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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
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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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Poison, Self-condemenation

Actor Who Played Jesus Gets Shunned by Hollywood
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Greg Asimakoupoulos relates how Jim Caviezel took a role to honor Jesus regardless of the cost - even within the motion picture industry - illustrating 2 Timothy 1:8, 1 Peter 4:16, 2 Timothy 1:12, and similar...
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Culture, Evangelism, Courage, Faithfulness

Philomena and Forgiveness
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"Philomena" is a film about a woman who, after many years, forgives the nuns who took her son and gave him to another family after she gave birth to him out of wedlock.
Matthew 6:9-14; John 20:23; Ephesians 4:32
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Forgiveness, Love, Anger

George Bush Senior Approves
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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
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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

Man Rescued from Capsized Ship
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After the tugboat on which he was the cook sank in one hundred feet of water, Harrison Odjegba Okene spent seventy-two hours under water recalling Psalms and praying until he was finally rescued.
Isaiah 12:2; Jonah 2:1-9; Micah 7:7
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Prayer, Miracle, God's Deliverance, Psalms (book)

Twin Towers Survivor Secure in God's Hands
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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 (+ more); Jonah 2:1-9
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Faith, God's Faithfulness, God's Presence, Security In God

Schwarzenegger's Sacrifice
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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

Glory Follows Suffering
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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

Prisoner Gets Freedom by Asking
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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, Salvation

Love Makes Confession Possible
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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, God's Love

Longing for Mystery
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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

Housepainter's Availability Leads to Rescue
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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/vocation, Community

Testimonies from Space Shuttle Columbia
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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

Freedom of Forgiveness
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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

Cost of Burnhams' Freedom
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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

Forgiveness Personified
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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

Coach Jerry Manuel's Response to Rejection
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An illustration for Philippians 3:7-8; Mark 10:45. When manager Jerry Manuel was fired for not winning a championship, his response revealed his commitment to Christ: "I came here to be a servant and not a celebrity."
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Leadership, Humility, Stewardship, Work

'Titanic' Lifeboats Seats Were Only Half-filled
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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, Mission, Salvation, Witness
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