Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
Spirit baptism, spiritual gifts, experiential faith.
Key question: “How does the Holy Spirit empower believers through this text?”
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Finding Peace in Everyday Moments - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar stru...
A Modern Story of Reconciliation and Forgiveness - 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 ...
Modern Examples of Justification - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Justification presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simi...
Biblical Foundation for The Peculiar Politics of Christ - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, The Peculiar Politics of Christ presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical t...
Biblical Wisdom for AI & Human Dignity - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, AI & Human Dignity presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Jeremiah 29:11 offers time...
God's View on Mental Health & Spirituality - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Mental Health & Spirituality presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28 off...
God's View on Kingdom - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 2 Corinthians 5:17 offers timeless wisd...
Biblical Foundation for Nonviolent Resistance - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of G...
Biblical Wisdom for Online Church & Community - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Online Church & Community presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28 off...
Scriptural Insight: Comfort - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Comfort presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Hebrews 11:1 offers timeless wisdom that ...
Biblical Foundation for Incarnation - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Incarnation presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Titus 3:5 offers timeless wisdom t...
Scriptural Insight: Comfort - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Comfort presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Hebrews 11:1 offers timeless wisdom tha...
Biblical Truth About Lent - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Lent presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Romans 3:23 offers timeless wisdom that s...
Biblical Foundation for Hell - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Hell presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Colossians 1:15-20 offers timeless wisdom...
Biblical Foundation for Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical...
Biblical Truth About Lent - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Lent presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Romans 3:23 offers timeless wisdom that sp...
The Altar of Incense: A Sweet Aroma of Advocacy
Exodus 30 details the construction of the altar of incense, a place where Aaron was to burn sweet spices every morning and evening, creating a perpetual incense before Yahweh. This altar, positioned b...
From Fruitfulness to Fulfillment: God's Multiplication in Exodus and the Digital Age
Exodus 1:7 declares, "The Israelites were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them." This explosion of life echoes God's origi...
On This Day: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. (1987)
On May 11, 1987: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve...
On This Day: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United... (1801)
On May 10, 1801: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation ...
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin...
On This Day: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. (1656)
On July 28, 1656: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it ...
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...