Mainline Protestant Illustrations
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Arminian (Wesleyan) Lens Perspective: Sermon Illustration
This sermon illustration explores Christian themes through the theological lens of Arminian (Wesleyan) Lens, providing insights and practical application for modern believers.
Real-World Preaching - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Preaching presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar st...
When God Meets Real Life - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggle...
When God Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their t...
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 ...
When God Meets Real Life - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strugg...
A Modern Story of Healthcare & Healing Ministry - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters ...
Finding God in Environmental Justice - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Environmental Justice presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who fa...
The Suffering Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth 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. ...
The Work-Life Balance & Faith Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
Real-World Repentance - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Repentance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd,...
A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept 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 i...
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...
A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality - 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 ...
Real-World Missions - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar str...
A Contemporary Money Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Money presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strugg...
A Modern Story of Climate Change and Hope - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical charact...
A Contemporary Money Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Money presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar stru...
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 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...
The Work-Life Balance & Faith Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar ...
Real-World Repentance - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Repentance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...
A Modern Story of 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...