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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A Story of Grace - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth The story of John illustrates how grace transforms lives through grace.
The Power of Mercy - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In times of celebration, we see how mercy provides peace to those who love.
The Power of Mercy - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In times of celebration, we see how mercy provides peace to those who love. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this principle]"
Lessons from Hope - Story
A story related to this content In challenges of faith, we see how hope provides direction to those who respond.
The Power of Goodness - Story
A story related to this content Just as a anchor holding steady, goodness teaches us that obedience leads to victory.
A Story of Grace - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The story of John illustrates how grace transforms lives through grace.
A Story of Grace - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The story of John illustrates how grace transforms lives through grace.
When Compassion - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The example of David shows that compassion is not about works but about faith.
A Story of Love - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth The story of Rachel illustrates how love transforms lives through faith.
When Compassion - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The example of David shows that compassion is not about works but about faith.
A Story of Love - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The story of Rachel illustrates how love transforms lives through faith.
The Power of Goodness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Just as a anchor holding steady, goodness teaches us that obedience leads to victory.
The Example of Grace - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a river flowing to the sea, grace requires persevere to see {result}.
The Missionary's One Verse - Missional (John 3:16)
When missionary John Paton arrived in the New Hebrides in the 1850s, the indigenous language had no word for "believe" or "trust." For years, he searched for how to translate John 3:16. One day, exhau...
Hudson Taylor's Impossible Mission - Missional (Philippians 4:13)
When Hudson Taylor felt called to inland China in the 1850s, everyone said it was impossible. No Western missionaries had penetrated the interior; the dangers were extreme. Taylor's health was frail; ...
Amy Carmichael's 55 Years - Missional (Isaiah 40:31)
Amy Carmichael served in India for 55 years—without a single furlough. She rescued children from temple prostitution, faced constant opposition, suffered a crippling injury at 64, and spent her final 20 years bedridden. Yet she kept writing, kept praying, kept leading her mission. Her secret?...
David Livingstone's Unexpected Paths - Missional (Proverbs 3:5-6)
David Livingstone went to Africa planning to be a traditional missionary—preaching, planting churches. Instead, God led him into exploration, opening the continent to future missionaries. He spent yea...
The Universal Offer - Missional (Ephesians 2:8-9)
If salvation were by works, missionaries would only approach the moral. But grace changes the math: "not by works" means ANYONE can receive it. The addict in the slum and the respected elder are equal...
The Missionary's Transformed Mind - Missional (Romans 12:1-2)
When a Western missionary first arrived in rural India, everything seemed backward—the pace, the values, the social patterns. Her mind, shaped by American culture, kept judging. Then Romans 12:2 confr...
The Moravians' 100-Year Prayer - Missional (Matthew 28:18-20)
In 1727, the Moravian community at Herrnhut began a prayer meeting that continued 24/7 for over 100 years. From that prayer came missionaries—the first Protestant missionaries to slaves in the Caribbe...
Lessons from Women and Church Leadership
In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a young woman who felt called to ministry but was told by he...
When Life Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Life presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these wa...
The Science and Faith Challenge
In our modern world, Science and Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we ...
The Sanctification Challenge
In our modern world, Sanctification presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigat...