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Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations

Spirit baptism, spiritual gifts, experiential faith.

Key question: “How does the Holy Spirit empower believers through this text?

10693 illustrations found

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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 ...

Matthew 25:31-46
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Finding The Peculiar Politics of Christ in Everyday Moments

In our modern world, The Peculiar Politics of Christ presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...

Matthew 5:9
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The Technology and Human Connection Challenge

In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...

Luke 12:33
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Real-World Discipleship

Discipleship isn't just about attending church—it's about following Jesus in every area of life. Take the story of Lisa, a young professional who decided to live out her faith at work. Instead of comp...

Revelation 21:4
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When Missions Meets Real Life

In our modern world, Missions 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 thes...

Romans 8:28
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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...

Micah 6:8
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Finding Humility in Everyday Moments

In our modern world, Humility 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 thes...

Colossians 3:12-14
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Finding Self-Deception in Everyday Moments

In our modern world, Self-Deception 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...

Revelation 3:20
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Lessons from Doubt

In our modern world, Doubt 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 w...

Luke 10:25-37
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Finding Pride in Everyday Moments

In our modern world, Pride 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 w...

Acts 1:8
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Finding Angels in Everyday Moments

In our modern world, Angels 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 ...

Luke 15:11-32
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The Technology and Human Connection Challenge

In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...

Genesis 1:26-28
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Modern Examples of Justification

In our modern world, Justification 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...

Revelation 21:4
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A Contemporary Justification Story

In our modern world, Justification 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...

Matthew 6:25-34
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When Folly Meets Real Life

In our modern world, Folly 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 w...

Philippians 4:6-7
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Modern Examples of Corruption

In our modern world, Corruption 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 th...

Ephesians 4:29
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Finding Sanctification in Everyday Moments

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...

1 John 4:19
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Finding Gossip in Everyday Moments

In our modern world, Gossip 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 ...

Ephesians 2:8-9
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Modern Examples of A Better Political Imagination

In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...

Matthew 22:37-39
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Finding Environmental Stewardship in Everyday Moments

Climate change presents one of the greatest moral challenges of our time, and progressive Christians are called to respond with both urgency and hope. Take the story of the Green Church movement, wher...

1 Peter 5:3
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A Modern Story of Reconciliation and Forgiveness

In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...

Galatians 3:28
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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...

Galatians 3:28
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When Inclusive Language for God Meets Real Life

In our modern world, Inclusive Language for God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...

Luke 4:18-19
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A Contemporary Immigration and Welcome Story

In our modern world, Immigration and Welcome presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their tim...

Galatians 3:28
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