Sermon Illustrations on Holiness
28 illustrations found
Thomas a Kempis — Imitate Christ's Patience
monastic devotional prayer by Thomas a Kempis
Quiet Time: Holiness - Prayer
This devotional emphasizes the importance of engaging with Holiness in one's life, reflecting God's love and grace. It encourages believers to be transformed by their faith in order to serve others and bring hope to the world around them.
Quiet Time: Holiness - Story
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with Holiness in one's life, encouraging believers to see their actions as a reflection of God's character. It highlights the transformative power of faith, not only for personal growth but also for serving and bringing hope to others.
Quiet Time: Holiness - Biblical Insight
This devotional emphasizes the importance of engaging with Holiness in one's life, reflecting God's love and grace. It encourages believers to be transformed by their faith and to serve others, thereby bringing hope and healing to the world around them.
Real-World Holiness - Contemporary Example
The sermon illustration emphasizes the relevance of Holiness in today's world, drawing parallels between contemporary challenges and the struggles faced by biblical characters. It highlights the enduring power of Scripture, particularly John 14:6, as a source of guidance and hope for navigating life's complexities.
Scripture and Holiness - Reflection
This theological reflection emphasizes the importance of Holiness in the contemporary world, drawing on the wisdom of James 1:27. It encourages individuals to engage deeply with their faith, promoting integrity and compassion as essential responses to the complexities of modern life.
Scripture and Holiness - Commentary
This biblical commentary explores the concept of Holiness as presented in James 1:27, emphasizing its relevance in today's complex society. It encourages believers to engage with their faith authentically and compassionately, highlighting the importance of living out God's truth in daily life.
Scripture and Holiness - Application
The biblical insight emphasizes the importance of Holiness in navigating the complexities of modern life, as illustrated in James 1:27. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting a faith that is lived out with integrity and compassion.
Genesis 34:1-31 - Reformed/Calvinist Perspective
In the Reformed tradition, Genesis 34 highlights God’s sovereignty in the midst of human sin and chaos. The narrative demonstrates how God’s covenant people navigate the consequences of sin, revealing both the depravity of humanity and the necessity of divine grace for redemption.
Genesis 19:30-38 - Dispensational Perspective
In the Dispensational tradition, Genesis 19:30-38 illustrates the consequences of moral compromise and the failure to uphold God's standards. The passage serves as a reminder of the separation between Israel and the Church, emphasizing how the legacy of disobedience can lead to generational sin and the establishment of nations that oppose God's covenant people.
Genesis 35:1-15 - Wesleyan/Methodist Perspective
In this passage, God commands Jacob to return to Bethel, a place of divine encounter, emphasizing the importance of responding to God's call and renewing one's commitment to holiness. This resonates with the Wesleyan understanding of prevenient grace, which invites individuals to recognize God's active presence in their lives, leading them to a transformative encounter that fosters both personal and communal sanctification.
Genesis 2:1-3 - Catholic Perspective
In the Catholic tradition, Genesis 2:1-3 is viewed as a foundational text for understanding the nature of creation and the sanctity of the Sabbath. It emphasizes God's rest as a model for human life, inviting believers to participate in the divine rhythm of work and rest that reflects God's own creative order.
Luke 10:25-37 (The Good Samaritan) - Anglican/Episcopal Perspective
In the Anglican/Episcopal tradition, the parable of the Good Samaritan emphasizes the call to love one’s neighbor as an expression of living faith. The narrative challenges preconceived notions of who our neighbor is, highlighting the universal call to compassion and mercy that transcends social and cultural boundaries.
Genesis 19:1-11 - Dispensational Perspective
In the Dispensational tradition, Genesis 19:1-11 highlights God's judgment against sin and the distinction between Israel and the Church. The passage serves as a foreshadowing of God's ultimate judgment during the end times, emphasizing the need for believers to remain vigilant and separate from worldly influences, much like Lot's separation from Sodom.
Genesis 2:1-3 - Baptist Perspective
In the Baptist tradition, Genesis 2:1-3 underscores God’s sovereign authority as the Creator, who designs a rhythm of work and rest. This passage emphasizes the holiness of the Sabbath, affirming the importance of rest in our communion with God and our stewardship of creation, aligning well with the Baptist focus on individual believer’s relationship with God.
Genesis 36:1-43 - Eastern Orthodox Perspective
In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Genesis 36:1-43 is understood as a testament to God's providence and the unfolding of His divine plan through the lineage of Esau. The listing of descendants serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of familial and communal bonds in the journey toward salvation, reflecting God's grace that extends beyond Israel.
Genesis 6:1-8 - Baptist Perspective
In the Baptist tradition, Genesis 6:1-8 is understood as a profound reflection on human sinfulness and the need for divine grace. This passage highlights God's judgment against pervasive wickedness while also pointing to His mercy, which is foundational to the Baptist understanding of salvation and believers' baptism as a response to God's redemptive work.
Genesis 19:12-29 - Baptist Perspective
In the Baptist tradition, Genesis 19:12-29 is understood as a demonstration of God's justice and mercy, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the necessity of personal faith in God's salvation. The passage illustrates the importance of individual response to God's warnings and the consequences of communal sin, emphasizing that each believer is accountable for their own faith and actions before God.
Genesis 35:1-15 - Universal Perspective
In the Universal theological tradition, this passage emphasizes God's unwavering commitment to His covenant people, highlighting the call to holiness and renewal. It illustrates how divine encounters shape identity and community, affirming that God's presence transforms us and calls us to respond in obedience.
Genesis 35:1-15 - Charismatic Perspective
In the Charismatic tradition, Genesis 35:1-15 is seen as a powerful reminder of God's presence and His call to holiness. This passage emphasizes the importance of responding to God's invitation to worship and the transformative power of divine encounters, highlighting how God desires to reveal Himself in our lives as we seek Him with sincerity and faith.
Genesis 50:1-14 - Wesleyan/Methodist Perspective
In the Wesleyan/Methodist tradition, Genesis 50:1-14 emphasizes God's providence and the transformative power of forgiveness. Joseph's ability to forgive his brothers reflects the concept of prevenient grace, which prepares hearts for reconciliation, highlighting that God's grace is available to all, even those who have wronged us. This passage invites believers to embrace sanctification through the practice of forgiveness and communal healing.
Genesis 1:6-8 - Wesleyan/Methodist Perspective
In the Wesleyan/Methodist tradition, Genesis 1:6-8 is seen as a reflection of God's prevenient grace, the grace that goes before us and prepares the way for salvation. The act of God separating the waters to create the sky illustrates God’s desire to bring order from chaos, which is a core theme in the journey toward sanctification where believers are progressively transformed into the image of Christ.
Two Becoming One: The Mystery of Christian Marriage - Contemporary Example
The sermon illustration emphasizes that marriage is a sacrament reflecting Christ's relationship with the Church, requiring divine grace for fulfillment. It highlights the importance of selflessness and love as choices, aiming for holiness rather than mere happiness. Through this union, couples are sanctified and become channels of God's grace to each other and the world.
Two Becoming One: The Mystery of Christian Marriage - Story
The sermon illustration emphasizes that marriage is a sacrament reflecting Christ's relationship with the Church, requiring divine grace for fulfillment. It highlights the importance of selflessness and love as choices demonstrated through actions, aiming for holiness rather than mere happiness. Ultimately, this union serves to sanctify both partners, fostering spiritual growth and deeper joy.