Hope Illustrations
4517 illustrations evoking hope
The Mental Health & Spirituality Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, many suffer in ...
Finding God in Global Pandemic & Community - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Global Pandemic & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simi...
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.
Real-World We are Imago Dei - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human d...
The Mental Health and Spirituality Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Mental Health and Spirituality presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
Lessons from Women and Church Leadership - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a young woman wh...
Finding God in Political Division & Unity - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who...
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...
Lessons from Diversity & Inclusion - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Diversity & Inclusion presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar st...
Finding God in Climate Change & Stewardship - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a precious gift -...
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
Lessons from Prayer - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Prayer isn't just a religious ritual—it's a lifeline to God. Consider the story of Michael, a father who began praying for his estranged son every day for thr...
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 Digital Addiction & Freedom - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Digital Addiction & Freedom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
When Inclusive Language for God Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Inclusive Language for God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical char...
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ch...
A Contemporary Women and Church Leadership Story - 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 ...
The Suffering Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Suffering isn't a sign of God's absence—it's often a sign of His presence. Take the story of Rachel, a young woman who lost her husband in a tragic accident...
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...
Modern Examples of Environmental Stewardship - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Climate change presents one of the greatest moral challenges of our time, and progressive Christians are called to respond with both urgency a...
Real-World The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical cha...
Modern Examples of Immigration and Welcome - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Immigration and Welcome presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical character...
Real-World The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like ...
Lessons from Racial Reconciliation - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The work of racial reconciliation is central to progressive Christian faith, requiring both personal transformation and systemic change. Conside...