Sermon Illustrations

Category: Robby Dawkins

  • Handling prophecy

    I believe the healthiest way to view prophecy given in the general sense is to handle it as we do any other gift—it should be joyfully embraced by the Church, pastored, trained, developed and held to the same standard of accountability. A helpful comparison might be made to the gift of hospitality, which most Christian…

  • Praying for others

    Praying for others

    Good questions to ask when you read Scripture or pray for a person are, “Lord, how do You want to encourage this person? How do You see this person? What do You like about this person?” We know from Scripture that God wants to speak to us to build others up, encourage them and comfort…

  • Preacher man

    Preacher man

    I got the reputation around the gym of being the “man of God” or the “preacher man.” Some believers find it irritating to be labeled like that, but I believe part of what we’re called to is being known for our association with Him. The reality is that even people who use those names in…

  • Our bit and Gods bit

    Living in the Kingdom is living in the gap between the “here” and the “not yet.” No matter what level of faith you’re living at, it’s still a risk-taking lifestyle. Taking risks is the very definition of living by faith; we live not by our past experiences or by what we see, but by what…

  • Authority

    Authority

    All of us have more authority than we realize, and so much more than we currently operate in. Robby DawkinsClick to TweetFrom the book “Do What Jesus Did” Available on amazon.co.uk*Available on amazon.com*

  • Joining with what he is doing

    Joining with what he is doing

    I try to pray a similar prayer every morning as I’m brushing my teeth: “Help me pay attention to all the ways You’re working around me, Lord, and join in with what You’re doing.” My confidence builds as I persistently pray, and I can respond to opportunities that come up. Robby DawkinsClick to TweetFrom the…

  • Availability

    Availability

    God isn’t necessarily looking for qualified people; He’s looking for available people whom He can use. Robby DawkinsClick to TweetFrom the book “Do What Jesus Did” Available on amazon.co.uk*Available on amazon.com*

  • Standing on your head!

    Standing on your head!

    As she left a conference in Atlanta, Georgia, a woman was praying, “Lord, I’ll do anything for You. I’ll do anything. Just tell me what You want me to do, and I’ll do it.” In that moment she sensed something and realized, I’m supposed to turn left. It almost felt like a whim, but desperately…

  • Practicing encouragement

    Practicing encouragement

    Another couple of women from our church go on evangelism shopping trips at Target or the mall. They say to people, “Hey, we’re practicing giving encouraging words from God at our church. Could we practice with you?” This is really effective because where some people might feel defensive about receiving from you, they’re often glad…

  • Praying on the streets

    Praying on the streets

    For me, the best approach has been to simply walk up to anyone and everyone and say, “We’re just walking around town looking for people to pray for. What can we pray for you about? Do you have any pain or sickness? What about family or relational needs? Do you need a job or finances?…