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Writer Randy Alcorn on Giving
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This illustration by Randy Alcorn describes a different way generosity can be brought about. It is appropriate for Genesis 50:20; Hebrews 10:32-36; and James 1:2-3, 12.
Genesis 50:20; Hebrews 10:32-36 James 1:2-3, 12
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Ministry, Money, Judgment, Providence
Heavenly Priorities
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Who owns your possessions? Randy Alcorn shares what he learned by giving up his valuable books to the church library. Suggested as an illustration for Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 24:1, 1 Corinthians 4:2, and other similar passages.
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Money, Stewardship, Tithing, Providence
Sermon Quotes on Wealth
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote
In this pair of quotes, Randy Alcorn points out the temporal nature of wealth and Alistair Begg encourages one not to cling to wealth.
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Sermon, Treasure, Wealth, Control
Sermon Quotes on Materialism
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Quotes from Randy Alcorn and Dietrich Bonhoeffer about the challenge of living in a materialistic age.
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Grace, Repentance, Church, Power
Missionary's Short Life Makes Us Examine Our Lives
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This is an illustration by Randy Alcorn describing the story of a missionary's short life in Egypt, appropriate for Genesis 3:19, Ecclesiastes 2:18-22, Matthew 6:33. John 6:27, 1 Timothy 4:10, and James 4:13-16.
Genesis 3:19; Ecclesiastes 2:18-22 Matthew 6:33
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Love, Compassion, Heaven, Meaning Of Life
Sermon Quotes on Giving
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In this pair of quotes, Randy Alcorn argues that giving begets receiving and Augustine celebrates the God who gives himself.
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Sermon, St. Augustine, God, Giving
Suffering from Cancer, Woman Trusts God's Goodness
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A sermon illustration by Randy Alcorn describing the story of a woman who trusts God's goodness while suffering with cancer. (Cf., Job 1:20-21, 2:9-10; Isaiah 25:1; Romans 8:26-29; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10)
Job 1:20-21, 2:9-10; Isaiah 25:1 Romans 8:26-29
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Fear, Suffering, Trust, God's Sovereignty
Sermon Quotes on Relationships
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This collection of quotes about relationships and intimacy features the work of Augustine, Randy Alcorn, Richard Plass, and Bob Goff.
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Love, Sermon, Relationship, Sexuality
Your Part in Life’s Drama
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This quote, from Randy Alcorn, explains the importance of humility, and how our lives serve a greater purpose when we are part of God's Kingdom. (Deuteronomy 8:2-6; 2 Chronicles 34:26-28; James 4:10)
Deuteronomy 8:2-6; 2 Chronicles 34:26-28 James 4:10
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Humility, God's Sovereignty, God's Will, Eternal Life
Sermon Illustrations on Grace
Andy Cook | The Pastor's Workshop Requires paid account
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This collection of sermon illustrations by various authors on God's grace includes a story of a baby trapped in a well, a story of being rescued from debt, and a story of a dream about heaven.
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Grace, Salvation, Illustration, Atonement
Problem of Evil Is Main Reason for not Trusting God
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Like the ultimate trump card, the problem of evil is often used as proof of God's non-existence. This excerpt from Randy Alcorn includes quotes from John Stott, Richard Swineburn, and Ronald Nash.
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Suffering, Doubt, Theodicy, Atheism
Wedding Singer’s Name Is Not on the List
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This story by Randy Alcorn about a wedding singer who forgot to RSVP and was refused admission to the reception can be used in a sermon on Matthew 22:1-14 and/or Revelation 20:15, 21:27.
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Wedding, Singers, Salvation, Response
Sermon Quotes on Consumerism
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This collection of quotes from Charles Spurgeon, Leo Tolstoy, Mark Twain, David Foster Wallace, Tennessee Williams, and others addresses consumerism, capitalism, and abundance.
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Consumerism, Sermon, C. H. Spurgeon, Leo Tolstoy
Sam Houston's Pocketbook Baptized
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An illustration by Randy Alcorn about how baptism requires a completely changed relationship to one's financial resources, appropriate for Galatians 6:6 and Ephesians 5:8-10.
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Baptism, Conversion, Money, Generosity
Responses to Grace
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A quote by Randy Alcorn on two human responses to grace. "Those who know their unworthiness seize grace as a hungry [person] seizes bread; the self-righteous resent grace."
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Grace, Salvation, Pride, Arrogance
Small Steps Toward Sin
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In this sermon illustration for Genesis 13:12, 2 Samuel 11:1-4, and four other related passages, a quote from Randy Alcorn demonstrates how immoral habits can result from small choices.
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Sin, Evil, Compromise, Illustration
'Slumdog Millionaire' Depicts God's Response to Suffering
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This is an illustration from "Slumdog Millionaire," highlighting the ending in which Jamal, finding his love after years of separation, kisses the captor-inflicted scar on her face; hasn't God in Christ kissed our scars?
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Beauty, Longing, Suffering, Compassion
The Faithful, Un-Meteor-like Work of Bert Elliot
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In this sermon illustration for John 14:12; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Colossians 4:7-9, a comparison of two missionaries, both of whom were faithful servants of God, demonstrates that a life of faithfulness looks different in each person.
John 14:12; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Colossians 4:7-9
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Faithfulness, Missions, God's Faithfulness, God's Will
Finding a Real Purpose
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This story about world-famous guitarist Christopher Parkening discovering a purpose beyond himself and his own interests, is appropriate for  Ecclesiastes 9:10; 1 Corinthians 10:31; and Colossians 3:17.
Ecclesiastes 9:10; 1 Corinthians 10:31 Colossians 3:17
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Joy, Contentment, Meaning Of Life
What It Means to Excel at Giving
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This sermon illustration of 2 Corinthians 8:3-7 and 9:6-15 gives examples of giving as a skill to excel at.
2 Corinthians 8:3-7, 9:6-15
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Faith, Providence, Giving, Charity
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