Sermon Illustrations

Tag: Father

  • Of, through, in

    When the Father gives something, it comes of the Father. And when the Son gives you something, it comes through Jesus. But when the Spirit provides it is given in Him. Of, through, in – just three little words, but they are mighty and powerful. As you read God’s Word, the pattern is striking. When…

  • Knowing your inheritance

    Over and over again throughout the prophets, the parables and the apostles’ preaching, we see that God’s heart is for us to know that we’re sons and daughters who have been given free access to the rich and full inheritance of Christ. My belief is that one of the primary battles Satan wages is his…

  • Children tugging on sleeves

    Children are a great model for prayer Prayer is about tugging on the sleeves of our Father in heaven until He gives us what we are asking for. Why? Because that’s what He’s asked us to do and even our parents didn’t send us away when we needed thing from them Mike BettsClick to TweetFrom…

  • Uncomforted pain

    But uncomforted pain can leave a wound for a lifetime. No matter how well your earthly father may have provided for you, even if you lived in a large home, wore the nicest clothing, and ate the best food, if you didn’t feel protected, comforted, or safe in his presence, you may never feel safe…

  • At CIA headquarters in Langley,

    At CIA headquarters in Langley, one of the newest artifacts in the agency’s private museum is a message from a father to his 3-year-old son. The gold-embossed letterhead features a swastika and the name Adolf Hitler. “Dear Dennis,” the seven-sentence letter begins. “The man who might have written on this card once controlled Europe —…

  • Paul never thinks of God’s

    Paul never thinks of God’s love for us apart from the cross and he never thinks of Christ’s dying for us apart from the Father’s giving of the Son. Douglas MooClick to TweetFrom the book “Epistle to the Romans (New International Commentary on the New Testament)” Available on amazon.co.uk*Available on amazon.com*