Illustrations from Matthew
407 illustrations referencing Matthew
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...
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.
A Contemporary Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Lik...
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 ...
The The Bible is Not a Sex Manual Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept 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 c...
A Contemporary Women and Church Leadership Story - 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...
A Modern Story of We are Imago Dei - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take the...
The The Bible is Not a Sex Manual Challenge - 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 ...
When Science and Faith Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Science and Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters wh...
Lessons from Politics - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Politics presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...
A Modern Story of Economic Justice and the Kingdom - 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...
Modern Examples of Interfaith Dialogue - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblic...
Modern Examples of A Better Political Imagination - 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...
Modern Examples of A Better Political Imagination - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination 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 ...
When Life Meets Real Life - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Life presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ti...
When Life Meets Real Life - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Life presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strug...
A Modern Story of We are Imago Dei - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take t...
When Life Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Life presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...
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...
The The Bible is Not a Sex Manual Challenge - 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...
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
Modern Examples of Interfaith Dialogue - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters wh...
The The Bible is Not a Sex Manual Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like th...