breath of God combines with beautiful imagery of creation and the deep to illustrate the Creator God and the power of re-making and gifting that dominates in Job.

3253. The Good Yoke

Matthew 11:25-30, 1 Kings 19:1-8, 1 Kings 19:9-18, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... (Jer 28:4) This refers to the “hold” that the King holds of his subjects, or the cords of bondage to his way of life that may be foreign and distasteful to his subjects (and to God’s people). Paul uses this metaphor too to illustrate the metaphor or what it means to be “bound” spiritually and emotionally and mentally to someone or something that is not Christ: “Do not be bound together with unbelievers.” (2 Corinthians 14). This does not mean we should shelter ourselves away from others. It ...

3254. Metathesiophobia

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... oil to seeds and trees, to money and gold, to building homes and intermarriage. Whether it is Jesus or a personal relationship or a community, the message is the same. Put down roots! Sow seeds! Invest and grow! Engage! In fact, Jesus parables illustrate the difference between hoarding and engaging OR between apathy and engagement. In a sense apathy is a form of hoarding or stasis. To engage is to be alert, prepared, busy about the work that needs to be done, open to new relationships, busy cultivating ...

3255. A Robot in the Pulpit

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... EDT https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/9/9/20851753/ai-religion-robot-priest-mindar-buddhism-christianity. 3. https://becauseisaidiwould.com/because-he-loved-them/. 4. The Jubilee Story of the China Inland Mission by Marshall Broomhall. Cited at http://ministry127.com/resources/illustration/sacrificial-love. 5. “How Jean Vanier broke my heart and saved my life” by Cathleen Falsani, May 9, 2019, Religion News, https://religionnews.com/2019/05/09/how-jean-vanier-broke-my-head-and-saved-my-life/.

3256. The Magic Ingredient

Romans 8:18-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... kind of confidence in God? It truly is the magic ingredient that takes life to a whole new level. 1. Napoleon Hill, Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude, (NJ: Prentice-Hall Publishers, 1960), pp. 102-103. Cited in J. B. Fowler, Jr., Illustrating Great Words Of The New Testament (Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, 1991). 2. Jim Collins, Good to Great (New York: HarperBusiness, 2001), 85. Cited in Leonard Sweet, Nudge: Awakening Each Other to the God Who’s Already There (Colorado Springs: David C. Cook ...

All of us encounter, at least once in our life, some individual who utters words that make us think forever. There are men whose phrases are oracles; who condense in one sentence the secrets of life; who blurt out an aphorism that forms a character or illustrates an existence.

Benjamin Disraeli

The fountain of beauty is the heart, and every generous thought illustrates the walls of your chamber.

Francis Quarles

A wisely chosen illustration is almost essential to fasten the truth upon the ordinary mind, and no teacher can afford to neglect this part of his preparation.

Howard Crosby

The capacity of the female mind for studies of the highest order cannot be doubted, having been sufficiently illustrated by its works of genius, of erudition, and of science.

James Madison

A proverb is no proverb to you till life has illustrated it.

John Keats

Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.

Marsha Norman

Science, we are repeatedly told, is the most reliable form of knowledge about the world because it is based on testable hypotheses. Religion, by contrast, is based on faith. The term 'doubting Thomas' well illustrates the difference.

Paul Davies

To enlarge or illustrate this power and effect of love is to set a candle in the sun.

Robert Burton

Learning should be a joy and full of excitement. It is life's greatest adventure; it is an illustrated excursion into the minds of the noble and the learned.

Taylor Caldwell

3266. OK Boomer

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... neighborhood, something in your family—but you have been saying, “Not me.” Isn’t it time for you to join the older son, put on your work clothes and get into the vineyard? 1. Christie Kehn in Edward K. Rowell, 1001 Quotes, Illustrations, and Humorous Stories (Grand Rapids: Baker Publishing Group, 2008), p. 295. 2. Michael Fleischer, I Had No Idea!: 77 little-known historical anecdotes and modern-day stories to have a bit of a laugh and impress your friends (Kindle Edition). 3. Contributed. Source ...

3267. Dead Duck Flying

Humor Illustration

John McKay

John McKay, of the NFL, tells a story illustrating the supreme confidence of University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant: "We were out shooting ducks, and finally, after about three hours, here comes one lonely duck. The Bear fires. And that duck is still flying today. But Bear watched the duck flap away, looked at me and said, 'John, you are witnessing a genuine miracle. There flies a dead duck!'"

3268. Two Ropes

Illustration

R. B. Kuiper

During his days as guest lecturer at Calvin Seminary, R.B. Kuiper once used the following illustration of God's sovereignty and human responsibility: I liken them to two ropes going through two holes in the ceiling and over a pulley above. If I wish to support myself by them, I must cling to them both. If I cling only to one and not the other, I go down.

3269. Your Wake-up Call

Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... for my son to wake up to,” Posted by Atomom, November 19, 2013, College Confidential parent forum, https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1579775-annoying-songs-for-my-son-to-wake-up-to.html. 3. Tony Llewellyn, Hot Sermon Illustrations. Aussie Worship. Kindle Edition. 4. https://www.thelist.com/82466/bucket-list-stories-guaranteed-make-cry/?utm_campaign=clip. 5. “Navy SEAL Chad Williams Shares the Encounter That Changed His Life” by Bob Woods, Good News Florida, October 2015, https://www ...

