Awe Illustrations
1969 illustrations evoking awe
The Master's Paintbrush
A famous artist was creating his masterpiece when his young apprentice accidentally knocked over a jar of black paint, splattering it across the canvas. The apprentice was horrified, certain he had ru...
The Lighthouse Keeper's Faith
A lighthouse keeper lived alone on a rocky island, maintaining a beacon that guided ships safely to harbor. Every night for thirty years, he climbed the narrow stairs to light the great lamp. Ships wo...
Catholic Lens Perspective: Sermon Illustration
This sermon illustration explores Christian themes through the theological lens of Catholic Lens, providing insights and practical application for modern believers.
Christocentric Lens Perspective: Sermon Illustration
This sermon illustration explores Christian themes through the theological lens of Christocentric Lens, providing insights and practical application for modern believers.
Arminian (Wesleyan) Lens Perspective: Sermon Illustration
This sermon illustration explores Christian themes through the theological lens of Arminian (Wesleyan) Lens, providing insights and practical application for modern believers.
Eastern Orthodox Lens Perspective: Sermon Illustration
This sermon illustration explores Christian themes through the theological lens of Eastern Orthodox Lens, providing insights and practical application for modern believers.
Pentecostal Lens Perspective: Sermon Illustration
This sermon illustration explores Christian themes through the theological lens of Pentecostal Lens, providing insights and practical application for modern believers.
Modern Examples of Climate Change and Hope - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bi...
A Contemporary Hospitality Story - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Hospitality presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...
The A Better Political Imagination Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
Modern Examples of Idolatry - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Idolatry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
When Nonviolent Resistance Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical character...
Finding Economic Justice and the Kingdom in Everyday Moments - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
Lessons from AI & Human Dignity - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, AI & Human Dignity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strug...
Modern Examples of Leading Toward Peace - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblica...
A Contemporary A Better Political Imagination Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
Lessons from Women and Church Leadership - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a ...
Lessons from Enemy Love - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Enemy Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced...
Lessons from Diversity & Inclusion - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Diversity & Inclusion presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who fa...
Real-World We Have What We Need to Practice Love - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, We Have What We Need to Practice Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith....
Missional-Theological Lens Perspective: Sermon Illustration
This sermon illustration explores Christian themes through the theological lens of Missional-Theological Lens, providing insights and practical application for modern believers.
When Missions Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
Finding Humility in Everyday Moments - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Humility presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...
The Lent Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Lent presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strug...