Sermon Illustrations

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  • A rich life

    The 20th century Protestant theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer said that it is only through gratitude that life becomes rich. Click to TweetWebsite: http://www.swedenborg.org/sermons/pastsermons/04-11-21/The_Power_of_Gratitude.aspx

  • Gratitude

    Gratefulness is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It makes the difference between just going through the motions and really being alive. Click to TweetWebsite: http://www.swedenborg.org/sermons/pastsermons/04-11-21/The_Power_of_Gratitude.aspx

  • Christian co-workers

    Jago Wynne, author of the book Working Without Wilting, talks about pastoring mid-week gatherings for people working in London. He says that those who came by themselves from their workplace as isolated Christians generally looked weary, struggling with the pressures of working life. On the other hand, those who had found other Christian colleagues and…

  • Jail cell of bitterness

    Unforgiveness is choosing to stay trapped in a jail cell of bitterness, serving time for someone else’s crime Click to Tweet

  • Virgin Birth

    If the virgin birth of Jesus is untrue, then the story of Jesus changes greatly; we would have a sexually promiscuous young woman lying about God’s miraculous hand in the birth of her son, raising that son to declare he was God, and then joining his religion. But if Mary is nothing more than a…

  • Confronting Fear

    Jesus takes his disciples across the lake in the storm to “the other side” – the eastern shore where the unclean Gentiles live. It’s not far from their home on the western shore, but they have probably never been there before, it is too “other” for them. They survive the storm, arrive at midnight to…

  • Fear & control

    We should be afraid when we are in control, and feel safe when God is! Click to TweetWebsite: http://www.towinsome.com/roots-of-fear/

  • Confront fear

    Jesus intentionally puts his disciples in scary places in order to make them feel fear, so that he can cut off its head. His strategy? Expose to confront. Click to TweetWebsite: http://www.towinsome.com/roots-of-fear/

  • JOURNALING – SOAP Journaling is a

    JOURNALING – SOAP Journaling is a very powerful way of connecting with God. Simply put, journaling is writing down prayer points and answers you receive. How to get started… Obtain a prayer journal notebook or use an app on your phone to record a journal entry every day (Try Pages, Notes, on iPhone or One…

  • And then, when they get

    And then, when they get their presents, it really get interesting! I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks for the harmonica you…