3270. Seeking Joy

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... ,” USA Today, 3-19-04; www.PreachingToday.com. 5. Robbins, Tony. Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook (p. 186). Simon & Schuster. Kindle Edition. 6. Ken Lindner, Crunch Time: 8 Steps to Making the Right Life Decisions at the Right Time (New York: Penguin Group, 2004, 64-65). 7. Anonymous. Your Sermon Illustration Library: The Preacher’s Tool (Kindle Locations 10827-10830). AAA SMARTWORLD. Kindle Edition.

3271. Caesar or God?

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... was the long-time pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas where he was well-known for his emphasis on tithing. W.A. Criswell, Great Doctrines of the Bible, vol. 6, 140. Cited by Robert J. Morgan, Preacher’s Sourcebook Creative Sermon Illustrations (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2007), pp. 346-347. 7. “Christian book prompted Mark Richt to sell Lake Hartwell home,” Atlanta Journal Constitution, May 26, 2011, https://www.ajc.com/sports/christian-book-prompted-mark-richt-sell-lake-hartwell-home ...

3272. About Face!

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Robinson, Defining Moments with OZY, APRIL 16, 2020 https://www.ozy.com/true-and-stories/defining-moments-losing-limbs-gaining-the-world/307592/?utm_term=OZY&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PDB%20%282020-04-16%2011:21:17%29. 4. Anonymous. Your Sermon Illustration Library: The Preacher's Tool (Kindle Locations 11194-11196). AAA SMARTWORLD. Kindle Edition. 5. "A House for Katherine Red Feather" by Robert Young, Guideposts True Inspirational Stories: 10 Real Life Stories of Hope and Faith.

3273. How Could We Possibly Forget?

Ephesians 1:15-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... leave nearly $1 million in loose change in TSA bins every year” by Catherine Kim Vox May 27, 2019, https://www.vox.com/2019/5/27/18637386/people-leave-nearly-1-million-in-loose-change-in-tsa-bins-every-year/. 3. Anonymous. Your Sermon Illustration Library: The Preacher’s Tool (Kindle Locations 10845-10846). AAA SMARTWORLD. Kindle Edition. 4. “How a Simple Act of Gratitude Changed One Man’s Life—And Can Transform Yours Too” by Omaid Homayun Forbes.com, Sept. 13, 2015, https://www.forbes.com/sites ...

3274. The Angel's Message

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... . 1. From the Internet. Author unknown. 2. C. S. Lewis, Yours, Jack: Spiritual Direction from C. S. Lewis (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), 152. 3. Source: The Jubilee Story of the China Inland Mission, Marshall Broomhall. Cited at http://ministry127.com/resources/illustration/sacrificial-love. 4. Story by Jennifer Haupt, “Santa’s Cause,” November/December 2004, p. 16. 5. Dave Thomas with Ron Beyma, Well Done! The Common Guy’s Guide to Everyday Success (New York: HarperPaperbacks, 1994), pp. 67-68.

3275. Don't Forget the Best!

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... did it for us. As we leave this Christmas season and begin a new year, may God help us not to forget the best—God with us. God who came to us in Jesus Christ and gave His all for us. 1. Thanks to Rev. Rodney J. Miller for this illustration. 2. Pr. Lori Hope, http://www.augie.edu/pub/values/LoriHope101027.pdf. 3. Fred Hartley, 100% Beyond Mediocrity (Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell). 4. Contributed. Source unknown. 5. Zondervan (p. 21). Kindle Edition.

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3251. Dorcas, Dinah, or Delilah (Who are You?)

Genesis 34:1-31, Judges 16:1-22, Acts 9:32-43

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3252. Job and the Mind Storm

Job 42:7-17, Job 42:1-6, Job 38:1--41:34

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3253. The Good Yoke

Matthew 11:25-30, 1 Kings 19:1-8, 1 Kings 19:9-18, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3254. Metathesiophobia

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3255. A Robot in the Pulpit

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

3256. The Magic Ingredient

Romans 8:18-27

Sermon

King Duncan

Benjamin Disraeli

The fountain of beauty is the heart, and every generous thought illustrates the walls of your chamber.

Francis Quarles

A wisely chosen illustration is almost essential to fasten the truth upon the ordinary mind, and no teacher can afford to neglect this part of his preparation.

Howard Crosby

The capacity of the female mind for studies of the highest order cannot be doubted, having been sufficiently illustrated by its works of genius, of erudition, and of science.

James Madison

A proverb is no proverb to you till life has illustrated it.

John Keats

Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.

Marsha Norman

Paul Davies

To enlarge or illustrate this power and effect of love is to set a candle in the sun.

Robert Burton

Learning should be a joy and full of excitement. It is life's greatest adventure; it is an illustrated excursion into the minds of the noble and the learned.

Taylor Caldwell

3266. OK Boomer

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

King Duncan

3267. Dead Duck Flying

Humor Illustration

John McKay

3268. Two Ropes

Illustration

R. B. Kuiper

3269. Your Wake-up Call