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Eternal Life
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
"Frederick Buechner on John 3:13-17 suggesting that eternal life in the full and final sense is to be with God as Christ is with him, and with each other as Christ is with us."
John 3:13-17
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Sermon, Illustration, Eternal Life, Christ
Judas
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
Frederick Buechner on Matthew 26:14-16 about Judas' betrayal and death. What were his motives? Why would he kill himself after? What would have gone through his head during and after the act?
Matthew 26:14-16
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Sermon, Illustration, Judas, Kiss
Emmanuel
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
An article and sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on Matthew 1:23. The essential message of Christmas is Emmanuel, God with us, and that raises a questions: Who is this God and how is this God with...
Matthew 1:23
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Birth, Christmas, Sermon, Illustration
Lazarus
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on John 11:1-45 about the resurrection of Lazarus. When Lazarus opened his eyes to Jesus standing there, he couldn't for the life of him tell which side he was on....
John 11:1-45
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Sermon, Illustration, Heaven, Resurrection
John the Baptist
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on Matthew 3:1-12. They don't come any better that John the Baptist, but when the Big-Party really gets off the ground, even John will look like small potatoes.
Matthew 3:1-12
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Advent, Sermon, Illustration, John The Baptist
Thomas
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
As Frederick Buechner reflects on John 20:19-29 he imagines that there isn't a believer anywhere who wouldn't have traded places with Thomas, given the chance, if that meant seeing the resurrected Jesus in the upper room.
John 20:19-29
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Jesus, Sermon, Illustration, John
Eve
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 about Eve after the fall. He says that Eve spent the rest of her days convincing herself that it had all worked out for the best.
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7
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Goodness, Sermon, Illustration, Eve
He Will Strengthen You
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on strength. Being made in the image of God is how God's strengthens us.
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
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Sermon, Illustration, Strength, Image Of God
Darkness
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on Ephesians 5:8-10 about darkness, suggesting "all you're asked is to take a step or two forward through the darkness and start digging in."
Ephesians 5:8-10
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Creation, Sermon, Illustration, Darkness
Denunciation
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on Jeremiah 14 that looks at Jeremiah as a prophet of denunciation who was in the end stoned by his own people.
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22
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Sermon, Illustration, Jeremiah, Denunciation
Sermon Quotes on Sin
Mark Batterson | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This collection of quotes about sin features work from Mark Batterson, Frederick Buechner, Timothy Keller, Eugene H. Peterson, Barbara Brown Taylor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Robert Louis Stevenson, Stanley Hauerwas, Julian of Norwich, and many more.
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Sin, Salvation, Sermon, How Shall I Go To God
Sermon Illustrations on Concern
Frederick Buechner | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Great sermon illustrations on concern with entries from Frederick Buechner, Paul David Tripp, Ann Voskamp.
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Sermon, Cross, Worry
Sermon Quotes on the World
Augustine of Hippo | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This collection of sermon quotes about the world feature the work of Augustine, Frederick Buechner, Mark Twain, Elwyn Brooks White, Stephen Crane, and Eugene H. Peterson.
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Sermon, World, Universe, Human Race
Sermon Illustrations on Priorities
Stephen Covey | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this collection of sermon illustrations, Steven Covey explains that good is the worst enemy of great. Frederick Buechner offers a reminder that everyone's life is God's business, and Phillip Yancey explains tithing's potential impact.
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Sermon, Illustration, Tithes, Choice
Sermon Quotes on Actions
Karl Barth | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
Book Quote
This collection of quotes features Karl Barth, Frederick Buechner, Eugene H. Peterson, Martin Luther, Parker Palmer, and others addressing topics related to action, good works, behavior, and sacrifice.
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Sermon, Meaning Of Life, Good Works, Sacrifice
Neurotic Anxiety
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on Matthew 6:24-34 about the church as family seeking to be life-givers and life-receivers for each other.
Matthew 6:24-34
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Family, Sermon, Illustration, Church
Sermon Quotes on Busyness
Frederick Buechner | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A collection of potent quotes on the dangers of busyness.
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Laziness, Sermon, Busyness, Sloth
Render Unto Caesar
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A sermon illustration about someone who misconstrues Jesus’ command to “render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s” from Frederick Buechner’s “Book of Bebb.”
Matthew 22:15-22
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Money, Sermon, Taxes
Sermon Quotes on the Cross
Frederick Buechner | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
This collection of quotes about the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross features work from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Hans Urs von Balthasar, Charles Spurgeon, Athanasius, Jürgen Moltmann, Thomas à Kempis, Stanley Hauerwas, and many more.
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Sermon, Cross, Death Of Christ, Crucifixion
Be Patient
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
A sermon illustration by Frederick Buechner on James 5:7-10 about the difficulty in understanding the Bible's eschatological teachings. Are they literal, symbolic, poetic hyperbole, or something else?
James 5:7-10
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Sermon, Illustration, Eschatology, Kingdom Of God
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