Sermon Illustrations

Category: Nicky Gumbel

  • Humour, humility and Holiness

    Holiness is not an optional extra. It is not just for saints and special Christians. It should be something we all aspire to in this life. Holiness is not the same thing as intensity. Intensity is not a fruit of the Holy Spirit! The ability to laugh at yourself is key to holiness. Take Jesus…

  • History belongs to the intercessors

    History belongs to the intercessors. You can shape your generation through prayer. You can shape the course of history. Nicky Gumbel – UK Vicar, Alpha Course (1955- )Click to Tweet

  • fears

    It is no coincidence that as the fear of God has decreased in our society, all the other fears have increased. We need to return to a right relationship with God Nicky Gumbel – UK Vicar, Alpha Course (1955- )Click to Tweet

  • multi ethnic churches

    Since boundary maintenance is a main preoccupation of all human groups, the existence of a boundary-transcending group is an anomaly. It will catch people by surprise, attract attention and demand an explanation. What is going on here?How is this possible? The explanation can only be Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and forgiveness, that is, the gospel.…

  • Hole in the soul

    Robbie Williams once went on a shopping spree in Los Angeles. He bought five cars, including a brand new Ferrari, a brand new Porsche and a brand new Mercedes. Within a week he wished he had not bought any of them (as he didn’t even have a driving license!).I admire Robbie Williams’ openness about himself.…

  • Titanic compartments

    James Cameron, director of the movie Titanic, describes the Titanic as a ‘metaphor’ of life: ‘We are all living on… [the] Titanic.’When the Titanic set sail in 1912, it was declared to be ‘unsinkable’ because it was constructed using a new technology. The ship’s hull was divided into sixteen watertight compartments. Up to four of…

  • Prayer Answered

    When we pray, God hears more than we say, answers more than we ask, gives more than we imagine in His own time and in His own way. Nicky Gumbel – UK Vicar, Alpha Course (1955- )Click to TweetWebsite: https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/classic/72/

  • William Cowper’s mental health

    John Newton, whose life we looked at yesterday, mentored a man called William Cowper (1731–1800). Cowper had experienced tragedy. His mother died when he was six. His father died while he was still young. He qualified as a barrister. Outwardly he was successful. However, he suffered from serious depression. When applying for an administrative post…

  • Knowledge is like underwear

    Knowledge is like underwear – it is useful to have it, but not necessary to show it off! Nicky Gumbel – UK Vicar, Alpha Course (1955- )Click to Tweet

  • The judge’s choice

    Charles Finney, lawyer and evangelist, was speaking in a New York church in the 1830s. At the end of each evening, he gave people the opportunity to come to the front of the room and commit their life to Jesus. A great many lawyers came to hear him. One night, the Chief Justice of New…