Resources on Gregory Asimakoupoulos

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

With themes on adversity, affliction, and sanctification, this illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos compares tribulations to a Krispy Kreme conveyor belt that produces delicious results, and is appropriate for Hebrews 12:7-13.

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Trial, Suffering, Perseverance, Illustration

Beethoven's Unknowing Self-Poisoning

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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The cause of Beethoven's death reveals how, in both the physical and spiritual worlds, people often do not know what is hurting them. A sermon illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos for Hosea 4:6 or Haggai 1:3-10.

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Ludwig Van Beethoven, Poison, Illustration, Self-condemnation

Twin Towers Survivor Secure in God's Hands

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This story about a 9/11 Twin Towers survivor who experienced God's presence in the rubble, is appropriate for Psalms 18:4-6, 63:8, 130:1-2; and Jonah 2:1-9.

Psalms 18:4-6, 63:8, 130:1-2; Jonah 2:1-9

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Faith, God's Faithfulness, God's Presence, Security In God

Longing for Mystery

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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In this sermon illustration for Job 11:7-9, the popularity of the Harry Potter book series is used to demonstrate how all human beings have an innate desire to connect with something supernatural.

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Culture, Longing, Mystery, Magic

'Titanic' Lifeboats Seats Were Only Half-filled

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This sermon illustration for Matthew 4:17, Romans 10:9-17, or 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 introduces themes of invitation, witness and salvation through the story how when the Titanic sank, many lifeboats were left with room for more passengers.

Proverbs 10:17; Matthew 4:17, 13:15 Romans 10:9-17

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Evangelism, Missions, Salvation, Illustration

Looking at God

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This illustration is about how a father and his toddler daughter enjoy looking at each other, which is similar to how it can feel to enjoy God's presence in worship.

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Worship, God's Presence, Illustration, Parenting

Father and Son Help Rescue Abandoned Baby

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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With themes on the Fatherhood of God and salvation, this sermon illustration relating to John 3:16 tells story of the miraculous rescue of an abandoned baby demonstrates how God intervened on behalf of doomed humanity.

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Salvation, God's Will, God, Illustration

Boasting in God

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This sermon illustration for 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1:31, or 7:7 introduces themes of humility and evangelism through the story of a man who won the largest painting competition in the world and gave God the credit.

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Evangelism, Humility, Illustration, Glory

Forgiveness Personified

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This sermon illustration for Matthew 6:14-15 or Luke 7:36-50 introduces themes of forgiveness and grace through the story of a couple who asked a judge to spare the lives of their son's convicted killers.

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Forgiveness, Grace, Mercy, Murder

Jesus Holds Me

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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A girl lost her drug addict mother and alcoholic father to murder/suicide. When her foster parents took her to church, she recognized the man on a cross. A powerful illustration of God's comforting presence.

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Jesus, Comfort, God's Presence, Illustration

Love Makes Confession Possible

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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In this sermon illustration relating to themes of forgiveness, grace, and confession, two children's admission of guilt demonstrates that despite the depth of our sin, we can be confident that God's love will not diminish.

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Forgiveness, Confession, Grace Of God, God's Love

Destroyed by Lust

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This sermon illustration highlighting themes of lust and sin uses the consequences of deer behavior during mating season to demonstrate that a sinful preoccupation with sex and lust leads to destruction.

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Sin, Lust, Illustration, Destruction

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Hearing God's Word of Love

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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In this sermon illustration relating to themes of new life and God's love, a man regaining his hearing demonstrates that a nonbeliever's turns to the Lord opens spiritual ears that had previously been unable to hear.

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God's Love, Listening To God, New Life, Illustration

Persevering after Loss

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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In this sermon illustration for Matthew 6:5-15, the story of an author whose only manuscript was accidentally used as fire kindling demonstrates that impossible situations can be overcome by daily work.

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Hope, Perseverance, Illustration, Despair

Between a Rock and a Really Hard Place

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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In this sermon illustration relating to 1 John 2:15-17 and Mark 9:45-46, a scene from the film "127 Hours" demonstrates how Jesus challenges Christians to make painful decisions for the sake of their spiritual survival.

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Sacrifice, Christ, Christian Life, Illustration

TV "Survivor" Needs Church

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This sermon illustration for Hebrews 10:24-25 shares the story of a reality TV contestant who, after feeling lonely, was encouraged by the prayers of his church community.

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Church, Fellowship, Intercession, Illustration

Help for Long Race

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This sermon illustration for Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, or Hebrews 12:1-3 demonstrates how encouragement and support can drive someone to success even when faced with overwhelming obstacles.

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Community, Perseverance, Illustration, Weakness

Discovery in a Time of Dryness

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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An illustration about the Lake of Galilee being in a time of drought, resulting in brothers finding a boat dating back to the time of Jesus. This illustrates God's blessings in spiritual dryness (2 Corinthians 4:7-12).

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Suffering, Illustration, Blessing

Gardener Saws Off Fingers for Insurance Money

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This sermon illustration relating to Luke 12:15 and Proverbs 13:11 demonstrates that money and greed's power over humans can be so strong, it can drive us to pain and destruction.

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Money, Greed, Power, Illustration

A Debt Was Paid in Full

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This illustration highlights themes of atonement, the blood of Christ, and justification by telling a story about a dinner bill being paid in full. (Cf., Romans 3:21-26, 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-10, Colossians 2:13-15, 1 Peter 1:17-21)

Romans 3:21-26, 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-10 Colossians 2:13-15

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Atonement, Salvation, Illustration, Debt