Sermon Illustrations on Goodness
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When Goodness - Biblical Analogy
At the heart of our faith, just as God commanded Joshua, lies a promise that echoes throughout the ages: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you...
The Example of Goodness - Contemporary Example
A few years ago, I met a woman named Clara in our community. Life had thrown a multitude of challenges her way. A single mother, she juggled two jobs to provide for her three children, each day waking before dawn...
When Goodness - Contemporary Example
On a chilly autumn evening, a small community gathered in a local church basement for a dinner, their laughter mingling with the aroma of homemade chili. Among them sat a quiet man named Harold, who had recently lost his wife....
When Goodness - Contemporary Example
A few months back, I found myself at a community center, volunteering for a food drive. As I sorted through boxes of canned goods, I noticed a woman named Mary. She was in her late sixties, her hands worn yet...
The Example of Goodness - Story
In a small town, there lived an elderly woman named Clara, renowned for her radiant goodness. Each Sunday, as she walked to church, her neighbors would stop to admire the way she carried herself, her head held high and her...
Thinking About Goodness - Teaching Material
Proverbs 3:5-6 invites us to place our trust in the Lord with all our hearts and to lean not on our own understanding. This sacred wisdom isn’t just a gentle suggestion; it’s a profound invitation to experience the fullness of...
Lessons from Goodness - Story
One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, I found myself walking through my neighborhood. I passed by a small park, where a grandmother sat on a bench, her eyes scanning the playground. There, her grandchildren ran wild—a whirlwind...
Thinking About Goodness - Teaching Material
Proverbs 3:5-6 invites us into a profound trust, urging us not to rely solely on our own understanding but to acknowledge God in all our ways. This call to trust is not a dismissal of our intellect but an invitation...
A Story of Goodness - Story
In a small, sunlit town, there lived a woman named Clara. Everyone knew her as the librarian, a quiet soul who spent her days surrounded by the yellowed pages of old books. But beneath her gentle demeanor lay a story...
The Example of Goodness - Story
Sarah lived in a small town where everyone knew each other's stories, joys, and struggles. She was not a woman of great means, but her heart overflowed with *agape*, a selfless love that transformed everything she touched. One chilly autumn...
A Story of Goodness - Contemporary Example
There’s a woman in our community named Sarah. Not long ago, she faced an uphill battle, struggling with addiction that consumed her life. For years, Sarah drifted through darkness, feeling the weight of shame and despair. It was as if...
The Power of Goodness - Contemporary Example
Just a few months ago, I visited a local community center where a woman named Deborah runs a weekly cooking class for at-risk youth. Deborah, a retired schoolteacher, had faced her share of trials. She had lost her husband to...
The Example of Goodness - Contemporary Example
A few months ago, I met a young woman named Maria at our community center. She was a single mother, struggling to make ends meet and wrestling with feelings of despair. One evening, as we sat together at a kitchen...
Lessons from Goodness - Story
In a quiet village, nestled between rolling hills, lived an elderly woman named Martha. Her life had been marked by loss; she had buried two husbands and watched her children scatter to distant lands in search of opportunity. Yet, in...
The Power of Goodness - Contemporary Example
In a small town, there lived a man named Tom who had once been a tough construction worker—tough on the outside and even tougher on the inside. For years, he carried a burden of bitterness, shaped by a painful childhood...
Thinking About Goodness - Church Context
As we reflect on the call of Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20, we are reminded that the mission to spread goodness and truth is rooted in our shared life as a community of faith. “Go therefore and make disciples of all...
The Power of Goodness - Story
On a warm Sunday afternoon, I sat in a local café with an old friend, Peter. We hadn’t seen each other in years, and as we shared a slice of lemon cake, the conversation turned to our lives. Peter shared...
The Example of Goodness - Story
In a small, sunlit village, there lived a man named Anton. He had once been a talented craftsman, known for his beautiful wooden carvings. Yet, over the years, misfortune and despair had warped his spirit. He lost everything—his family, his...
Quiet Time: Goodness - Prayer
As we gather in the warm embrace of this sacred space, let us pause and reflect on the profound words of Jesus in John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Here, we find an invitation to...
The Example of Goodness - Story
There was a small village nestled in the hills, where a woman named Clara lived. Clara was known for her radiant smile and kind heart, but she had not always been that way. Years ago, she found herself trapped in...
A Story of Goodness - Story
In a small, close-knit community, there lived an elderly woman named Ruth. Ruth was known for her unwavering kindness; she seemed to embody the very essence of *agape*, the selfless love spoken of in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. One winter, a...
A Story of Goodness - Story
Maria was a kind-hearted woman in her seventies, known throughout her community for her unwavering faith and vibrant spirit. Every Sunday, you could find her in the front pew, her gentle hands folded in prayer. But a shadow fell over...
The Example of Goodness - Story
Sarah lived in a small town, her life marked by ordinary days filled with work, family, and church. Yet, she carried a burden in her heart. From a young age, she had always been told to pursue goodness, to seek...
Scriptural Insight: Goodness - Commentary
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (*John 3:16*) This passage captures the essence of divine goodness. Here, we see a love so...