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

Ask

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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An illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos about Robert White, a young boy who wrote to President Kennedy with surprising results. Appropriate for James 4:2 and sermons on prayer.

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Prayer, Boldness, Courage

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

George Bush Senior Approves

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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Describing George Bush Sr's approval of George W. Bush following a ceremony marking a national day of prayer and remembrance, this sermon illustration for Matthew 3:16-17 demonstrates a father's blessing.

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Father, God, Blessing, Honor

Journalist David Bloom's Faith

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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David Bloom, a popular NBC News reporter, died while covering the war in Iraq. His last email to his wife reveals what he treasured the most. An illustration of priorities for Psalm 73:25 and John 17:3.

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Faith, Family, Marriage, Meaning Of Life

Schwarzenegger's Sacrifice

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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A man discovers new faith after being moved by an example of sacrificial love depicted in the movie "Terminator 2."

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Conversion, Hope, Love, Sacrifice

Dog Waits Ten Years

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This illustration describes a touching scene about patience from the film, "Hachi: A Dog's Tale," wherein a faithful dog waits years for to be reunited with his owner. (Proverbs 13:12; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Peter 1:8-9)

Proverbs 13:12; Philippians 3:20-21 1 Peter 1:8-9

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Advent, Faithfulness, Patience, Heaven

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

Prisoner Gets Freedom by Asking

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This sermon illustration for Hebrews 5:7, Proverbs 8:17, or John 14:13 demonstrates that to receive salvation through Christ, we only have to ask humbly for our freedom from sin through forgiveness.

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Freedom, Forgiveness Of Sin, Salvation

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

Testimonies from Space Shuttle Columbia

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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The tragic deaths of Rick Husband and Michael Anderson when the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded draw attention to the importance of knowing Christ, since death is as unexpected as it is sudden.

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Death, Providence, Comfort, Eternal Life

Cost of Burnhams' Freedom

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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Freedom from sin is free, but it is not cheap. This story about a kidnapped missionary couple reminds us that freedom often comes at a great cost. (Cf., Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:19-20; and 1 Peter 1:18-19)

Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:19-20 1 Peter 1:18-19

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Death, Redemption, Sacrifice, Freedom

Glory Follows Suffering

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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An illustration of victory after perseverance and suffering, taken from World War II. Appropriate for sermons on Romans 8:17 and Revelation.

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Suffering, Glory, Persecution, Future Life

Philomena and Forgiveness

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This illustration comes from the film "Philomena." A young Irish mother, pregnant out of wedlock, loses her son when nuns take him from her. Years later she tells a journalist what she has learned about forgiveness.

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Forgiveness, Love, Anger

'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

Man Miraculously Rescued from Capsized Ship

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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After spending what he thought would be his final hours recalling Psalms and praying, a Nigerian member of a tugboat crew was rescued after the boat sank and he was underwater for 72 hours.

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Prayer, Promises, Rest, Miracle

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

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

Freedom of Forgiveness

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This illustration is the story of how Wayne Messmer came to forgive the men who shot him, nearly costing him his voice and career.

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Forgiveness, Grace, Healing, Courage

Housepainter's Availability Leads to Rescue

Gregory Asimakoupoulos | Preaching Today

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This story about a housepainter who volunteered for a search illustrates how important one person answering a call to service can be (cf., 1 Peter 5:2, 1 Corinthians 16:15, and Isaiah 6:8).

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Sacrifice, Service, Calling, Community