Sermon Illustrations on Simplicity

22 illustrations found

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Simplicity: Basil the Great: Homily to the Rich

Teaching on Simplicity from Basil the Great: Basil the Great: Homily to the Rich

hoardingsurplusjusticeLuke 12:16-21
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Simplicity: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living

Teaching on Simplicity from George Fox: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living

plain livinghonestyequalityMatthew 5:37
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Simplicity: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

Teaching on Simplicity from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

generositywealthsharingLuke 12:33-34
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Simplicity: Desert Fathers: Radical Simplicity of Life

Teaching on Simplicity from Desert Fathers: Desert Fathers: Radical Simplicity of Life

radical simplicitypossessionsfreedomMatthew 6:25-34
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Simplicity: Thomas a Kempis on Inward Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis on Inward Simplicity

single-mindednessinterior simplicityfocusMatthew 6:22
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Simplicity: John Wesley on Earning, Saving, Giving

Teaching on Simplicity from John Wesley: John Wesley on Earning, Saving, Giving

stewardshipgenerosityearning and givingLuke 16:9-11
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Simplicity: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Unknown: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity

radical generositysharingcommunityLuke 6:30
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Evening Prayer: Simply Thank You

Thank You, God. For this day—however it went. For this breath—still being given. For this moment—to stop and notice You. Thank You for loving me when I forget You're there, when I mess up, when I ta

gratitudegracesimplicityPsalm 107:1
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Prayer for Simplicity

God of enough, my life feels cluttered— too much stuff, too many commitments, too many voices telling me I need more. Teach me simplicity. Not poverty, but freedom. Not deprivation, but clarity. Not

simplicitycontentmentfreedomMatthew 6:19-21
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Simplicity: Francis of Assisi: Lady Poverty

Teaching on Simplicity from Francis of Assisi: Francis of Assisi: Lady Poverty

povertysimplicityfreedomMatthew 6:19-21
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Simplicity: Meister Eckhart on Detachment

Teaching on Simplicity from Meister Eckhart: Meister Eckhart on Detachment

detachmentfreedominner povertyMatthew 16:24-25
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Simplicity: Benedict of Nursia: Enough Is Enough

Teaching on Simplicity from Benedict of Nursia: Benedict of Nursia: Enough Is Enough

sufficiencycontentmentcommunity1 Timothy 6:6-8
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Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

intentional livingspendingstewardshipMatthew 6:19-21
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Simplicity: Clement of Alexandria on the Right Use of Wealth

Teaching on Simplicity from Clement of Alexandria: Clement of Alexandria on the Right Use of Wealth

wealthdetachmentgenerosityMark 10:17-27
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Simplicity: Augustine on Ordered Love

Teaching on Simplicity from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Ordered Love

ordered loveprioritiesdisordered desireMatthew 6:33
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Simplicity: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything

Teaching on Simplicity from Abba Anthony: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything

renunciationfreedomjoy in povertyMatthew 19:21
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The Cost and Joy of Discipleship

Jesus never offered an easy path. His invitation is clear: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me' (Luke 9:23). This isn't a one-time decisio...

discipleshipsacrificefollowing_jesusLuke 9:23, Matthew 16:24, Philippians 3:7-8
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The Cost and Joy of Discipleship - Prayer

This devotional emphasizes the call to discipleship through self-denial and daily commitment to follow Jesus. It highlights the paradox of losing worldly gains for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, ultimately leading to peace, purpose, and joy in participating in His kingdom.

Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24, Philippians 3:7-8
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The Freedom of Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Francis of Assisi

simplicityfreedompossessions
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Detachment

Teaching on Simplicity from Meister Eckhart

simplicitydetachmentpoverty of spirit
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Inward Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Thomas Kelly

simplicityfocussingle-mindedness
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Quote by Charlie Chaplin

"Simplicity is a difficult thing to achieve. " - Charlie Chaplin

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